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Unabomber's Victims Fear He Could Post Writings

(Sept. 15) -- It has been nearly 15 years since the arrest of Ted Kaczynski, aka the "Unabomber," and yet his ability to terrorize the public persists. Now, survivors of his mail-bomb attacks and victims' families are haunted by the fear that the Harvard-educated mathematician might upload 40,000 pages of his writings and...

Serial Killer Action Figure at Toys R Us Stirs Debate

(Sept. 6) -- A collectible action figure based on the main character in Showtime's critically acclaimed drama series "Dexter" has some people upset with one of the nation's largest toy retailers. "I have been monitoring items glamorizing serial killers for over a decade and this is, with the exception of Charles Manson's...

Could a Plea Deal Forbid Profits for 'Barefoot Bandit'?

Island County Sheriff's Office / The Herald / AP

(July 20) -- The question of whether 19-year-old Colton Harris-Moore, the accused "Barefoot Bandit," could profit from his litany of alleged crimes has legal experts buzzing this week, as they discuss not only the possibility of a global plea bargain, but also the forfeiture of profits from book and movie deals. According...

Murderabilia: Art or a New Form of Victimization?

(Feb. 13) -- Some people collect art and memorabilia to enhance their homes; others see their collections as an investment. Similarly, there are individuals who pander in a special breed of art known as murderabilia. The difference is that the artist behind those works typically have been incarcerated for some of our most...

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08/03/10 Some nervous about crime victims office changes Source: ABC - KTRK 13 - Houston TX What is being billed as an administrative change for the Crimes Victims Assistance Office is making some people nervous.
08/02/10 Unexpected transfer of crime victims director worries... Source: Kingwood Observer - Kingwood TX Andy Kahan, formerly the longtime crime victims assistance director for the city of Houston mayor's office, has a new office somewhere within the bowels of the Houston Police Department.