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local-news12 days ago

Chicago Reports 60-Year Low in Murders for 2025

In 2025, Chicago experienced its lowest murder rate in over 60 years with 416 homicides, a significant decline driven by community investment, strategic policing, and social programs, despite ongoing high-profile crimes and challenges like domestic violence. The city’s efforts, including increased police collaboration and violence intervention programs, contributed to a 29% decrease in homicides, marking a historic low since 1965, though experts caution that sustained investment is crucial for continued progress.

via Block Club Chicago|
#2025#chicago#crime-reduction
crime21 days ago

U.S. Murders Near Record Low in Historic Decline

The U.S. is experiencing its largest one-year decline in murders on record, with a nearly 20% drop compared to 2024, driven by decreases across major cities and crime categories, although some areas saw increases. This trend follows a broader decrease in violent crime since the COVID-era spike, with official data expected next year.

via Axios|
#2025#crime#crime-statistics
local-news4 months ago

Chicago Experiences Historic Drop in Summer Murders Amid Security Concerns

Chicago experienced its lowest summer murder rate since 1965, with overall violent crime near a four-decade low, despite threats from the Trump administration to deploy federal agents and the National Guard, which local officials and community members largely see as unnecessary given the positive crime trend and ongoing community-based efforts.

via WBEZ Chicago|
#chicago#community-intervention#local-news
crime1 year ago

Prison Tapes Reveal Manson's Chilling Confessions

Newly released prison tapes of Charles Manson suggest he may have been involved in additional killings beyond the infamous 1969 Manson Family murders. In the recordings, featured in a new documentary, Manson speaks of his time in Mexico and mentions leaving dead bodies on a beach. The documentary also includes interviews with Manson's associates and former cellmate, shedding light on his manipulative nature and the early crimes leading to the notorious murder spree.

via BBC.com|
#charles-manson#crime#documentary
crime1 year ago

Kenyan Police Arrest Suspected Serial Killer Linked to 42 Murders

Kenyan police have arrested Collins Jomaisi Khalusha, a man they describe as a "serial killer" who confessed to murdering 42 women since 2022, including his wife. The arrest followed the discovery of nine mutilated bodies in a disused quarry in Nairobi. The suspect was apprehended at a bar and led police to his house, where they found evidence linking him to the crimes. The case has sparked outrage and questions about police oversight, especially since the murders occurred near a police station.

via BBC.com|
#crime#kenya#murders
crime1 year ago

"Connected Killings: Two Teens Found Dead Along I-5 in North Seattle"

Two 16-year-old boys were found dead along Interstate 5 in Washington, with both deaths being connected killings, according to Washington State Patrol. The victims, Jahaz S. Phillips and Myion Coleman, were discovered within a half mile of each other, hidden behind a concrete wall and dense forest. Both teenagers died from gunshot wounds, and the circumstances leading to their homicides are still under investigation. Police have confirmed the cases are connected but have not provided further details.

via Fox News|
#crime#gunshot-wounds#interstate-5
crime1 year ago

"Police Uncover Human Remains in Search for Slain Australian TV Host and Partner"

New details emerge in the murders of TV host Jesse Baird and his boyfriend Luke Davies, with reports alleging that Baird's roommates went to sleep not knowing their bodies were nearby. Tributes have poured in for the slain couple, with emotional messages from their colleagues and friends. The alleged killer, Beau Lamarre-Condon, has been charged with their murders and has provided assistance in locating the bodies. Additionally, Lamarre-Condon lodged a bullying complaint against a colleague on the police force just hours before turning himself in on murder charges.

via TooFab|
#alleged-killer#crime#investigation
crime1 year ago

"Arrest Made in Connection to Indianapolis Murders of Two Women"

A suspect has been charged with the "brutal and evil" murders of two Indianapolis women who were found dead days apart near each other. David Hiner, 30, was arrested and charged with two counts of murder in the deaths of Shannon Lassere, 58, and Marianne Weis, 52, who were both stabbed to death. Surveillance and forensic evidence led detectives to Hiner, and preliminary DNA analysis matched blood from the suspect’s shoes to both victims. Hiner, who had been released from prison in September 2023, denied involvement in the murders and claimed the shoes belonged to his mother's boyfriend.

via ABC News|
#arrest#crime#indianapolis
crime1 year ago

Indianapolis Man Arrested and Charged in Connection with Murders of Two Women

David Hiner, a man living near where two women's bodies were found in Indianapolis, has been charged with their murders. Marianne Weis and Shannon Lassere were both found dead with multiple sharp force injuries to the neck, and police found evidence linking Hiner to the crimes. Hiner was seen with Weis on the night of her death, and DNA from blood on his shoes matched that of both victims. The motive remains unknown. Lassere, a mother and grandmother, was remembered as a caretaker, while Weis, who was homeless, was known for carrying stuffed animals for comfort. Hiner, who had been on probation, had spent the past 10 years in prison for aggravated battery.

via IndyStar|
#court-documents#crime#dna-analysis
crime1 year ago

"Serial Killer Suspected in Eerily Similar Murders of Two Women on Same Indianapolis Road"

Two women, Marianne Weis and Shannon Lassere, were found murdered in a similar manner along the same Indianapolis road just five days apart. Both women, in their 50s, had signs of trauma on their bodies, and police believe there are similarities in the cases. Lassere's son fears the same killer is to blame for both murders, and police are asking for information from the community to move the investigations forward. Residents are urged to stay aware of their surroundings and not walk alone at night as police step up patrols in the area.

via New York Post |
#crime#grieving-son#indianapolis