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Book reviews for true crime junkies; probe the minds of murderers with our collection of novels, memoirs, biographies, criminal psychology and forensic science books.
AI171: The Suicide Theory That Wasn’t?
A Routine Flight Turned Tragedy June 12, 2025, began like any other morning at Ahmedabad International Airport. The sky was crystal clear, the wind was calm, and planes were smoothly arriving and departing every few minutes. Among them stood Air India’s Boeing 787 Dreamliner, tail number VT-NB, operating as Flight AI171 — set to fly from Ahmedabad to London. It had just arrived from Delhi two hours earlier and was now prepped and fueled for its long-haul journey.
By Soul Pagesabout a year ago in Criminal
The Mastermind Games : Season 01 Episode 01
Theme: The Game Begins It was a quiet morning in Paris, yet scattered across the city, twelve individuals received the same item—an elegant black envelope sealed with a wax stamp depicting an unfamiliar crest: a key within an eye.
By Engr. Mansoor Ahmadabout a year ago in Criminal
🕯️ The Haunting Silence of Hedviga Golik: Forgotten for Decades
The Haunting Silence of Hedviga Golik: Forgotten for Decades In May 2008, an astonishing discovery was made in Zagreb, Croatia. Three tenant representatives, unlocking a loft apartment at Medveščak 77, found the mummified remains of a woman—Hedviga Golik—still sitting in her armchair, wrapped in blankets beside a table with her old television and a half-finished cup of tea. She had died quietly—possibly in 1966, though officially last seen in 1973—and gone entirely unnoticed for 35–42 years . --- 👤 Who Was Hedviga Golik? Born in 1924 (Fiume/Rijeka). A trained nurse, she moved to Zagreb in 1961, taking residence in an isolated 18 m² attic apartment . She was reported to live a reclusive life, rarely leaving her flat. Neighbors described her as polite, yet socially withdrawn—possibly struggling with mental health, even referred to as schizophrenic by those who occasionally interacted with her . The apartment had belonged to her former partner—the building’s janitor or superintendent—part of Yugoslavia’s state housing system, where tenancies were frequently informal . --- ⚱️ The Mysterious Death and Discovery Golik is believed to have died of natural causes, possibly around 1966, having made a cup of tea and sat down to watch TV. Alternatively, forensic analysis initially placed her death near 1973, when she was last seen alive . On May 12, 2008, tenants broke in while discussing apartment ownership—long overdue due to unclear title arrangements. Inside, in the half-lit room, they found her — mummified, eerily preserved, and still seated .
By Ikram Ullahabout a year ago in Criminal
Why the Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents
On August 20, 1989, José and Mary Louise “Kitty” Menendez were shot to death in their Beverly Hills home. Nearly seven years, three trials, and many thousands of hours of TV coverage later, their sons, Lyle and Erik Menendez, were found guilty of their murders and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. Now, freedom is a very real possibility for the Menendez brothers, who were resentenced Tuesday and are immediately eligible for parole.
By Kristen Orkoshneliabout a year ago in Criminal
🌐 Digital Nostalgia: Why Lo-Fi Feels Like Memory . AI-Generated.
Open YouTube. Search “lofi beats to relax/study to.” There she is—the girl with the headphones, head down, lost in a book. A candle flickers. A cat sleeps. The sound? Soft, dusty, distant.
By The Yume Collectiveabout a year ago in Criminal
🔇 The Power of Silence: Why What Isn’t Played Matters as Much as What Is . AI-Generated.
In music, sound is everything—or is it? At The Yume Collective, we know that sometimes silence speaks louder than notes. The pauses, the empty spaces, the moments when the music stops—these are the secret ingredients that give music its depth, emotion, and meaning.
By The Yume Collectiveabout a year ago in Criminal
Thomas Partey, former Arsenal footballer, charged with rape and sexual assault
Five charges of rape and one charge of sexual assault Partey denies all the charges against him The former Arsenal footballer Thomas Partey has been charged with five counts of rape and one count of sexual assault, the Crown Prosecution Service said.
By SHYAKA MARSabout a year ago in Criminal
The Locksmith Died Twice
The locksmith died twice — once in the fire, and once when the truth came out. His name was Ansel Merrin. In the town of Delmere, everyone simply called him "Locks." For thirty-five years, he kept a small shop wedged between an old bakery and a tailor who never smiled. His windows were dusty, his hair whiter than bone, and his keys jingled like wind chimes when he walked. He never married, never left town, never said more than needed.
By Said Hameedabout a year ago in Criminal
The Locksmith’s Secret
In the heart of the old town, nestled between a dusty bookshop and a bakery that always smelled of burnt cinnamon, stood a peculiar little shop with a brass sign that read: "Halvorsen & Son – Locksmiths Since 1883." The windows were clouded with age, and a small bell above the door gave a tired jingle whenever someone dared to enter.
By Said Hameedabout a year ago in Criminal
