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🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

The story of a 17-year-old Finnish girl murdered 66 years ago still raises questions

The murder of 17-year-old Kyllikki Saari in Finland over six decades ago remains officially unsolved and continues to evoke intrigue and discussion.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Young man's horror death as 30 nails driven into his skull and then dumped in river

A young man was gruesomely murdered in 2008 when 30 nails were driven into his skull, and his body was later discovered by children during a canoeing trip.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
Crime & Justice

Svedlovsk Court Jails Man 15 Years in 1992 Cold-Case Murders

A court in the Svedlovsk region has sentenced Viktor Petrichenko to 15 years in prison for the 1992 murder of seven people, including two children, in a long-unsolved case.

Feb 25 • 13:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The hottest leads in the hunt for Olof Palme's murderer

The article explores the ongoing investigation into the assassination of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme, highlighting key leads and suspects over the past 40 years.

Feb 25 • 09:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

IS follows moment by moment – the murder of a 27-year-old man in Kangasala is about to be resolved

The trial concerning the murder of a 27-year-old man in Kangasala, which has remained unsolved for years, is set to take place on February 24, 2026.

Feb 24 • 06:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Palme Murder: How Two Danish Private Detectives Became Obsessed with the Unsolved Case

A podcast duo from Denmark explores the unresolved murder of Swedish Prime Minister Olof Palme, drawing in thousands of listeners as they delve into the mystery.

Feb 22 • 12:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Single intake of breath that hinted taxi driver could be a 'prolific serial killer'

Experts have suggested that convicted killer Christopher Halliwell may be linked to multiple unsolved murders following a review of police interview footage.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

"If I Don't Return, Henytė Will Be to Blame": A Journey to the Mafia Restaurant in Kaunas "Turistas" Was the Last One

The article discusses a witness's last visit to the mafia restaurant 'Turistas' in Kaunas, linking it to the unsolved cases of two missing individuals known to a notorious criminal.

Feb 21 • 19:14 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Prison for the handling of the murder weapon used in Öxnehaga

A man has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in the handling of a murder weapon connected to a still unsolved murder case in Öxnehaga.

Feb 20 • 14:53 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Disappearance Case of Yuki Yoshikawa: First Wide-area Publicity Campaign Seeking Information

The Osaka Prefectural Police have launched a wide-area information campaign regarding the 2003 disappearance of Yuki Yoshikawa, aiming to gather new leads in a case that has remained unresolved for over 22 years.

Feb 20 • 05:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

A Woman Fell into the Depths, and No One Ever Saw Her Again. The Greatest Mystery of Brno Continues to This Day

The article recounts the mysterious disappearance of a woman named Marie Bartošová following a ground collapse in Brno in 1976, an incident that remains unsolved after fifty years.

Feb 20 • 05:15 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: The murders of two women reveal dozens of unsolved cases

Two women's murders in Thessaloniki are leading authorities to reopen numerous unsolved cases of disappearances and murders, suggesting a possible serial killer.

Feb 19 • 20:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Police return to a tragedy from years ago. Archive X appeals

Police in Elbląg are reopening the investigation into the 2001 death of a newborn girl found abandoned in a ditch, seeking new leads through DNA evidence.

Feb 19 • 14:04 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Burned, with tablets in the stomach and surrounded by unusual objects. What is Norway's 'highest' thing?

In a remote Norwegian valley, climbers discovered a burned female corpse along with a collection of mysterious items, leading to an unsolved mystery regarding her identity and circumstances of death.

Feb 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Suffolk Strangler discovery after woman found dead in ditch sparking police update

Police have reopened the investigation into the murder of Sandra Court, linked to the Suffolk Strangler Steve Wright, after new information emerged regarding her death in 1986.

Feb 16 • 19:24 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Nantes: 20 years later, the enigma of the theft of the Code Noir remains unresolved

The theft of the historic 'Code Noir' book in Nantes, which occurred during renovation work in January 2006, remains unsolved two decades later.

Feb 15 • 08:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Six mysterious 'Twin Peaks' deaths in Balkan Mountains stir controversy

The mysterious deaths of six individuals in a cabin fire in the Bulgarian Balkan Mountains have drawn significant media attention as authorities struggle to understand the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Feb 15 • 01:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

'I'm a witch - I've solved infamous cold case murder with help from victim'

A witch claims to have solved the cold case murder of Charles Walton, whose brutal killing in 1945 has remained unsolved for decades.

Feb 14 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Cold Cases in Bavaria: New Lead in Murder of Sonja Hurler: Police Seek Participants of Celebration

Police in Kempten, Bavaria are seeking participants from a 1981 barbecue party as they investigate the unsolved murder of 13-year-old Sonja Hurler, following a recent television show that revived interest in the case.

Feb 13 • 15:20 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

21 Years Ago in the Vārme Forest, Student Andris Kinasts Died: An Unsolved Mystery, Cruelty, Indifference

This article recounts the tragic case of Andris Kinasts, a student who died in the Vārme forest under mysterious circumstances, highlighting issues of negligence and indifference from authorities and the public.

Feb 11 • 22:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Los Angeles DA announces charges after breakthrough in 30-year-old murder cold case

Charges have been announced against Brian Walton for the murder of Claudia Guevara, a case that remained unsolved for 30 years, now resolved through DNA evidence.

