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.
Terror in the Tower: A Midtown Manhattan Mass Shooting
A calm Monday evening turned into chaos and heartbreak in the heart of New York City when a gunman armed with an assault-style rifle launched a deadly attack inside a skyscraper on Park Avenue, sending shockwaves across the city.
By 🕵️♂️ True Crime Enthusiast | Storyteller of the Dark Side 🔍about a year ago in Criminal
France's number one enemy | He escaped from the police twice (with 1000 faces)
In just seconds, France’s Public Enemy No. 1 was in police custody. French police and global security agencies were on high alert, ready to do whatever it took to capture him—because this time, the target wasn’t just any criminal. This man had killed over 100 people, escaped from prison multiple times—each time using a different method—and after one escape, he actually returned to the prison to retrieve something from inside. On top of all that, he was a politician with an unknown and mysterious intelligence agenda.
By Ink pulse(different angle)about a year ago in Criminal
🐴 A Shocking Discovery: Donkey Meat Scandal Uncovered in Islamabad
In a stunning revelation that has sent shockwaves through the capital, the Islamabad Food Authority, aided by local law enforcement and the district administration, uncovered a grotesque and illegal meat processing operation in the Tarnol area of Islamabad. What began as a routine inspection quickly escalated into one of the most unsettling food safety scandals in recent memory.
By 🕵️♂️ True Crime Enthusiast | Storyteller of the Dark Side 🔍about a year ago in Criminal
They Turned My Private Moment Into a Global Joke”: Former Tech CEO to Sue Coldplay After Concert Scandal
It was supposed to be just another magical night under the stars, with thousands of fans swaying to the music of Coldplay. But for Andy Byron, former CEO of U.S.-based tech company Astronomer, that night became the start of a personal and professional nightmare.
By Taimoor Khanabout a year ago in Criminal
The Shadow Within: Secrets of a Trusted Face
In the quiet neighborhood of Brooksville, where every neighbor greeted one another with a warm smile and every child played freely in the streets, trust wasn’t just a value—it was a way of life. That was until Adeel Malik, the man who led the community watch, was unmasked as the criminal who had haunted them all along.
By Zahir Ali Khanabout a year ago in Criminal
Tragedy Born of Jealousy
This is a deeply heartbreaking story of four unfortunate brothers. They were ethnic Pashtuns hailing from Nowshera, Pakistan — young men who rose from humble beginnings, driven by ambition, perseverance, and dreams of a better life. Years ago, they left their homeland and ventured to Italy. It wasn't an easy journey. Like countless immigrants, they worked tirelessly, often under harsh conditions and away from their families. They faced language barriers, legal hurdles, cultural shocks, and financial constraints. But through their unwavering determination, they not only established themselves but went on to build their own business — their very own piece of success on foreign soil. Their grit earned them respect in the Italian community, and they ultimately secured citizenship in their new homeland. Despite finding success abroad, they never turned their backs on their roots. Their hearts still beat for their homeland, and their identities remained tied to their people and culture. They were known not only for their hard work but also for their generosity — often sending money home and supporting extended family members in Pakistan. One day, the eldest brother decided to return to Pakistan for his wedding. He didn’t want to celebrate the happiest moment of his life without his family and childhood friends. His brothers, too, joined him. For them, this was not just about a wedding — it was a celebration of love, success, family, and tradition. After years of struggle, they were finally able to celebrate as one. To make the occasion special, the brothers arranged a grand feast — a lavish dinner hosted in honor of their paternal cousins (the sons of their uncle). It was meant to be a gesture of goodwill, a way to bring the family together in the spirit of joy. They wanted to share their happiness, to be generous, and to show gratitude. They believed that their success would be a source of pride for their relatives — that it would inspire, not enrage. But little did they know that behind the polite smiles of those relatives lay burning envy and hidden malice. Their generosity, instead of being appreciated, fueled the flames of jealousy and hatred in the hearts of those who should have been their closest allies. In a horrific twist of fate, the very cousins they honored turned against them. Consumed by jealousy and resentment, the uncle's sons planned a brutal assault. During what was meant to be a moment of family unity, they launched a violent and cowardly attack. The gathering turned into a scene of tragedy and bloodshed. Three of the brothers were killed on the spot. Their dreams, their laughter, their sacrifice — all silenced in a matter of moments. The fourth brother was critically injured and survived, but the emotional scars he carries are beyond description. They came home to celebrate life, but their own blood betrayed them and sent them to the grave. The people they respected, loved, and honored — those with whom they shared their success — repaid them with bullets and blades. This isn’t just a personal tragedy. It’s a grim reflection of a deeper illness that plagues our society — the inability to digest someone else's success. In a culture where blood ties are sacred, and guests are revered, what could push cousins to murder their own flesh and blood? The answer is simple yet painful: jealousy, hatred, and the toxic ego that sees another’s rise as a personal defeat. It is a tragedy that exposes a harsh truth — in our society, success is rarely celebrated by others unless it’s their own. Often, those closest to us find it hardest to be happy for us. Instead of seeing others’ achievements as motivation, some see it as competition. Rather than learning or aspiring to rise themselves, they choose to destroy. These four brothers built something beautiful — a life of honor in a foreign land, a reputation of decency, a business that could have provided for generations. They returned home not to boast, but to share their joy. But all their dreams, all their goodwill, and all their kindness were met with a fate too cruel for words. This incident is not only a call for justice but a cry for societal reform. We must examine ourselves as a community. We must raise our children to be better — to compete through character, not cruelty. We must teach our families that someone else's success is not our defeat. We must celebrate one another, not destroy each other. What happened to these brothers is not just the failure of a family, but a failure of community, of values, and of morality. In a society where such hatred festers in silence and where people smile in front but plot behind, no one is truly safe. Today, three bright lives have been lost. One brother lives on — a survivor not only of physical wounds but of emotional devastation. He has lost his siblings, his happiness, and his faith in family — all in one moment. And so we ask: What kind of people are we becoming, if the price of success is death? If generosity leads to violence? If a celebration of love ends in a massacre? Let this story not be forgotten. Let it be a lesson that echoes through every village, town, and city. Let us rise above jealousy. Let us become a society where success is applauded, not punished. And most of all, let us protect those who return to us with goodwill in their hearts — not bury them with the very hands they came to embrace. May the souls of the martyred brothers rest in peace. May their story shake us awake. May justice be served, and may we never allow such a tragedy to repeat.
By Ikram Ullahabout a year ago in Criminal
The Perfect Crime: Epstein, Silence, and the Collapsing Illusion of Accountability
In an era marked by 24-hour news cycles, social media outrage, and the illusion of transparency, some stories still manage to slip beneath the surface, unexplained and unresolved. The case of Jeffrey Epstein, a man whose name is synonymous with elite criminality, international trafficking networks, and institutional failure, continues to hang like a shadow over America’s already fraying trust in its own institutions.
By Lynn Myersabout a year ago in Criminal
