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10 of History’s Most Deranged Serial Killers
Are serial killers born, or are they a product of their environment? This question has been raised repeatedly about the worst criminals in history. Experts still cannot quite answer this question, maybe because the answer is that many factors contribute to the making of a serial killer.
By Keren Dinkin4 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Murder of Deborah Linsley
On 23rd March 1988 at approximately 2 pm, Deborah’s brother Gordon dropped her off at Orpington station to catch the 2.16. Deborah was travelling back to her job as a hotel head receptionist in Edinburg via London Victoria. She had been in London for the weekend visiting her family and attending a hotel management course.
By Armchair Detective4 years ago in Criminal
Justice for Brittany McGlone
For several years, I have produced a podcast titled Catch my Killer (www.catchmykiller.com). When I first began this journey, I knew I didn’t want to copy the same format of other true crime podcasters. I wanted to focus on the victim. However, I realized that to get the real story about a missing person or homicide victim; I needed to speak to someone who knew the real story. I also wanted to focus on victims who have never received much attention from social media, newspapers, television journalists or even law enforcement. Since deciding on this journey, I have never looked back and will continue bringing attention to missing people and unsolved homicide cases.
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Criminal
The Strange Disappearance Of Brian Shaffer
On Friday, March 31st, 2006 Brian Shaffer finished university before the Spring Break. He met with his father, Randy, and the pair had dinner at an Outback Steakhouse in Columbus, Ohio. After dinner, Brian met with a friend, William “Clint” Florence, and the pair commenced an evening of drinking. They started at the Ugly Tuna Saloona, an OSU campus bar located on North High Street (note, the location of the bar has since moved). After leaving the Ugly Tuna, Brian and Clint went bar hopping.
By Armchair Detective4 years ago in Criminal
How a Missing Child from a Murdered Couple Was Found Forty Years Later
In January 1981, a young couple was discovered murdered in a wooded area near Houston, Texas. The couple had no identification; after much investigation, they were classified as John and Jane Doe. Their identity was a mystery, so was the family that may be missing them.
By Sam H Arnold4 years ago in Criminal
If it looks too good to be true – it probably is - Part II
No matter how much information is available online, how many warnings are posted by numerous organizations on countless sites, scammers keep working. They never quit. Why? Because there are uninformed people out still. Those who mindlessly believe the generous advertised promises and consider themselves lucky to come across such sweet deal. Those who don’t do diligent search and don’t exercise some critical thinking. Those become victims of scammers.
By Natalia Grin4 years ago in Criminal
The Wife Who Blogged About Her Husband's Murder.
For a more in depth breakdown: Nancy Crampton was born June 16th 1950 as the daughter of two lawyers. She grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas. When she had completed high school in 1968, she went on to study economics at the University of Houston. She moved from Texas to Portland, Oregon after her first marriage to a local police officer failed in 1991.
By YesItsMocha4 years ago in Criminal
The Amazing Survival of Alison Botha (Case of Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger)
On 18th December 1994 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, 27-year-old Alison Botha was abducted, raped, disembowelled (stabbed 36 times), almost decapitated (cut 16 times) and left for dead by Frans du Toit and Theuns Kruger. Despite the gruesomeness of this case, nine miracles came together which eventually helped Alison to survive. I’ll list those nine miracles at the end of this article. Let’s first take a look at how this horrifying tragedy took place and how Alison survived despite her intestines being out of her body and her head almost severed off completely. On 18th December 1994, Alison Botha and her friends spent the day at the beach before heading to her house for pizza and games. Once the party was over, Alison’s friends slowly started to leave. One of her friends didn’t drive and asked Alison if she could send her back home. Alison agreed. She then remembered that she did her laundry at that particular friend’s house. So she picked up her laundry when she dropped her friend off and drove back home. It was completely dark by this time. She was frustrated as her usual parking spot right in front of her apartment unit was taken. So, she parked a little further away.
By Dharrsheena Raja Segarran4 years ago in Criminal
Top 10 Murder Cases in History: Unsolved and Unexplained
The history of the world is full of shocking murder cases. Many of these cases remain unsolved to this day, which only adds to the fear and mystery surrounding them. Here are 10 of the most shocking murder cases in history:
By SAMBHAJI CHOUGULE4 years ago in Criminal
Gone Without A Trace
August 30th is International Day of the Disappeared. Today is all about drawing attention to those who have disappeared without a trace. Every year, according to the Department Of Justice, over 600,000 people go missing in the US. Based on their statistics, someone goes missing every 40 seconds. The US police department has 100,000 active missing person cases on their desk every day. Though these numbers may look terrible, a vast majority of cases are closed as soon as they are opened. Out of the 600,000 cases, 485,000 of those cases will be solved within the first year we file them. Anybody of any age can go missing for a variety of reasons other than kidnapping. Drug use, psychiatric disorders, running away, and dementia are some of the most common ways people go missing. Here are some tips you should remember if your loved one goes missing someday.
By M.L. Lewis4 years ago in Criminal
Top 10 Missing People in India: Strange, Weird & Terrifying Cases
India is a vast country with over a billion people living in it. Over the years, we have heard of several such cases where people go missing for no apparent reason. However, most of these remain isolated incidents and hardly anyone ever hears about them again after a point. These stories are chilling and will give you goosebumps. Take a look at some of the creepiest missing person cases from across India that will make you wonder what really goes on in this world.
By SAMBHAJI CHOUGULE4 years ago in Criminal
