MS NOW Highlights - July 19

One of the biggest problems in our criminal justice system isn't just crime itself – it's how long it takes for some criminals to face justice. Right now, criminal cases are taking around three years to reach Crown Court for a jury trial. Offenders know exactly how to play the system, and some continue committing offences while they wait. Meanwhile, victims are left waiting for justice. Even worse, some defendants simply don't turn up for their trial. They become what is known as a

In 2015, the case of Martin Duram became one of the most unusual investigations in modern true-crime history. After Martin was found dead in his home, attention later turned to the family’s pet parrot, Bud. The bird reportedly repeated a phrase that sounded similar to words spoken during the final moments before the shooting, making the story widely discussed across news and documentary programs. Although the parrot was never considered a formal witness in court, the incident remains one of the

Isinumbong sa mga pulis ng isang 12-anyos na dalagita ang pang-aabuso sa kanya ng sariling ama at lolo sa Maynila. #pulispatrol #manila