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The Controversial Verdict: A Look Back at the Casey Anthony Trial
The disappearance and death of Caylee Anthony is one of the most tragic and mysterious cases in recent memory. The investigation into her disappearance, the trial of her mother, Casey Anthony, and the media frenzy that surrounded the case all captured the nation's attention.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
A Look Into The DC Sniper Attack That Nearly Brought America To A Standstill
The D.C Sniper Attack was a series of shootings that terrorized the Washington D.C. metropolitan area in October 2002. For over three weeks, the snipers, 41-year-old John Allen Muhammad and 17-year-old Lee Boyd Malvo, targeted innocent victims going about their daily lives, ultimately killing 10 people and injuring three others.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Mysterious Disappearance of Lars Mittank: A Haunting Case of Vanishing Without a Trace
Background and Context: Who is Lars Mittank and What Happened to Him? Lars Mittank was a 28-year-old German tourist who disappeared in July 2014, under mysterious circumstances. He was on vacation with a group of friends in Varna, Bulgaria, when he suddenly vanished without a trace.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Tragic Experiment: David Reimer's Story of Forced Gender Reassignment
David Reimer was born in 1965 alongside his twin brother, but at the age of 8 months, his penis was accidentally destroyed during a circumcision. The circumcision was performed by general practitioner Dr. Jean-Marie Huot, who used the unconventional technique of electrocauterization. However, the procedure did not go as planned, and David's penis was burned beyond the possibility of surgical repair.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Confessions
Adam Walsh, Whose Disappearance Inspired ‘America’s Most Wanted’
The abduction and murder of six-year-old Adam Walsh in 1981 was a case that shocked the nation and forever changed the way we think about child safety. Here is a detailed look at the events surrounding Adam's abduction and the impact it had on society.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Desperate for Adventure: The Tragic Stowaway Story of Keith Sapsford
For the average teenager, being sent to a Catholic residential school would be unpleasant. However, 14-year-old Keith Sapsford felt he had no other option but to run away after only a few weeks.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Photography
Demonic Possession, Exorcisms, and Murder: The True Story Behind 'The Conjuring 3'
During the trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, also known as the "Devil Made Me Do It" case, the defense put forth an unconventional argument. It was the first recorded instance in the United States of a defense seeking to prove innocence by claiming demonic possession and disavowing personal responsibility for the crime.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Shocking True Story of Eight-Year-Old Cherish Perrywinkle's Abduction and Murder by a Convicted Predator
In Jacksonville, Florida, on June 21, 2013, eight-year-old Cherish Perrywinkle was abducted from a Walmart while shopping with her mother and a stranger who had offered to buy them clothes.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Warning Signs Ignored: The Story of Charles Whitman and His Deadly Rampage
Charles Joseph Whitman, also known as the "Texas Tower Sniper," was an American mass murderer. On August 1, 1966, Whitman killed his mother and wife with knives in their homes before proceeding to the University of Texas at Austin (UT Austin) with several firearms, where he began shooting at people without discrimination.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Anthony Broadwater Exonerated: A Look at the Case of a Wrongfully Convicted Man
Alice Sebold is an acclaimed American author who has written several notable works, including the novels The Lovely Bones and The Almost Moon, as well as a memoir titled Lucky. The Lovely Bones achieved significant success, reaching the New York Times Best Seller list and inspiring a film adaptation in 2010.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Girl in the Cellar: The Shocking Story of Elisabeth Fritzl's 24-Year Captivity
In 1984, Elisabeth Fritzl, who was 18 years old at the time, disappeared. Her mother, Rosemarie, was worried about her daughter's whereabouts and immediately filed a missing-persons report. Despite searching for weeks, there was no news of Elisabeth, and her parents feared the worst. However, they eventually received a letter from Elisabeth claiming that she had run away because she was tired of her family life.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Unsolved Mystery: Chicago Woman's Body Found in Shopping Cart After Mysterious Uber Ride
After weeks of searching for their missing 21-year-old family member, sadly, a Little Village family is now preparing for a funeral instead of a birthday celebration following the discovery of her body inside a shopping cart.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
