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My mother has been a missing and endangered person for 31 years. Therefore, I consider myself qualified to ask and answer one particular question: Do I believe in psychic detectives?

They may not all be detectives in the technical sense but these ladies of investigation are among my favorite reading companions, some for decades.

A man was saved by two detectives after an angry pit bull started to maul him.

Psychic cops are often on every police force.

Psychic detectives claim to assist law enforcement on difficult cases, but are they really just giving false leads to the police?

There is a new phenomenon going on in the Criminal Justice field. That phenomenon is called "The Cold Detective Squad". Almost all States have their own Cold Case Department. Those who do not they also have Traveling Cold Detectives.

A new vampire crime fighter makes his way onto the scene.

A game for Mom, Dad and their friends.

Have you ever watched Law and Order or Criminal Minds and thought about using ideas as a defense in court if needed in the future? You may want to think again!

It's not uncommon for someone to regret selling their first car and many people result to hiring detectives to recover the cars. The Lost Car Registry provides a way for people to list the car they wish they hadn't sold.

The pollution detectives, just like detectives in a regular legal case, need to have proof and they need to have witnesses to find the criminal polluters, but they could be anywhere in any county in the world.

Forensic entomology is an important part of forensic science. Forensic entomologists are frequently able to help determine date of death when other means of determination are impossible. This article gives you a glimpse into the world of forensic entomology

Law and Order said good bye to long time cast member Jesse Martin in last night's episode. Jesse Martin played one of the detectives in the long running series for nine seasons. Law and Order seen many notable departures over the years.

Traffic accidents are one of the most commonly committed crimes in the United States, even when there is no intent involved. So how do detectives and CSI techs investigate these traffic accidents, and what types of evidence might they find?

Cold case detectives have distributed a brand new deck of cards featuring unsolved homicides and missing person's cases to prisoners at the Snohomish County Jail.

Village 8 Theatres in Louisville hosts the August 15 premiere of 'Last Breath', a horror and gore genre flick about a canabalistic killer on the loose, preying on young women, and the close-knit band of police detectives on his trail.

An American invention like no other is the private eye novel. England may have their gentlemen amateur detectives like Holmes and Poirot yet without the private eye the American detective genre would have long since gone away.

On April 1, 2008, cold case detectives James Scharf and David Heitzman along with the Snohomish County Medical Examiner's Office, had Jane Doe's remains exhumed from her unmarked grave at Cypress Lawn Memorial Park.

The life and times of Det. Robert Goren.

40 young men have drowned or gone missing after a night of drinking. Is there are gang of serial killers at work?

Remember the all those cool, trench-coated, straight-laced, seen-it-all, sarcastic and cynical detectives we loved to read about and watch that dominated the mystery field, both in film and print, during the '40's and '50's? Raymond Chandler and Dashiell Hammett.

Two detectives were in the midst of a violent confrontation with robbers when a mystery man came to their rescue, brandishing a 3-foot samurai sword.

Documentary examining the growing use of the worldwide web by amateur detectives seeking to shed light on cases of murder and missing persons that the police have given up on.

Blue Balliett's award-winning children's novel, Chasing Vermeer, a story of art thieves, coincidences, child detectives and blue M&Ms, has been hailed as The Da Vinci Code for kids.

Once upon a time cop shows relied on detectives, most of them with quirky personalities, solving crimes with lots of leg work and lots of questioning of suspects.

The Los Angeles Police Department detectives have taken the 41-year-old Shahram Shayesteh, a tow company owner, into custody for a total of two felonies he committed.

Sleuths, investigators and detectives will get a chance to practice their skills with an interactive exhibit based upon the CBS hit TV series CSI:Crime Scene Investigation.

People who have a desire to serve the public and have a knack for figuring out mysteries often make excellent police detectives.

Cold cases are the worse cases for the detectives to investigate. If a case is not solved, a lot of people will start to forget details over time and the crime scene will be reopened for the public

Private Investigators (PI), or Private Detectives, work hard to fulfill their investigation work and there are a lot of people who are wanting to become Private Investigators for the pure joy of what they see on the television.

