NYTIMES (K. R. Callaway) - This Skeleton is the First Confirmed Death by Trebuchet
Researchers believe a young man buried inside a Scottish castle was a victim of the long-feared siege weapon, more powerful than a typical catapult.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Forensic analyst explains why jurors were shown Tupac's graphic autopsy photos
During the second day of testimony in the trial of Duane "Keffe D" Davis in the killing of rap legend Tupac Shakur, graphic autopsy photos of Shakur's body were shown in court. Forensic analyst Joseph Scott Morgan joins "Jesse Weber Live" to explain why jurors were confronted with the grim reality of the 1996 drive-by shooting. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
ABCNEWS - DA promises to present grand jury 'thorough' investigation into Nolan Wells' death
Jackson County District Attorney Angel Myers McIlrath said she is not able to publicly share information amid the investigation.
AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Autopsy shows Los Alamos lab worker was shot in the head, but cause of death remains 'undetermined'
A newly released autopsy reveals that Melissa Casias, a 53-year-old Los Alamos National Laboratory worker who vanished from her Taos, New Mexico, home in June 2025, was shot through the base of the skull, yet state investigators still classify her death as "undetermined." The report from New Mexico's Office of the Medical Investigator found that […] The post Autopsy shows Los Alamos lab worker was shot in the head, but cause of death remains 'undetermined' appeared first on American Almanac .
A newly released autopsy reveals that Melissa Casias, a 53-year-old Los Alamos National Laboratory worker who vanished from her Taos, New Mexico, home in June 2025, was shot through the base of the skull, yet state investigators still classify her death as "undetermined." The report from New Mexico's Office of the Medical Investigator found that a bullet entered the right side of Casias's cranial base near the foramen magnum, the opening where the spinal cord meets the brain, damaged the topmost vertebra in her neck, and exited through her left temple. The wound occurred "perimortem," meaning at or around the time of death. But advanced decomposition of her remains, which sat in the wilderness for roughly eleven months, prevented…Open
AI:An autopsy of Melissa Casias, a 53-year-old Los Alamos National Laboratory worker who vanished in June 2025, reveals she was shot through the base of her skull, yet state investigators have classified the death as "undetermined." Her skeletal remains were discovered eleven months after her disappearance propped against a tree in the Carson National Forest near a handgun. While law enforcement cites decomposition as a reason for being unable to determine if the wound was self-inflicted, an anonymous source insists the bullet trajectory makes suicide impossible and points toward murder. The investigation is mired in controversy due to allegations of severe chain-of-custody failures by New Mexico State Police, including leaving bones and…Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Nancy Guthrie search: DNA evidence, lawsuit and new questions for investigators | Backscroll
A NewsNation compilation examining the latest DNA findings, questions about potential suspects and new legal developments surrounding the investigation.
AI:The investigation into the Nancy Guthrie case is seeing significant forensic progress with the emergence of new DNA evidence that challenges previous narratives. This development introduces new suspects and forces investigators to address evolving legal questions and litigation as they work through the complexities of the crime scene and potential culprits.Open
NEWSNATIONNOW (Steph Whiteside) - Online commenters are defaming Nolan Wells' friends: Attorneys
Attorneys for three friends of Nolan Wells discussed why they will file defamation suits amid speculation about Wells' death.
AI:Legal representatives for three friends of the deceased Nolan Wells have announced plans to pursue defamation lawsuits against online commentators spreading baseless speculation regarding his death. While certain factions attempt to weaponize social media narratives, these attorneys are moving to hold those engaging in character assassination accountable through the judicial system.Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Nolan Wells case: Digital evidence, 911 call and new investigative questions | Backscroll
A NewsNation compilation examining phone data, the enhanced distress call, social media evidence and the latest developments in the Nolan Wells investigation.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Nolan Wells case update: Autopsy results and competing theories examined | Backscroll
This NewsNation compilation highlights new evidence, expert opinions and the ongoing investigation around the death of Nolan Wells.
AMERICANALMANAC (Alan Benson) - Ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case yield only a trickle of new tips, sheriff's department says
Six months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home, the Pima County Sheriff's Department says releasing two ransom notes has produced only a "slight increase" in tips, and none that have cracked the case. The department confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday that every tip generated since the notes went public last […] The post Ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case yield only a trickle of new tips, sheriff's department says appeared first on American Almanac .
Six months after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home, the Pima County Sheriff's Department says releasing two ransom notes has produced only a "slight increase" in tips, and none that have cracked the case. The department confirmed to ABC News on Tuesday that every tip generated since the notes went public last Friday has been followed up on, but investigators still have no breakthrough. Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie, vanished from her home in the early hours of February 1 and has not been seen since. The disclosure lands at a frustrating inflection point. Authorities chose to release the notes, a rare investigative move, precisely because the trail had gone cold. And…Open
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Nancy Guthrie DNA findings 'extremely difficult' to identify: Genetics expert
DNA expert Cece Moore joins NewsNation to discuss the latest developments in the search for Nancy Guthrie. Anchor Elizabeth Vargas delivers the biggest stories, without bias or opinion. Watch "Elizabeth Vargas Reports" every weeknight at 7p/6C on NewsNation. #VargasReports NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.