Even a Mensa-level genius is not necessarily capable of getting away with murder. Read about the poisoning of Peggy Carr in this first of a series.

Execution methods in the United States have changed throughout the years. Read on to discover which are still in use - some may surprise you.

After Mumia Abu-Jamal's sentencing, his defense team began nearly 30 years of appeals. Read about the setbacks and accomplishments here.

The Mumia Abu-Jamal case led to decades of controversy and activism. Read a brief overview of the original trial in 1982 here.

It's time for more dumb criminals! This time, counterfeiters whose finished products just don't quite pass muster.

In 1981, Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner was gunned down during a routine traffic stop. The aftermath of the crime resulted in decades-long debate and even celebrity involvement.

Nearly every criminal has an excuse for his or her actions. Some are good, some bad, others downright laughable. Read on for some examples of eccentric excuses.

Who killed Tupac Shakur? Or could he be alive to this day? Read about the aftermath of Shakur's murder.

Part two in my series on Tupac Shakur, covering the night of the murder, an event that would lead to a great deal of controversy in the following years.

2011 marks the 15th anniversary of controversial rapper Tupac Shakur's death. Get details on Shakur's early life in the first of a series on his murder.