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Ceely Rose
During the 1800s, David and Rebecca Rose had a successful gristmill business and lived a wonderful life. The Rose family settled in a two-story home in Lucas, Ohio. The couple had a son named Walter. While in their 40s, the couple welcomed their only daughter Cecilia “Ceely” Rose into the world on March 13, 1873.
By Marc Hoover6 years ago in Criminal
The detective ch 1
The rose-scented candles seemed like royalty in the middle of the small cherry table. Were they chess pieces they would represent the queen, a barbaric one dressed in wine red silk from the most shrewd yet talented worms. They lay innocuously amongst many abandoned books, thrown haphazardly around the table and lingered in a prismatic shape, wary of the coffee strains. If you asked them they were the stars and the moon, shining like a precious jewel in the limelight. How very portentous of them!
By Roza Maria Kerim6 years ago in Criminal
The disappearance of actress Jean Spangler
Jean Spangler, a single mother, strived to become a famous Hollywood actress. Like everyone else trying to make it in movies, Jean’s acting career began as an extra in films like The Miracle of the Bells and Chicken Every Sunday. She appeared in seven films.
By Marc Hoover6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: The Murdered Man Just Wanted to be a Playboy
A man in blue silk pajamas laid out on the floor motionless and unresponsive. The man on the deck claimed the name Serge Rubinstein. This financial mastermind also lived life as a playboy and denizen of Café society. In his years he had generated a fortune of at least a million dollars and almost as many enemies.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
The Reckoning
Kathryn meticulously studied Fred Williams’ calm visage from across the table. He was sat beside his Solicitor. ‘You and Robert Smith were good friends?’ She queried.
By Ahed Attar6 years ago in Criminal
The Great Ghost Detective
It was a dark and stormy night, which had carried over into the next day. Actually, it was a rainy week and I was getting sick of it. But it was October so I wasn’t expecting anything less in the month that was known for its frights and chills; it added to the ambiance. So as I sat there behind my desk listening to the rain pelting my office window, I was daydreaming about going home to snuggle with my black cat Voodoo, when there came a knock on the door. Without so much as a “enter” on my end, in walked the man of some of my dreams. He was tall and handsome with the most symmetrical face I’d ever seen, and his eyes were the most beautiful greenish gray. His brown hair was soaked from being caught outside in the downpour and I could tell that he had something on his mind. Something that would change my life…
By Laura Del6 years ago in Criminal
Harvard professor indicted for lying to federal investigators about China funding
In a recent post I briefly talked about government investigations and their importance. I also outlined some things individuals and companies should do if an attorney has not yet been retained, but an investigation presents itself.
By Michael D. Ross6 years ago in Criminal
Bail Money
What is Bail Money? Bail Money, what is it? How does it work? You might not be in jail, but if you're reading this, you either know someone that's been arrested or maybe your just interested in the ways of the world.
By Sarah Rodgers6 years ago in Criminal
Reconstructing Amelia - A Book Review
No matter what, keep fighting to make a change. Reconstructing Amelia is a novel written by Kimberly McCreight. Kate struggles to accept the suicide of her daughter. Before her death, Amelia was undergoing the stressful dramas of high school. In the clues leading up in the investigation, Kate learns important news and secrets that Amelia was hiding from her.
By Marielle Sabbag6 years ago in Criminal
The Reckoning
Adnan buttoned his white shirt and knotted his tie, checking his appearance in the mirror. He brushed aside the loose strands of black hair which were strewn over his forehead. As he did so, his finger grazed the deep cut on his forehead. He paused momentarily, his finger absent-mindedly running over the inscrutable scar. Then he collected his thoughts and straightened his tie. He had to get to work before he ended up being late.
By Ahed Attar6 years ago in Criminal
Why Did Barbara ‘Bloody Babs’ Graham Ruin Her Mind?
The gas chamber as capital punishment in America saw its first case in Nevada against Gee Jon in 1924. Law enforcement officials pumped gas into his cell but this yielded no desired effect. Authorities used cyanide to execute him. Until 1999, sulfuric acid remained in a pail at the inmate’s feet. The mixture of the two chemicals produced hydrogen cyanide gas. This is not his story, though. And this isn’t an expose on different forms of execution. This is the sad, sweet tale of Barbara Graham.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Was Wayne Lonergan Found Guilty Because he was Allegedly Gay?
There’s power in the press. The record of what occurs is something that grips nearly everyone in the world. With the case of Wayne Lonergan in 1943, the leak of an interview exacerbated the situation. This is before 24-hour cable news channels, Twitter and Instagram and YouTube and other social media sites and video services. So, this was a major development in Lonergan’s case.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal