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Whodunnit, and why? All about criminal investigations and the forensic methods used to search for clues and collect evidence to get to the bottom of the crime.
How A Tinder Date Turned Deadly For Grace Millane. Content Warning.
Grace Millane, 21, made the decision to take a year off after graduating from college in 2018. That fall, the young British woman went on a backpacking vacation with the goal of seeing the world.
By Victoria Velkova2 years ago in Criminal
The Chilling Story Of How Winston Moseley Raped And Killed Kitty Genovese Outside Her Apartment. Content Warning.
On March 13, 1964, Kitty Genovese, a 28-year-old bartender, was viciously raped and murdered outside her Queens apartment. At the time, it was mistakenly stated that 38 neighbours had watched the attack but done nothing to assist her, creating a national debate over the bystander effect. While Kitty Genovese became a household name after her death, Winston Moseley’s story is less popular.
By Victoria Velkova2 years ago in Criminal
The Ted Bundy Crime Story
Ted Bundy is one of the most infamous serial killers in American history, a man whose crimes shocked the world and still capture the public's fascination. His story is marked by chilling deceit, manipulation, and a brutal series of murders that spanned across several states in the 1970s. Bundy’s crimes, his ability to blend into society, and his eventual capture and execution left an indelible mark on true crime history.
By vidun Arambage2 years ago in Criminal
The True Story of a Woman's Twisted "Midwest Obsession"
Earlier today, I watched a movie known as Midwest Obsession, and I loved every minute of this flick. It's one of those old-school Lifetime-esque movies from the 90s, and while doing my homework for this film, I learned that, like most of Lifetime's old thrillers, this film originally aired on NBC under the title, Beauty's Revenge. I would also later learn that this film is based on a true crime story that took place back in the late 1980s.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Criminal
Carlee Russell's Immensely Damaging Hoax. Top Story - July 2023.
A week prior, we were all hit with the news that Carlethia "Carlee" Nichole Russell, a 25-year-old nursing student from Alabama, was suddenly missing. The news actually hit all forms of social media, and I couldn't believe it. A story centering on a missing Black woman was actually getting good attention on news outlets. More on that front later, but Carlee would later be found after 50 hours, and regarding her tale, she stated that she heard a baby crying inside a van, and it was followed by a man forcing her into said van and abducting her. Carlee added that a woman was also with said man, and at some point, after being placed in another vehicle, she managed to escape through the woods and find her way home.
By Clyde E. Dawkins2 years ago in Criminal
Mackenzie Cowell’s Murder by a Classmate Obsessed with Serial Killers. Content Warning.
Mackenzie Cowell was a 17-year-old student in Wenatchee, Washington, studying cosmetology. On February 9, 2010, she drove off in her car after leaving class for a short break, but a fellow beauty school student was right behind her.
By Victoria Velkova2 years ago in Criminal
Crime Chronicles: Jack the Ripper, a True Crime Legend
Jack the Ripper is one of the best-known mysteries in true crime. The serial killer took 5 lives before vanishing into the night. His identity was never discovered and even now the story of the Ripper continues to fascinate the world.
By Greg Seebregts2 years ago in Criminal
Crunch . Content Warning.
I love the sound of a good crunch. I love gravel crunching under tires; It reminds me of the way autumn leaves crunch. It reminds me of the way snow crunches as my foot compacts snow into tighter layers. The sound of something giving way under the pressure of something heavier, stronger.
By Sandor Szabo2 years ago in Criminal
The Case Of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Content Warning.
On the morning of February 24th , 2023 , police officers would respond to 911 calls, which were placed by a Brazilian au pair. She would find Christine Banfield’s body in her large home . Christine Banfield would be stabbed , and she would soon die due to her injuries. She also found a strange man’s body as well . He was shot to dead.
By Megha Pavanagd2 years ago in Criminal
Whisky Loch Overflowing: The Rise and Fall of Scotch Whisky's Overproduction Dilemma
The Scotch whisky industry is at an intriguing crossroads. Over the past decade, whisky production has soared to record levels. Warehouses are now brimming with maturing casks—more than ever before. It’s estimated that Scotch whisky bulk stock-in-bond has surpassed five billion liters of pure alcohol, marking a 25% increase in just seven years. This begs the question: who is going to drink all this whisky?
By mureed hussain2 years ago in Criminal
