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.
True Story :The Untold Saga: Kinship and Struggle in 1980s Iraq
in the mid-eighties in a woman called Umm Mustafa, a widow with two sons, Mustafa and Hussein. She lived in the city of Zamar, Iraqi Zamar, in the Tal Afar district within the Nineveh province of Iraq. Do not confuse it with another Zamar area in Syria, which belongs to Aleppo province. No, I am talking about Iraqi Zamar in the Nineveh province, near the Tigris River, just a few words away.
By Inspire me2 years ago in Criminal
Honeymoon Crime Mystery
the story that happened in Sudan in 2002. There was a young Sudanese man from a very respectable and well-off family. He was an architect, and after settling into his professional life and opening his own office, he took on projects and succeeded. Life was going well for him, so he decided to look for a wife. He asked his mother and sisters to help him find one. They immediately suggested a family they knew, a conservative family with two beautiful daughters, Aisha and Reem, who were twins. Both were almost the same age, beautiful, well-mannered, and well-educated. The marriage was arranged traditionally, and he married Aisha without ever seeing her beforehand, based on the description from his mother and sisters.
By Inspire me2 years ago in Criminal
Rahma's Revenge: A Tale of Betrayal and Justice
This story took place in Lebanon, specifically in the south in 2007. There was a woman in the village she lived in, nicknamed "The Angelic Voice." Her name was Rahma. She was married and had four children, but God had blessed her with an otherworldly voice. Her singing wasn’t vulgar or inappropriate—no, no, no. It was singing of poems and chants without musical instruments or anything. Her voice could transport you to another realm. Whenever she sang, people begged her to perform at weddings and other celebrations, but she always refused, saying she didn’t sing in such places. However, when she gathered with her friends in private settings, she would sing, and her voice was powerful, soft, and beautiful.
By Inspire me2 years ago in Criminal
Claudia's Brazilian Story
I know you'll love the events, action, strangeness, and shocks in it. The story begins during the early events in Syria when the security situation was tense. There was a young man named Ali, 23 years old, from Yarmouk, a very simple area in Syria, and Ali was simpler than simplicity itself. He was very poor and naive. Let me explain his character: if Ali ate in front of anyone, whether he knew them or not, he would chew loudly and wouldn’t know this was bad manners. When drinking tea or water, he made slurping sounds, not knowing it was inappropriate.
By Inspire me2 years ago in Criminal
Families Who Rule the World. Content Warning.
Throughout history, certain families have risen to prominence, accumulating wealth, influence, and power that extend beyond national borders. These dynasties have shaped economies, politics, and cultures, creating legacies that persist for generations. This article explores some of the most influential families in the world today, delving into their origins, spheres of influence, and the impact they have on global affairs.
By Samson E. Gifted2 years ago in Criminal
Maple Grove
In Maple Grove, a quite little corner in east Dublin, there was a strange feeling in the air, like a silent warning of what was to come. It was here, in this little corner of the world, that our story took place, under the thick blanket of a never-ending night.
By Kamal O. Touhami2 years ago in Criminal
The Circleville Letters That Terrorized Ohio Town
In the small town of Circleville, Ohio, in the late 1970s, a series of anonymous letters began arriving in the mailboxes of local residents, sparking a chain of events that would grip the community in fear and intrigue for years to come. The Circleville Letters, as they came to be known, were filled with ominous threats, accusations, and dark secrets, leaving their recipients shaken and bewildered. Decades later, the true identity of the letter writer remains a mystery, making the Circleville Letters one of the most enduring unsolved crimes in American history. The saga of the Circleville Letters began in 1976, when Mary Gillespie, a school bus driver, received the first of many threatening letters. The letters accused Mary of having an affair with the superintendent of schools, Gordon Massie, and warned her to end the relationship or face dire consequences. Mary and her husband Ron were understandably alarmed by the letters and contacted the local authorities, but little could be done to stop the anonymous writer. As the letters continued to arrive, they grew increasingly menacing in tone and content. In addition to targeting Mary Gillespie, the writer also began to harass other members of the community, including Ron Gillespie and various local officials. The letters were often accompanied by graphic and violent imagery, leading many to fear for their safety. Despite the efforts of law enforcement to track down the letter writer, the Circleville Letters continued to arrive with alarming regularity. The case took a tragic turn in 1977, when Ron Gillespie was killed in a car crash under suspicious circumstances. Many suspected foul play, and some believed that Ron's death was connected to the letters, but no evidence was ever found to support this theory. In the years that followed, the Circleville Letters continued to haunt the town, with new recipients coming forward to report receiving threatening messages. The case attracted national attention, with media outlets across the country speculating about the identity of the mysterious letter writer. Despite numerous investigations and the deployment of various forensic techniques, including handwriting analysis and DNA testing, the identity of the Circleville Letter writer remained elusive.
By Deji Akomolafe2 years ago in Criminal
One Simple Law That Destroyed Italian Mafia
In that time in Sicily the simple men who were the peasants wanted to be equal to the wealthy ones who owned the land. These hoodlums became bandits who formed clans that terrorized the landowners by collecting protection taxes using knives or shotguns as their weapons. Exactly this short and handy enterprise—extortion—provided them with a threat themselves and the shelter from it for fee.
By Amine Oubih2 years ago in Criminal
The Enduring Terror
Jack with Spring Heeled Shoes. The moniker makes me think of a Victorian-era bogeyman, a jumping monster who prowled London's gaslit streets. For more than 180 years, his legend—a terrifying blend of the fanciful and the terrifying—has captured people's attention. However, who was this Spring-Heeled Jack? Was he a crafty practical joker, a crazy person, or something quite different? One of the greatest mysteries in history is still the answer, lost in the mists of time.
By Richard Weber2 years ago in Criminal
