Bella Czajkowski

Bella Czajkowski is a journalist based in Brooklyn, N.Y. She covers primarily politics, tech and crime. She holds a BA in Public Affairs Journalism from Ohio State University and an MS in investigative reporting from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism.

Latest from this author

Geoffrey Paschel mugshot

Crime + investigation

Geoffrey Paschel: The ‘90 Day Fiancé’ Star Who Went to Prison Over a Domestic Dispute

The reality TV star was found guilty of assaulting his former fiancée.

Joyce Marie Pelzer mugshot

Crime + investigation

Joyce Marie Pelzer Killed 2 of Her Lovers—and 1 of Their Bodies Hasn’t Been Found

She was convicted of murdering Shawndell McLeod and Rosalyn Lewis.

EQUESTRIAN: JUN 15 Festival of Champions

Crime + investigation

What Happened at Hawthorne Hill? Inside the Shooting of Lauren Kanarek

Dressage trainer Michael Barisone shot her at his training facility.

Aerial view of Rikers Island.

Crime + investigation

Why New York City Is Moving to Limit Solitary Confinement in Jails

A law would restrict isolation to four hours and require due process.

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Analyst testifies damage to Karen Read's taillight inconsistent with his crash tests

Crime + investigation

The Karen Read Murder Trial: How Apple Health Data Played a Role

Digital evidence from John O’Keefe’s phone affected the case.

Close-up of police body camera

Crime + investigation

AI Is Appearing On Police Body Cameras—Will It Make Policing Safer or Riskier?

Experts warn the tool could misinterpret behavior.

Silhouette of a man standing in front of a car's headlights at night, Belgium

Crime + investigation

New DNA Evidence Might Help Find Inmate Who Escaped During 1973 Christmas Shopping Trip

Lester Eubanks has evaded capture since 1973.

protein powder in scoop. dry mixture for preparation of sporting or dietary drink.

Crime + investigation

Former Dentist James Craig Killed His Wife with Poisonous Smoothies

The father of six was convicted of murder in July 2025.

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A woman with long brown hair wearing a blue and orange uniform stands against a dark background.

Crime + investigation

Kendra Licari Cyberstalked Her Teenage Daughter—Was Munchausen’s by Internet to Blame?

She harassed her daughter Lauryn via hateful text messages.

Fortune tellers performing occult ritual with crystal ball

Crime + investigation

Witchcraft and Fortune Telling Was Illegal in a Delaware Town Until 2024—But They Remain Regulated in Other Parts of the U.S.

Massachusetts and New York still regulate fortune telling.

Ed Gein Standing with Attorney

Crime + investigation

Did Ed Gein Help With the Ted Bundy Investigation?

A new wave of storytelling suggests a crossover between the two.

Edward Gein on his Way to Take a Lie Detector Test

Crime + investigation

Did Ed Gein Date Bernice Worden Before Killing Her?

The hardware store owner's murder led to Gein's arrest in 1957.

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One of the three suspects in the murder

Crime + investigation

Why Amanda Knox Says She Gave a False Confession After Her 2007 Arrest

She accused Patrick Lumumba of killing Meredith Kercher.

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