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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Crime Scene 'Torch': 'No Danger from High-Rise Buildings'

The latest episode of the German series 'Tatort' addresses a fictional fire disaster in a high-rise building in Frankfurt, prompting concerns among real residents about safety perceptions.

Mar 22 • 15:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Yle's new crime series impresses

A new series called 'Turkish Detective' explores the underworld of Istanbul with a light and glossy portrayal.

Mar 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Disturbing' BBC documentary returns with brutal episode tonight

The BBC documentary series 'Forensics: The Real CSI' returns with a new episode showcasing the real-life investigations of West Midlands Police Force.

Mar 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Security forces begin operation to recapture suspects linked to spate of attacks in RO

Authorities in Brazil have launched 'Operação Regresso' to recapture suspects from a criminal faction tied to a series of violent attacks in Rondônia.

Mar 21 • 15:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Best crime thriller on Netflix' gets season 2 update as release date confirmed

The release date for season 2 of the highly-rated Netflix series 'Chestnut Man' has been confirmed for May 7, 2026.

Mar 21 • 13:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Scams cause losses of over R$ 100,000 in 48 hours in Campo Grande

In Campo Grande, a series of scams and electronic frauds led to reported losses exceeding R$ 100,000 over just 48 hours.

Mar 21 • 13:17 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Mar del Plata: Neighbors attempted to deliver vigilante justice after catching a motorcycle thief robbing on the coast

In Mar del Plata, an 18-year-old motorcycle thief was arrested after local residents attempted vigilante justice following a series of robberies.

Mar 21 • 07:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Suspect of being part of a criminal group that committed a series of homicides is arrested in Santana

A suspect connected to a criminal faction has been arrested in Santana following a police operation initiated by an anonymous tip-off.

Mar 20 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Two-month-old baby dies in Benevento: investigation opened. She had been at Monaldi

A two-month-old baby girl died at San Pio Hospital in Benevento after a series of health complications, prompting the parents to file a complaint with the police.

Mar 20 • 17:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

In the hands of the Hellenic Police are two minors for a series of robberies in Thessaloniki

Two foreign minors were arrested in Thessaloniki for their involvement in multiple robberies targeting local stores.

Mar 20 • 17:17 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Young woman fell victim to shocking violence - Now a 26-year-old man is suspected of murder

A young woman suffered severe violence at the hands of a 26-year-old man from Helsinki, who is now suspected of murder after a series of brutal attacks on her.

Mar 20 • 16:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Three Women Rob Elderly People - Police Now Seeks Two Addresses

The police in Southwestern Finland are investigating a series of thefts where three women are suspected of robbing elderly individuals, with ongoing efforts to identify two specific victims.

Mar 20 • 15:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Investigation has revealed more crimes by the trio of women - police are now looking for two victims

The police in Southwest Finland are investigating a series of property crimes targeting the elderly, with three women previously taken into custody for multiple thefts, and two more victims now being sought.

Mar 20 • 14:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

"Crime Scene" from Frankfurt: Insulation Leads to Hell

A new episode of the German crime series "Tatort" highlights the dire consequences of improper building insulation, drawing parallels to real-life fire disasters.

Mar 20 • 10:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

After wave of crimes ordered from prison, Union authorizes the use of the National Penal Force in Salvador

The Brazilian government has authorized the deployment of the National Penal Force in Salvador following a series of high-profile crimes linked to orders from incarcerated drug traffickers.

Mar 20 • 09:47 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Police officer's shadow Alden Kirss: most challenges are alcohol-related

Alden Kirss, the lead actor in the new crime series "Viimasel piiril," discusses his experience shadowing police in Narva, where he found that most challenges faced by officers are related to alcohol.

Mar 20 • 07:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The disturbing seven-episode series based on a true case that has come to Netflix and has become a sensation

Netflix's latest hit series 'Love and Death,' starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons, explores a chilling true crime story from Texas in the 1980s.

Mar 19 • 17:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Memory of a Killer at RTL+: Why is my gun in the refrigerator?

The series 'Memory of a Killer' features Patrick Dempsey as a hitman struggling with dementia, which complicates his criminal life and secret identity.

Mar 19 • 15:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Series 'Estopim' rescues stories of women victims of violence in Brazil

The series 'Estopim' sheds light on the stories of women victims of violence in Brazil using a true crime format to analyze the social impact of various crimes.

Mar 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Gang of Four Women Caught Planning to Steal Jewelry during Navaratri Crowds in Temples

Police in Banda, Uttar Pradesh, arrested a gang of six inter-state robbers, four of whom are women, who were planning a series of thefts during the Navaratri festival.

Mar 19 • 07:29 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

A voyeurism case, suspended sentence for a teacher in Tokyo - the first sentence against a group of teachers

A Tokyo teacher received a suspended sentence for violating child protection laws by taking voyeuristic images of young girls, marking a first in a series of similar cases involving educators.

Mar 19 • 01:55 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Teenagers have initiated a murder chain in Estonia: 'There would have been like a hundred demons in my brother's house'

A series of chilling murders committed by minors in Estonia raises alarming questions about youth behavior and societal influences.

Mar 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

"Scarpetta": Nicole Kidman and dismembered bodies of women

The article discusses the portrayal of Kay Scarpetta, a character played by Nicole Kidman, in a series of thrillers that explore dark themes of pathology and crime.

Mar 18 • 19:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 1 South of Minas on Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A series of incidents reported include a hostage situation resulting in a death, the arrest of a military officer for suspicion of murder, and government proposals related to fuel taxes.

Mar 18 • 16:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: GR1 of Wednesday, March 18, 2026

A series of significant events reported in Brazil include a hostage situation leading to a death, a police officer's murder investigation, and new government measures on freight oversight.

