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True crime, exposed – the innocent, the guilty, and the downright gruesome. Criminal explores the intricacies and complexities of law, order, and crime.
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A Criminal Heart
My step-uncle was a criminal, but I grew to love him greatly. And then, he disappointed me greatly, breaking my teenage heart - stomping on it with his combat boots and grinding it under the toe like a finished cigarette.
Keila AartilaPublished 3 months ago in Criminal
“Welcome to Chippendales”: Who was Dorothy Stratten?
The latest prestige show to tell popular culture history, “Welcome to Chippendales” sees Robert Siegel, the writer behind “Pam & Tommy,” reveal another tale of sex and crime that informs culture to this day. The show stars Kumail Nanjiani as Somen “Steve” Banerjee, who founded Chippendales in 1979. Much more salacious than how Bob Guccione built the Penthouse empire, both the show and the true story behind it features the “Chippendale murders,” when in the late 1980s and early 1990s Banerjee directed one murder and two attempted murders of former business associates he felt wronged him, namely Nick De Noia (portrayed by Murray Bartlett), Michael Fullington, and two ex-dancers.
OG CollectionPublished 3 months ago in Criminal
The Ultimate Poison: The Woman Who Killed Hundreds
Despite the fact that true crime podcasts and television dramas of modern day serial killers have grown in popularity, possibly the most prolific killer in history, may be someone most people haven’t heard of. In the 1600’s, an Italian woman by the name of Giulia Tofana was responsible for the agonizing deaths of over 600 men with a highly effective poison.
Jen MouzonPublished 3 months ago in Criminal
Levi Bellfield: The Serial Killer Who Murdered 13-year-old Milly Dowler
On May 17th, 1968 Levi Bellfield was born at the West Middlesex Hospital in London to parents of Romani decent Jean and Joseph Bellfield. He had two brother and sisters and was brought up on a southwest London council estate. His father died when he was only 10 years old from Leukaemia so his mother brought him up with his siblings as a single parent.
Shauna MullenPublished 3 months ago in Criminal
The Murder of Jeffrey Dahmer
Jeffrey Dahmer wasn’t well-liked by inmates at Columbia Correctional Facility, but he understood. After the heinous crimes he committed, Jeffrey said he would not be surprised -or upset-if someone killed him, too. Besides, growing up he was unpopular, a pretty weird kid who dissolved animal parts in acid and scared his classmates with his awkwardness.
"I Don't Like Mondays"
Before more male school shooters took over, there wasn't much female shooters or female school shooters. But there was actually was one female school shooter named Brenda Ann Spencer who started shooting at Grover Cleveland Elementary School killing two people and wounded nine in the late 70s. She would later say her reason because she quote:
Gladys W. MuturiPublished 5 months ago in Criminal
The Satanic Ritual Murder of Mark Kilroy
Mark Kilroy was a pre-med student at The University of Texas in March 1989 when he and three close friends planned a spring break vacation in Mexico. The young men hoped to meet a few girls and experience life in another country. The trip started amazingly but less than 48 hours later, ended in Mark’s torture and murder by a Satanic cult run by Adolfo Constanzo.
Coping Strategies for Incarcerated Individuals and their Families
Incarceration of a family member is something no one ever wants to experience. It brings unexpected changes in the lives of those involved, and can even strain relationships between the ones going behind bars and the ones left behind.
Sophia YoungPublished 5 months ago in Criminal
Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Criminal.
The video shows Tyre Nichols calling out to his mother, who is now being beaten by officers accused of his death
The megacity of Memphis released nearly an hour of graphic videotape Friday evening showing the beating of Tyre Nichols, footage landing a business stop that entwined into a savage display of force, formerly again leaving an American megacity reeling from police violence.
Rising Crime in America
Crime in America is on the rise, and there are several factors contributing to this trend. One of the main causes is job loss. As unemployment rates increase, so does crime. This is because when people lose their jobs, they may turn to criminal activity to make ends meet. Another factor contributing to the increase in crime is the opioid epidemic.
The Gruesome 1909 Murder of St Paul Butcher Louis Arbogast
Locals were shocked when prominent St. Paul, Minnesota butcher and prominent local citizen Louis Arbogast was murdered. Arbogast, his wife, and four daughters lived a mundane, uneventful life in a large home near the city’s downtown. From the outside, they appeared to be a happy family that loved each other.
Matt ReicherPublished about 6 hours ago in Criminal
The Island That's Both Prime Real Estate And Haunted
The island of Daska is a beautiful piece of real estate that is also said to be haunted. The island is located off the coast of Croatia and is said to be home to the ghosts of those who were massacred there. The island is said to be a popular destination for tourists, but many are scared away by the stories of the ghosts that are said to haunt the island.
Author Eve S EvansPublished about 8 hours ago in Criminal
Blue Velvet (1986)
Blue Velvet is a film I've seen so many times in my life I don't even need to re-watch it to write about it. But I did recently see it again, finding the decades have altered my perception of it, and that, perhaps, it is not shocking enough, not twisted enough to satisfy the jaded sensibilities of today's audiences. After all, today, Frank Booth (Dennis Hopper) and his shabby cohorts seem to pale in comparison to the mass-killers and deadly murderers that infest modern society, sometimes at the highest levels of power, at other times, simply random fuses lit, waiting to blow the cold chill of death across the face of the 24/7 news cycle, before being supplanted and forgotten in the wake of the next great tragedy or slaughter.
"Hunter's Hunt: A Noir Knight Case"
Chapter 1: Hunter's Hunt The small town of Blackwood was in a state of shock and fear. Six prominent members of the community had been brutally murdered in the past month, all with a single stab wound to the heart. The police were at a loss for leads and the townspeople were living in fear of the unknown killer.
Techy MakerPublished about 12 hours ago in CriminalWhy The Video Of Tyre Nichols Murder Should Raise Questions About Memphis And Specialized Units In Policing
The "Arrest" Of Tyre Nichols In Memphis Tennessee It’s now been called “heinous, reckless and inhumane,” and compared to the 1991 beating of Rodney King. Looking back at the Rodney King incident, that looked more like they lost control of their tempers and this looks far more deliberate, as you’ll see if you choose to watch the video.
Jason Ray MortonPublished about 12 hours ago in Criminal
The Tragic Life and Death of Takoda Collins
Takoda Collins, a 10-year-old boy, spent most of his short life locked, naked in the attic of his father’s, Al-Muhatah McLean, home attic. Takoda Collins died on December 13, 2019, at the Dayton Children’s Hospital in Dayton, Ohio. His father, Al-Muhatah McLean was later arrested and accused of abusing and raping Takoda, along with Amanda Hinz, McLean’s then-girlfriend, and Jennifer Ebert, Amanda Hinz’s sister, who also resided in the home.
Tawana K WatsonPublished about 14 hours ago in Criminal
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