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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Where in the World is The Bubblegum Lake?
In this week’s installment of Where in the World, we are visiting what has become known as “The Bubblegum Lake”. Lake Hillier is referred to as Bubblegum Lake due to its bright pink color. Picture a strawberry milkshake or the stomach medicine Pepto Bismol and you can understand why this lake has been a spectacle since its discovery.
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in Earth
Her Boyfriend Lived Secretly in Her Attic for Almost a Decade — Then He Murdered Her Husband
Every day you hear stories of infidelity. Men and women are caught cheating all the time. It’s no longer surprising in this day and age. It’s more surprising for someone to have an affair that isn’t found out about. This woman’s story gives an entirely different spin on having a secret lover. If this isn’t a Lifetime movie, it should be.
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in Criminal
The Most Ridiculous Serial Killer Nicknames
The Zodiac, Jack the Ripper, The Night Stalker, The Grim Sleeper, The Milwaukee Cannibal, Doctor Death — all names of serial murderers that create a sense of fear and panic for those who hear them. The following, however, are less than terrifying, which is completely fine. We should just start giving them names like Jimmy, the super-loser who blames school-yard bullies for his lack of erection and kills people.
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in Criminal
The Most Hated Mother in America Eligible for Parole Later This Year
On October 25, 1994, South Carolina mother, Susan Smith captured the nation’s attention by pleading to the public on television stations across the country. She begged for the safe return of her children, 3-year-old Michael and 14-month-old Alexander after she claimed that she was carjacked and the suspect drove away with her sons still inside the vehicle.
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in Criminal
April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month: Tips on How to Protect Yourself. Content Warning.
In my youth, the word “rape” just wasn’t something you heard much in the small towns of the sleepy South. I can still remember when we would go to sleep and leave our doors unlocked.
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in Viva
RAD Systems: Now More Than Ever, Women Need to Be Able to Defend Themselves
How I Learned About R.A.D. In 2004, I took a one-hour elective class that would completely change my life. I was 20 years old and was working the night shift as a dispatcher for a small-town police department. When I arrived, it was dark outside and was often dark when I finished my shift in the mornings. I was typically the only person in the building the entire night.
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in Viva
George Boldt Built a Fairy-Tale Castle for His Wife, But His Dream Was Shattered by Tragedy
George C. Boldt was born on the German island of Rügen in the Baltic Sea in 1851, surrounded by a picturesque landscape dotted by castles. After moving to America at 13, his life became the definition of a rags-to-riches story. It isn’t every day that a poor immigrant working in a small hotel kitchen during the last year of the Civil War becomes known as the “inventor of the modern hotel.”
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in History
The Rescue That Captivated the World: Baby Jessica, the Little Girl in the Well
Parents always want to protect their children. We try our best to shield them from the horrors of the world, the evil that lies within some souls, and the freak accidents that just seem to happen. We try to make our homes the safest place possible for them to be able to learn and grow. Sometimes, disaster finds us regardless of what steps we take.
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in History
Anatoly Moskvin: The Lord of the Mummies
Anatoly Moskvin will not be listed under the same category as “serial killers” because he actually never murdered anyone. He never physically took the life of any living person. What he did, however, shocked authorities and those who knew him to the core. He became infamous in Russia for his “hobby.”
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in Criminal
The Most Densely Populated Area to Have Ever Existed on Earth
Kowloon Walled City was a former Chinese fort at the tip of the Kowloon Peninsula. It was built in 1843 and contained barracks to house 150 soldiers and an office for the Mandarin, a Chinese imperial bureaucrat.
By Kassondra O'Hara2 years ago in History
