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South Korean Plastic Surgery By Ghost Doctor Resulted In Death (Case of Kwon Dae-Hee)
On 8th September 2016, in Seoul, South Korea, 24-year-old Kwon Dae-Hee underwent plastic surgery. It cost him both 6.5 million won ($5,766) and his life because his surgery was performed by a Ghost Doctor.
Dharrsheena Raja SegarranPublished 2 months ago in CriminalTruth in the Lies
Kathleen Brannagh stared at the bundle of documents as if they might catch fire where they sat. She chewed the edge of her nail, nose wrinkling at the musty scent found in old houses and the pungent odor of fear combined with grief and disbelief. Overwhelmed, she stomped down the stairs. The past should have stayed where she found it -- in the back of a cluttered closet with moth-eaten baby clothes and stained photographs.
Lisa VanGalenPublished 2 months ago in CriminalDis-Appearance
In the back of her head, Seema keeps whispering to herself. Today can be a little different from yesterday. She is carrying the big bowl of dough toward the tandoor house. The big dug hole in the middle of the room is accepting of anything that can fall in it. She lights the fire in the hole and throws in some more wood sticks. The fire is galloping; the surrounding walls of the tandoor are changing their colour to some red-copper bricks. She reaches those walls and drops herself fully inside the hole. All of a sudden, she feels calmness and purity beyond the screams she is used to. Her hands and feet have never felt this restful. They are swimming in the air, like the air, she is floating freely. Where am I going, without them? She throws the walls behind her and comes back to the oldest room, which is turned into a tandoor house. Half of the room is filled with magazines from the 1980s. She has got good use for them, making more fire. She is halfway finishing up baking the pile of flatbread that will feed some fifteen family members. She folds each flatbread in a half-moon, but her mind goes into the dying fire in the hole.
Parwana FayyazPublished 5 months ago in Criminalin good time
…in light of my own changing values – the expansion of my family and the recent deaths from improperly using the technique – I have decided to discontinue the practice. My last piece, a beautiful frame I spent many hours on for someone very special, will be the last of my work to display fractal burning.
Katie Kelly KoppenhoferPublished 5 months ago in CriminalAn Answer from the Sky
Interview Room 2 is simple and square. The single light in the middle of the ceiling lands at the crown of my head. I have arrived on stage, and they’re waiting for the show.
Catherine DorianPublished 4 months ago in CriminalThe Tale of Wren
A transient fog hovers above the water, while the full moon guides Wren as she walks along the shore. Placing fresh cut willow stalks in her basket. With a stiffness, she moves away from the lake and towards the grassy slopes. The pain was worsening, peaking to a point of paralyses, then vanishing like the wind. Glancing toward camp, dawns colors begin to challenge the darkness as the charcoal skies reveal the vibrancy of a new day. She needs to complete this task before her people wake. Pausing, she waits for her muscles to relax, hoping the pain will go away. Breathing deep, Wren continues towards the woods, to bury the contents of her pack before she is discovered with it. Then, she would wait for him, she knew he would not let her down. She starts to dig when another wave of agony consumes her once more and she doubles over. If it weren’t for that, perhaps she would have noticed the eyes upon her.
The Case of the Missing Top Stories
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Mother CombsPublished 5 months ago in CriminalSomething In the Water
Sascha was the first to find the fish. At least, she thought she must be. The sky outside was still a bruised purple, light gradually seeping through the horizon. No other patients had been in line at the nursing station when Sascha went for her morning meds. She did not know what time it was, only that she had been lying awake in the interminable darkness of her room for longer than she could stand it. Deciding to wander the halls instead, it was by coincidence rather than intention that Sascha was the first to arrive for her medication. The morning nurse had chirped merrily at her, some praise for being an early bird, and did not ask her to wag her tongue when she lifted it after swallowing.
Elle MariePublished 5 months ago in Criminal
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When Posting on Facebook Leads to Criminal Charges
Facebook users share approximately 2.7 million posts per minute or about 3 billion per day. One can expect some of the posts will violate Meta's ever-changing, capricious Community Standards, often unintentionally. Most violations result in a warning, although repeat offenders may find themselves upstate in the Facebook Pen -and may serve a life sentence if they repeatedly violate the rules, since Meta may delete the account completely.
True Crime WriterPublished about 14 hours ago in CriminalTodd Alan Reed: The Forest Park Killer
In the spring of 1999, the serene city of Portland, Oregon, was gripped by fear as a sinister shadow loomed over its streets. Todd Alan Reed, later infamously known as The Forest Park Killer, unleashed a reign of terror that left an indelible mark on the community.
Chelsea RosePublished about 17 hours ago in CriminalThe Case of Killer Soup
Mutton soup, which foiled a perfect murder plan, pushed the criminal to the extremes of insanity to ensure its success. This was a crime unlike any other, conceived in a way that no one had ever thought or done before. The plan was so intricate that the killer had to burn their own face to make it work. It might sound like a movie plot because it was indeed inspired by a Telugu film. If you think the mutton soup was poisoned, you are mistaken. The soup is not a murder weapon but a character that will reveal all the secrets in the end.
