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Incarceration, rehabilitation, recidivism: The reality of prison life and what it's like to be an inmate locked up behind bars.
The Story of Barbora Skrlova: The Woman Who Pretended to Be a Child
Barbora Skrlova is a Czech woman who became notorious for her involvement in a child abuse case and her ability to deceive people into believing she was a child herself. Skrlova suffered from a rare condition called hypopituitarism, which affected her growth and appearance, making her look much younger than her actual age. She used this to her advantage to escape justice and manipulate others, posing as different children in different countries.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Tragic Story of Opelika Jane Doe: A Decade-Long Mystery Solved
Amore Joveah Wiggins was a young girl who was brutally murdered and left unidentified for nearly 11 years. Her skeletal remains were found in a trailer park in Opelika, Alabama, in 2012, but her name and story remained unknown until January 2023.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Commodification of Lived Experience:
The arena of social justice advocacy is laden with organizations committed to criminal justice reform. Yet, an unsettling paradox persists—many such organizations, including the Fines and Fees Justice Center -FFJC and, until recently, the Fortune Society, are primarily led by white individuals. These white-led organizations often suffer from internal power imbalances that can dilute the impact of their advocacy work. This blog aims to scrutinize this complex issue, with a particular focus on a recent letter criticizing the Bureau of Prisons' (BOP) proposed changes to the Inmate Financial Responsibility Program - IFRP.
By Freedom for People3 years ago in Criminal
The Melody of Hollow House: A Haunting Tale. Content Warning.
The Frightful of Empty House Once, in a peaceful corner of a far off town, settled in the midst of transcending trees and covered in an everlasting fog, there stood an old chateau known as Empty House. As far back as anybody could recollect, Empty House was supposed to be spooky. Its threatening exterior, with disintegrating blocks and ivy-covered windows, was sufficient to send shudders down the spine of anybody who thought for even a moment to approach. The residents talked about shocking lights, unusual sounds, and evil shadows that hid inside, yet no one at any point wandered close to the point of affirming the stories.
By SelomithTheW4rdSmith.3 years ago in Criminal
The case of a dead body in a Japanese toilet
In 2011, the Fukushima Prefecture in Japan became infamous due to the serious nuclear leakage incident following the 3/11 earthquake. However, today we won’t discuss that nuclear leak but rather the mysterious death that occurred in a restroom in Fukushima.
By Jack Charles3 years ago in Criminal
How Nathan Carman Killed His Mother and Grandfather for Money
Nathan Carman, who died in federal custody on June 15, 2023, was a 29-year-old man from Vermont who was accused of killing his mother and grandfather in order to inherit their multimillion-dollar estate.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
