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Missed Opportunity
The winter breeze nipped at my nose as I made my way over the bridge. The pond beneath was frozen solid, for a brief moment I found myself wanting to go down there and pretend I was an olympic figure skater just like I used to do as a kid. It’s strange really, you spend your entire childhood looking at grownups thinking they’re so put together. Only to grow up and realize that all those childlike tendencies are still there just suppressed by the societal demand to grow up. If you ask me, the world would be a much better place if everyone let go of this idea that as you get older you’re no longer allowed to build forts and dance in the rain.
By Sarah Lujan 4 years ago in Criminal
Mark Redwine Found Guilty of Son's Murder
On July 16, 2021, a Colorado jury found 59-year-old Mark Redwine guilty of the 2012 murder of his son, 13-year-old Dylan Redwin. Mark murdered his son after the two argued over photos the teen found showing his father wearing women's lingerie and eating f**es out of a diaper. Dylan threatened to expose his father and show these photos to the court and other people.
By Criminal Matters4 years ago in Criminal
When it Thaws
Fresh brewing coffee filled my senses as I awoke from a dead slumber on the couch. "Alan, you want some coffee?" Randy asked while shoving a cup at me before I could even answer. Randy made his way back to the kitchen with the phone on his shoulder, head tilted, shouting "what do you mean that's all you can do for me at this time? Yea, let me speak to your supervisor's supervisor...then have them call me back!" he slammed the phone down cursing and running his fingers through his greasy long hair. I was afraid to ask, but I knew I had to. I'm his live-in best friend and right now all he has. "Randy, what's going on?" "The police department says they're closing the missing persons investigation and it'll remain an active report. They say they have no evidence that Melissa was taken or hurt, they're just going on she left me." He began to tear up and his voice was straining to finish the sentence. "Alan, I don't know what to do." he added. I casually replied "I don't know bro" while gulping my scouring black coffee that Randy has no business making. I did not want to suffer through another sob fest right now before my big fake interview, especially because of this fantastic news that had me fighting to conceal a sigh of relief. So, I walked out of the room while saying aloud "big day for me, we'll talk later man and don't sulk over this okay. It'll all be fine." I knew better. It was definitely not fine and I was running out of time. Randy doesn't know that I've already landed the job last week and today was my first day of work. I need to get this kitchen job done so I have enough money and can escape. Randy cannot know that I have money yet, or he will ask me for rent. I grabbed my work clothes in a separate bag so to fool my best friend while wearing my interview clothes and headed out the door.
By Diana Angela Chang4 years ago in Criminal
Slippery Slope
Penny watched true crime shows not for entertainment, but as research. She would take mental notes of mistakes the murderers made that led to their downfall. It surprised her how murderers would often make obvious mistakes that she planned to avoid. The best ones made the killing look like an accident. Where they would mess up was when they wouldn’t account for one little thing that the police would notice later. Penny believed if she planned carefully, she could finally be rid of her husband.
By Antonella Di Minni4 years ago in Criminal
Robert “Willie” Pickton, “The Pig Farm Killer”
During the 1980s and 1990s, a spike in missing women in the Vancouver, Canada, area concerned officials and residents alike. Most of the missing women were sex workers or runaways and some suffered from drug addiction.
By Criminal Matters4 years ago in Criminal
When My Window Was Smashed
Having your car broken into, and your personal belongings stolen from it, doesn't seem like a big deal until it happens to you. At the end of this story I am going to ask for your help, if you would like to cut to that part, please follow this link: Gofundme
By Alex Brown4 years ago in Criminal
Security Tips to Protecting your Home from Burglary
There are so many ways to keep your family protects, safe, and secure. securing your home from burglars and keeping your family safe is an easier way than you think. Even though any home is at risk, some basic home security techniques can take your home security to the next level. These burglar-proofing tips will help you secure your home and ensuring the safety of your family and property.
By Yves Horvest4 years ago in Criminal
Meet Mary Bell: The 11-Year-Old Serial Killer
In December 1968, an 11-year old British girl was convicted of the murder of two boys called Martin & Brian. This making one of Britain's most famous killers. Mary Bell would strangle her victims, found in a house on St. Margeret's Road.
By Bryan Dijkhuizen4 years ago in Criminal
A criminal's world
It was my 1000th case that landed on my desk, that very morning. My day started out the same as every other day, except this day was going not to follow in the order of my usual day. I worked in the law enforcement, I was a detective in serious criminal case's and these cases were not your average cases or simple ones. I was summoned into the chiefs office to get briefed on the details of this particular case.
By Sara Kline4 years ago in Criminal