Aafreen AliPublished about 19 hours ago in CriminalDilroz Kaur Murder Case
November 28, 2021 3:30 pm Ludhiana, Punjab. Sitting on duty by the highway like every day, the security guard noticed a lady with a two-and-a-half-year-old girl on a scooter towards a rough road where there was neither any population nor any houses. The road led towards the jungle and empty plots. Everything seemed normal until the same lady returned alone from that road half an hour later. The security guard's mind was puzzled with questions—why did the lady take her child to such a place, leaving her alone there, and why was she returning alone from there? Despite initially suspecting foul play, the security guard walked in that direction to confirm. He had barely walked about 30,40 meters on the rough road when he saw marks of the child's feet on the ground, sending shivers down his spine. Finally, within half an hour, the child had disappeared. Had someone taken her from there, or had some major mishap occurred?
Aafreen AliPublished about 19 hours ago in CriminalShe Left His Lover´s Head In A Bucket And His Mother Found Him Later! - Taylor Schabusiness
In July 2023, 25-year-old Taylor Schausbisness was found guilty by a Brown County jury of ending her boyfriend’s life, but not only that, but also of dismembering her body and spreading parts in different places.
Based On a True StoryPublished about 19 hours ago in CriminalShe Disappeared Without A Trace And The Police Took 15 Years To Prove Who Was Her Killer
In 2008, Krista Robin Lueth was studying a degree in Horticulture at Cornell University in Michigan to complete her training since she had previously graduated in botany.
Based On a True StoryPublished about 19 hours ago in Criminal11 Year old arrested for his pregnant soon to be stepmother’s murder:20/20 oct 19
good evening I'm David Muir i'm amy robach and this is 2020 tonight ABC's juju Chang right here with a dramatic game changer in a case she's been covering for nine years now this is Jordan Brown when he was still a typical fifth grader quarterback of the peewee football team the Warriors coached by his father Kris a single dad Jordan had always been the center of his father's universe they were best friends they did everything together their hometown wampum Pennsylvania 40 miles north of Pittsburgh a rural a sister love errs and off-roaders it's a heavily wooded area with a lot of small towns a lot of hills and it's very beautiful Jordans childhood is filled with typical birthday parties petting zoos and pony rides his dad closely by his side Jordans grin lighting up his elementary school photos year after year what was Jordan like what kind of kid was he at 11 he was your average 11 year old kid all-american child you know played sports baseball football had friends this is Jordan Brown today now 21 remembering that tender precious time in his life fondly what kind of childhood would you say you had up until 11 normal I guess I mean had friends always coming over he's always play and like games like video games and back then Chris was happy too working and shipping at a local tableware factory engaged to a woman he'd known since his teens Kenzi Hulk a hair stylist and stay-at-home mom also a single-parent mother of two young girls seven-year-old janessa and four-year-old Adeline what made you love her who she was she was a person Kenzi was grill fly ste funny she always had a beautiful smile like everybody and she loved her children that's all she ever said when you say what do you want to be when you grow up I want to be mom I want kids Kenzi and Chris and their kids had recently moved in together to this farm house the new blended family seemed to be bonding Jordan even called Kenzi mom what was your relationship like with your soon-to-be stepmom it was strong she was really nice I liked her a lot she bent over backwards for me she had a good relationship with him and a new sibling was on the way Chris and Kenzie were eagerly awaiting a baby together a boy they had already named Christopher she was thrilled that's what she wanted I had had a shower all the clothing was washed diapers where they were supposed to be and everything yeah she was ready you were excited about the baby on the way oh yeah absolutely her father wouldn't be I was happy I've always wanted a little brother and that's that's what it was a boy so that's what I was gonna get so you were excited about yeah I was really excited it's a frigid February morning in 2009 Kenzie is eight and a half months pregnant but their hopes for a future together as a family are about to be shattered I remember getting up that morning running a little late for work she had asked me to stay home that day and I didn't and that's something that's haunted me what do you remember it was just a normal morning my sister janessa woke me up Kenzie is asleep in the downstairs bedroom Jordan is in his bedroom upstairs once the baby arrived they were gonna swap bedrooms so Jordan had already moved his clothes downstairs went on stairs got my clothes.
Lithalethu SongelwaPublished about 23 hours ago in CriminalShe Went Out To Pick Up An Order Online And Was Killed By The One She Least Expected
On April 16, 2024, a terrible event happened in Tijuana, Mexico. According to several media, Miriam Zulema Álvarez Gallardo, a 32-year-old, left home to pick up an order she had made online but unfortunately did not return.
Based On a True StoryPublished about 24 hours ago in Criminal
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