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Reason First: The Sarai Ribicoff Murder
Two brutes involved themselves in a crime that took the life of a promising reporter named Sarai Ribicoff. Does it matter that they were black? The descriptive nature is the only thing that matters in pointing out the two savages’ race. Otherwise, race doesn’t even exist, only racism.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
It's Not In Our Hands. & The Covid Crisis In Our Communities.
I want to speak on this parasite of the racial tension slowly crippling and draining us all in the us and around the world right now. I want you to realize severity of our reality is that we have absolutely no assurance of safety. There is no promise that whatever we do in that moment with our hands up behind our heads that we won't be killed. The gun is not in our hands, we don't decide if that trigger is pulled or not. That is the fear we live in. It doesn't matter who I am as a person I'd still be killed, it doesn't matter what accolades I had I'd still be killed, it doesn't matter how quiet and still I Stood I'd still be killed, it wouldn't matter how much I could breathe or not because I'd still be killed. It comes to the point where or action or reaction doesn't matter but it's the fact that my life is in the hands and at the mercy of the person with the badge. When first looked upon, I am regarded as a threat, a menace, a criminal by default. The color black as long been associated with evil even from our very childhoods. We read books and watch movies that portrays the villains wearing black masks, black suits, and black skin. We have metaphors and superstition based solely on colors and their supposed meanings. Even in literature the color black in writing stands for death, sin, fear, guilt, and evil. We have things like little white lies, and big black lies, the dark web, the black market, black cats that symbolize bad luck and evil, blackmail, and the list goes on and on. It is a subconscious state of color association which as caused us all from our childhoods to think a certain way about colors even if parents did not sit down and teach their children how to be racists. So the reality which we live in contribute to these deaths, crimes, , brutalities, and indecencies. We have to look at the heart behind the badge and not just the skill of its holder. Because In that moment, with our hands up behind our backs, or with the knees on our necks, no matter how silent we are or how loud we scream, It isn't in our hands.
By Nahrahel Louis6 years ago in Criminal
The Joining
Chapter Two Barely an hour after dealing with Jake, Samuel buzzed Carol, this time hopefully in response to her instructions to alert her to a particular wedding party’s arrival and not because of another naked emergency at the front desk. She strode out of her office, her eyes sweeping across the newly redecorated lobby in admiration. The Fairmont Victoria was definitely five-star, all the way from the deep green Berber carpet on its lobby floor up to the multi-tiered chandelier and its quarter of a million crystals in the middle of the grey, gold and marine blue ceiling. Amazing what sixty million bucks can do.
By Frank Talaber6 years ago in Criminal
Charm Bracelet
It all started when our adventure-loving...adventurer, Jane Brasky, woke up in a imaginery desert. It was the sixth time it had happened. Feeling abundantly displeased, Jane Brasky groped a ripened avocado, thinking it would make her feel better (but as usual, it did not). Suddenly cheered up by the Hamtaro theme song, she realized that her beloved charm bracelet was missing! Immediately she called her favorite person , Leroy Jenkins. Jane Brasky had known Leroy Jenkins for (plus or minus) 20 years, the majority of which were curious ones. Leroy Jenkins was unique. He was outgoing though sometimes a little... insensitive. Jane Brasky called him anyway, for the situation was urgent.
By Jennifer Cooley6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Don’t Hate Her Because She Was Beautiful-The Paul Snider Murder-Suicide
Murder-suicide is horric. The act is even more devastating when a beautiful young woman is involved as the victim. Dorothy Hoogstratten (later Stratten) met a jealous simp named Paul Snider who became attached to the youthful, gorgeous woman.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
23 Second Video from Lagos Leaves Everyone Confused.
A video is going around the internet, especially Nigerian Twitter. It has a lot of people scratching their heads, it has some people asking God for help when going out in this country, and it has left some just outright angry.
By Jide Okonjo6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: When the Sins of the Father DON’T Fall on the Son-Woody Harrelson’s Hit Man Dad
Woody Harrelson had the misfortune of being the child of a contract killer. Though his father did not play a significant role in his upbringing, Woody would still be associated with him in later years. The famous actor, once he learned of his father’s placement behind the wall, used his wealth from his screen roles to seek justice for his father.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Hieroglyphs
In 2004 I was in Long Beach California. Attending Job Corps off Santa fe Ave. Truth is I was AWOL, I had left to be with a guy I had met. Apparently he had met a fellow bunk mate (which I still to this day I have no clue who it was) and had received the dorm number, He called everyday. I finally answered the strange call. Mind you I meet people easily but I mostly traveled with groups of people because of the Longos. They are a Mexican gang that isn't exactly nice to people of color, so we had to travel together or be in certain areas before dark. I was 18, fresh as of April and it was September.
By Scarlett Red6 years ago in Criminal
Knives Out
This case truly is a tragedy of errors. When this movie came out, I honestly didn’t think much of it. Another Agatha Christie level attempt to capitalize on the murder mystery genre which hasn’t had a decent example in the last 20 years in the film industry.
By Mae McCreery6 years ago in Criminal
What To Do After Getting a DUI
When you've been arrested for a DUI, the single best thing you can do is accept responsibility for your actions. You did something dangerous that you should not have done, and now you're facing the consequences. The quicker you learn to face the consequences, the quicker you can begin rebuilding your life so that you can get back to normal. Here are four steps to take after receiving a DUI.
By Olivia Picton6 years ago in Criminal
