Kassondra O'Hara
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Working mom who uses her curiosity to fuel the curiosities of others ~ Writes mostly history and true crime
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More of the Most Vicious Crimes of the 1970s — Part 2. Content Warning.
The 1970s was a heyday for serial killers. The majority of prolific serial killers that are still known today committed their crimes during this decade. The decline of serial killers since the 1970s has been attributed to advances in forensic sciences, societal awareness resulting in less easy targets, and the rise in technology used in investigations. Currently, serial murder comprises less than 1% of all homicides, according to the FBI.
By Kassondra O'Hara5 months ago in Criminal
The 9 Most Heinous Crimes of the 1980s. Content Warning.
The 80s. A lot went down. The 1980s were not only when the number of serial killers peaked, but the public’s obsession with true crime heightened. Needless to say, they were never bored during this decade.
By Kassondra O'Hara7 months ago in Criminal
Sherry Lynn Marler Simply Vanished from a Small Alabama Town
Sherry Marler was known as “Little Farmer” by the people who knew her in Greenville, Alabama. It was obvious why this was her nickname, as she was described as a tomboy who loved anything to do with farming.
By Kassondra O'Hara10 months ago in Criminal
From Tragedy to Change: Horrific Crimes that Transformed Laws — Part 1. Content Warning.
When someone hurts or takes the life of another person, we want that person caught and locked away. We not only want justice for the victim but to ensure that the perpetrator is never able to do it again. Sometimes, there is no precedent for specific events that occur in a case, which calls for a reactive addition or change to current laws.
By Kassondra O'Hara11 months ago in Criminal
How a Proud Father Changed the World of Communication Forever
For anyone under the age of 30, life before cell phones probably seems like the dark ages. The thought of not being able to snap a photo and immediately post it on their social media or send it to a friend probably gives a lot of young people anxiety. Instagram alone has over 10 million users.
By Kassondra O'Hara11 months ago in History
The Iconic Photo of Princess Diana That Changed the World’s View of AIDS
Princess Diana was “The People’s Princess.” She was bigger than the crown that, in her eyes, loomed in the distance like a firing squad. She didn’t care about notoriety or sitting back and letting everyone do the work for her.
By Kassondra O'Haraabout a year ago in History
21 Fabulous but Forgotten Words That Should Make a Comeback
Fellow logophiles, while you may be familiar with some of the words on this list, how many do you actually use in everyday conversation? I can’t say that I use any of them fairly often, but if we begin now, maybe they’ll start #trending. If it can happen with yolo, GOAT, Gucci, and yeet, why can’t we make these outdated, but incredible words cool again?
By Kassondra O'Haraabout a year ago in FYI
