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Innocent People Convicted of Horrible Crimes. Top Story - September 2017.
"I'm innocent, I swear!" It's a cry that many people behind bars have said, especially during their trials. However, as much as the US legal system is supposed to work on the basis of "innocent until proven guilty," many people who are actually on trial realize that it's more of a "guilty until proven innocent" ordeal.
By Lindsie Polhemus7 years ago in Criminal
Signs That You're a Serial Killer in the Making. Top Story - September 2017.
Did you know that serial killers are the most heavily-studied people in prison? Though serial killers only make a very small percentage of any prison population, scientists and psychologists almost always want to study them.
By Cato Conroy7 years ago in Criminal
Surprising Factors That Influence Violent Crime. Top Story - September 2017.
Violent crime is a major problem throughout the world, with many cities in America beginning to see upticks that shock both police and local citizens. Throughout the years, scientists and sociologists alike have worked to find out how they can prevent violent crimes from being committed.
By Glenn Bushinski7 years ago in Criminal
Torn Apart
It was a warm drizzly afternoon on the day Lily's parents were murdered. Lily was sitting on the floor of her bedroom, softly humming a children's tune as she posted yet another picture into her scrapbook. She was a girl of eight years, with auburn colored hair and striking green eyes. She was far too skinny for a girl her age, but with a very pretty smile that was contagious to all who saw it.
By Katelyn Faith7 years ago in Criminal
Illuminati Confirmed!
There is no denying that the world we live in today is one of unequally distributed power. Five of the richest men in the world own more than 50% of global wealth. The haves and the have nots are clear to see. Whilst, the majority of the world provide the driving force behind the world’s economy, a few live off profiting from the masses’ hard work becoming richer and richer. In short, the majority of the world is under the control of a clique of rich people.
By Phillip Woodford7 years ago in The Swamp
The New Republic of Scotistan
One of the first signs of the breakdown of democracy is the politicising of the law. Starting with a centralised police force which is next to useless, the demonisation of the media, well the parts which don't agree with every utterance from the leadership of the party, and passing bills which make prying into personal life by the state, obligatory. Politicians telling judges they don't know what they're doing. Interfering with every aspect of our lives. The list goes on and on.
By Michael Blair7 years ago in The Swamp