capital punishment
Weigh the pros, cons and controversies surrounding the grave issue of capital punishment; should the death penalty be allowed?
Black Widows of Liverpool
Catherine Flannagan & Margaret Higgins A remarkable cooperative was run by a group of women in Liverpool, England, in the 1880s. Everyone has probably heard of women banding together in difficult times, but you usually assume that this will be done in a friendly manner. Former police prosecutor Angela Preben fought crime in English courts for her entire career, but her favourite case was one that occurred before she was even born. A group of women who live together are creating a network, a murder syndicate. It's an investment in death. It was an easy plan: take out an ensurance policy on everyone in their immediate circle, then kill them, one by one. In reality, there were four women who were killing. Then there were five or six more people whose only worry is about their insurance. Their little fortune was made possible by the woman's shrewdness, which also completely upended the British insurance sector.
By Lesedi Molutsi2 years ago in Criminal
Catherine Knight
Sergeant Bob Wells, a police detective, tries to forget the day he learned of one of the most horrifying crimes in Australian history. For a little while, you just kind of lost most of your senses until we actually collected them and understood that it was reality. Swimming every day is an attempt to erase the image that's still there in his subconscious. Clothes, cutlery, a glass or even trying to lead two groups in an emotional and mental capacity today. Bob Wells would be just one of the people whose lives the events of Kathryn night would forever alter. Something like horns growing out of her head or being restrained like Hannibal Lecter is what I would expect from someone who has done what Catherine has done. However, she had a fairly normal appearance. Journalist and author Peter would also be impacted. He was assigned to a story that his newspaper was unable to publish because editors decide which stories are appropriate for readers to read with breakfast in the morning. This particular story was deemed unsuitable because it was too horrific, but like many other stories about Catherine, he was drawn to it because he wanted to know if someone who could do what Catherine did was insane or not sentient. However, the court determined that Catherine was sane and could have been the person next door.
By Lesedi Molutsi2 years ago in Criminal
Ruth Ellis
London 1955 and a pretty Club hostess Ruth Ellis had no idea she was about to divide a nation and make British legal history. Goodtime girl at 19 she's running a club in the West End of London getting people to buy drinks at extortioner prizes and she would con people into spending and parting with a lot of money here in the club. Ex-policeman John Ross oversees Scotland Yard's crime Museum where Ruth Ellis is remembered. We collect items from famous cases and display them in the museum. The stories that go with all these cases, you learn from history nothing ever changes. Many men fell under Ruth's spell but only one would dominate her attention. The dashing David Blakey, self-centred racing car driver, never actually going to make it but spent all his life, rich boy, just running around enjoying himself.
By Lesedi Molutsi2 years ago in Criminal
Blanche Taylor Moore
When journalist Martha discovered the story of her career in North Carolina in 1990, people were fascinated by the brutal and cruel reality of what she had done, but they also thought she was such a nice person and couldn't have done this. Blanche Taylor Moore presented herself to the world as a compassionate Christian woman guided by her spiritual commitment, despite having two distinct personalities. Thus, no one was shocked by pledges' unwavering care when her boyfriend Raymond Reid was admitted to the hospital. The nurses attested that they thought she was a wonderful person and very caring, and that Raymond was very lucky to have someone like that, coming to see him. She was, I believe, somewhat beloved on the floor where he stayed. The syndrome known as guillain-barré was identified in Raymond. Another name for guillain-barre syndrome is French polio.
By Lesedi Molutsi2 years ago in Criminal
Janie Gibbs
Here was one more twist 23 years later. Ellen Penney has maintained her secrecy for thirty years. I've lived this entire life in reruns, so I've always remembered every little detail about everything related to it. Though in 1967 her dreams were different, she would not trade her loving family for anything. We might have followed through on our plans to get married, but he was denied that opportunity—not because God rejected him, but rather because his mother did. At the age of 15, Ellen was experiencing her first love at the age of 16, Melvin Gibbs. Under Melvin's mother Janie's watchful eye, the affair flourished. She was well-known in the church and in all of the events, but murder would end their love. Melvin appeared to be the next in line for the mysterious illness that had already claimed the father of Janie's three sons.
