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Alibi
It was a warm summer night in the small town of Millfield, and the streets were bustling with activity. The local fair was in town, and the whole community had turned out to enjoy the rides, games, and food. But amidst all the fun and excitement, a dark cloud hung over the town. A string of burglaries had been plaguing the area, and the police were working around the clock to catch the culprit.
Sweden, Finland must hand over 130 ‘terrorists’, says Erdogan
On the morning of April 7, 2022, the peaceful city of Stockholm, Sweden was rocked by a terrorist attack that left dozens of people dead and injured. The attack, which was carried out by a group of radical Islamic extremists, targeted the city's central square, where thousands of people gather each day to shop, work, and socialize. The devastation caused by the attack was immense, and the city is still reeling from the shock and trauma of the event.
Naveed JamalPublished about a year ago in CriminalNato assures Ukraine of ‘more heavy weapons’
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has recently reassured Ukraine of its support in the face of ongoing tensions with Russia.
Naveed JamalPublished about a year ago in CriminalReview of 'Hunters' Season 2
I just binged the eight-episode second and final season of Hunters on Amazon Prime Video. I liked it a lot more than the first season, and I liked the first season a lot, with some reservations. Indeed, though the first season was an intensely personal story set in all-too real world, the second season was even more personal and managed also to be about the real world, our current real world, in fact.
Paul LevinsonPublished about a year ago in CriminalThe Hand of God
John let out a sigh as he continued to stare at the computer screen in front of him. He had been here for hours, but was having absolutely no luck cracking this program. He had tried everything he could think of, but alas "The Hand of God” it seemed was much too sophisticated for him. Chalk this up to another failure in his less than notable career as a police “detective”.
C.K. KestersonPublished about a year ago in Criminal5 Serial Killers Who Were Never Caught
Monsters linger amongst the shadows of society. They are our friends, our teachers, our doctors, our cashiers, and our neighbors. They are us. It is hard to acknowledge the harsh reality that some people are born evil. Others are a product of a putrid environment. There are many ways a person could get so low, but you would never think someone would get as low as to take another person’s life.
The Darkest SunrisePublished about a year ago in CriminalThe Kidnapping and Killing 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 the neighborhood. It was 70 degrees, and the kids wanted to get out and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Ron DansleyPublished about a year ago in Criminal5 Strange Cases of People Vanishing Into Thin Air
Disappearances without a trace are eerie and often leave more questions than answers. It's a fascinating concept that has baffled many people for years. There are a bunch of theories out there about what could happen to someone who goes missing, but the truth is that we may never really know for sure.
Author Eve S EvansPublished about a year ago in CriminalThe Final Voyage of the Edmund Fitzgerald
There have been millions of ships built over the centuries, but only a handful have achieved fame. Most of those that have done so were warships or vessels that displayed such a degree of innovation that they were considered prototypes in the evolution of ships. Some ships have achieved notoriety not because of their accomplishments, but because of their catastrophic failures. The sea beds are littered with examples of the power of both nature and the human propensity towards violence, miscalculation, and simple bad luck.
Author Eve S EvansPublished about a year ago in CriminalNIGERIA: Kano Hisbah evacuates teenage girls who are out hawking at night
In an effort to stop nighttime selling, the Kano state Hisbah Board has detained minor females at the Sabon Titi motor park in the state's Kumbotso Local Government Area.
Gift Nnanna AdenePublished about a year ago in CriminalAll She Had was Her Virginity
The year was 1861. A young beautiful woman named Paula Pabilita Angel was just 19 and her beauty was the talk of the town. She had all the men in town wanting to court her. Paula’s mother did not approve of any of the men in town that tried to court her daughter. They were not up to their high-class standards.
Kerrie G.DiazPublished about a year ago in CriminalThe Medical Student Who Disappeared Into Thin Air
It is every person's worst nightmare to be lost in a crowd and never be seen or heard from again. Unfortunately, this is what happened to Brian Shaffer. Shaffer was a medical student who went out with friends to kick off their Spring Break. After entering the bar, Shaffer got lost in the crowded bar. After a while friends assumed he left and had gone home, but this was not the case. Shaffer would never be seen or heard from again.
Author Eve S EvansPublished about a year ago in Criminal