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Tye
TYE I sat at the edge of her hospital bed. Holding my breath, while she took her last. The machines started to sing out that she was gone. The doctor reached over and flipped the switch to silence the alarms. Your hand no longer holding mine but mine holding yours. You were gone, and nothing I did could have saved you.
By Jamie Gonzalez5 years ago in Criminal
Martha's Quick End
Fifty miles west of Cody, Wyoming, Aylish Kelley sat atop of old Martha Bee as the two lumbered toward knob hill. A brisk afternoon wind funneled through the surrounding peaks of the Rattlesnake, Cedar, and Heart mountain ranges. Aylish and her longtime companion moved towards the rugged canyons outlining the Shoshone River. She focused ahead and breathed in deep unveiling a content smile on her weathered face. Bending forward, she patted the horse’s neck. Her movements flowed in perfect rhythm with old Martha Bee, as she and the animal had a unique understanding of each other’s frailties.
By Charlotte Manley Salyer5 years ago in Criminal
Rodney Reed Case: Jimmy Fennell
The Rodney Reed case got national attention when Reed was en route to being executed on November 20th, 2019. Reed has made multiple attempts to file for a stay of execution. November 20th, 2019, was just his fourth time. Now, one could argue the evidence and update you about the case. However, I would like you to continue to read my articles. Also, listen to our podcast episode as well. Let's focus on Jimmy Fennell. If you have been following, then you know he is the alleged killer of Stacey Stites. Leaving Rodney to rot on death row for a crime he did not commit.
By Nia on Air5 years ago in Criminal
Street Ties
Woo said, "Messiah, he doesn't have nothing to do with it, so I guess, now you out of 4 birds an 4 stacks." Messiah gave Caixren a disgruntled look. "Caixren, I tell you what, make sure you take care of this, and bring me back my damn refund! Oh yea, fix up a whole thang (a kilo of cocaine). Say Woo, grab that thang (a kilo of cocaine) then we can bounce. While y'all doin that, I'm goin to wash up. I got this fool blood all over me."
By Corey Jefferson5 years ago in Criminal
America's first insanity plea
Every morning in 2020 has become a new adventure. For many of us, it has been a nightmare. Earlier in the year, we set our clocks ahead an hour. After doing so, it sent many of us into the Twilight Zone. Americans have dealt with the hoarding of essential items like paper products and also the fear of contracting the coronavirus.
By Marc Hoover5 years ago in Criminal
Gas
David stood at an ATM outside of a run-down, cash-only gas station, admiring the Shepard Fairey sticker stuck over the camera. The station was surrounded by trees, much like everywhere else in West Virginia. He put his card in the machine when a man behind him asked for help.
By Joshua Freeman5 years ago in Criminal