Mar 18 • 15:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: Jornal Anhanguera 1st Edition, March 18, 2026

A series of incidents in Brazil highlight crime and security issues, including a hostage situation where a resident was killed, an arrest related to domestic violence, and bombings affecting international relations.

Mar 18 • 15:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Death in Paradise star warns 'watch out' as she returns to 'cosy' crime drama

Jo Martin hints at potential romance in her return to the English mystery series 'The Marlow Murder Club', created by 'Death in Paradise's' Robert Thorogood.

Mar 18 • 12:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The star of the cult series 'Baywatch' has been arrested: what happened was revealed

An actress associated with the series 'Baywatch' was arrested during a protest against a dog breeding facility in Wisconsin.

Mar 18 • 09:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Profanation in a Białystok Church. He Spat on the Altar, Threw the Cross

A 33-year-old man has been charged with offending religious feelings after a series of disturbing acts in a church in Białystok, Poland.

Mar 18 • 09:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Seven sentenced over series of smash-and-grab raids at luxury shops

Seven men have been sentenced for their involvement in a series of smash-and-grab raids on luxury shops in London, stealing over £100,000 worth of goods.

Mar 17 • 18:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Harrowing' BBC crime drama with David Tennant shares major series update

The BBC has announced a third series of the acclaimed crime drama 'Time,' featuring David Tennant and a new cast, set to explore the challenges faced within a Young Offenders Institution.

Mar 17 • 18:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Chilling' true crime doc to air soon as Line of Duty star teams up with real husband

Vicky McClure will host a new true crime series with her husband, Jonny Owen, focusing on notorious historical crimes in Britain.

Mar 17 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Line Of Duty stars reunite for first script read as show returns for surprise series

Stars of the BBC crime thriller 'Line Of Duty' have reunited for the first read-through of the upcoming seventh series, marking the show's return after a surprise announcement last year.

Mar 17 • 13:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

London's Burning cast now as John Alford found dead in prison weeks after being jailed

John Alford, a former actor from the UK series 'London's Burning,' was found dead in prison, just weeks after being sentenced for sex offences against children.

Mar 17 • 12:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

True crime doc with never before seen insight into FBI returns tonight

A second series of the true crime documentary 'Feds,' providing in-depth insights into the FBI, premieres in the UK tonight.

Mar 17 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Gironde: four minors arrested after ambushing homosexual men

Four minors were arrested in Gironde after a series of ambushes targeting homosexual men between March 7 and 11.

Mar 17 • 11:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Disturbing' true crime doc lands UK release date as viewers warned before watching

The true crime documentary series 'Ruby & Jodi: A Cult of Sin and Influence' has been released in the UK, prompting viewer advisories due to its disturbing content.

Mar 17 • 10:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Criminal like from a television series? 'Professor' sold methamphetamine

A 59-year-old man, nicknamed 'Professor', is accused of methamphetamine distribution and has drawn comparisons to the character Walter White from Breaking Bad.

Mar 16 • 21:33 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
Life & Tech

HBO to Release Comic Crime Series Lanterns This Summer

HBO is set to release a new comic crime series titled 'Lanterns' during the summer.

Mar 16 • 12:33 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

"It's quite violent": Videos of beaten and humiliated men shown in court

A series of violent assaults are being presented in a criminal case against individuals involved in the self-styled organization Pedo Hunting Denmark.

Mar 16 • 12:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC iPlayer adds 'insane' true crime documentary fans do not want to miss

BBC iPlayer has released a new true crime documentary series titled 'The Truth About My Murder,' which explores complex murder cases primarily in Wales.

Mar 16 • 11:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Channel 5 'fly on the wall' true crime series returns for final episode tonight

Channel 5's popular true crime series, 'Police Interceptors', is set to air its final episode of the latest special installment tonight, showcasing real-life traffic emergencies.

Mar 16 • 10:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Captivating' true crime drama with Marvel legend is now streaming for free

The new true crime mini-series 'Love and Death' has become a hit among ITVX viewers, captivating audiences with its brutal portrayal of real-life events.

Mar 16 • 10:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

VIDEO: Thieves Commit Series of Ring Thefts in Greater São Paulo

A duo of motorbike thieves carried out a series of ring thefts in Santo André, Brazil, on Friday.

Mar 16 • 09:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Mother, stepfather, and brothers arrested for a series of rapes against a teenager in Senador José Porfírio, PA

Four family members were arrested for allegedly raping a 14-year-old girl in Pará, Brazil.

Mar 15 • 18:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Perfect' British detective show on Netflix so good it's 'Shakespearean'

The British detective series 'Broadchurch' is now available on Netflix and has received acclaim for its storytelling and character depth.

Mar 15 • 11:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Controlling boyfriend suffocated his partner and forced dog faeces into her mouth

A man was convicted for a series of brutal physical abuses against his girlfriend, including suffocation and forcing her to ingest dog feces.

Mar 14 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sequence of crimes includes attempted robbery with homicide, kidnapping and assaults in Greater São Luís

A series of violent crimes occurred in Greater São Luís, Brazil, involving attempted robbery with homicide, kidnapping, and armed assaults, prompting police investigations.

Mar 14 • 13:52 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

There is no glamour at all. It's just ... ugly

The article reviews the Swedish series 'Synden', highlighting its sharp portrayal of modern rural life while noting its weak narrative in the crime genre.

Mar 14 • 13:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Facebook dating site romance fraudster conned lonely men out of £8,000

Leonnie Robson, a 35-year-old from Great Yarmouth, defrauded vulnerable men out of more than £8,000 through a series of fake romantic relationships on Facebook and other dating sites.

Mar 14 • 12:14 UTC

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