Websleuths
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Type of site | crime-sleuthing community |
|---|---|
| Owner | Webslueths LLC |
| Commercial | Yes |
| Users | 106,548 as of November 2016[1] |
| Launched | 25 May 1999 |
| Current status | active |
| IP address | http://www.websleuths.com/ |
Websleuths is an internet community that concerns itself mainly with crime and missing persons. The privately owned, Websleuths LLC, maintains a forum for registered users to discuss and classify information related to crimes, trials and unsolved cases. Tricia Griffith purchased the site in 2004.[2] Some content is available for viewing without registration. Members have an option to be verified with their credentials with the administrator if they have a specific expertise such as DNA analysis professionals, law enforcement, or related to a specific crime in some way.[3]
Notable cases
Crimes which have received national attention are always highlighted by Websleuths. The Caylee Anthony murder drew years of interest and commentary regarding the murder, media attention to the case, and documentation of evidence and information.[2] The television show Law & Order portrayed Websleuths in an episode about the case named, Crimebusters.
Alliances and other activities
Trisha Griffith hosts a weekly podcast on Blog Talk Radio.[4] In 2016, Websleuths joined the producers of the television show, The Killing Season in an interactive look at the unsolved Long Island serial killer cases.[5]
References
- ↑ "Websleuths". Retrieved 18 November 2016.
Websleuths Crime Sleuthing Community Statistics Threads 260,808 Posts 12,369,114 Members 106,548
- 1 2 Kimberly A.C. Wilson (July 24, 2010). "Armchair detectives: True-crime websites are nonstop outlets for facts and opinions on Kyron Horman case". The Oregonian.
- ↑ "professional".
- ↑ "Blog Talk radio Webslueths".
- ↑ Olivia Lambert (Nov 14, 2016). "The secret life of a websleuth and how they’re on the hunt for the Long Island serial killer". news.com.au.