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Karnataka High Court Rejects Former MP Prajwal Revanna's Plea to Suspend Life Sentence in Rape Case
Dec 04, 2025 01:12 pm CST
The Karnataka High Court has denied former JD(S) MP Prajwal Revanna's request to suspend his life sentence in a rape case involving a household worker. The court cited the gravity of his offences, multiple pending cases, and risk of witness tampering as reasons for refusing bail. Revanna faces four separate cases of sexual assault, with evidence including video footage and DNA analysis supporting his conviction.
FBI Offers $50,000 Reward for Capture of Indian National Wanted in 2017 New Jersey Double Murder Case
Dec 03, 2025 01:29 pm CST
The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of Nazeer Hameed, an Indian national charged with the 2017 murders of Sasikala Narra and her 6-year-old son in New Jersey. DNA evidence links Hameed to the crime scene, but extradition challenges persist as he fled to India shortly after the killings. New Jersey officials are urging cooperation between the U.S. and Indian governments to bring the suspect to justice.
Bed Bugs as Forensic Tools: How Scientists Use These Blood-Sucking Insects to Solve Crimes
Nov 25, 2025 05:39 pm CST
Malaysian scientists have discovered that tropical bed bugs can preserve human DNA for up to 45 days after feeding, enabling investigators to extract crucial information about suspects from crime scenes. This innovative research turns these household pests into valuable forensic tools that can reveal gender, eye color, hair color, and skin tone of individuals, even after conventional evidence has been destroyed.
DNA Match on Company Laptop Identifies Suspect in 2017 Double Homicide of Indian Mother and Son
Nov 19, 2025 02:39 pm CST
After eight years, US authorities have identified Indian national Nazeer Hameed as the suspect in the 2017 murders of Sasikala Narra and her 6-year-old son Anish in New Jersey. DNA from Hameed's company laptop matched blood found at the crime scene, leading to murder charges and an extradition request as investigators believe he fled to India following the brutal stabbings.
Delhi Red Fort Explosion: DNA Confirms Dr Umar Mohammad as Driver in Deadly Blast That Killed Nine
Nov 13, 2025 10:19 am CST
DNA tests have confirmed that Dr Umar Mohammad, a senior doctor at Al Falah University in Faridabad, was the driver of the i20 car that exploded near Delhi's Red Fort on Monday evening, killing nine people and injuring twenty others. The explosion occurred hours after authorities recovered nearly 3,000 kg of explosives in Faridabad and arrested two doctors with suspected terrorist connections, including a colleague of Dr Mohammad.
Nithari Killings: Families Left in Despair as Supreme Court Acquits Last Convict Citing Investigative Failures
Nov 12, 2025 11:02 pm CST
The Supreme Court's acquittal of Surendra Koli in the notorious 2006 Nithari serial killings has devastated victims' families who have sought justice for nearly two decades. The court cited significant investigative lapses, including poor crime scene management and inadequate handling of forensic evidence, while emphasizing that "suspicion cannot replace proof" despite the heinous nature of the crimes that terrorized Noida's Sector 31 community.
Inside the Louvre Heist: DNA Evidence and Criminal Histories of Four Suspects in $102 Million Crown Jewel Theft
Nov 03, 2025 04:31 pm CST
Four suspects have been charged in the daring $102 million Louvre Museum heist, with DNA evidence linking three to the scene. The suspects, who have connections to Paris suburbs and previous theft convictions, face charges of organized theft and criminal conspiracy as authorities continue searching for the missing jewels and a fourth suspect still at large.
Louvre Museum $102 Million Heist: Couple Among Four Charged in Historic Jewelry Theft
Nov 03, 2025 01:01 am CST
A daring daylight heist at the Louvre Museum resulted in the theft of historic French crown jewels valued at $102 million. Paris prosecutors have charged four suspects, including a couple with children, believed to be small-time criminals from Paris suburbs rather than organized crime members. The seven-minute robbery involved an extendable ladder, angle grinders, and a quick escape on scooters, with authorities still searching for the stolen treasures and at least one additional suspect.
US Fugitive Nicholas Rossi Sentenced to Prison After Faking Death to Evade Rape Charges
Oct 21, 2025 05:24 pm CST
Nicholas Rossi, a 38-year-old American who faked his own death and fled to Scotland, has been sentenced to five-years-to-life imprisonment for a 2008 rape in Utah. After being extradited back to the US in January 2024, Rossi was convicted despite elaborate attempts to conceal his identity, including publishing a false obituary and assuming multiple aliases. He faces a second sentencing in November for another rape conviction.
DNA Evidence Finally Links Deceased Suspect to 1991 Austin Yogurt Shop Murders of Four Teenage Girls
Sep 27, 2025 04:07 pm CST
After decades of investigation, DNA evidence has identified Robert Eugene Brashers, who died by suicide in 1999, as a suspect in the brutal 1991 killings of four teenage girls at an Austin yogurt shop. The case, which has haunted Texas' capital for over 30 years, saw previous wrongful convictions and remains actively investigated despite this significant breakthrough.