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Five of the Most Notorious Serial Killers
This list is in no particular order... 1. John Wayne Gacy AKA The Killer Clown John and his alias Pogo the Clown John Wayne Gacy was active from 1972-1978 in Chicago, Illinois. He is known to have sexually abused and murdered 33 boys and young men. Often he would entice his victims back to his home (which has since been burned to the ground) by force or with the promise of money. There he would strangle his victims and bury them in the crawl space of his home. In 1980, he was convicted and sentenced to death. After 14 years on death row, he was lethally injected in 1994.
By Ash 7 years ago in Criminal
Sweet Revenge of the Pregnant Kind (Pt. 1)
In a world where most children are illegitimate and advanced education is for the high and lofty, there is one who will serve life as his teacher, for he is the vessel of knowledge. He does not succumb to the temptations of being swept by the river, for he knows very well, he is already cool enough.
By Snookeronidjon7 years ago in Criminal
10 Stories of White Collar Crime Run Amok
If you ask most people what a criminal looks like, acts like, or does, they will talk about what criminals stereotypically are. Criminals are supposed to look rough. They're supposed to be violent, uneducated, and up to their wrists in drugs.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart7 years ago in Criminal
The Other, Other (Other) White Meat
In the ancient Greek story of Tantalus, the ancient Greek Tantalus invited all the ancient Greek gods to what, we must assume, was a dinner comprised of dishes eaten exclusively by ancient Greeks. Because he was full of piss and vinegar (or, to be more literary perhaps, what Poe would signify as the "Imp of the Perverse"), the merry jokester killed, cooked and served his little son Pelops to his guests. (By comparison, the hairy Hebraic patriarch Abraham, in the Old Testament, was instructed by God to sacrifice his son Isaac. He was finally stopped by a visiting angel and invited to sacrifice a goat instead... Actually, that is probably not a relevant comparison.)
By Tom Baker7 years ago in Criminal
My Time in County Lock-up
As a first time female inmate, all I can really say is those jumpsuits are comfy. Growing up, I never would've seen myself behind bars. Even as a high schooler, I didn't engage in any criminal (to the most part) activity. I found myself to be a smart woman, knowing right from wrong and fully capable of making the right choices to avoid exactly such a thing.
By Angie Robinson7 years ago in Criminal
'Searching' Is a Well-Directed Crime Thriller Complete with Suspense and Twists. Top Story - September 2018.
I've recently been writing my reviews using my made-up WASDO criteria in a vain attempt to give my film reviews some structure. But I've decided to stop doing that and just write this review from Searching off the top of my head.
By Jonathan Sim7 years ago in Criminal
10 Shocking Facts About the Bloods
Gangs are as much a part of American culture as apple pie and football—albeit, they are a side of Americana that most people don't really want to acknowledge. Many, many true crime books have been written on American gangs and the most infamous gangsters in history.
By Riley Raul Reese7 years ago in Criminal
Confession Coverup
“Very few of us are what we seem,” Agatha Christie once said. This story seems like it was taken right out of the pages of the bestsellers novels, alas it is a true story of creed and an alleged modern-day Lady Macbeth. A story so convoluted that even Shonda Rhimes doesn’t want to adapt it. Here’s how a stage actor killed one person to steal money and then another to cover up the first and lead to his own downfall. Seriously.
By Edward Anderson7 years ago in Criminal
Trapped
Sometimes when something happens to you, you have to tell the story from the beginning to have your side heard. Nothing ended that day how I thought it would, and I have to tell you my secrets and criminal activities to honestly paint you the whole picture. I know you will judge, that is your purpose as a jury. But this is my story, as a mother, a working girl and someone who’s life changed in an instance. So here’s my story:
By Titanium Jen7 years ago in Criminal
The Horror Inside Us
A very wise man once told me there are five types of horror: Man vs. Man - your classic killer, slasher film. Run Billy, he's got a knife! Man vs. Mother Nature - fighting the elements can always be scary if you're not prepared. Man vs. Society - perhaps your classic "Purge" setting. Man vs. the Supernatural - paranormal activity peaks the interest of many people inhabiting the earth. Man vs. Himself
By Angie Robinson7 years ago in Criminal
John Lennon's Killer Is Denied Parole
Here’s something entertaining to talk about: John Lennon’s killer is still trying to get parole! Because of course he is. I guess with everything else going on in the world, something like this was bound to pop up at some point.
By The RPM Blog (RPM Weekly)7 years ago in Criminal
Loving the Loveless Pt. 7
August 27, 2018 at 4:00pm MUSC, Charleston, SC Detective Derek Kyle He stood outside Brianna's private hospital room watching Dr. Sebastian Kane talk with her. For all that the doctor had blown into the trauma ward with all the force of a hurricane in human form, Brianna hadn't seemed afraid of him which was odd because everyone else on the floor seemed to avoid making so much as accidental eye contact with him. Everyone from police officers to civilians visiting loved ones gave Dr. Kane a wide berth that wasn't entirely born of fear or the look of murder he'd had when he'd arrived before he'd seen Brianna was alive with his own eyes.
By Rhys B. Crabtree7 years ago in Criminal