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Bloody Valentine - Book Review
“Killing isn’t murder when it’s necessary.” After the blood curdling screams from serial killers like Gary Soneji, Casanova and the notorious Jack and Jill, the world renowned writer returns with a spine tingler that’s sure to make any couple grateful for their Valentine’s day experiences. Yes, he’s back…James Patterson. With a new thriller entitled ‘Bloody Valentine,’ but it’s not all fine wine and red roses this year…
By Rebecca Smith6 years ago in Criminal
The Bad Samaritan
Courtney A. Keller CJUS 3025/2020-Spring 2 Assignment #4-2 Chapter 4/Page 45 4-2 The Bad Samaritan Summary of the incident: David Cash and Jeremy Strohmeyer, both 18 years old, went to a casino that is located on the border of California and Nevada. After they entered the casino, Jeremy Strohmeyer walked into a women’s restroom at the casino. Upon entrance, Mr. Strohmeyer forced himself on to a seven-year girl. Soon after Mr. Strohmeyer started his offense, David Cash walked into the bathroom and witnessed this altercation.
By Courtney Keller6 years ago in Criminal
Don't Mess With Lady C's
Revenge doesn’t always work in the best interest of those involved. In fact, it seldom does. And then you always have the risk of it all unraveling in your sticky fingers. Fingerprints, DNA, screening devices, technology all have a role to help or hinder. Then, just when you think you have it all figured out, something unexpected comes into play.
By Lisa Tomey6 years ago in Criminal
Function Fugly
The three-wheeled pizza delivery scooter complained as it strained up the mountain road, a load of four pizzas set in its spring-loaded rack, bouncing noisily every time the driver hit a bump.
By Made in DNA6 years ago in Criminal
Alligator Alley
Figured the drive from Key West to Shepherdsville, Kentucky, would be about 1,200 miles (plus or minus) and take about four days—with stops in Miami, Tampa, Gainesville, Atlanta, and Nashville. Then I’d head home to St. Louis and spend Christmas with mom.
By j.s.lamb6 years ago in Criminal
Murder on Kebler Pass Road: Michele Wallace
25-year-old Michele Wallace was born in 1949 in Forest Park, Cook County, Illinois. She was active as a child and was deemed a ‘tomboy’ because of her rambunctious manner. In elementary school, she favored racing cars rather than tea parties.
By The Writing Casper6 years ago in Criminal
How to Prevent Package Theft
The online shopping market has become a booming industry today—earning a profitable margin for online retailers and creating convenience for customers. Yet the rise of online shopping has, unfortunately, come with a significant downside: package theft. With more deliveries popping up at front doors, porch pirates, as they are called, are taking advantage of and stealing packages.
By Carlos Fox6 years ago in Criminal
Apparently, Sri Lanka’s Anula of Anuradhapura Murdered Her Way Into Power
At times, female politicians seem to be a relatively new phenomenon. For example, Khertek Anchimaa-Toka was the first non-hereditary female head of state, ruling the Tuvan People's Republic from 1932 to 1973. However, let's not forget that not all politicians — be they male or female — are elected. Ruling from 47 to 42 BC, Sri Lanka's Anula of Anuradhapura would be an example of someone who inherited her position. Or, if you want to put it another way, she seemed to have murdered her way into power. Yes, Anula of Anuradhapura is apparently what some used to call a "murderess." Indeed, Anula is often considered a serial killer, killing 4 or 5 husbands (Or is it 6? It seems to be different with every source I find),
By Wade Wainio6 years ago in Criminal
Creeper at work
From September 2014 - December 2016, I worked at The Home Depot. For the last year I worked there, plus even some time after I had quit, there was one employee that worked there that scared the living shit out of me and I was actually terrified of. For the sake of this story, we will call him Eric, but please note, this is NOT his real name.
By Jo. Schmidt6 years ago in Criminal
Like a Baby taking Candy
Something about stepping through that sliding door and into that rush of plastic-y, dense, drug store air seemed to flip a switch in my brain. I was no longer there to tag along while my mother ran errands. I wasn't there to browse the aisles, to beg for a shiny new toy, to play games. I was there to make off richer. No longer would children like myself have to leave their wealth to adults; I would acquire my own wealth and I wouldn't have to wait until I was an adult to do it. No one was going to tell me when I could eat candy; I would get my own candy, and I wasn't asking.
By Hannah B6 years ago in Criminal
Criminology ,investigative methods in the UK
The method in which the Criminal Justice System defined rape has been notably changed by the Sexual Offences Act 2003, adopted on 1 May 2004. Any sexual offences carried out before 1 May 2004, are prosecuted under the 1956 Act which defined rape as any type of intercourse, without consent ,performed by a man with the victim being either male or female . Also, the intercourse in the 1956 Act is categorized such as non-consensual anal or vaginal intercourse, not including oral sex without consent . (Cps.gov.uk, 2012 ) The term consent was interpreted by the court ,by its common signification. Furthermore, if the perpetrator considered that the victim consented ,even though the statement was unreasonable ,it was jury ‘s responsibility to decide whether the act was consensual or not . (Cps.gov.uk, 2012) Contemporarily, sexual offences perpetrated after 1 May 2004 are being prosecuted under the Sexual Offences Act 2003,which elaborates and extends on the laws surrounding consent and also amends the definition of rape by introducing vaginal or anal penetration by a penis ,as well as penetration mouth of a person. The word rape is currently defined in the legislation as ‘(1) A person (A) commits an offence if- he intentionally penetrates the vagina, anus or mouth of another person (B) with his penis, B does not consent to the penetration, and A does not reasonably believe that B consents ‘ (Legislation.gov.uk, 2018)
By Novsky6 years ago in Criminal
Film Review : Inherit the Viper (2019)
Josie… promise me something. Protecting this family comes first. When it’s time to quit, we quit. No questions asked.
By Peter P6 years ago in Criminal