Explore the dark side of history in Europe’s captivating crime museums. From medieval torture devices in Rothenburg to the fight against the mafia in Palermo, these museums offer a glimpse into the world of crime and punishment. Discover fascinating artifacts, chilling stories, and the evolution of law enforcement across the ages.
Robert Roberson, a Texas man, is scheduled for execution on October 17th for the 2002 death of his two-year-old daughter. His case has sparked controversy due to the use of shaken baby syndrome (SBS) diagnosis, which has faced increasing scrutiny for its scientific validity. Roberson’s legal team argues his conviction was based on faulty and outdated scientific evidence, highlighting potential misdiagnosis and challenging the reliability of SBS as a forensic tool.
Forensic experts have identified a mysterious skeleton found beneath the Notre Dame Cathedral as the French Renaissance poet Joachim du Bellay. The skeleton, nicknamed ‘the horseman’ due to signs of bone tuberculosis, chronic meningitis, and a proclivity for riding, has been linked to the poet through a combination of physical evidence and literary analysis.
Forensic scientists have devised an innovative technique to extract drug residue from fingerprints using a chemical, enabling the detection of illicit substances on fingerprint samples. Previously, the reliance on gel lifters introduced chemical contamination, hindering the identification of trace amounts of drugs and explosives.
