America’s most well-known cyclist of the recent past is, no doubt, Lance Armstrong. Born in Texas, Armstrong turned pro in 1992 at age 21, and within the next few years, won major competitions, including stages within the Tour de France. Few foresaw the disgraceful path his career would soon take, tainted by the abuse of performance-enhancing drugs. […]
The murder of Mary Kelly apparently ended the killer’s rampage, at least in the London Whitechapel area. No one knows to this day who he was or why the murders ended. Did he die? Was he incarcerated for something else? Did he wind up in a mental institution? Did he move away? Despite thousands of books written on the subject and countless articles espousing different theories and possible suspects—over 125 years of analysis—his identity is not known. […]
The first widely reported “serial killer” investigation shows us early forensic science at work, how authorities linked the killings back to one murderer, and which police procedurals were established to find the assassin. […]
Get the full story behind the two infamous U.S. female figure skaters, who started with a lot in common, but ended up as enemies. […]
Join a forensic scientist to dive into the long and sordid history of drug use in America’s favorite pastime. […]
Professor Beth Murray, a forensic anthropologist, discusses everything from crime scenes to court rooms and how she uses forensic science to solve mysteries. […]
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