Summary: Marcos Daniel Robles is wanted for his alleged participation in a shooting which occurred at a motel in Watsonville, California. On October 10, 2014, at approximately 11:55 p.m., Robles allegedly shot and killed a rival gang member as he stood outside his motel room. Some of the rounds fired at this individual went into a nearby restaurant, striking and killing a … [Read more...] about USA Most Wanted – Marcos Daniel Robles
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Cartridge Case Identification
Like bullets, cartridge cases can be identified as having been fired by a specific firearm. As soon as cartridges are loaded into a firearm the potential for the transfer of unique tool marks exists. However, the cartridge does not have to be fired for these marks to be transferred. Simply loading a cartridge into a firearm can cause unique identifiable marks … [Read more...] about Cartridge Case Identification
Weapons tied to repeat Domestic Abuse
Women are up to 83 percent more likely to experience repeat abuse by their male partners if a weapon is used in the initial abuse incident, according to a new study that has implications for victims, counselors and police. Michigan State University researcher Amy Bonomi and colleagues studied the domestic abuse police reports of nearly 6,000 couples in Seattle during a … [Read more...] about Weapons tied to repeat Domestic Abuse
Hymie Weiss, born Earl Wajciechowski
When Dion O'Banion was killed in 1924, Hymie Weiss (born Earl Wajciechowski in Poland, in 1898) took over his gang and swore vengeance on the killers of his best friend. Johnny Torrio had put out the contract on O'Banion; he was badly wounded by gunmen in January 1925, leaving Al Capone in charge of his mob. That same month, Weiss, "Bugs" Moran and "Schemer" Drucci sprayed … [Read more...] about Hymie Weiss, born Earl Wajciechowski
Peter Von Frantzius specialized in arming the city’s criminals
On September 25, 1925, Spike O'Donnell flattened as Frankie McErlane sped by bullets spraying wildly over the corner of 63rd and Western. O'Donnell walked away from the shooting unharmed and unaware he had survived the first Chicago gang shooting involving a Thompson submachine gun. A month later, after practicing with the novel weapon. McErlane returned. This time, he … [Read more...] about Peter Von Frantzius specialized in arming the city’s criminals
