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CBS News
2 days ago
- CBS News
Woman found dead in Shelby Township, police treating case as homicide
One person is in custody in the aftermath of a woman found dead Saturday at an apartment in Macomb County, Michigan. The Shelby Township Police Department said it followed up on a 911 hang up placed about 6:30 a.m. After tracing the location where the call was made, they found a deceased adult woman. "The detective bureau is investigating this as a homicide," the report said. The woman has been identified, although police are not yet providing her name to the news media, officers aid. There is one person in custody as they continue the investigation. "There is no threat or danger to the public," police added.
Telegraph
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
How novel to watch a TV detective who doesn't have a drink problem
TV's most normal detective is back. By which I mean that Karen Pirie (ITV1) doesn't have a traumatic emotional back story, or a drink problem, or neurodiversity dialled up to 10. She's just a regular person who works hard at her job while wearing sensible clothes. This sounds quite boring, but thanks to Lauren Lyle, who plays her, and Val McDermid, who wrote the source material, Pirie is a character you enjoy watching. The story is based on McDermid's novel A Darker Domain, although some elements have been changed by screenwriter Emer Kenny. We begin in 1984 – the scene is set with Simple Minds on the soundtrack and Arthur Scargill on the telly in the corner of the chip shop – and the abduction of a young mother with her two-year-old son. Her father is Sir Broderick Grant (played by James Cosmo), a Scottish oil baron. He receives a ransom demand, but Catriona is never heard from again. Then, 40 years later, a man's body is discovered, preserved in peat. In his pocket is a key to Catriona's car, which she was forced to drive by her abductor and was later found burnt out. Time for Pirie to get cracking on the cold case investigation. Usually, I find split timelines annoying, but this successfully switches between the 1980s and the present day without causing confusion. The drama also strikes just the right tone, treating the crime seriously but leavening it with shots of humour. Pirie can be funny, especially when assessing her own limitations – newly promoted to inspector and still in her 20s, she would much rather not be in a position of authority. Her sweet but uninformed colleague, DC Jason 'Mint' Murray (Chris Jenks) is also good for a laugh. Pirie describes Catriona as Scotland's John Paul Getty III. 'John Paul… as in, the Pope?' Mint asks. There's no slack in episode one, with every scene moving the plot along and introducing us to characters who will prove to be significant. The personal stuff – Pirie is secretly dating a fellow detective – fits nicely into the picture rather than detracting from the main event. I wish it kept this up but, alas, three two-hour episodes drag it out when it could have been done more satisfyingly in half that time, and the quality drops off. There were also points in the middle where I had to keep reminding myself who the supporting characters were. As for Pirie's sensible clothes, there is a certain quirkiness to the way she wears them: the collars of her Fred Perry turned up, her valuables safely stashed in a bum bag. But that's as singular as she gets.
Telegraph
4 days ago
- Telegraph
Detective tasked with watching child sex abuse sues her force
A detective tasked with viewing hundreds of hours of child sex abuse videos claims she was left traumatised because her force failed to offer her adequate psychological support. Louise Walshaw, 51, carried out interviews with child and adult victims of sexual and graded child sex abuse videos while working as a detective constable with North Yorkshire Police. But Ms Walshaw said her mental health started to deteriorate within months of joining the force in 2017, leaving her physically unwell and unable to eat on days when she had to view the harrowing images. The detective is now suing North Yorkshire Police for damages of more than £100,000, claiming the force was negligent in repeatedly exposing her to the child abuse images without adequate psychological support. Ms Walshaw was medically retired in 2023 after being forced to take time off work as she struggled with stress and high blood pressure. North Yorkshire Police disputes her claim, saying investigating and prosecuting criminals who prey on children is work of the utmost importance, and that reviewing images and carrying out interviews is an essential and indispensable aspect of that work. Police dispute Ms Walshaw's claim that she spent more time than others in carrying out the task, and claim that she had not raised her concerns until 2020. It maintains that in 2019 the force carried out 68 victim interviews, of which Ms Walshaw undertook just two. In 2020 she carried out 22 interviews, from a total of 110, and none in 2021. Ms Walshaw, of Leyburn, North Yorkshire, had spent five years working as a nurse in accident and emergency before joining South Yorkshire Police in 2000. After her son was born she decided to join North Yorkshire Police in 2017 so she could focus on general crime rather than child sexual abuse cases. According to a claim issued in London's High Court she became increasingly anxious and preoccupied with the potential risk to her son posed by paedophiles, struggling with allowing him to go to after school clubs, or to a nursery with male staff members. Her solicitors at Penningtons Manches Cooper state in legal documents: 'Even when she was not required to grade images, she felt a feeling of dread knowing the task was coming up. 'From 2018 onwards [her] mental health started to significantly deteriorate. She experienced increasing anxiety symptoms and excessive preoccupation about the risks to her son from predatory paedophiles. She instructed her husband not to take their child to public toilets.' 