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Elizabeth Bathory Raises the Bar for Sickos Everywhere
If contemporary accounts are to be believed, Elizabeth Bathory is the most prolific serial killer of all time. She makes Ted Bundy look like a chump, and Jeffrey Dahmer a mere dabbler in torture and perversion.
By Kathy Copeland Padden5 years ago in Criminal
The man in the blue safari suit
"He'll be wearing a blue safari suit and waiting for you in the lobby of the Hilton Hotel". I picked up the brown paper package and headed out into the sticky warmth of a typical Sydney summer. Lunchtime traffic was heavy, but soon I was on my way, the cabbie carefully dodging the flurry of vehicles to George Street in the city.
By Kim Hollingsworth5 years ago in Criminal
The Old Warehouse
I was going to graduate this semester with my science degree. Paige was in her final year of studying architecture. I had taken her to the old, abandoned warehouse in my hometown to get a glimpse of the inside of it for her final paper. We were best friends since meeting each other in college and we had planned to celebrate our future careers while in my hometown.
By Stephy Doe5 years ago in Criminal
Lost in thought
The young woman sat at the table unfolding her napkin to place in her lap. As she looked down Heather noticed a wrinkle in her white dress. Quickly she stood up trying her best to remove it. For several seconds she fumbled with the material until a hand rested on her shoulder.
By Cory Beaudry5 years ago in Criminal
Sophie Lancaster & Boyfriend Attacked Because They Were “Goth”
Summary: Robert Maltby and Sophie Lancaster had dated for about three years. One night as the couple walked through a park headed home, a group of teens attacked Robert. Sophie stepped in to defend her boyfriend. When she did, the teens stamped on her head and jumped up and down on her body. Sophie died from her injuries in the hospital 13-days after the attack. Five people were charged with their deaths, but charges against three of the teens were dismissed.
By Criminal Matters5 years ago in Criminal
Have Your Cake
She was trapped in a loveless marriage. It didn't even feel like a marriage anymore. It felt more like a prison. She was taken away from her family, and gradually her friends started to disappear one by one. Her husband went to work earlier and came home later with each passing day. They barely talked anymore. When they did, it was always a fight or harsh words. She couldn't remember the last kind words he spoke to her. She was never enough of what he wanted and too much of what he didn't. She hated her life. Most of all, she slowly began to despise him.
By Wendy Sanders5 years ago in Criminal
A Sweet Death
Finally, Saturday morning, I’m off from work, no stress, just relaxation. I can finally eat the chocolate cake my mom made me. I stashed it in the back of the fridge, hoping no one would find it. My mind has been on that cake for the past two days. I don’t care if it’s the morning; I want to sink my teeth into that delicious chocolate cake. My mom’s cakes were so good, the frosting so buttery and whipped. The cake is so soft and moist it melts right in your mouth with every bite. My mom’s cakes are so addicting. She always made me my own special cake. Every meal, she made a cake for my brothers and sisters and one for me all to myself. I was not too fond of sharing.
By Trina Bailey5 years ago in Criminal
