fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about copycat killers, eyewitnesses testimony, what makes a murderer and more.
What Happened to Rose Gonzalez?
The scene was a chaotic mess with medical personnel, a search and rescue team and three officers searching the area. The lead detective, John Maxwell found Mrs. Brook Daniels still holding her cell and staring blankly into space. He decided that he would bring her to the police station to redirect her attention.
Pam SaragaPublished 4 months ago in CriminalBody Bag Barry
Recently, I was searching on an online dating site. Don't ask me why. I'm happily married. Perhaps I just wanted to see if I was as invisible as I felt. After the first fifteen minutes with a current photo on my profile, twenty or so eager fellows were sending me hearts and asking to chat. Wow. After an hour, there was a steady stream of requests to meet or chat.
Tina D'AngeloPublished 4 months ago in Criminal- Top Story - December 2023
Dr. John Watson buys an Island
"You did what John"? "I bought an Island, Sherlock. You heard me". "Why on earth would you do such a thing. Your book sales are going well, I presume"?
Novel AllenPublished 4 months ago in Criminal Oh, Deer!
The call came in at 9:45 the Saturday before New Year's. All the alarms had gone off at Dickerson Elementary School. That meant the fire department, rescue squad, and my partner and I would be showing up, along with a bunch of other bored officers. Not that we mind boring. Boring is good for us. Boring is safe and preferable to exciting, which can be dangerous.
Tina D'AngeloPublished 4 months ago in CriminalNight Murder
The city of Crestwood slept beneath a blanket of shadows, its quiet streets dimly illuminated by the flickering glow of street lamps. But on the fateful night of the Midnight Murder, the serenity was shattered, and the echoes of a life extinguished lingered in the cool night air. Detective Adrian Hayes, a seasoned investigator known for his tenacity and intuition, found himself drawn into a web of darkness that concealed the secrets of a chilling crime.
Dark Love
The city of Noirville sprawled under the haze of neon lights, its alleys whispering secrets and its streets bearing witness to a symphony of crime and passion. In the heart of this urban jungle, where darkness flirted with desire , a tale unfolded—a dark love story that danced on the edge of criminality.
A podcaster set out to find the truth about a woman’s death, but she decided it wasn’t murder
In the expansive world of true crime, where mystery and investigation captivate audiences, the tale of Emily Nestor and her podcast, Mile Marker 181, took a dramatic turn, sparking a scandal that left the true crime community in disarray. Nestor, with her Appalachian charm and genuine curiosity, initially gained fame investigating the 2011 death of Jaleayah Davis. The podcast gained traction as it explored the possibility of a murder conspiracy, drawing in fans, sponsorships, and widespread attention. However, as the podcast progressed, so did the rift between Nestor and the Davis family, culminating in an unexpected twist — Nestor publicly declared her alignment with the official record, asserting that Davis' death was, in fact, an accident.
Twisted MindsPublished 4 months ago in CriminalShadows of Deceit
Detective Alex Mercer moved through the dimly lit streets of Veridian, a city draped in shadows that whispered of secrets and concealed sins. The air was thick with tension, the promise of an impending storm hanging over the metropolis. Rumors echoed through the labyrinthine alleyways and towering skyscrapers, carrying tales of an audacious heist orchestrated by a mysterious figure known only as "The Maestro."
Serenade of Shadows
The city of Ember Falls, draped in a perpetual twilight, hid its secrets behind the sultry notes of jazz echoing through smoky alleyways. Detective Vincent Callahan, a weary soul with a taste for bourbon and a saxophone, found himself entangled in a web of intrigue that went beyond the clinking glasses in dimly lit jazz clubs.
The Good Stray
The Good Stray ***Based on a true story. *** I saved the orange and white tabby cat that came slinking to my door. His sad, scrawny form with the abscess on its side, begged for food. I gave him some raw meat I had thawing for dinner, and decided if he made it through the weekend, he would be officially ours and we would take him to the vet to have him neutered, vaccinated and treated as needed to get him back to healthy. Even if he ran off afterwards, at least he wouldn’t be creating more kittens or spreading sickness.
KJ AartilaPublished 4 months ago in CriminalReview of 'Who Killed JFK' Episodes 5-6
Wikipedia says "sheep dipping is the immersion of sheep in water containing insecticides and fungicide." On another Wiki page, we learn that sheep dipping in military idiom is "to formally, and usually temporarily, transfer military equipment or personnel to non-military ownership for the purpose of its employment in covert action with less risk of triggering armed conflict."
Paul LevinsonPublished 4 months ago in Criminal- Top Story - December 2023
A Christmas Whodunit
The Prompt Write a crime fiction story. The Night Before Christmas "Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse."
Mike Singleton - MikeydredPublished 4 months ago in Criminal