Feb 10 • 16:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Crime & Justice

Plants as Witnesses, Victims, and Suspects: How They Help Solve Criminal Mysteries

The article explores the role of plants in forensic investigations, particularly in the unsolved case of a missing girl in Michigan.

Feb 9 • 12:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Araceli Case: 'They tried to blame my parents, and our family fell apart,' says brother recalling nearly 53-year-old unsolved crime

Carlos Cabrera Crespo discusses the enduring pain and family struggles following the unsolved murder of his sister, Araceli, which has haunted their family for over half a century.

Feb 6 • 20:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

SZ Series: Unforgotten - Major Criminal Cases

The article discusses significant unsolved criminal cases featured in the 'Unforgotten' series.

Feb 6 • 13:18 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The fall, the semolina, the cut belt: the unsolved cold case of Manuela Murgia

The case of Manuela Murgia, which has often been labeled a suicide by some, is being re-investigated as the family maintains their belief that it was murder, highlighting the importance of pursuing justice even after many years.

Feb 5 • 06:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

The Vima Today: The Alex Case – 20 Years of Silence and a Crime Without Answers

The article discusses the unresolved Alex case from February 3, 2006, in Veria, exploring the lack of accountability and the ongoing issues of youth violence.

Feb 5 • 04:06 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The ELAS is looking for the motive behind the murder of Manolis Vrontakis in Nea Peramos in two past crimes

Greek authorities are investigating two past unsolved crimes to find a motive for the recent murder of Manolis Vrontakis, which shares similarities with a previous killing.

Feb 3 • 17:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Unsolved Murders of Girls: Despite 150 Tips, No Hot Lead in the Hurler Case

Investigators in Bavaria have yet to find solid evidence in the unsolved murders of two girls, despite receiving over 150 tips that mostly concern observations from the 1970s and 1980s.

Feb 3 • 07:28 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Evil gunman who shot man dead on doorstep remains at large 17-years later

The unsolved case of Scott Buchanan, who was shot and killed at his doorstep in Tipton, Sandwell, 17 years ago, continues to haunt his family and community.

Feb 2 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Dominique Pellicot investigated as a suspect in two unsolved cases of rape and murder

Dominique Pellicot is being investigated as a suspect in two unsolved cases involving rape and murder, with efforts underway to identify any other potential victims.

Jan 16 • 17:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brutal murder and mutilation of Hollywood hopeful - and killer never caught

79 years ago, Elizabeth Short's body was found in Los Angeles, marking one of the most infamous unsolved murders in U.S. history.

Jan 15 • 13:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Crime & Justice

Cut in Half. The Mystery of the Black Dahlia Lasts 79 Years, Police Ignored Confession of the Murderer

The unsolved murder case of Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia, remains a haunting mystery 79 years after her death, despite numerous confessions and extensive police involvement.

Jan 15 • 11:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

One of the most terrifying murders ever is still unsolved

The unsolved murder case of Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia, remains a subject of intrigue due to its brutality and the mystery surrounding it for over 75 years.

Jan 15 • 08:42 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

She was a pioneer of American folk, but disappeared without a trace: the unsolved mystery of singer-songwriter Connie Converse

Connie Converse, often called the female Bob Dylan and a precursor of singer-songwriter music in the U.S., remains an enigmatic figure as her story is largely unknown and her disappearance unresolved.

Jan 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Horror serial killer butchered victims, left only a torso and was never caught

In the 1930s, a gruesome serial killer in Cleveland, Ohio, dismembered and beheaded over 12 victims, with a suspect being a surgeon who was investigated but never charged.

Jan 13 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Mystery

An unresolved mystery case has been added to the list of unsolved cases, reflecting on the role of the PASOK party in the democratic process.

Jan 9 • 09:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Office market Frankfurt: vacancy problem remains unsolved

Frankfurt's office market is experiencing high demand for modern offices while simultaneously facing a significant problem with vacancy rates.

Jan 7 • 18:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mystery of teen who vanished 50 years ago finally solved after cryptic photo

The long-unsolved case of 16-year-old Norman Prater, who disappeared in 1973, has been resolved following the discovery of a cryptic photo.

Jan 7 • 08:40 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Eerie surveillance video shows 'person of interest' in unsolved Ohio dentist murder case

Columbus Police have released surveillance footage of a 'person of interest' in the murder of an Ohio dentist and his wife, seeking assistance from the public in the investigation.

Jan 6 • 02:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Philosophy of Consciousness: An Unsolved Puzzle, More Than 200 Theories and a New Approach

The article explores the philosophical questions surrounding consciousness, its significance to humanity, and how pain perception might provide insights into these issues.

Jan 4 • 20:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Sleuth claims Black Dahlia and Zodiac killers are one and the same

Amateur investigator Alex Baber proposes that the Black Dahlia murder and the Zodiac killings may have been committed by the same person, linking two of America's most infamous unsolved murder cases.

Jan 4 • 07:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Brave girl, 13, solves brutal murders from beyond the grave after bombshell discovery

The murder case of 13-year-old Amy Ayers, unsolved for over three decades, was finally cracked due to DNA evidence found under her fingertips, leading to the identification of her killer.

Jan 3 • 08:00 UTC

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