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Ghost guns: Luigi Mangione had one at the time of his arrest, police say
55 years ago

Ghost guns: Luigi Mangione had one at the time of his arrest, police say

CNN  

CNN — The man suspected of the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was carrying a “ghost gun” — a type of untraceable, homemade firearm — when he was apprehended Monday, police said. An untraceable, homemade firearm There are two main attributes to ghost guns, often referred to by officials as “privately made firearms,” or PMFs. But it is …

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400 ‘handpicked’ SIs to become master trainers in forensic evidence collection
2 months ago

400 ‘handpicked’ SIs to become master trainers in forensic evidence collection

Hindustan Times  

UP State Forensic Science Institute will ready 400 master trainers who will train other police personnel regarding the collection of forensic evidence from crime scenes. They’ll in turn train inspectors, sub-inspectors, head constables and constables-rank officials from across the state.” The official said major emphasis would be on forensic evidence collection under the provisions of the newly introduced Bharatiya Nagarik …

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The flood of ghost guns is slowing after regulation. It's also being challenged in the Supreme Court
3 months, 1 week ago

The flood of ghost guns is slowing after regulation. It's also being challenged in the Supreme Court

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “The court’s conservative majority may …

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New criminal laws take effect: How to file FIR; videography of crime scenes now mandatory | Explained
6 months, 1 week ago

New criminal laws take effect: How to file FIR; videography of crime scenes now mandatory | Explained

Hindustan Times  

Zero FIR, registration of police complaints online, summons through electronic modes and mandatory videography of crime scenes of all heinous crimes are some of the key highlights of the three new criminal laws that came into effect from Monday, July 1. Yes, under the new laws, victims will receive a free copy of the FIR, ensuring their participation in the …

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How government has prepared for rollout of 3 new Criminal Laws
6 months, 1 week ago

How government has prepared for rollout of 3 new Criminal Laws

India Today  

The three new criminal laws -- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita and the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam -- will come into effect across the country from Monday. Besides, the Ministry of Home Affairs launched various initiatives for effective implementation and creating awareness among all stakeholders including police, prisons, prosecutors, judicial, forensic personnel as well as general public soon after …

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Why do juries view crime scenes like the Murdaugh estate?
1 year, 10 months ago

Why do juries view crime scenes like the Murdaugh estate?

Associated Press  

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Jurors in Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial got to see for themselves the rural hunting estate where his wife and son were killed, following in the footsteps of other juries that have viewed crime scenes in cases that captured the nation’s attention. In some cases, however, crime scene visits can be useful to give jurors a sense of …

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Why do juries view crime scenes like the Murdaugh estate?
1 year, 10 months ago

Why do juries view crime scenes like the Murdaugh estate?

The Independent  

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Forensic cleaner shares what it is like having to mop up some of Sydney's most gruesome crime scenes
2 years, 7 months ago

Forensic cleaner shares what it is like having to mop up some of Sydney's most gruesome crime scenes

Daily Mail  

Cleaning up crime scenes sounds like a horror story for most, but it's just another day of work for forensic cleaner Lee Lordanidis. She's been jumped on from the ceiling by a murderer, held at knifepoint and found a missing human ear while on the job Growing up with a grandfather who was a grave digger, Lee said she was …

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Biden aims at ‘ghost gun’ violence with new federal rule
2 years, 8 months ago

Biden aims at ‘ghost gun’ violence with new federal rule

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Monday took fresh aim at ghost guns, the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up in violent crimes, as he struggles to break past gun-control opposition to address firearm deaths. But gun safety advocacy groups, like Everytown for Gun Safety, which pushed the federal government for years to take action …

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EXPLAINER: What are ghost guns? Why is Biden taking action?
2 years, 8 months ago

EXPLAINER: What are ghost guns? Why is Biden taking action?

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration is unveiling a completed rule aimed at reining in the proliferation of ghost guns, firearms without serial numbers that have been turning up at crime scenes across the nation in increasing numbers. The White House and the Justice Department argue that regulating the firearms parts and requiring dealers to stamp serial numbers on ghost guns …

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EXPLAINER: What are ghost guns? Why is Biden taking action?
2 years, 8 months ago

EXPLAINER: What are ghost guns? Why is Biden taking action?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Biden administration is unveiling …

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Biden to nominate new ATF director, release ghost gun rule
2 years, 9 months ago

Biden to nominate new ATF director, release ghost gun rule

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden is nominating an Obama-era U.S. attorney to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as his administration unveils its formal rule to rein in ghost guns, privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up at crime scenes, six people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press. The administration will …

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Biden administration, DOJ expected to announce new ‘ghost gun’ rules
2 years, 9 months ago

Biden administration, DOJ expected to announce new ‘ghost gun’ rules

LA Times  

The Biden administration is expected to come out with its long-awaited rule on “ghost guns” within days. President Biden is nominating an Obama-era U.S. attorney to run the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, as his administration unveils its formal rule to rein in “ghost guns,” the privately made firearms without serial numbers that are increasingly cropping up at …

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Police forensic expert jailed after 3,000 crime scene and post-mortem images found on personal computer
3 years ago

Police forensic expert jailed after 3,000 crime scene and post-mortem images found on personal computer

The Independent  

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Haiti assassination investigation muddied by death threats and roadblocks, internal documents reveal
3 years, 5 months ago

Haiti assassination investigation muddied by death threats and roadblocks, internal documents reveal

CNN  

Port-au-Prince, Haiti CNN — There was no mistaking the meaning in last week’s anonymous text message: Do what we say or die. “Hey clerk, get ready for a bullet in your head, they gave you an order and you keep on doing shit,” read the July 16 text, one of several death threats sent to court clerks assisting Haiti’s investigation …

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K’taka police to get special investigators to collect forensic evidence
3 years, 5 months ago

K’taka police to get special investigators to collect forensic evidence

Hindustan Times  

Bengaluru: In a first in the country, Karnataka Police is set to have its own unit of specialised investigators trained in forensic sciences to collect evidence from and protect any crime scene. He added that police officers who have been trained in evidence collection and securing crime scenes are often engaged in other duties such as maintaining law and order. …

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Crime scene cleaner tells what it is like having to mop up after some of SA's worst crimes
4 years, 4 months ago

Crime scene cleaner tells what it is like having to mop up after some of SA's worst crimes

ABC  

Christine Cummings is desperate to spare families the trauma of crime scenes because — as the saying goes — what is seen cannot be unseen. Key points: A horrific incident led Christine Cummings to become a crime scene cleaner She has witnessed the aftermath of some of SA's worst crimes She had developed strong bonds with victims and their families …

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