Crime Stories

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A Dark Secret

He was a successful executive. She was a suburban housewife. For 20 years, they covered up a murder.

By Max Alexander in Reader's Digest - October 2006

A Parent's Worst Nightmare

A Parent's Worst Nightmare

Doctors said we'd abused our baby. Who would believe us?

By Salley Shannon in Reader's Digest - January 2007

America's Dumbest Criminals

The dumbest criminals in America. Read about the dumbest of the dumb law breakers.

By William Beaman in Reader's Digest - September 2005

America's Dumbest Criminals

A lineup of bumbling crooks who practically caught themselves.

By William Beaman in Reader's Digest - September 2006

America's Most Vicious Gang

America's Most Vicious Gang

MS-13 is spreading senseless violence to cities and suburbs across the country.

By Sam Dealey in Reader's Digest - January 2006

Carjacked

"Take the car," she pleaded. "Just let me get my kids."

By Anita Bartholomew in Reader's Digest - June 2005

Crime for Dolts

Crime for Dolts

What were these dumb criminals thinking? They could use a crime guide after botching these jobs. Here are some tips they could have used.

By Andy Simmons in Reader's Digest - July 2008

Gotcha!

Gotcha!

The tree that grew spaghetti, and other "they fell for it" hoaxes

in Reader's Digest - April 2007

Heist: The Case of the Stolen Rembrandt

Heist: The Case of the Stolen Rembrandt

Three years ago, a little painting caused big trouble for undercover agent Bob Wittman. Here, for the first time, he tells all.

By Simon Worrall in Reader's Digest - December 2008

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