By Lesedi Molutsi2 years ago in Criminal
Who Are the Most Dangerous Serial Killers in American History?
The annals of American criminal history bear witness to the chilling presence of individuals who, driven by sinister motives, left a trail of terror and death in their wake. The term "serial killer" invokes a sense of dread, and the United States has unfortunately seen its fair share of these malevolent figures. This essay delves into the lives and crimes of some of America's most evil serial killers, exploring the depths of their depravity and the enduring impact they have had on society.
By Okosisi Great2 years ago in Criminal
Vera Renczi
Michael got as close to a number of lethal women as he dared while writing his book Murder Most Rare. The false belief that there were none or only one female serial killer in the United States sparked my initial interest in these women. Which seemed unthinkable to me. I thus located almost a hundred from 1900, both domestically and abroad, and stopped there. Vera Renczi is the murderer who most intrigues him. I think she was the most unusual female serial killer I've ever encountered. She killed for years on end in her own home, controlled the environment in which she killed, and was obviously intelligent. She also had resources. The pretty but wild girl who was the daughter of a wealthy family turned out to be, to put it politely, one hell of an efficient serial killer.
By Lesedi Molutsi2 years ago in Criminal
THE SMILEY FACE MAN
CHAPTER ONE Donny and the girl rounded the corner on their way home from school. Donny had started first grade a few weeks before, and his mom had told him to walk his neighbor home after school “like a gentleman”. He liked the idea of taking on such a responsibility. He was told to hold the girl’s hand and carry her books, which did prove tiresome, having to maneuver both their books around from one hand to the other.
By James Robertson2 years ago in Criminal
Some Funny, Mostly Tragic
Some funny, mostly tragic, let me tell you about a street fight I recently got into. But first, let me introduce myself. Hello, I’m Meltem Nur. I live in Turkey, and I’m about to turn 20 soon. I was studying because I had upcoming exams. Suddenly, my mom entered my room and said, ‘Meltem, there’s a crowd outside the door, and everyone is gathered around your brother.’ I looked out the window, and an angry mob had surrounded my brother. Sensing a fight, I grabbed pepper spray and rushed downstairs to stand in front of my brother, shielding him from the crowd. The issue was that the son of the family living next door, Emirhan. He said my brother cursed to his mother. Damn, he doesn’t even know you. Of course, my brother denied it. About 20 people from down the street immediately got involved, and one of them punched my brother. Others joined in, attacking him. I used the pepper spray.
By Meltem Nur Taşdeler2 years ago in Criminal
Twists of Fate: Three Unbelievable Stories That Defy Reality. Content Warning.
Stranger in the Night Once upon a time, on a fateful night in June 1991, Charles Holden, a weary traveler, found himself at a fast-food restaurant in Harrington, Delaware. Little did he know that this ordinary stop would lead him to an extraordinary encounter. As he was about to leave, a stranger approached him, claiming his sister was in labor and desperately needed a ride to the hospital.
By Moses Mukuka2 years ago in Criminal
A scientist who is working on a breakthrough project involving nuclear fusion is kidnapped by a terrorist group that wants to use his research for evil.. Content Warning.
The laboratory hums with a low, anticipatory vibration as I immerse myself in the intricate dance of particles, chasing the elusive dream of harnessing nuclear fusion. My name is Dr. Adrian Collins, a scientist on the verge of a breakthrough that could reshape the world's energy landscape. Little did I know that the shadows lurking on the periphery of my groundbreaking research would soon engulf me in a perilous journey beyond the confines of the laboratory.
By Nexus Narrator2 years ago in Criminal
The Pinching Man
In the realm of true horror stories, few tales are as unsettling as the experience of Jen, a woman whose childhood innocence was marred by the sinister actions of a mysterious stalker. This narrative unfolds in 1995, in a close-knit neighborhood where everyone seemingly knew each other, fostering a sense of security. Little did Jen's family know that lurking beneath this veneer of familiarity was a predator with a chilling fixation on their daughter.
By Moses Mukuka2 years ago in Criminal
