My Teacher Was a Murderer
In 2015, I decided to get an MA in Journalism. I got into an amazing program organized by a local university together with the most prestigious newspaper in Argentina. The intensive program lasted a year and consisted of traditional classes on general topics, from history to legal protections for journalists, as well as practical classes, with writing and weekly critiques.
Taru Anniina LiikanenPublished 2 months ago in CriminalSerious Halloween Pranks
‘Tis the season for pumpkin spice, fall foliage, and of course, Halloween, a holiday complete with traditions such as trick-or-treating, dressing up in costume, and who can forget, pranking unsuspecting friends, family, and strangers in exchange for a few laughs?
Dog The Bounty Hunter: Brian Laundrie Called His Parents From The Scene Of The Crime
“Of course he murdered her. I think he called the mom and dad right from the scene and said, ‘OMG!’” The bounty hunter said in an interview, offering no evidence.
My Friend Granville: Letters From Death Row
On a dark, cold January morning in 2003, my friend Granville died on the other side of the world. He was executed by the state of Texas.
Nixie AdamsPublished 3 months ago in Criminal
How the news coverage for Gabby Petito exposes inequality for indigenous women and POC
Introduction: Who is Gabby Petito? If you are an avid watcher of true crime like me, then you will know the case that has made the front cover of magazines like People, In Touch, and more. It is the tragic disappearance and murder of Gabby Petito.
Sophia GenoPublished 3 months ago in Criminal
The Gabby Petito Case Sheds Light On Racism Within The Media: Here’s Why
It's not just true crime fans who have been following the missing persons (and now officially homicide) case of 22-year-old Gabby Petito. Gabby and her fiance departed for a cross country road trip in a van they outfitted to function as their accommodations.
Alisan KeeseePublished 4 months ago in Criminal
The Kidnapping of Amber Hagerman
On Saturday, January 13, 1996, nine-year-old Amber Hagerman and her five-year-old brother Ricky went with their mother Donna Whitson to Arlington, Texas, to see their grandparents. At around 3 pm, the two kids, who had bicycles at the house, asked if they could ride in their neighborhood. It was 70 degrees, and the kids wanted to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Matt ReicherPublished 4 months ago in Criminal
Mental Health and Incarceration
I have been in the mental health field for fourteen years, and I have learned more about myself than I ever thought I would. My career does not change the world in significant ways. There are no celebrations, no parades, no capes. But we do have superpowers. They aren’t generally flashy, but we have the means to mend the broken pieces in people and enable them to be their own heroes. Each mental health facility I worked in grounded new perspectives and valuable lessons that have reformed how I approach the world.
Ugly Full Story Behind 38 Yr Old Businessman Sentenced to Life Imprisonment
Life imprisonment - that is a big charge! After being sentenced to death, the next worst punishment a person can receive from the court is life imprisonment. So, whenever I hear that a person has been sentenced to either death or life in prison, my ear perks up and I'm very curious to find out WHY exactly.
Jide OkonjoPublished 2 minutes ago in Criminal
A Promising Life Cut Short, The Trisha Anne Autry Story
Patricia Anne Autry was a precocious redhead who had an exuberance for life that was demonstrated in the way she worked, loved, and played. Patricia, who went by Trisha, was only 15 years old and working on her first novel, when she was ripped out of her loved one's lives and disposed of as if her life didn't matter. Her family was left with devastation and heartache in the wake of her death. This is Trisha Autry's story.
Madeline O'BrienPublished about 2 hours ago in Criminal
Drunk Cop Strikes Pedestrian, Takes Body Home in His Vehicle
Newark, NJ police officer Louis Santiago allegedly struck a pedestrian with his vehicle on a parkway, left the scene with the victim’s body, and drove back to his home. The 25-year-old has been charged with desecrating human remains, reckless homicide, endangering a victim, leaving the scene of an accident, and several other charges related to the incident that occurred on Garden State Parkway on November 1, 2021.
Criminal Eye-rrests
Eye wonder, did they see the police coming? Just curious because enquiring minds want to know. Anyway, enjoy this collection of random arrest stories of wide-eyed (and hopefully bushy-tailed!) criminals.
The Murders & Botched Execution of Clayton Lockett
Bold and heartless, Clayton Lockett proudly confessed to police, “I murdered that bitch,” referring to 19-year-old Stephanie Newman, a disabled woman whom Lockett and two accomplices kidnapped and shot before burying her alive in a shallow grave. Two other people were attacked that evening but lived to tell the story.
Spinning Wheel
As Madison Montgomery sat in the courtroom, she did her best to not fiddle with her fingers. Be composed. Be a person they can sympathize with.
Delores WilsonPublished about 23 hours ago in Criminal
The Killer Who Looked As If Possessed By A Demon
Disclaimer: I tried my very best to provide you with a cohesive list of the sources I have used. The summary is an objective re-telling of facts, while the perception is my own subjective opinion of the case. So if you find this piece a bit repetitive, here's why.
I am Beyond Good and Evil: Gregory Hale Murders, Dismembers, Eats Body of Mother of Six
Gregory Scott Hale was obsessed with serial killer Richard Ramirez. Many people were back in 1989 when police took him into custody after terrorizing Los Angeles for nearly one year. During his trial, women wrote love letters to Ramirez and showed up to get a glimpse of the man in court. One woman, Doreen Loy, married her penpal lover while incarcerated on death row after convictions for 13 murders, five attempted murders, and 11 rape/sexual assaults.
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