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10 Terribly Bungled Crimes
Every once in a while, we read about an amazing heist that required skill, cunning and thought. But for every one of those, there are those that fail horribly.
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5 Impressive Art Heists
While not every heist can compare to the "Thomas Crown Affair," several jobs stand out for their ingenuity. How does a thief walk off with a work of art?
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5 Largest Diamond Heists
A diamond heist is no mere robbery. It's a feat of patience and engineering that yields enormous payouts. So what are the five largest heists?
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Breaking Out: A Dozen Great Escapes
The TV show "Prison Break" is the story of a structural engineer named Michael Scofield who gets himself locked up so that he can help his brother escape death row. Learn about some amazing real-life escapes.
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Do criminal psychopaths enjoy other people's fear or just not notice it?
Psychopaths can commit horrible crimes without feeling any guilt at all. A recent study of psychopathic brains may shed some light on what's going on -- or not going on -- in these people's heads.
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Fact or Fiction: Is That Legal?
Do you follow the straight and narrow, or are you known for breaking all the rules? However you choose to live your life, it still pays to know the law. Of course, this quickly gets complicated. Countries have their own laws, as do individual states.
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How could someone steal a painting from a museum?
With modern security, how can thieves walk out of a museum with millions of dollars worth of art? It usually just takes force and a little bravado.
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How Criminal Recycling Works
There's a growing band of lawbreakers in town tarnishing recycling's squeaky green reputation. Who are these criminals, and why are they desperate for copper?
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How Diamond Thieves Work
Diamond thieves can be clever criminals who orchestrate multimillion-dollar heists or small-time jewelers who switch the real thing for fakes. What makes stealing a diamond so attractive?
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How do you keep a safe house safe?
Maybe you're an escaped criminal or an undercover spy. You're someone who needs to stay under the radar. What you need is a safe house.
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How Lethal Injection Works
Lethal injection is not a light topic, but it's the subject of much debate. Find out about the various procedures.
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How Pirates Work
Aye, matey! Hold on to your peg leg as we look at how pirates work, whether they're robbing and plundering in the 17th century or the 21st. We'll look at past and present definitions of piracy and the laws that deal with modern pirates.
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How Prisons Work
As an abstract term, prison is quite simple, but for anyone who has ever done time, it's incredibly complex. Learn what life is like inside prisons in the United States.
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How Serial Killers Work
What makes a person not only murder, but murder multiple people over days, weeks and even years? There's a special name for these types of murderers: serial killers.
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How Terrorism Works
Long before Sept. 11, governments, guerrillas, freedom fighters and insurgents were hijacking planes, plotting to blow up the British parliament and generally sowing fear to achieve an objective. So why is defining terrorism so hard?
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How the Future Crime Database Will Work
The police knock on your door, and a knot forms in your stomach when you're told the reason for the handcuffs: You're being arrested for a crime you haven't committed -- yet.
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How the Judicial System Works
The United States is renowned for having one of the most sophisticated judicial systems in the world. Every day thousands of people take part in this system, hoping to settle disputes and work for justice. Learn how the U.S. judicial system works.
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How U.S. Criminal Records Work
Does the mere mention of a criminal record invoke thoughts of something sinister to you? As it turns out, having a criminal record in the United States isn't as uncommon as it once was.
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How Virtual Crime Scenes Work
Today, some police forces are using virtual reality technology to capture and re-create crime scenes digitally. They've discovered that, if used properly, virtual environments help the investigation process from its earliest stages all the way to a conviction.
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How Witness Protection Works
The Federal Witness Security Program protects crucial witnesses. How do you erase one identity and create a whole new one? Find out how the Witness Security Program "relocates" witnesses and their families.
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