This list will surprise you. The Atlantic Cities has compiled a list of the top five cities for gang violence in the U.S., and one of the cities is in Oklahoma. That’s right, Oklahoma.
The cities that ranked highest were Long Beach, Los Angeles, Newark, Oakland and Oklahoma City, according to the CDC. Apparently New York, Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore and New Orleans have some catching up to do.
Crime scene investigation is about to take a whole new turn. The New Scientist reported that augmented reality glasses could turn crime scene investigation into a desk job.
Initially the glasses would allow investigators to build a 3D model of the original crime scene before evidence is removed for processing. More complete than crime scene photos, for sure. The glasses would also allow the wearer to contact someone back at the lab to review the crime scene footage.
In a related story, DARPA is working with Innovega on augmented reality contact lenses. Looks like science fact is becoming stranger than science fiction.
The LA Times warns consumers to be on the lookout for scams from would-be lovers on the internet.
Apparently the con artists flirt with a prospect, and then ask for money to travel to meet the object of their affections.
For the love of Alain Delon!
Authorities arrested two men they say stole John Travolta’s classic Mercedes-Benz, but the car was already dismembered when it was recovered, with parts from the actor’s 1970 Mercedes 280 SL convertible on the chopping room floor.
Read more about John’s Travolta’s stolen Mercedes on the LA Times.
Scrap metal thieves in southwest suburban Shorewood stole an entire building.
Read more from the Chicago Sun-Times.
At least it is in LA. Last week a high school student was murdered outside his home, and the police believe the motivation was “personal.”
Read more on Daily News Los Angeles.
Investigators plan to resume the search below the Hollywood sign near Canyon Drive after sunrise Wednesday to determine whether additional human remains were left in the area.
Read more on the LA Times.
Update: They found the feet as well.
Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, released a mathematical analysis of a Russian serial killer’s behavior based on the way that neurons fire in the brain. Law enforcement officials may be able to use this formula to determine when killers will strike again.
Read more on Technology Review.
