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The Verdict I Don't Deserve
“Order in the court!” the bailiff barks loudly. We all stand up as the judge enters the courtroom and takes her seat. I came to hate this woman so much! Did they have to assign a female judge to my case? Really?
Lana V LynxPublished about 7 hours ago in CriminalBehind the Shadows: Unveiling the Minds of Notorious Criminals
The Psychological Depths At the heart of criminal studies lies the complex interplay between nature and nurture. Psychologists and criminologists tirelessly work to understand how a combination of genetic predispositions and environmental factors contribute to criminal behavior. Notorious criminals often share common psychological traits, such as antisocial personality disorder, lack of empathy, and a disturbing inclination towards violence.
Man who tried to grab child at school recess
When a man came onto elementary school property last week and tried to grab a child, the other children ran and yelled "stranger danger!" according to the arrest affidavit for the suspect.
Human Pickle
In the records of criminal history, the name Karl Denke is in many cases eclipsed by additional scandalous figures like Jack the Ripper or Ted Bundy. However, inside the dull corners of twentieth century Germany, Denke's barbarities made a permanent imprint on the structure holding the system together. His story, covered in secret and loathsomeness, fills in as a chilling sign of the profundities of human wickedness.
Turan TanjilPublished 3 days ago in CriminalThe Shadow in the Woods
In the heart of the dense forest stood a cabin, forgotten by time and humanity. It was a place where shadows danced among the trees, and the wind whispered secrets of the past. Few dared to venture near, for the stories told of the cabin were tales of horror and death.
Willow PeddyPublished 4 days ago in CriminalJudge sentences truck driver to 25 years in state prison for hitting, killing man.
A judge on Friday sentenced a truck driver to 25 years in prison for the 2022 death of a man he ran over with his 18-wheeler – then left to die as he drove away.
On My Own
Sixty seconds. My entire life changes forever in sixty seconds. I can't stop shaking. Its five degrees and I can see the glow on my watch as its just ticked over to midnight. Rain hits my face like tiny needles, my nose is frozen and every breath I make is shown in the air.
Amanda LewerPublished 6 days ago in CriminalShadows of Deceit
In the moonlit alleys of the kingdom of Eldoria, a shadow moved with the grace of a cat, silent and swift. This shadow belonged to Elena, a skilled thief who navigated the streets with ease, her nimble fingers picking locks and pockets alike. She was a master of deception, blending into the darkness like a wisp of smoke.
Isaac RoblesPublished 8 days ago in Criminal3 seriously injured after car crashes into downtown Denver
According to El Paso County Jail records, Return to Nature Funeral Home co-owners, Jon and Carie Hallford, are back in the jail, Gazette news partner KOAA reports.
Not You Again
I thought at first he was charming, my dumb teenager side took over and I was hooked. Well it turns out just like I was in algebra class, I was wrong. I would see him bounce around the school, always flirting but I guess never finding anything worth while. Being an exchange student he found his way to popularity, making it even harder to catch. We shared one class together, I always sat in the back quiet, I don’t think he knows I even exist. Again, I was very wrong!
Last Approach
The city skyline shimmered in the evening light as Detective Mark Reynolds stood on the rooftop, surveying the scene below. He had been chasing leads on the notorious crime boss, Vincent Rossi, for months, and tonight, he finally had him cornered. With a team of officers at his back, Mark prepared to make his last approach.
Francis AdekoyaPublished 12 days ago in CriminalThe Clown Prince of Crime: Delving into the Joker's Shattered Psyche
The Joker, Batman's arch-nemesis, transcends the realm of comic book villains. He's a chilling enigma, a character whose chaotic grin and manic laughter mask a psyche fractured by trauma and warped by a twisted worldview. Understanding the Joker necessitates a descent into the abyss of his personality, a labyrinth constructed from potential psychological diagnoses and fueled by a relentless pursuit of anarchy.
Nada solimanPublished 12 days ago in Criminal