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Shocking Video: Two Men Shoot Officer at Point-Blank Range. Content Warning.
March 22, 2006, started like any ordinary shift for State Trooper Steven Stone. The Tyler, Texas, officer never expected the night would end with a routine traffic stop nearly ending his life.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Criminal
Child K*ller Susan Smith Says She’d be a “Good Stepmom” as Parole Hearing Nears
In October 1994, Susan Smith drove her vehicle into the river with her two young sons. 3-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alex strapped into their car seats. Before authorities found the vehicle with the boys strapped inside, Smith pleaded for their safe return on national TV, claiming a Black man had carjacked them. She was convicted of their deaths and sentenced to life in prison. Now, 30 years into her sentence, Smith hopes a parole board will see it fit for her release when she appears before them in November.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Criminal
She Cut Off Her Cheating Husband's Penis - Twice . Content Warning.
Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. When she is betrayed or mistreated, her heart overflows with unmanageable emotions as the flames of passion burn within. Written by True Crime Writer/Criminal Matters on Facebook. There truly is no limit to her yearning for revenge as she seeks to piece together the fragments of her broken, confused heart.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Criminal
Catfishing Gone Wrong: Murder Was The Case. Content Warning.
Catfishing, or the act of pretending to be another person for personal gain on an online platform such as dating sites or social media, victimizes an average of 20,000 people in the U.S. per year and costs more than $600 million worldwide. Depending on the circumstances, catfishing cases can be criminally prosecuted.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Criminal
The St. Cloud Vampire Murder. Content Warning.
In 1988, Timothy, 18, and Mark, 19, Erickson were brothers who shared an apartment in St. Cloud, Minnesota. The brothers enjoyed helping others and often opened their doors to homeless and runaway teens in the area, giving them a safe place to stay. In March of the year, the brothers had four people staying with them; two guys, and two girls, who ranged between 15 and 17 years old.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Criminal
Microwave Injuries and Murders. Content Warning.
Microwave ovens were invented in 1945, changing the way families prepared meals. Sadly, a few people have used the appliance for purposes far more devious than cooking. Most disturbingly, people have seriously injured and killed their infants and toddlers inside microwaves. Hearing a story about a child being murdered is always hard, but some stories are worse than others. Prepare yourself before proceeding, since this blog looks at a few of the horrifically heartbreaking cases of microwaves used as weapons against little ones.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Criminal
Ser*al K*ller Dorothy Williams
Dorothy Williams was a drug-addicted serial killer who targeted senior citizens for money and valuables to feed her heroin addiction. As her addiction raged, so did her anger, leading Williams to escalate her robberies into murder. Over three years, Williams killed three senior citizens, all of whom lived in the same Chicago housing projects.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Criminal
The Most Ridiculous Motives for Murder . Top Story - December 2023. Content Warning.
We may not condone murder, but certainly understand some situations require us to protect ourselves or loved ones at the cost of another person’s life. Sometimes, we may even feel that a person ‘deserved’ what they got”, as their actions in life were so horrific that they merely wasted fresh oxygen. Neither situation applies to the cases I’ll discuss below, undoubtedly those with some of the most ridiculous motives for murder you’ll ever hear.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Criminal
The Worst Medical Mishaps Ever . Content Warning.
Doctors and medical staff dedicate their lives to helping others, although they’re only human. And that always leaves room for error, even when a patient’s well-being or life is on the line. The following medical mishaps and malpractice cases show what happens in the worst cases of human error.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Criminal
