Various studies cite murder as a leading cause of death for pregnant women. Read about some of the cases that make up this alarming statistic here. Part one of a two-part series.

Did you ever think, "What a dummy! What is he, on drugs?" These dumb criminals were and you won't believe some of the things they did.

At trial, George Trepal's attorneys sought to point the finger away from their client and towards the husband of his victim...as well as at Trepal's own wife. Read the final article in the Trepal series to see if they were successful.

Police go up against a MENSA member while investigating the death of Peggy Carr.

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.