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police procedures

How Police Lineups Actually Work: When Eyewitness Confidence Really Matters

June 8, 2026

Speed and certainty aren’t just for sports—they seem to play a role in police lineups too. A pair of studies looked into how well eyewitnesses can pick out suspects in person shortly after a crime. While most research uses photos instead of real people, these studies focused on actual showups where

entertainment

David Fincher's 'Zodiac': A Crime Thriller That Almost Gets It Right

January 25, 2025

David Fincher's 2007 crime thriller, "Zodiac", tells the story of detectives and reporters hunting down the infamous Zodiac Killer. Despite its high praise for historical accuracy, there's one mistake that sticks out like a sore thumb. Former homicide detective Pat Postiglione pointed out a crucial