State Police Major Crime Detectives recently arrested Kenneth Buckingham, 44, of 35 West End Drive, Old Lyme, for his involvement for three bank robberies.

The stabbing of a Skid Row man has been solved by LAPD detectives.

This article is an aide to give insight into the measures being taken through scientific study to assist African-Americans in discovering their roots.

By definition, government corruption involves the abuse of power by a government agent or agency. It can occur on a small scale - such as with a suspect or a witness - or on a much larger scale, such as with fraud or money laundering.

Picking the perfect present for a history buff can seem daunting. Here are some ways to find something to acknowledge their unique hobby.

Assistant district attorneys are responsible for indicting criminals and prosecuting them in court. Most of an assistant district attorney's day is spent inside the court room, attempting to put criminals in jail.

There is no better way to spend a winter's evening than to sit cuddled up in a nice, soft chair, by a roaring fire reading a good mystery.

Forensic nursing combines clinical nursing practice with the law enforcement arena.

We speak a silent language with our body movements, gestures, and the positioning of our bodies. Understanding the art of body language is what some professionals have to do in order to stay on top of things. What body language are you using right now?

Mystery dinner shows are great venues to sit back, relax, enjoy a good meal, have a few cocktails and a few laughs, while putting to test your deductive reasoning skills. Here are some of the best mystery dinner shows in the Orlando area.

Veronica Mars is Nancy Drew crossed with Buffy. Her current mystery is solving the Hearst Rapist. How far has she gotten in this mystery?

Some background on the ups and downs of the Boulder CO investigations, the bizarre case of John Mark Carr and still having no suspect even on the horizon

28 years ago this month that Laura's brother, Tony Allen, never
called or came home again, he was 16 years old (in 1978). Now (today) there over 100,000 missing persons

The International Astronomical Union's sneaky shrinkage of our Solar System shrinkage means our mythology will suffer. An Ode to Pluto and the planets that might have been.

Although Elizabeth Short, aka The Black Dahlia, was murdered in the 1940's, Los Angeles' most famous unsolved case is back in the limelight. But what about the other thousands of unsolved murders?

The reviews haven't been the greatest, but it's 2006. So have a few Mojitos and give Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx a chance

Ordinary people are using the Internet and are helping to solve cold cases. Here is a look at how some cybersleuths try and have had some success in bringing closure to various cases in the state of Connecticut.

The First 48 is an hour-long true crime show that airs on the A&E Network. Here's a look at the show.

New shows depict psychics as official members of the police force. Is there any truth in these shows, or are they simple a work a firction?

Fingerprint identification is one of the most commonly used methods by which law enforcement officials link criminals with crime scenes.

Parking spaces always available? Guns that never run out of bullets? 12 bad guys shooting machine guns but still missing the hero? This article takes a look at some of the most common (an annoying) goofs many movie directors never seem to see.

To show examples of how popular rap music is killing our youth, literally, mentally and emotionally.

Inspector Parker is a brilliant logic puzzle-inspired game that will keep you coming back for more due to its randomly generated puzzles. It is an incredible value and I'd highly recommend everyone giving the demo version a try.

Paying attention to the details can help make your child's everyday experience become rich learning opportunities.

DNA evidence is used in the investigation of violent crimes where fluids (blood, semen or saliva) are present on or around the crime scene. DNA can also be extracted from hair follicles and sometimes from mucus membranes.

The article highlights an under-reported news story about major drunk driving offenders being put on a Most Wanted List that was publicized to get them off the streets.

Do you suspect that your husband or wife may be cheating on you? Find out what you should do about it if you suspect something.

Who is Sybil and what happened to her? A gang premeditated the murder of Sybil in a rouse to have "Fun"! Why Sybil? What did they do to her?

You have been "dissecting" the neighbors' pets for years, and you are ready to step it up, but you are nervous. You are afraid you might get caught, and never earn the title "serial". Well buck up lil; camper. Here's all you need to know (satire)

The best BBQ ribs in the world (Kojaks), hamburgers, fried clams and sandwiches await the interested diner, all at affordable prices. A collection of non-chain family places that deserve a visit.

