Crime

Woman claiming to be Maddie McCann challenged yet again as facial recognition technology deems it "impossible" for her to be the missing toddler. Source: Getty Images.

Crime

Facial recognition test casts doubt on woman’s Maddie McCann claims

Woman claiming to be Maddie McCann challenged yet again as facial recognition technology deems it "impossible" for her to be the missing toddler.

Written byMatthew Hart

Crime

Greg Lynn to stand trial for the alleged murders of Russell Hill and Carol Clay

Greg Lynn to stand trial for the alleged murders of Russell Hill and Carol Clay

Former pilot Greg Lynn will stand trial for the alleged murders of missing campers Russell Hill and Carol Clay, after it was found that there "is sufficient weight to support a conviction".

Written byMatthew Hart

Following a week long committal hearing, on Wednesday, January 25, Magistrate Brett Sonnet committed Lynn to the Victorian Supreme Court for trial. Source: Twitter/ @VictoriaPolice.

Crime

Charges laid in relation to ‘Hi Mum’ text message scam

Charges laid in relation to ‘Hi Mum’ text message scam

Victoria Police have charged a Melbourne man for his alleged involvement in the "Hi Mum" scam that has fleeced million from unsuspecting victims.

Written byMatthew Hart

While alerting the public to the scam in early 2022, Cybercrime Squad Commander, Detective Superintendent Matthew Craft said “the demographic of victims is predominately aged over 55. Source: Getty Images.

Celebrity

‘An actor does not get a free pass’: Alec Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charges after fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

‘An actor does not get a free pass’: Alec Baldwin faces involuntary manslaughter charges after fatal ‘Rust’ shooting

Santa Fe prosecutors are charging actor Alec Baldwin with involuntary manslaughter over the fatal on-set shooting of Rust cinematographer Haylna Hutchins in 2021.

Written byYsabelle Alesna

If Baldwin is found guilty, he may face a mandatory five-year sentence. Source: Getty

Crime

Court hears new details of Russell Hill and Carol Clay’s alleged murder

Court hears new details of Russell Hill and Carol Clay’s alleged murder

The man accused of allegedly murdering Carol Clay and Russell Hill has fronted court once again for a committal hearing in which new details regarding the couple's fate came to light.

Written byMatthew Hart

During Monday's hearing Victoria Police forensic officer Mark Gellatly was questioned regarding the possibility that Carol Clay may have been allegedly struck following an accidental gun shot. Source:Twitter/ @VictoriaPolice

Crime

Police warn Aussies of the ‘nasty’ tactic scammers are using as part of the ‘Hi Mum’ text scam

Police warn Aussies of the ‘nasty’ tactic scammers are using as part of the ‘Hi Mum’ text scam

Scammers are utilising a "nasty" tactic as part of the "Hi Mum" scam, that began circulating earlier this year, in order to dupe their potential victims.

Written byMatthew Hart

Scammers have now evolved their scam to make recipients believe their loved ones have been kidnapped or owe a drug debt in order to elicit funds. Source: Getty Images.

Crime

‘We got there in the end’: Lynette Simms’ family react to Chris Dawson’s sentence

‘We got there in the end’: Lynette Simms’ family react to Chris Dawson’s sentence

As Chris Dawson learned his fate for the 1982 murder of his wife Lynette and as he prepared to commence his lengthy prison sentence, Lynette's family reflected on their 40 year fight for justice.

Written byMatthew Hart

Source: Getty Images.

Crime

Convicted murderer Chris Dawson learns his fate

Convicted murderer Chris Dawson learns his fate

Justice Ian Harrington has sentenced 74 year old Chris Dawson to a minimum of 18 years in prison for the murder of his wife Lynette in 1982.

Written byMatthew Hart

The decision will conclude the four decade long fight for justice that Lynette's family have embarked upon since losing the then 33 year old. Source: Getty Images.

Crime

Former detective believes it’s ‘unlikely’ Maddie McCann’s disappearance will be solved

Former detective believes it’s ‘unlikely’ Maddie McCann’s disappearance will be solved

A former detective turned investigative journalist has drawn the unfortunate conclusion that it's "unlikely" Madeleine McCann will ever be found, leaving the three year old's fate a mystery.

Written byMatthew Hart

Source: Getty Images.

Crime

Police launch fresh investigation into JonBenet Ramsey’s murder

Police launch fresh investigation into JonBenet Ramsey’s murder

As the 26th anniversary of JonBenet Ramsey's murder draws closer, Boulder Police have announced they will be exploring new avenues of investigation in the hope of solving the highly publicised case.

Written byMatthew Hart

The long-running investigation has provided few answers as to who is responsible for JonBenet's tragic fate. Source: Instagram/@jonbenetramsey_memorypage