Investigative Mistakes That Let Criminals Walk Free for Years
A case can unravel because of tiny choices made at the wrong moment. Here’s how tunnel vision, broken evidence chains, and pressure to close a case can keep offenders free.
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Crime stories and an investigator’s perspective
Real cases, unsolved mysteries and modern detective methods — read on and test your instinct with puzzles.
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Short puzzles about forensics and the history of investigations. How many can you get right?
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