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She Pretended to be Insane to Expose the Torture & Horrid Conditions at a New York Asylum. Content Warning.
In the late 19th century, mental hospitals known as asylums were overcrowded with patients. Some patients suffered legitimate mental illness, some were considered 'undesirable' because they were poor or did not conform to societal norms due to mental or physical defects, and others were political dissents or victims of abuse or neglect without family.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in History
Laws & Rules That Discriminate Against Women
America is far from a perfect country, but for women, it’s certainly one of the best. Outside the states in a handful of countries, women’s rights are limited and sometimes void altogether. Women are treated as lesser than their male counterparts and often, left voiceless. American women raise families, work 9 to 5 jobs, play sports, drive cars, and dress up when they want to look and feel good, rights women in some countries outside the U.S. may not be able to do. In fact, in some countries, women can go to jail for simple acts such as traveling alone or showing affection in public spaces.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Journal
Pedophile Priest Brutally Murdered in Prison. Content Warning.
John Geoghan molested 130 or more children during his 30-year stature as a Catholic priest. He worked at six different Boston-area parishes until the church finally defrocked him in 1998, seven years after the abuse allegations became public. John didn’t secretly molest children, nor did he seem embarrassed by his actions when other church leaders and some of the children’s parents learned what was going on. Instead, he convinced them he had received treatment and was cured. He then urged them to stay silent to protect the church’s image. They obliged the request. When authorities finally arrested Geoghan in 2002, a judge sentenced him to a meager 10 years behind bars at the Souza-Baranowski Correctional Center in Shirley, MA.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Criminal
Frozen in Time: The Mysterious Disappearance & Death of Duncan MacPherson
Described as a ‘happy guy’ by those closest to him, Duncan MacPherson always loved the game of hockey. Not an unusual hobby for a Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, child. MacPherson wasn’t like the other kids who shared his passion for hockey. He was tougher, more defensive, and more skilled than the other kids. As MacPherson got older, his skills improved, earning him the nickname ‘MacFearsome.’ His hockey skills eventually took him to the pros.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Journal
Good Enough: A Grizzly Bear Encounter Cost One Man His Life
Have you ever held a dream so big, that you’d risk your life to make it a reality? Charles “Charlie” Gibbs, an amateur photographer, dreamed of seeing one of his wildlife photos published in The Hungry Horse News, a highly-regarded wildlife publication, yet none of his photos were ‘good enough’ to impress Brian Kennedy, the magazine’s publisher and editor. In 1987, Gibbs spotted a mama bear roaming with her two cubs, a photo he felt would win over Kennedy. He was right -he died capturing the shot Kennedy later published in his magazine.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in Humans
The Youngest Victims
Suicide is the 12th leading cause of death, claiming more lives each year than murder. In 2020, more than 1.2 million attempted suicides occurred in the world; 45,979 were successful. Younger people now commit suicide at higher rates than older adults.
By Criminal Matters2 years ago in FYI
Double Murder and Deception
Mark Winger led a seemingly ordinary life as a farmer in Springfield, Illinois, until his desires for wealth and material possessions drove him to commit a heinous crime. In a shocking turn of events, he killed both his wife and an airport shuttle driver, leaving the murders unsolved for years. Winger's alibi was that he shot Roger Harrington after finding him brutally attacking his wife, Donnah Brown, with a claw hammer.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Criminal
Lodged in the Windshield: The Shocking Tale of a Twisted Crime
On Oct. 27, 2001, Ft. Worth police received a call from off-duty firefighter Todd Breedlove, informing them he found a body on a park bench at Cobb Park. The man had a broken right arm and broken shin bones. His torso was cut, and his left leg was almost amputated at the knee. Police knew that he had been killed elsewhere, as there was no blood around the body.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Criminal
Nutty Putty Cave: The Final Resting Place for One Unlucky Spelunker
John Jones had the privilege of growing up in the great outdoors of Utah, surrounded by a family of passionate caving enthusiasts. The breathtaking landscapes and mysterious caves throughout Utah served as the perfect playground for the Jones family. With his brother Josh and their father, John embarked on numerous cave explorations, creating treasured memories and thrilling adventures with each new journey.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Men
Man Acquitted on All Charges: His Penis Didn’t Match the Description
A criminal -or accused criminal- will do nearly anything to prove their innocence, or at least create enough doubt in a jury’s mind to reduce or eliminate their time behind bars. We see it all too often here in the true crime community.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Criminal
What Happened to Brittany?
On August 18, 2000, 7-year-old Brittany Renee Williams vanished from a charity home operated by Kim E. Parker in Henrico, Virginia, leaving no trace behind. Brittany, who was born with AIDS and required medication and medical care, has not been seen since that day, leading investigators to believe that she may be deceased.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Criminal
Still Alive: Her Incredible Survival After Being Run Over by a 7-Car Train
Originally from Brisbane, Visaya was in NYC attempting to fast-track her art career after recently graduating from college. Little did she know how life in the city would change her forever one early January morning.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Humans
