Race and Pretrial Release: Disparities in Misdemeanor Arraignments

Executive Summary This analysis examines pretrial release outcomes across different racial groups within the New York Unified Court System Pretrial Release Data, covering cases filed...

Case File: The Disappearance of Carol Ann Smith

Status: Unsolved / Cold Case Missing Since: June 6, 1994 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Case Overview Carol Ann Smith was 35 years old when she vanished from the City...

Your Guide to Criminal Intelligence and Crime Analysis Education

In the rapidly changing world of law enforcement and public safety, data has become the most essential tool for predicting and preventing crime. The...

The Heavy Hitter: Why IBM SPSS Remains a Pillar of the Crime Analyst’s Toolbelt

In the rapidly evolving world of law enforcement technology, new "black box" algorithms and flashy AI dashboards often steal the headlines. Yet, if you...

Crime Analysis Report: Joseph James DeAngelo

Subject: Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. (aka "The Golden State Killer," "East Area Rapist," "Visalia Ransacker," "Original Night Stalker") Activity Period: 1974–1986 Status: Convicted (Sentenced...

Crime Analysis Report: Amy Archer-Gilligan

This case study analyzes the spatial and forensic patterns of Amy Archer-Gilligan, a nursing home proprietor in Connecticut whose business model relied on a...

Crime Analysis Report: Zodiac Killer

This report provides a formal analysis of the criminal profile, behavioral patterns, and investigative challenges associated with the unidentified serial killer known as the...

Crime Analysis Report: Andrew Stuart Luster

This report provides a formal analysis of the criminal profile, behavioral patterns, and legal status of Andrew Stuart Luster, a convicted sex offender and...

Crime Analysis Report: Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver, aka “War Machine”.

This report provides a formal analysis of the criminal profile and behavioral patterns of Jonathan Paul Koppenhaver, better known as the mixed martial arts...