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Best Prison Movies of All Time
They may not be at the top of everybody's list, and they certainly don't have any cult following of any kind, but prison films are often greatly overshadowed. Some of the best interpersonal confrontations are met in such a situation as being sent to prison, look at Denzel Washington's Hurricane. Despite it being more of a boxing movie, Rubin Carter's long stint in jail taught of a mix between finding hope in the darkest of times, while also learning when to use that hope wisely.
Donald GrayPublished 7 years ago in CriminalGreatest Murder Mystery Movies Ever Made
Who doesn't like a good whodunit? Somebody has been murdered, the stakes couldn't be any higher, and perhaps that's why murder mystery movies have been fascinating audiences since the inception of film making.
True Crime Books Fans Of 'Serial' Should Read
If you devoured every episode of the podcastSerial, it's safe to say you're a true crime junkie. While you desperately wait for another season of the wildly successful podcast to be released, hold yourself over with a few true crime books fans of Serial should read.
Bill ShaffirPublished 7 years ago in CriminalUnsolved: The Murders That Haunt the Lizzie Borden House
Some murder investigations have the craziest endings, with finales that offer a cathartic resolution proving the existence of justice beyond a reasonable doubt. Others are left more or less tied up in a bow from their initial opening, closed at the onset of an abrupt confession, or the inevitable discovery of a specific piece of evidence.
Awesome Gifts for Conspiracy Theorists in Your Life
Conspiracy theorists are an odd bunch — and that's why we love them. They always question common beliefs and ask society what we really know. At times, they're the most open-minded and intelligent people you'll meet.
Rowan MarleyPublished 7 years ago in CriminalThe Penthouse Pet and the Mysterious House Fire
Much of the far right and other assorted fringe groups have always accused the Clinton's of having a body count, but is there any merit to the political mudslinging? Over the years, the Clinton's enemies have tried to connect them to deaths ranging from former White House staffer Vince Foster to JFK Jr.
Joseph FarleyPublished 7 years ago in CriminalMust Read Books That Were Written in Prison
Being in prison means that you're facing the same four walls for months, years, or even the rest of your life. Being stuck in one place without being able to hold a job, see your family, or watch TV often forces people to think about their position in life. Perhaps that's why so many great books happen to be written by people who were incarcerated.
Skunk UzekiPublished 7 years ago in CriminalSerial Killer Deep Dive: Aileen Wuornos
Have you ever wished you could get inside the mind of a serial killer to understand why they did the things they did? Why would they want to hurt someone? What caused them to morph into the gruesome person they became so famously known as?
Jenny ReedPublished 7 years ago in CriminalFirst to Bite the Bullet
I hate arranged marriages. Just the idea sickened me. As a teen, all I wanted was to marry for love, have a beautiful husband most girls would love to be with. I would’ve never expected to see myself sitting in a chair in the house of a who didn’t want to look at his horrid face, as his raspy voice called to me. I felt irritation starting to bottle inside me but I swallowed my anger, sitting back and looked up to see my "hubby," Fredrick Patterson. His face was smeared with an ugly grin, his teeth coloured from his over consumption of tea. His eyes bulged out of his skull as if they were to fall out. He looked impatient, like usual.
Kaelah WilliamsPublished 7 years ago in CriminalNight Out
Cowboy boots and sweat covered the dance floor as the old-time jukebox played the same old songs it always did on Friday nights. The bar was filled with hopeless romantics waiting to buy pretty girls a drink. Most unlucky bachelors thought that night was no different than any other night until she walked in. Her long, blonde hair swung between her shoulder blades as she brushed through the crowd. She parted the room like the Red Sea. When she reached the bar, a gentleman hopped out of his seat so she had a place to sit. The man on the next stool looked into her dark brown eyes and nearly melted when she greeted his with a smile. The half-drunken father of two finally mustered up the words he had planned since she entered the room.
Jake WashburnPublished 7 years ago in CriminalIt's Just Business
The sour taste of liquor burnt the back of his esophagus as he lounged back, his eyes closed. It was peaceful and quiet, life was going well for him. Business was traveling smoothly, his boss promoted him to second in command, what more could you wish for than the life of the rich. However, the question he contemplated on often was whether he’d truly live a pleasurable and fulfilling life, one left without wanting.
Kaelah WilliamsPublished 7 years ago in CriminalStill Just a Spic
Bang. Thud. I wince every time I hear them hit the floor. The gym is on the other side of this room, I can hear it. I hear the upbeat White people workout music— rock — playing and I hear the machines crash and the weights thud when they hit the ground. I hear them laugh about yesterday's arrest and argue over last night's game. I wonder if they know that I can hear them. I know that even if they do, they don't care.
Sophia CastilloPublished 7 years ago in Criminal