Homicide Archives

DNA evidence breathes life back into an infamous 1980s abduction and murder case. This unexpected turn of events has sent shockwaves throughout the legal community and beyond. In September 1988, Australia was rocked by the horrifying news of the abduction, sexual assault, and subsequent murder of a young woman, Janine Balding. Her untimely and brutal demise at the hands of three homeless males was a case that captured national attention and struck fear into the hearts of many. Stephen 'Shorty' Jamieson, then 22, along with two other homeless youths, aged 14 and 16, was convicted for the heinous crimes against Janine. The case was tried twice, examined by the Court of Criminal Appeal and went as far as the High Court. The guilty verdict seemed to bring a sense of closure, albeit bitte...

A man has been arrested in Arizona in connection with a homicide that took place in a hotel in Manhattan, New York City. The suspect, identified as Raad Almansoori, has been implicated in the brutal killing of a woman, Denisse Oleas-Arancibia, at the SoHo 54 Hotel. This arrest has shed light on a potential series of crimes committed by the suspect, raising concerns about the safety of other individuals who may have crossed paths with him. The tragic incident that unfolded at the SoHo 54 Hotel began with a heated argument between Raad Almansoori and Denisse Oleas-Arancibia over the duration of his stay in Room 1109. The altercation quickly escalated, leading to a violent outburst by Almansoori. In a fit of rage, he struck Oleas-Arancibia on the head with an iron, resulting in her untimel...

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DNA evidence breathe life back into an 1980s abduction and murder case

Man Arrested in Arizona Connected to Manhattan Hotel Homicide