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Reason First: William Kemmler’s Electric Ride
A hatchet sliced into Tillie Ziegler on March 29, 1889. The man holding the bloody murder weapon stood as William Kemmler. A jury found him guilty. A sentence stated that he should be put to death. As an uneducated swindler, Kemmler held onto bits and pieces of rage. For his crime, he would see that fury silenced as the first man to die from the electric chair.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Pomp and Circumstance
It was early in the morning; the birds had just begun to sing their songs. Renard walked to the King’s Head Tavern a few blocks east away from the grand bazaar. He entered through the back door, as he was instructed, and entered a dimly lit room with many cloaked figures mingling amongst each other. Sitting at a large oak desk; Ridley Oordeel was spinning a dagger on its tip.
By Peter Muelling6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Doctor Death’s Unreason
The Hippocratic Oath clearly states that a doctor must abide by the idea that he or she “will abstain from all intentional wrong-doing and harm.” J. Milton Bowers must have overlooked this section. The so-called “ladies’ man” murdered three of his four wives. After serving only four years in prison for his crimes, Dr. Bowers returned to his practice as if nothing ever happened.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Do You Believe Charles Manson should have spent the rest of his life behind bars?
The man beyond the infamous murders back in the late 1960s. Some say he was a cult leader, a prophet, a murderer, and much more. We will discuss who exactly Charles Manson was from my point of view. I am not a professional doctor, so I will not be making any diagnosis labels or leading that way as I am not trained. However, I am a conspiracy theorist and have no problem sharing my thoughts on this topic with you.
By Nia on Air6 years ago in Criminal
Just A Minute - Prologue
It’s nine in the morning. The sun is barely up on the horizon, slowly coming up as the fog starts to clear on the streets. It’s colder than I thought it’s going to be when I put on a skirt without tights and very thin green coat. I see some cars passing by and some people walking vigorously, probably to work where they spend most of their day. Some of their faces are buried in the scarves and I can only see their tired eyes poking out. On the other side of the road, there’s a woman arguing with a policeman about her tickets for parking at double yellow lines. She is red on the face, almost matching the colour of her coat. Trees are moving lightly to the wind, creating multiple shadows on the path. Some of them look like very twisted creatures, some have a similarity to animals.
By Monika Gil6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Alferd Packer’s Hunger for Crime
To dine on the human flesh of one’s own kind is one of the most taboo subjects in all of history. Alfred Packer, who never received a charge, saw trial, or faced a conviction based on cannibalism is linked to the morbid practice. By his account, he and five other men started an adventure toward Gunnison, Colorado. A bitter winter storm descended upon their cavalcade. What happened next proved to be rather disturbing.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Celebrities Who Were Criminals and Their Turning Points
Growing up, we all have loved and idolized celebrities in our lives. Putting up posters and wallpapers of your favorite celebrity is just thing mostly all of us have done or are doing. These celebrities whether from the music, filming, or any industry are an inspiration we seek. We are influenced by them to such an extent that we follow them and
By Baldwin Jackson6 years ago in Criminal
I Am The Bad Guy With The Gun
My second and last gun was my sawed off shotgun. It held five shots, loaded from the front. It was an older gun, but very useful, and in working order. I never had to use it for any reason, the main reason I really had the guns were to protect myself yes, but really it was in case I ever needed to off myself. Just having an option, an out, and knowing you have a way was a comfort to me, and to many people I’m sure.
By PARKER CHHATWAL6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Julia Bulette’s Murder a Blow to the Sex Trade
A dead prostitute prompted thousands of clients and other spectators to view the cortege. That deceased madam of a brothel was Julia Bulette. She had become an entrepreneur in the sex trade. In the mining town of Virginia City, Nevada, her clientele included many of the men from the mines who supported her brothel. None other than one of America’s greatest novelists, Mark Twain, reported about her dealings on numerous occasions.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: How Can Someone Get Away With Murder?
A Medal of Honor recipient and a wounded veteran from the Civil War, Daniel Sickles led a life of crises and mishaps. At once a hero at the same time an alleged murderer, Sickles took it upon himself to strike down Philip Barton Key, the son of Francis Scott Key, writer of the Star Spangled Banner. Sickles had financial issues, marital problems, and all sorts of downfalls to speak of during his life. However, this incident would prove to be a landmark case.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
This Skin
I once had a conversation with someone about whether or not we were pro-black. Our race does have a lot of work to do to heal ourselves because nobody else will do it for us. But when it comes down to it, I know for a fact that I'm pro-black. Not anti anything else. Just pro-black. I want what's best for us an entire race. I have no shame in that. Other cultures can stand proud in who they are, and we don't just have that right. It's a necessity. We have to build each other up and work together.
By Xavia Johnson6 years ago in Criminal