'Part of the job' Ms Walshaw's legal team claims that when their client discussed with Det Insp Paula Eccles the possibility of moving to a uniformed role, she was told viewing images of abuse was 'part of the job' and refused permission to leave the department. Ms Walshaw will tell the court that she was troubled that some officers had photographs of their own children on their desks while viewing images of child sex abuse. At one stage she raised the possibility of a desensitisation course to be run by the National Crime Agency. But she claims that the force failed to give her either a psychological assessment or screening. Ms Walshaw was signed off work for three months with stress, and returned to work in January 2020 with reduced hours, where she continued to view sexual images. When a member of her family disclosed he had been sexually abused as a child Ms Walshaw became even more anxious, leading in one incident to her abandoning her shopping trolley in a supermarket when a man smiled and winked at her son in June 2020. On another occasion she saw a paedophile she had interviewed laughing and joking in a supermarket, and found herself bursting into tears. Ms Walshaw was eventually temporarily transferred to the vulnerability assessment team as a detective sergeant, but claims the work continued to adversely impact her health as it still involved challenging safeguarding issues and distressing material. She says that when told to return to CID, she had a panic attack in her garden and was prescribed beta-blockers, followed by the anti-depressant Sertraline. 'The claimant continues to experience a constant fear and preoccupations about risks to her son, and to children generally, from sexual predators. She has sustained a Specific Phobia. The prognosis in relation to this phobic anxiety is gloomy,' her lawyers state. Ms Walshaw claims she needs psychotherapy and medication, and is handicapped on the open labour market as a result of her injuries. North Yorkshire Police disputes her claim, rejects her account of events and requires her to prove her allegations. In 2018 she was noted to be an experienced and confident detective and the force says she chose not to attend welfare reviews. Police also accuse Ms Walshaw of negligence, saying she failed to communicate that she found victim interviews unduly stressful, failed to attend welfare checks, and failed to have any adequate regard for her personal safety.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Mystery bites? How to identify what's really biting you (even if you see nothing)
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. You wake up with mysterious red bumps on your skin, and despite searching every inch of your bedroom, you can't find a single bug. This frustrating scenario plays out in countless homes every night, leaving people scratching their heads along with their skin. The truth is, many biting insects are masters of hide-and-seek, emerging only when you're asleep and disappearing before dawn breaks. Some are so tiny they're practically invisible to the naked eye, while others are expert hiders that know exactly where to conceal themselves during daylight hours. Different bugs leave distinctive calling cards in the form of bite patterns, timing, and locations on your body. By becoming a detective of your own skin, you can identify the culprit and take action. Here's how to identify what's really biting you. 1. Mite bites (Image: © Shutterstock) Mites are incredibly small arachnids that often go unnoticed until their bites become unbearable. These tiny pests appear as moving specks of sand and are best detected by placing a dark sheet of paper in suspected areas. Mite bites typically appear as small, inflamed bumps that look red on light skin and dark purple or brown on darker skin. Unlike other insect bites, mite bites rarely create noticeable puncture marks and instead manifest as widespread rashes or clusters of tiny, itchy bumps. The bites are usually very small and may be accompanied by acne-like symptoms. If you suspect mites, wash all bedding and fabrics in water heated to at least 130°F or run them through a high-heat dryer cycle for 15 minutes. 2. Bed bug bites (Image: © Shutterstock) Bed bugs are oval-shaped, flattened insects about 5mm long that hide during the day and emerge at night to feed. Their bites appear as painless clusters on areas of your body that were exposed while sleeping, particularly your face, neck, arms, and hands. The telltale sign of bed bug activity is finding rust-colored spots on your sheets from crushed bugs or their excrement. Bed bug bites often appear in groups or lines and may take up to two weeks to fully develop, with some people showing no reaction at all. Look for these bites primarily after waking up, as bed bugs rarely bite during daylight hours when you're awake and moving around. 3. Flea bites (Image: © Shutterstock) Fleas are small, wingless insects that typically enter homes via pets and prefer to bite the lower portions of your body. Flea bites appear as small, discolored bumps primarily on your feet, calves, and ankles, often with a discolored ring around each bite. These bites can appear in straight lines or clusters and are usually concentrated on your legs rather than spreading across your entire body. To detect fleas, wear light-colored pants and watch for jumping insects, or place a bowl of warm soapy water with a candle on the floor to attract them. Flea infestations are most common in households with pets, so check your animals for signs of scratching or irritation. 