Lawrence Lease
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Alaska born and bred, Washington DC is my home. I'm also a freelance writer. Love politics and history.
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Inside the Mind of Bryan Kohberger: What His Research Papers Reveal
When investigators entered Bryan Kohberger’s apartment near Washington State University after his arrest, they didn’t just find the usual evidence police seek out in a homicide case—clothing, electronics, or DNA swabs. They also cataloged something far stranger: stacks of research papers, quizzes, and essays from his criminology PhD program.
By Lawrence Lease4 months ago in Criminal
Florida UPS Truck Hijacking, Deadly Shootout, and the Arrest of Four Police Officers
The case of the Miramar UPS truck hijacking in Florida remains one of the most shocking and unusual law enforcement incidents in recent memory. On December 5, 2019, what began as an armed jewelry store robbery quickly spiraled into a hostage situation, a police chase, and a chaotic shootout at a busy intersection just outside Fort Lauderdale. The outcome left two innocent men dead and, years later, four police officers facing manslaughter charges. It is a story that forces us to question the boundaries of police accountability, the limits of acceptable force, and the balance between public safety and reckless action.
By Lawrence Lease4 months ago in Criminal
Is Luigi Magione Inspiring Other Shootings
Federal prosecutors in New York City are pursuing an extraordinary strategy in the case of Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing a United Healthcare CEO. Rather than framing the crime as a singular act of violence, the government is attempting to expand its significance—arguing that Mangione’s actions were ideological, symbolic, and deliberately designed to inspire others. The latest court filings even attempt to tie Mangione’s alleged influence to unrelated acts of violence, raising questions not only about his guilt but also about whether he should face the death penalty.
By Lawrence Lease5 months ago in Criminal
The Bryan Kohberger Motive That Just Makes SENSE
The case that gripped a nation still leaves us asking the same question: Why? Why would someone walk into a quiet off-campus home in the dead of night and end four lives in such a brutal, personal way? Bryan Kohberger’s name may forever be attached to this horrific crime, but his motive—if he is guilty—remains murky. And that’s what this article is about: the murk.
By Lawrence Lease6 months ago in Criminal
20 Years After 7/7: What the UK Learned from the London Terror Attacks
On the morning of July 7, 2005, London was brought to its knees. In just under two hours, a coordinated suicide bombing campaign killed 52 people and injured more than 700 others across the city’s public transport system. Three bombs exploded almost simultaneously on the London Underground during rush hour. A fourth was detonated an hour later on a double-decker bus in Tavistock Square.
By Lawrence Lease7 months ago in History
CM Punk & John Cena Get Massive Finish at Night of Champions
Night of Champions 2025 wasn’t just another premium live event—it was an emotional rollercoaster, a wrestling fever dream, and arguably one of the most unpredictable, overbooked, gloriously chaotic main events we’ve seen in recent memory. But guess what? It worked—because it was earned.
By Lawrence Lease7 months ago in Geeks
Predicting Who WILL Beat Gunther For The WWE World Title
There’s nothing quite like that moment when a new World Heavyweight Champion is crowned in WWE—our spines tingle, our inner nerds unite, and the speculation begins in earnest. Jey Uso’s reign may be fresh, but you know how this goes: every title change is really the opening salvo in a months-long chess match of plotting, storytelling, and, yes, unpredictability. So, let’s throw on our fantasy booking hats and break down who’s most likely to be the next man’s name echoing through the arena.
By Lawrence Lease7 months ago in Geeks
Soap with a Splash: Unpacking Sydney Sweeney’s Bathwater Bar Buzz
When the internet collectively gasped at the news that Sydney Sweeney had teamed up with Dr. Squatch to bottle up—and literally bar—her own bath water, I’ll admit, my first reaction was a shrug and a “Well, that’s certainly a thing.” But as the story kept bubbling up across feeds and timelines, I realized there’s a lot more to unpack than just the headline-grabbing novelty of bath-water-infused soap. So let’s lather up and explore what’s really going on here.
By Lawrence Lease7 months ago in Geeks
Where Does the Mission: Impossible Franchise Go From Here After Final Reckoning?
Spoiler alert: Ethan Hunt doesn’t die in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part Two, now rebranded as Final Reckoning. But the question isn’t just about what happens to him—it’s about what happens to the franchise. A series that has dominated the action genre for nearly 30 years now faces the big question: what’s next?
By Lawrence Lease8 months ago in Geeks
WrestleMania 42 Location Uncertainty: What the Hell is Going On?
I don’t know about you, but I didn’t have “WrestleMania 42 suddenly yanked from New Orleans” on my 2025 wrestling bingo card. Yet here we are. Welcome to a Not Sam Wrestling-style emergency blog post, because when the road to WrestleMania takes a sharp left turn, you better believe we’re hitting the gas and diving headfirst into the chaos.
By Lawrence Lease8 months ago in Geeks
WWE Backlash 2025 Was an Entertaining Mess — And That’s Why I Loved It
Let’s make one thing very clear right off the bat: I love heel John Cena. If you’ve watched any of my content, that won’t surprise you. The man is basically Thanos in jorts, and I’m eating up every smirk, eye-poke, and emotional breakdown like it's gourmet. So with WWE Backlash 2025 in the books, the reactions online have been all over the place — and I get it. It was chaotic, overbooked, and riddled with distractions. But guess what? I still thought it was a blast.
By Lawrence Lease8 months ago in Geeks
Heel John Cena Is THE BEST Version Of The Man Yet
There’s been a lot of chatter—some of it loud, most of it just simmering under the surface—about this so-called "heel" John Cena run. Is it disappointing? Did it come ten years too late? Should it have happened during the rise of the PG Era? Maybe. But here’s the thing: this version of Cena, unleashed and unfiltered, might just be the most fun we’ve had in years.
By Lawrence Lease8 months ago in Geeks
