tv review
Big crimes, small screen; true crime television series and TV documentaries that recreate and reexamine some of the mystifying and grisliest cases in history.
Review of 'American Rust' Season 2
My wife and I really enjoyed the first season of American Rust on Showtime nearly three years ago, and we enjoyed the second season on Amazon that we binged in the past few days even more.
Paul LevinsonPublished 17 days ago in CriminalThe Green River Killer - Worst American Serial Killer?
Serial killers. Every true-crime aficionado knows the chilling tales that surround them, each vying for the title of the most heinous. Names like Ted Bundy and Jeffrey Dahmer have become synonymous with depravity and horror. Yet, in the annals of criminal history, one figure stands out for the sheer scale of his atrocities: the Green River Killer.
Everyone who touched her died
Gloria Ramirez, aged 31 with a history of cervical cancer, was brought to Riverside General Hospital in Southern California at around 8:15 pm in February 1994. She exhibited slow breathing and a rapid heartbeat, perplexing the medical staff. Despite their efforts to aid her with medications for sedation and heart rate control, Gloria's condition did not improve.
The Case of Bahsid Mclean: Crime and Mental Health in the Justice System
In Feb 2013, a crime shocked the Bronx community. Bahsid Mclean killed his mother, Tanya Byrd. This event led to inquiries about his motives and mental health. Analyzing this case highlights mental health in the justice system and the need for justice and mental health care for the accused.
khayam wazirPublished about a month ago in CriminalTHE HELL OF TAMILNADU
On January 24, 2024, a tragic accident took place on the Thoppur ghat road in Dharmapuri, Tamil Nadu. A paddy truck lost control and collided with two trucks and two cars. The impact was devastating: two vehicles caught fire, and several people suffered burns. The casualties included four fatalities, and eight others were injured12.
MadhankumarrameshPublished about a month ago in CriminalCracking the Code
Deep beneath the bustling city of Antwerp, nestled within the renowned Diamond District, lies an extraordinary vault, touted as one of the most impregnable fortresses on Earth. Guarded by a sophisticated array of ten high-tech security systems and housed within a building boasting its own private police force, it was widely considered the ultimate sanctuary for safeguarding valuable assets. However, the illusion of invincibility was shattered on the morning of February 17, 2003, at precisely 7:00 a.m. when employees of the Diamond Center arrived to a shocking scene. The supposedly impenetrable safe stood wide open, revealing a stark emptiness within. Strewn across the floor were over 100 empty safety deposit boxes, echoing the audacious theft of roughly half a billion dollars' worth of precious loot. This brazen heist marked a watershed moment, catapulting into infamy as the largest diamond robbery in history. Even two decades later, lingering questions persist regarding the audacious breach of one of the world's most fortified buildings.
Putin critic Alexei Navalny dies in jail, 'felt unwell' after walk: Report
Jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is dead, the authorities of the prison where he had been serving his sentence said.
Aabusad PathanPublished 2 months ago in CriminalReview of 'True Detective' 4.1-4.3
True Detective is back with its fourth season. So far, as of the first three episodes, it's quite good. Not as brilliant as the first season, which was a masterpiece, but at least as good as the second and third seasons, each in their own way memorable. And this fourth season has something which is always especially appealing to me, a touch of science fiction.
Paul LevinsonPublished 3 months ago in CriminalMovie Review: He's Not Worth Dying (2022)
A year ago, I wrote an article story about Rachel and Sarah's deadly girl fight. If you had read the article story, you would see the trailer for the inspired loosely Lifetime film "He's Not Worth Dying For". Before you watch the Lifetime film, read this article's story:
Gladys W. MuturiPublished 3 months ago in CriminalMLA Son Home Issue
CHENNAI: An 18-year-old girl employed as a maid at the Pallavaram MLA's home was abused and branded, and Neelankarai police have filed a complaint against the MLA's son and daughter-in-law.
20CCU106POOVIZHI RAJAN DPublished 3 months ago in Criminal"Monsieur Spade: A Detective's French Sojourn Falls Short of Expectations"
In the world of detective fiction, few characters are as iconic as Sam Spade. Originating from Dashiell Hammett's classic novel "The Maltese Falcon" and immortalized by Humphrey Bogart in the 1941 film adaptation, Spade stands alongside other legendary gumshoes like Philip Marlowe and Mike Hammer. The prospect of a fresh take on Spade, particularly with the involvement of esteemed creators Scott Frank and Tom Fontana, along with the talented Clive Owen as the lead, raised expectations for the AMC miniseries "Monsieur Spade." However, despite the ace talent on board, the series proves to be a disappointment.
Bhawana SinghPublished 3 months ago in CriminalThe parrot that talked too much
Private detective, Jack, was sitting in his office when he received a call from a client. The client, Mr. Smith, was worried about his business partner, Mr. Johnson, who had disappeared a few days ago. Smith suspected that Johnson had been murdered and wanted Jack to investigate.
Hendrik SancheZPublished 3 months ago in Criminal