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Urban legends deal with our fears and worries, so a good many of them fall within a category encompassing crime and criminals. Not only do we have concerns about others' preying on us and our property; we also laugh at the ones foolish enough to get caught and cheer the police who outwit them.
Apple AirTags or Air Tags are being used by stalkers kidnappers sex traffickers and for auto theft according to social media posts and news reports.

Were Apple AirTag Trackers Being Used by Stalkers?

Written by:
Jordan Liles
Jan 21, 2022 We've researched news reports, police reports, and social media posts to find the full story beh ...
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Clothing, Apparel, Jacket

Did Kanye West Assault an Autograph Hunter in L.A.?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Jan 14, 2022 The controversial rapper and producer, now legally named "Ye," has been the focus of tabloid scr ...
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Tie, Accessories, Accessory

Did an MSNBC Producer 'Follow' a Bus Containing Rittenhouse Jurors?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Nov 18, 2021 Judge Bruce Schroeder dramatically barred anyone from the news network from entering the court i ...
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Person, Human, Crowd

Did Ma’Khia Bryant Make 911 Call to Police Because She Was Being Threatened?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Apr 23, 2021 We looked at the available information surrounding who made the initial 911 call on April 20, 2021.
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Person, Human, People

Are These Rumors True About Zodiac Killer?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Oct 9, 2021 Allegedly, he was a fan of Lady Gaga, trolled Ted Bundy online, and had a friend who wanted the ...
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Person, Human, Architecture

Did Gabby Petito Appear in Music Video About Sandy Hook When She Was 14?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Sep 30, 2021 The 2013 video was a tribute to the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre.
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Mobile Phone, Cell Phone, Phone

Did Apple Say It Would Scan iPhones for Child Sexual Abuse Imagery?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Aug 7, 2021 The tech giant has previously resisted government and law enforcement calls for greater access t ...
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Person, Human, Clothing

Did Police Issue Arrest Warrants for Man Accused of Accosting NBC Reporter?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Sep 1, 2021 Benjamin Eugene Dagley was on probation in August 2021 for a previous conviction for felony assa ...
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Are Sex Traffickers Tagging Cars as Potential Targets?

Written by:
Dan Evon
Aug 25, 2020 Human trafficking is a real problem in the world, but the schemes outlined in many viral rumors ...
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Shipping Container, Bird, Animal

Yes, a Tiger Was on the Loose in Houston Neighborhood

Written by:
Bethania Palma
May 10, 2021 Police believe the tiger's owner is also the suspect in a November 2020 murder case.
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Person, Human, Text

Does the NYPD Use Robot Dogs in Its Police Work?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Apr 13, 2021 New technology employed by New York police raised privacy and civil rights concerns.
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Comparisons to a recent attack on a woman in New York were made to the infamous Kitty Genovese case.

Was an Asian American Woman Attacked on NYC Street but No One Helped Her?

Written by:
Jessica Lee
Apr 5, 2021 The Internet likened a March 2021 assault near Times Square to the notorious death of Kitty Geno ...
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lady gaga dog walker

Was Lady Gaga's Dog Walker Shot and Her Dogs Stolen?

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Feb 25, 2021 Someone made off with Koji and Gustav, the singer’s French bulldogs.
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Did 5 People Die During Jan. 6 Capitol Riot?

Written by:
Alex Kasprak
Jan 7, 2021 One person was shot by Capitol Police during a pro-Trump mob's siege of the U.S. Capitol.
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Did Florida Police 'Raid' the Home of Fired COVID-19 Scientist Rebekah Jones?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Dec 8, 2020 Jones was controversially fired from her job with the Florida Department of Health in May 2020.
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RapeX, the South African Anti-Rape Condom

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Jul 27, 2012 A prototype anti-rape device was fashioned as a female condom with teeth lining the inside.
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gun toting grannies legend

Gun-Toting Grannies

Written by:
Barbara Mikkelson
Feb 4, 1999 Did an old lady pull a gun on men she found sitting in her car?
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Kenneth Chamberlain Shooting

Written by:
David Mikkelson
Apr 1, 2012 Account describes the shooting of White Plains resident Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.
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Massachusetts Passes Law Allowing Black Men to Run from Police Due to Racial Profiling?

Written by:
Kim LaCapria
Aug 30, 2016 The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court cited "a pattern of racial profiling of blacks in the c ...
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Did a Radio Host Tweet About Sodomizing a Parkland Survivor With a 'Hot Poker'?

Written by:
Dan MacGuill
Apr 9, 2018 St. Louis "media personality" Jamie Allman wrote that he was "getting ready to ram a hot poker u ...
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