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Loving the Loveless Pt. 7
August 27, 2018 at 4:00pm MUSC, Charleston, SC Detective Derek Kyle He stood outside Brianna's private hospital room watching Dr. Sebastian Kane talk with her. For all that the doctor had blown into the trauma ward with all the force of a hurricane in human form, Brianna hadn't seemed afraid of him which was odd because everyone else on the floor seemed to avoid making so much as accidental eye contact with him. Everyone from police officers to civilians visiting loved ones gave Dr. Kane a wide berth that wasn't entirely born of fear or the look of murder he'd had when he'd arrived before he'd seen Brianna was alive with his own eyes.
By Rhys B. Crabtree7 years ago in Criminal
'Miss Fisher's Murder Mysteries' Adds Life to Investigating the Dead
The Honorable Miss Phryne Fisher is a "lady detective" who solves murders in Australia following World War I. The television series on ABC Australia called Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries began as a series of books written by Kerry Greenwood.
By Kathy Bugajsky7 years ago in Criminal
Kids Who Kill
When we hear of a murder having been committed by someone, we often think it has to be an adult that has committed such a crime. Most of the time we would be correct, most murders that have happened are done by adults. Over the years all walks of life have shown that murder can be done by pretty much anyone. Rich or poor, white or black, tall or short, young and old, but when we think young we think a young adult, that is not the case. It is not common, but children have been known to commit those horrible crimes. So here are a few of the children who did something that most of us would not see coming.
By Camille Ballentine7 years ago in Criminal
Open Letter to My Friend who Tried to Kill Me
Five years we shared a close friendship, five years of my life I trusted you. We had our rocky times. Just like any friends we had our disagreements. Yet as I grew in those years, you decided to destroy yourself in every way you could. Ying and yang was what we were, while I was light you were dark. Everyone around us always wondered how the two of us became friends, or how I even stuck around for as long as I did. I brushed off the comments. I ignored people's worry because I swore I knew you better. I was always the one to turn the other way at gossip, never one to listen to rumors, just wasn't my style.
By Camille Ballentine7 years ago in Criminal
Is a Murderer Always a Murderer?
Why do people kill? Is every murder a result of aggression? Or are some an act of mercy? Just under half of all murders are a result of an argument, a revenge attack, or a loss of temper. Then there are the premeditated cases where people plan for months how to commit the "perfect" crime and then others who act sporadically and simply can’t help but do the inhuman acts that they do. However, is there another category of killer?
By Eliza Brackenridge Jones7 years ago in Criminal
10 Things You Don't Know About Female Gang Members
While women are an often-overlooked minority when it comes to gang activity, there are actually many female gang members both presently and historically active. Some aspects of gang life are more or less the same for male and female gang members, while other aspects may be very different for women than for men. As gang activity in the United States continues to rise, so does the number of women involved in gang violence and crime, as victims, perpetrators, and often both. But the unfortunate truth is, just as for men, women involved in gangs are often involved for life, whether they want to or not. Gang involvement is far from a minor problem for women, and very few gangs, in reality, are all-male gangs.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Criminal
Most Thankful Thanksgiving Ever
I have been banned from the refrigerator for two reasons. One, I know there are deviled eggs in there for the weekend. Two, my mama knows I know there are deviled eggs in there for the weekend. If confused about the adequacy of those two reasons, you obviously don’t know my mother.
By Drew Lindsey7 years ago in Criminal
Everything You Need to Know About Jeffrey Dahmer
Jeffrey Dahmer is most notably known as the infamous Milwaukee Cannibal a.k.a. Milwaukee Monster a.k.a. Cannibal Killer a.k.a... well, you get the idea. Dahmer killed and dismembered approximately 17 young men from 1978 to 1991, even going as far as to preserve their remains, and even eat them. In this article, we will dive deep, deep, DEEP down into the life and crimes of the disturbed Jeffrey Dahmer, and discover how exactly he ended up where he ended up, and what was possibly going through his mind.
By Carolyn Graves7 years ago in Criminal
In the Monster's Crosshairs
Disclaimer: I can already hear people attacking this piece letter by letter saying I should not write things that frighten people. If you are not interested in reading something that could be described as scary, read no further. If you do continue reading, you forfeit your right to attack me or this piece.
By Drew Lindsey7 years ago in Criminal
10 Facts About Al Capone That You Didn't Know
When it comes to legendary criminal capers and murderous mafiosos, not many names are as well-known as Al Capone. The man who made a killing by bootlegging and slinging guns is one of the most famous mobsters to ever live.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Criminal
