Crime

Summaries of news stories relating to the prison gang of the Southwest United States.

Article discusses the background and activities of the criminal organization.

A brief history of the gang and a listing of individual Crip units in Los Angeles County.

Reporter Mandalit del Barco profiles the rise of the street gang Mara Salvatrucha from its roots in Los Angeles through its spread in Central America.

Information on Samuel Logan's book about MS-13 and background on the infamous street gang.

Serving Courtenay, Comox, Cumberland, and the Comox Valley, British Columbia. Most Wanted List and information on recent crimes.

Contains honorary members list, unsolved crimes, and volunteer application. Ontario.

Contains membership application, president's message, and information on programs. Ontario.

A community, media and police cooperative program, designed to involve the public in the fight against crime. Includes crime of the week, mugshots and FAQ. British Columbia.

Government site works to dissuade young people from crime.

National group provides rewards for anonymous information leading to felony arrests. Includes news, programs, events and resources.

Kill the Dutchman! The Story of Dutch Schultz, unabridged version.

Author of Essex Murders and other crime books. Site includes book reviews, blog, author bio and contact information.

Crime statistics from 1960 through 2000 for every state, Washington D.C., and national totals. Both absolute numbers and rates are listed.

Part II of an article by James S. Plaut, in which he tells the story of retrieving and collecting of masterpieces looted by Rosenberg, Goring, and Hitler and hidden in Germany. [The Atlantic Monthly]

Advice from a UK banking industry group about phishing, money mules and Trojans.

Newsweek article about a Colombian jewel theft ring who meet their match while attempting a robbery.

Illegal female alien caught attempting to enter the United States also wanted in two states for lotto scam.

Information on Rohypnol and a call to join in silence in protest.

Question and answer.

A brief history with illustrations.

Details about Gary Leon Ridgway, arrested for murdering four of the Green River victims.

An overview of his life, victims and motives.

Summaries of the attacks on Sutcliffe while he has been in prison.

Brief overview of Sutcliffe's life. Includes details of the attacks against him in prison.

Article about the decision.

A CNN special report. Overview of the case, interactive map with timeline and profiles of the victims, videos, audio files, two theories on the case.

Investigative reporter Christine Pelisek breaks the news about a police task force tying together a string of unsolved murders, with a 13-year gap between killings. [LA Weekly]

A brief description of the murders and subsequent trial of Bianchi and Buono.

Offers personal views and opinions, as well as letters and ciphers pertaining to the case.

WWLP-TV22 directory of offenders with photographs and descriptions. Includes links for directories of other area communities.

Last and first name, street address, city, gender and date of birth. Last names are links to detailed information and photograph for each offender.