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Falsely Accused, Now What?
So you and your partner separate after X amount of years of being together; your emotions will run wild. Think of walking through a legal minefield and you're only scratching if the two of you aren't amicable during this time. Got kids? Here comes the super storm.
By William Diaz8 years ago in Criminal
Punishment and Privilege
I was six- or seven-years-old the first time I burned myself. My dad was taking night classes at the time, and I was home with my mom and brother getting ready for dinner. I remember my brother was in the dining room, strapped into a high-chair gleefully shouting to himself and tossing snacks in the air. My mom had run to the car to grab the last of the groceries we’d just picked up, my dog Lucky was barking from the living room, and then running to me, nudging my chest with his snout as if to say, “Hey, did you hear that too?!”
By Patrick O'Neill8 years ago in Criminal
Cases of Incest That Led to Murder
Incest. Absolutely nothing disgusts me more than incest in a family. Easily one of the biggest taboos ever in the history of the entire world. If you're just reading this and don't know what incest is, I'll keep it light for you. It's basically a sexual relationships within members of the same blood. Or short and sweet—two people who are related through blood are sexually interested in each other. Family members having sex—there, I said it. I know, it's revolting and it's somehow still occurring to this day. I can actually name you a few married couples who are cousins... see, it's still happening today!
By James Fangs8 years ago in Criminal
'Mindhunter' Has Blown My Mind, Literally
When I was told by a coworker to watch the Netflix original series Mindhunter, I was definitely hesitant. Between the title and the fact that it was a Netflix original about serial killers, I was slightly anxious to see how the series would flow. I will go ahead and admit that the first two episodes sucked me right in. I was trapped, engaged, and obsessed with the show immediately. The basis of the show is about FBI agents who work in the Behavioral Science department. As partners, they decide to go on the road and teach classes about Behavioral Science to many men in law enforcement. While on the road traveling, they get involved with homicide cases that need extra help from their department. One of the agents makes the decision to visit infamous serial killers that are locked up to not only pick their brains, but to research their past, as well.
By Nicole Renee "ItsFearHerself"8 years ago in Criminal
10 'Criminal Minds' Episodes Based on Real Life Serial Killers
These Criminal Minds episodes based on real life serial killers are sure to send chills down your spine. There is nothing quite like hearing the story of a serial killer, and Criminal Minds always does an excellent job of retelling the story of criminals. What better concept for a show than reality?
By Olivia Amber8 years ago in Criminal
Why I Think Everyone Should Watch 'Natural Born Killers'
Oliver Stone is a director who has never shied away from politics and controversy. He has shown this with movies like JFK, Nixon and Snowden. His most political and controversial movie to date is arguably Natural Born Killers, released in 1994, starring Woody Harrelson and Juliette Lewis. The movie was controversial for a number of reasons, including its extreme scenes of violence and because of accusations it of inspiring real life crimes, including the Columbine High School shooting in 1999. However many critics and movie-goers don't discuss the most important part of any story: the message. Oliver Stone has looked at our past with movies like JFK, but at the time of Natural Born Killers release, he was looking into our future, and where we seem to be now. The movie wasn't about the gore, violence, sex or death. Natural Born Killers was looking at our society and the one of the most important aspects of our society, the media. The way Oliver Stone portrayed the media and the sensationalism our society gives it was real and beyond chilling.
By S. A. Anderson8 years ago in Criminal
Child Exploitation in London: Why Are the Met Failing?
It's nearing Christmas and I'm sat in a lecture room at University being given my next assignment. I have to investigate something and write a feature about what I find. I decided to investigate child exploitation in London, and along the way I found out that the Metropolitan Police Service (MPS) is in special measures for the failings they have made in this area. I cannot show my submitted coursework, but here is a report on the issue that I feel needs to be known about:
By Skylar Rose Pridgeon8 years ago in Criminal
Colton Harris-Moore
It is hard to understand what goes through the mind of a child who has the home life and diagnoses such as what Colton had. It is not that often when someone of his stature takes law enforcement on a wild goose chase for as long as he did, but it makes me wonder though, "Would he have become the Barefoot Bandit if the outcome of his home life were totally different than what is stated in news and court reports?"
By Kate Adams8 years ago in Criminal
Countess Elizabeth Báthory
There are a million articles claiming who "the most prolific" serial killers are, but Elizabeth Báthory, whom I only recently discovered, has taken the cake for most murders committed in a 19 year span. If I've done the math correctly, that's roughly one unlucky girl every ten days, three girls every month, or 34 girls a year. If that seems hard to do, you're not wrong; she had help.
By Maggie Bornemann8 years ago in Criminal
A Former Officer and a Former Inmate: Who's Actually the Bad Guy?. Top Story - February 2018.
PRINCE GEORGE’S COUNTY, MARYLAND – What is the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “police”? You might recall the most recent incident of police brutality that was shared on every social media platform. Or maybe you think about a time when an officer made you feel safe and protected. How about when you hear the word “inmate” or imagine someone who has been incarcerated? Perhaps you associate these people with danger or allow your perception of them to linger on their delinquency, maybe even their race. Or you might be reminded of loved ones who need more guidance and love.
By Natalie Jenkins8 years ago in Criminal