For the amateur genealogist. Advice and information for those wishing to record their family's history.

Police shows have been some of the most interesting and most successful in television. While there have been numerous shows, these ten stand out in my mind as the best.

An explanation of the procedures followed by the police when a crime scene is discovered.

A list of ten shows that I have enjoyed watching and that have inspired me as a writer.

News article about the recent Suffolk Strangler murders.

Many people are concerned that video games, music, and television are going to destroy our children's minds and therefore society.

Lenny Bruce once said, "It's the suppression of the word that gives it the power, the violence, the viciousness." When a man is ahead of his time, it can be very costly.

Michael Richards, aka Cosmo Kramer, has been a walking, gyrating conundrum from the time he hit the little screen. His current woes fly in opposition to his day-to-day life. As always, there is always more than what meets the eye.

A review of David Fincher's Se7en.

More charges possible against others who may have been involved in the cover-up of Ricky's murder.

This is the story of my final year of high school. I had a close friend with very abusive parents and this story explains the lengths she went to in order to ensure her father would go to prison.

Read the in-depth review of the recently released short story anthology, The Ex Factor.

A story about about how events from the past affect your present and future, about the unfairness of justice, about following one's own moral code.

Resident in small northeastern city asks council to make English the official language.

The love of reading is essential. With television, video games and the computer, children have lost the imagination that comes from reading. I suggest adventure and mysteries as a way to jump-start the process.

This article presents tell you about different boardgames..

Science Fiction slowly transforms into science fact that impacts our lives

Classic film noir began to take root in the 30's with the German directors and in the 40�s, evolved into the style we appreciate today, in films like: Laura, The Big Sleep, and Double Indemnity.

a movie about cars and thrills

A thrilling suspense story of good ol' Frankenstein.
We have to wait till the summer of 2006 for the final book

Pros: Dark Comedy with a suspenseful, horror, action tale. Cons: We are familiar with the myth.. breaking out of the old image is the prob

Big Fish and LA Confidential are both well done and enjoyable movies in their own right.

Community policing will be a part of future policing. Whether it is a part in action or name only is yet to be seen.

Uncensoring these episodes is a brilliant move because those who enjoy watching this show, like myself, certainly want to gorge our depraved appetites on all the profanity, nudity and sexual activity that's available.

long term marriages that began that way.

Yet whether you're meeting an online friend for romantic purposes or just to have a cup of coffee, understand that there is a certain amount of risk involved in the process.

From animals to horseback riding there are numerous kid�s camps in Texas to choose from this summer.

Richard Speck a violent, drunken drifter, raped and murdered eight young women in Chicago in 1966. Only one nurse escaped, and her testimony put him away.

Considering that infidelity becomes a cause for concern at one time or another in as many as 80% of American marriages, is it any real surprise that some spouses will go in debt in trying to find out whether their spouse or romantic partner is cheating?

NBC's Law & Order: Criminal Intent stars an alternating cast of detective partners battling crime in New York City. It's the third and most sleuthy of the three L&Os. Now, Det Goren shares time with Det. Logan of the original series

In modern society we are faced with the difficulty of ensuring that we are not locking up innocent people. We as a society want to fight crime at any means necessary but at what cost are we willing to pay for this so called justice?

If you are a fan of soap operas than you have mostly likely heard the name Sarah Joy Brown. Sarah Brown is most known for her portrayal of Carly on ABC's General Hospital.

An assessment of the reliability of our justice system with statistics regarding innocent people on death row, DPICs "Innocence List," some case studies and quotes from people in the industry.

David O. Russel's I Heart Huckabees is a two-hour investigation of the meaning of life and everyone's connection to each other. Heavy? Not really.

It's important to teach your children how to hold a conversation! Kids are not born with this skill and it is vital to their success in life. Take a few minutes each day and try these tips to make the job easier.