Breed of dog found with Gene Hackman and wife misidentified, pet expert saysAuthorities mistakenly identified a deceased dog in the investigation surrounding the deaths of Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa.
A 15-year-old went to a Brooklyn parade. The NYPD wrongly accused him of a mass shootingCamden Lee was mistakenly identified as a murder suspect by the NYPD, leading to significant distress and questions about police accountability.
Loch Ness Monster mystery may finally be SOLVEDPeople spotting long-necked creatures on Loch Ness may be misidentifying swans and interpreting boat wakes as mysterious phenomena.
The Human Toll of ALPR ErrorsThe reliance on ALPR technology can lead to dangerous and erroneous policing situations, particularly for marginalized communities.
SF Man Identified as Dead Three Years Ago Turns Up Alive, Family Is FlabbergastedThe SF Medical Examiner's Office mistakenly identified a live man as dead and sent his family incorrect ashes, leading to a familial and procedural crisis.
Jason Whittle can't shake a viral internet rumor. His actions after 9/11 should be the real storyJason Whittle wants to be recognized for his contributions and not as Patrick Swayze's son.
38 Celebrities Who Look Soooo Similar, I Can't Believe They're Not Related To Each OtherMoms often struggle to recognize celebrities, humorously mistaking them for others—a phenomenon I call 'fame blindness.'
Romford street art is NOT a Banksy and everyone is devastatedConfirmation that the street art in Romford featuring ostriches is not a Banksys piece.
Police, state troopers respond to stabbing near Boston UniversityPolice mistakenly apprehended a man with outstanding warrants but not involved in the stabbing incident near Boston University Bridge.Despite the mistaken identity arrest, the actual assailant is still at large, and the investigation is ongoing.
Deputy who killed mother in front of child also body-slammed school janitor, lawsuit saysAllegations against Deputy Ty Shelton include body-slamming a school janitor prior to a fatal shooting incident.Lawsuit targets Deputy Shelton and the Sheriff's Department, claiming excessive force used against the school janitor.
Animal lover cared for hat bobble all night thinking it was a sick baby hedgehogMistaken identity - baby hedgehog turns out to be a hat bobbleImportance of proper identification and care for wildlife