capital punishment
Weigh the pros, cons and controversies surrounding the grave issue of capital punishment; should the death penalty be allowed?
Execution Dock. Content Warning.
Introduction In the annals of history, London has been no stranger to grim spectacles and the macabre. Tales of public executions, notorious criminals, and justice delivered from the gallows echo through the city's cobblestone streets. While some of these dark chapters have become well-known, others have faded into the shadowy corners of history, awaiting rediscovery. Among these, a haunting and gruesome history lies at the heart of Execution Dock, a place where pirates and maritime malefactors met their chilling end.
By Richard Clements7 months ago in Criminal
The Finchley Baby Farmers. Content Warning.
Introduction In the shadowy annals of Victorian London, a harrowing tale unfolds is a story that exposes the underbelly of a society grappling with illegitimacy and the struggles of unmarried mothers. Amelia Sach and Annie Walters, known as the Finchley Baby Farmers, etched their names into history with a reign of terror that preyed upon vulnerable souls. This article delves into the chilling account of their crimes, trial, and execution, shedding light on a dark chapter in Victorian crime.
By Richard Clements7 months ago in Criminal
Apartheid In South Africa After Nelson Mandela
Apartheid was a system of institutionalized racial segregation and discrimination that existed in South Africa from 1948 to the early 1990s. Enforced by the National Party government, it separated the population into racial groups, primarily privileging the white minority and marginalizing the black majority. Laws restricted the movement, education, and job opportunities of non-white South Africans, perpetuating systemic inequality. Apartheid sparked domestic and international opposition, with widespread protests and sanctions. Nelson Mandela's release from prison in 1990 marked the beginning of the end, leading to negotiations and the eventual dismantling of apartheid. Mandela's election as president in 1994 symbolized the nation's transition to democracy.
By Jackie Jay7 months ago in Criminal
Thanush: The Braveheart of the Ancient Forest
In the core of Sylvana Woodland, where old trees transcended like sentinels and emerald plants covered the backwoods floor, there carried on with a youthful woodsman named Thanush. Famous for his steadfast courage, his enduring soul, and his heart as unadulterated as the backwoods streams, Thanush was an encouraging sign in the midst of the verdant wild.
By Konanayakam Danuskanth8 months ago in Criminal
The Puppeteer of Chennai. Content Warning.
In the clamoring city of Chennai, India, a progression of brassy heists had the city nervous. The culprit, a craftiness and tricky ghost, was leaving the police bewildered and the general population scared. The city's tip top, the people who held power and impact, were not invulnerable to this new threat. They were the ones who had made this world, the ones who benefitted from the disarray. What's more, Thanush, a previous cop tormented by the phantoms of his past, wound up brought into the examination, his at various times crashing in a perilous dance.
By Konanayakam Danuskanth8 months ago in Criminal
CRIME Tearful David DePape testifies in the Paul Pelosi assault trial;murder. Content Warning.
When David DePape went on the witness stand on Tuesday morning in his federal trial, he sobbed as he described the reasons behind his actions, which were stoked by right-wing media and conspiracy theories, that culminated in Paul Pelosi, the spouse of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, being brutally attacked at their San Francisco home the previous year.
By Williams Emmanuel8 months ago in Criminal
The Troubling Story of Darlie Lynn Peck Routier: What Really Happened?
Darlie Lynn Peck Routier is a woman who has been on death row in Texas since 1997 for the murder of her five-year-old son Damon. She has also been charged with the murder of her six-year-old son Devon, who was killed in the same attack but has not faced trial for his death. Routier has always maintained her innocence and claimed that an unknown intruder broke into her home and stabbed her and her children. Her case has been the subject of serious controversy, debate, and media attention for over two decades.
By Rare Stories8 months ago in Criminal