Victoria Velkova
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With a passion for words and a love of storytelling.
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Katherine Knight: Australia’s Cannibal Killer. Content Warning.
Katherine Knight’s story is one that chills you to the bone — not just because of the horrific murder she committed, but because of how deeply she was shaped by her traumatic, disturbing upbringing. To understand the horrific crime she committed in 2000, we need to take a look at the twisted, often violent life that led her to become Australia’s most infamous female killer.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
The Murder of Faith Hedgepeth (2012)
Faith Hedgepeth had everything going for her. At just 19 years old, she was a bright, ambitious college student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She dreamed of becoming a doctor, driven by a deep desire to give back to her Haliwa-Saponi Native American community. But on the morning of September 7, 2012, Faith’s promising future was stolen in a brutal and baffling murder that remains one of North Carolina’s most haunting cold cases.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
The Haunting of Stanford Chapel: The Murder of Arlis Perry
On the night of October 12, 1974, a chilling crime unfolded in one of the most unlikely places — a church. Arlis Perry, a 19-year-old newlywed, was found brutally murdered inside the Memorial Church at Stanford University, her body positioned in what appeared to be a ritualistic display. The case baffled investigators for decades, surrounded by whispers of satanic cults, ritual sacrifices, and eerie coincidences. It would take nearly 44 years before justice would catch up to her killer, but even now, the murder of Arlis Perry lingers as one of the most disturbing crimes in California’s history.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
The Poughkeepsie Tapes
Disclaimer: The following story is a work of complete fiction, inspired by the movie The Poughkeepsie Tapes. Any resemblance to real events or persons, living or dead, is purely coincidental. This narrative is not based on any actual investigations or events. The characters, events, and situations depicted in this story are entirely fictional and should be treated as such.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Fiction
The Keddie Cabin Murders: A Cold Case That Haunts Time. Content Warning.
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Northern California, the small, quiet town of Keddie was anything but a place for nightmares. The town was the kind of place where everyone knew each other, and the air was crisp and clean, filled with the scent of pine trees and mountain wildflowers. It seemed like an idyllic place to live, a serene escape for those looking for peace. But on April 12, 1981, a horrifying tragedy would change the face of Keddie forever.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
Ian Brady and Myra Hindley Abducted, Tortured, and Murdered Children. Content Warning.
In the early 1960s, a sinister darkness spread across Manchester, England. It took the form of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, two lovers whose names would become synonymous with cruelty and horror. Together, they orchestrated a series of brutal killings now known as the Moors Murders, targeting innocent children and leaving an entire nation shaken.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
A Woman Was Found Sealed Inside A Metal Coffin. Content Warning.
In the summer of 1999, a cleaning crew at a small business hotel in Tokyo made a gruesome discovery that would leave both police and the public baffled for years. A woman’s body was found inside a sealed metal coffin, placed in the middle of a rented room. No one knew how it got there, who had put it there, or most chillingly — why.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Horror
Albert Fish: The Boogeyman in Real Life. Content Warning.
On a cold November afternoon in 1934, a young girl named Grace Budd disappeared from her home in New York City. Her parents, Delia and Albert Budd, had trusted an elderly gentleman who introduced himself as “Mr. Frank Howard.” He claimed to be a farmer looking to hire their eldest son, Edward, for work upstate. But when the time came to leave, Howard — real name Albert Fish — insisted on taking little Grace with him instead, promising to bring her back after a birthday party at his sister’s house.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
Kelly Anne Bates Was Slowly Tortured For Weeks Before Being Murdered. Content Warning.
Content Warning This article contains graphic descriptions of extreme physical abuse, torture, and domestic violence that may be disturbing to some readers. Reader discretion is advised.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
The Cannibal Brothers of Pakistan: A Nightmare Unearthed. Content Warning.
In the quiet, rural village of Kahawar Kalan, Pakistan, an unassuming house sat at the edge of the community. The neighbors never suspected that what lay inside would reveal one of the most disturbing cases of cannibalism in modern history. The culprits? Two brothers, Arif and Farman Ali, whose horrifying crimes would shake the nation to its core.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
The Dyatlov Pass Incident: A Mystery Frozen in Time. Content Warning.
In the dead of winter in 1959, nine experienced hikers set off on an expedition into the Ural Mountains of Soviet Russia. What was meant to be an adventurous journey turned into one of the most haunting and unexplained mysteries of the 20th century. When their bodies were discovered weeks later, scattered across the snow, investigators were left with more questions than answers. Strange injuries, missing body parts, and bizarre circumstances fueled endless speculation — was it an avalanche, a military cover-up, or something even more sinister?
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
The Heartbreaking Death of Elisa Izquierdo: The Child New York Failed. Content Warning.
In a city filled with stories of struggle and survival, few are as gut-wrenching as the case of Elisa Izquierdo. Her story is not just about a crime — it’s about a system that failed, a little girl who cried for help but was ignored, and a mother whose descent into madness ended in horror.
By Victoria Velkova11 months ago in Criminal
