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Unsolved - The Tylenol Murders
Americans everywhere, whether they know it or not, have had their everyday life impacted by a single event. Imagine: it’s 1982, the Steve Miller Band is topping charts, E.T is the hottest new film, but those things don’t matter as the entire country’s gaze focuses on Chicago, Illinois. On September 29, the city experienced its first of seven tragic killings. 12-year-old Mary Kellerman woke up experiencing a mild fever and sore throat, not uncommon for this time of year. To resolve the fever, her parents give her a capsule of extra-strength Tylenol, unknowingly sealing her fate. By the time 7:00 am rolled around Mary was pronounced dead.
By Alesia Brooks5 years ago in Criminal
Thomas Lane
My Heart stopped as my knees grew weaker. Cars are frozen in the streets as on lookers try to figure out what happened for someone to scream like that? The commotion grew greater and greater making me feel like they knew it was me, paranoia hit me like a right jab from Tyson.
By VampOut Comics5 years ago in Criminal
Inmates and Covid-19
During the Covid-19 epidemic, there was little heard of how the coronavirus has affected those in jail or prison populations, because most people tend to forget about those in these places. In addition, healthcare for these inmates are one nurse to one hundred on average. With this, the majority of "infections" in prison populations could have been other illnesses, such as the flu, the common cold, or a stomach virus. For example, in one United States prison, the infected population was 2000 people which was approximately 2/3 of the prison population (Oladeru & Al Tran, 2020). This could prove that any illness, regardless of survival rate could run rampant in the U.S. criminal justice system.
By Robert McGinley5 years ago in Criminal
Thomas Lane
A thick blanket of fog tucked the city in as everyone are nestled in their homes on this ordinary Christmas night. The snow crunches under my feet as I make my way up to the upper estates. The upper estates holds the city's most spoiled, pompous assholes Ridge Crest has to offer. One in particular is my first target named Andrew Hopper, you see Mr. Hopper bullied a fellow student of our senior football team last year for his sexuality. The whole team just stood, watched and laughed as the student was ridiculed. They wouldn't let up, and later on that night the student shot himself to put an end to the misery. Does that make me worse than my teammates because I failed to stand up for him? Maybe, so I've decided to make up for not doing my part as a human being and stopping the madness. Did I forget to mention that Drew's a closeted Homosexual as well? What!? you don't say, Mr. " bully someone for being Gay " is Gay too. That's not my lifestyle I just hate bullies and no one should be pushed to the point of committing suicide for not living life the " correct way ". Look at me ranting in my head like a mad man, but this made me smile from ear to ear with my blood boiling. What a nasty combination. Nose running, teeth chattering and my hands frozen as I gripped this cheap mask from the gas station. I can't forget Sofia, no she's not a target; she's my grandpa's hunting knife. The curves on this knife is so beautiful like the curves on Sofia Vergara so I was holding on to her with the fear of losing her in this heap of snow that I'm stomping through.
By VampOut Comics5 years ago in Criminal
Application of Excessive Force
Author Notes This is the account of the true events that transpired on the Monday Oct 21st 2019. A first hand account by the author regarding his interactions with 2 constables. Badge #4* and and his partner #3. These numbers have been altered as a courteousy. I have already forgiven them and let this go, though this story ought to be shared as it is valid and has merit.
By Clintorus Macleod III Esquire 5 years ago in Criminal
Wicked Blood
PROLOGUE WIND HOWLS THROUGH the deserted harbor of Ivanthe, Oregon. The sky begins to darken, and clouds swelled with cold, bitter rain threaten to pour over the silent city. Bursts of lightning follow soon after, steadily making their way from one end of the city to the other. No one dares to go outside; those caught outside are trapped within the shelter of their cars.
By Izabella Lora5 years ago in Criminal