4. Mosquito bites (Image: © Shutterstock) Mosquitoes create raised, red welts that typically appear as single bumps rather than clusters, distinguishing them from bed bug bites. These bites develop quickly after being bitten and worsen over the following 8 to 12 hours before gradually healing over about 10 days. Mosquito activity peaks during evening and early morning hours when temperatures are cooler, and they're more likely to bite exposed skin while you're sitting outdoors or sleeping with windows open. Unlike other indoor biters, mosquitoes don't usually establish permanent residence in your home but rather enter from outside to feed and then leave. Formulated to release effective levels of BTI for a period of 30 days, this two-pack of mosquito dunks is non-toxic and will kill mosquito larvae before it has the chance to bite. And, as an added bonus, they double as a great fungus gnat treatment for your plants. View Deal Document bite patterns (Image: © Shutterstock) Keep a record of when bites appear, where they're located on your body, and any accompanying symptoms to help identify patterns. Take photos of the bites to track their development and healing progress, noting whether they appear in clusters, lines, or as isolated bumps. If you can't identify the source after checking for the common culprits, or if bites are accompanied by severe reactions like fever, excessive swelling, or signs of infection, consult a healthcare provider. Some people have allergic reactions to insect bites that can complicate identification, and certain medical conditions can cause skin irritation that mimics insect bites. Of course, if you start to suspect you have an allergic or extreme reaction to insect bites, consult your health practitioner for an expert opinion. Now you've learned how to identify which bugs are biting you, why not take a look at our other useful guides? Check out here's 7 things that attract mosquitoes to your yard and 5 pests that bite you in your sleep. Plus, here's 5 things not to do when repelling pests, according to experts. More from Tom's Guide Your security cameras are in the wrong spots — here's how to fix it Study reveals your suitcase is dirtier than a toilet — here's how to clean it Filthy water bottle? Here's how to clean it the right way
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Prime Video's Most Popular Show Right Now Is This Must-Watch 2025 Crime Drama
Amazon Prime Video subscribers have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of Ballard, a new spinoff starring Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard. But does it live up to the hype? Fans love Bosch and its spinoff, Bosch: Legacy, for their sharp detective stories, character development and realistic portrayal of Los Angeles. This new show is already a hit, and Watch With Us is here to tell you what makes it so compelling. Read on to learn why Ballard is about to become your next TV obsession. It's an Ambitious Franchise Move From Amazon Prime Video Renée Ballard first appeared on Bosch: Legacy when she tracked down Bosch (Titus Welliver) seeking information about one of her LAPD cases. Maggie Q instantly made an impression onscreen as a determined, powerful detective fiercely committed to justice. Just like the original Bosch series, Ballard is based on a series of detective novels by Michael Connelly. This spinoff shows that Amazon is building out the Bosch interconnected universe, promising more complex mysteries and storytelling ahead. (In Connelly's novels, characters routinely pop in and out of each other's stories.) 20 Must-Watch TV Shows on Amazon Prime Video Right Now (July 2025) By continuing to grow its own police procedural universe, Amazon Prime Video is positioning itself as a competitor to franchises like the One Chicago universe or NCIS. They're also testing how well a Bosch spinoff can succeed without the man himself. So far, the answer seems to be: pretty well. It's a Police Procedural That Deals With Relevant Issues At the start of Ballard, the eponymous detective is ousted from the Robbery and Homicide Division for blowing the whistle on a popular cop. She's reassigned to the LAPD's cold case unit — a tiny, underfunded department focused on solving the cases everyone else has given up on. She's the only full-time staffer in a division made up mostly of volunteers. But what starts as a punishment becomes an opportunity for Ballard to utilize her formidable intelligence and detective skills to help those who need it most. Ballard is well aware of the corruption and internal problems within the force, which sometimes block justice instead of delivering it. 20 Must-Watch British Crime Shows to Stream Right Now (July 2025) Before long, Ballard and her scrappy team — Courtney Taylor (Abbott Elementary), Michael Mosley (Scrubs), Rebecca Field (The Client List) and Victoria Moroles (Liv and Maddie) — uncover a conspiracy that forms a season-long arc. However, each episode also delves into a cold case that has slipped through the cracks of the justice system. Ballard stands out from other cop shows by weaving these flaws into the very fabric of the series — not as a one-off 'very special episode,' but as an ongoing theme. The Cast of 'Ballard' Differs From Your Average Crime Drama As an Asian American female detective, Ballard is a loner out of necessity. Few of her colleagues understand the obstacles she faces — in fact, they're often the source of those obstacles. But when she recruits former detective Samira Parker (Taylor), a Black woman, into the cold case department, both women discover the power of having an ally who truly understands their experiences. 'Chicago Med,' 'Chicago Fire' and 'Chicago P.D.' Fall 2025 Season Premieres: Dates, Channel, Plot, Cast Ballard's other key relationship is with her grandmother and roommate, Tutu (played by the always-welcome Amy Hill). Their heart-to-hearts give Ballard space to reflect, even if she keeps her walls up — much to Tutu's dismay. By centering the stories of these women, Ballard opens new doors in the crime procedural genre — not just representing women of color, but making them the heart of the narrative. Watch Ballard season 1 now on Amazon Prime Video.
