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At the Brockville Mental Health Centre, patients who committed violent crimes while suffering from severe mental illness navigate treatment and the complexities of rehabilitation.
Arthur Shawcross murdered 11 women and two children, serving a 250-year sentence at Sullivan Correctional Facility in New York.
On October 24, 2010, 15-year-old Rebecca Aylward was found dead in woodland in South Wales after being brutally attacked by her ex-boyfriend, Joshua Davies.
Ice use in Australia has increased by 300% over the last five years, leading to a surge in violent crime and addiction across communities.
Litla Hraun, Iceland’s oldest high-security prison, houses around eighty inmates, including Marco, a Croatian facing twelve years for drug trafficking, amid rising crime rates.
A Texas bank robber escalated his criminal activities to murder, killing his children to evade capture, prompting a nationwide FBI investigation.
Robbers in Weymouth, Massachusetts, stole over a million dollars in cash during one of the largest armored car heists in the state's history.
Seven .22 caliber bullets are recovered from the body of Kathleen Philcox, who was found dead in her home in Gormley, Ontario, in 1970.
Two masked robbers steal nearly $350,000 from armored car couriers at the MGM Grand Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas during a violent heist.
Arthur Hutchinson murdered three members of the Laitner family in their home on October 23, 1983, before raping their 18-year-old daughter.
Ice use in Australia has increased by 300% over the last five years, contributing to a public health crisis and rising violent crime.
Sean Clifton, found not criminally responsible for stabbing Julie Bouvier, seeks an absolute discharge from a forensic mental health institution after 12 years.
Nearly 100 prisoners serving life sentences have been released in the last 15 years, with some committing violent crimes after their release.
Nearly 3,000 people are murdered in Cape Town each year, making it one of the most dangerous cities outside of a war zone.
37 years after the murders of Helen Scott and Christine Eadie, Angus Sinclair was found guilty and sentenced to 37 years in prison.
An 87-year-old woman was found severely beaten in her bungalow in Mansfield, leading to a landmark use of familial DNA to solve her murder.
In Farnborough, Hampshire, the brutal murder of single mother Sam leads police to analyze phone data and CCTV, ultimately tracking her killer to Belgium.
Stephen Griffiths, known as the Crossbow Cannibal, murdered three women in 2009, with one killing occurring in full view of a CCTV camera.
Alan Leer escaped from prison while being escorted for an ear infection, leading to a series of violent crimes in the Miramichi River community.
5,500 offenders will be released early in the UK, with a contractor responsible for monitoring them facing serious questions about public safety.
A 4,309-foot tunnel, the longest ever found, connects drug traffickers between Mexico and the United States.
In October 1995, three masked gunmen broke into a South Carolina home, taking family members hostage and stealing $80,000 from a bank vault.
Between 1965 and 1970, violent crime more than doubled in the United States, with Detroit becoming the murder capital by 1971.
Moundsville penitentiary in West Virginia housed some of the most violent criminals in U.S. history, with daily occurrences of murder and suicide.
A 1,000-ton Baptist church built in 1806 is relocated in Salem, Massachusetts, to become a new courthouse law library after six months of work.
Arthur Shawcross, known as The Genesee River Killer, murdered 11 women and 2 children, revealing his psychopathic tendencies and gruesome acts in an intense interview.
Fourteen murders occurred in Boston within a month in 1990, prompting a shift in policing strategies to address gang violence and community safety.
In São Paulo, rampant drug trafficking, police killings, and teenage violence shape daily life, as a pastor and others strive to combat addiction and crime.
In Guadeloupe, a persistent rise in violent crime, including high homicide rates and drug-related violence, continues to challenge local communities and authorities.
In Guatemala City, the Maras gang has maintained control for over 20 years, engaging in drug trafficking, extortion, and violence while citizens form militias for protection.
Johannesburg's residents increasingly rely on controversial private security forces like Mapogo and Bad Boys, who employ brutal methods to enforce their own brand of justice.
In Singapore during the 1960s and 70s, the Wahab-Hassan brothers led a violent criminal empire, culminating in a notorious manhunt and deadly shootout with police.
La Mesa, a notorious Mexican prison, houses violent offenders like cartel killer Francisco Javier Villa Padilla and American inmate Taylor Elliott Howard under strict control.
In the summer of 1934, Brighton became the focus of a national scandal when Tony Mancini murdered former music hall star Violet Kay and lived with her body for two months.
In São Paulo, armed robbery, drug trafficking, and violent crime dominate daily life, while a pastor and former addicts fight for redemption through faith and mixed martial arts.
In a tragic case of online deception, 19-year-old Tony Bushby used social media to manipulate fellow student Katie Briscoe before fatally stabbing her.
On March 8, 1976, two maintenance workers discovered the body of a young woman in a vacant lot in Salt Lake City, leading to a decades-long investigation.
Last year, more than 3,000 people were murdered in Cape Town, a number that has doubled in the past decade.
Atlanta's rising gang violence is examined through the lenses of poverty, a failing education system, and the influence of drill rap culture.
Six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust are remembered as Keir Starmer calls for action against prejudice during a session in Parliament.
Six police officers patrol a dangerous area in Tottenham, where community members express distrust and frustration over past police actions.
Samantha suffered nearly 43 injuries during the attack, which ultimately led to her death.
Germany's judiciary faces scrutiny after Abdul B, a known offender with multiple convictions, carried out a deadly car attack at Berlin's Pride celebrations.
93% of Detroit's teens struggle with reading, reflecting a broader national crisis where nearly 1 in 5 adults cannot read.
A 46-year-old freelance journalist vanishes in April 1995, prompting rookie private investigator Marie Parent to risk her life in the search for answers.
New York City in the mid-1980s was marked by a surge in crime, with abandoned buildings and graffiti creating a dangerous atmosphere in neighborhoods like Harlem.
72 murders were recorded in the Bahamas by mid-2011, marking a significant rise in violent crime across the islands.
In 2016, the last level 1 adult trauma center on Chicago's south side closed in 1991, leaving a critical gap in emergency care for gunshot victims.
