capital punishment
Weigh the pros, cons and controversies surrounding the grave issue of capital punishment; should the death penalty be allowed?
How a Murderer's Brain Works
The human brain is an extraordinary organ that controls every thought, emotion, and action. Yet in some individuals, it can also give rise to extreme violence and criminal behavior. Scientists and psychologists have long been fascinated by what drives a person to commit murder—one of the most severe acts imaginable. Research into the brain of murderers reveals that violent tendencies often stem from a complex mix of biological abnormalities, psychological disorders, and environmental influences. Understanding how a murderer’s brain works not only helps explain criminal behavior but also opens the door to prevention and rehabilitation.
By Shiran Pallewatta4 months ago in Criminal
Tragedy in the Spotlight: Former NFL Star Mark Sanchez Hospitalized After Indianapolis Stabbing
By: Lynn Myers Indianapolis, IN, October 4, 2025 Former NFL quarterback and FOX Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was hospitalized early Saturday morning following a stabbing incident in downtown Indianapolis. According to reports confirmed by TMZ Sports and the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, the 38-year-old sustained serious injuries after an altercation involving another man around 12:30 a.m.
By Lynn Myers4 months ago in Criminal
The Silent Killer
A Vanishing in the Shadows of Tragedy When the Twin Towers fell on September 11, 2001, thousands of lives were lost in one of the darkest moments in American history. But hidden among those stories is a mystery that has puzzled investigators and the true crime community for more than two decades: the disappearance of Dr. Sneha Anne Philip, a 31-year-old physician from New York City.
By Hassan Jan4 months ago in Criminal
The Caracas Syndicate Shadows of Power. AI-Generated.
In the late 1990s, Diego Valera was just another kid from the barrios of Caracas — a sharp-eyed teenager who sold stolen car parts to feed his family. Venezuela was changing fast. Corruption spread through every corner, and the streets became a battleground between hunger and ambition. Diego grew up learning one rule: If you don’t control the streets, the streets control you.
By shakir hamid4 months ago in Criminal
did ed gein kill his brother in real life. AI-Generated.
Did Ed Gein Really Kill His Brother? Ad Gein? Edward Theodore Gein, born in 1906 in Wisconsin, became infamous for his horrific crimes that shocked American society. He murdered women, exhumed corpses, and fashioned human remains into household items and clothing. But long before his gruesome deeds were discovered in the 1950s, there was a mysterious event in 1944: the death of his older brother, **Henry Gein**.
By America today 4 months ago in Criminal
The Heartwarming Domino's Welfare Check: How a Concerned Employee in Oregon Saved a Life. AI-Generated.
The Heartwarming Domino's Welfare Check: How a Concerned Employee in Oregon Saved a Life Imagine grabbing your usual slice after a long day, only to realize that one familiar face—or in this case, one steady order—has vanished from the routine. In 2016, that's exactly what sparked a chain of events in a quiet Oregon town. A Domino's Pizza employee grew worried when a regular customer, who had ordered almost every day for years, suddenly went silent.
By Story silver book 4 months ago in Criminal
Is This the Rights' Fight? Wrong Turn on Right 3: Utah Murder Trial, Extremism, and Political Scapegoating. Content Warning.
Irina Tsukerman is a human rights and national security attorney based in New York and Connecticut. She earned her Bachelor of Arts in National and Intercultural Studies and Middle East Studies from Fordham University in 2006, followed by a Juris Doctor from Fordham University School of Law in 2009. She operates a boutique national security law practice. She serves as President of Scarab Rising, Inc., a media and security strategic advisory firm. Additionally, she is the Editor-in-Chief of The Washington Outsider, which focuses on foreign policy, geopolitics, security, and human rights. She is actively involved in several professional organizations, including the American Bar Association’s Energy, Environment, and Science and Technology Sections, where she serves as Program Vice Chair in the Oil and Gas Committee. She is also a member of the New York City Bar Association. She serves on the Middle East and North Africa Affairs Committee and affiliates with the Foreign and Comparative Law Committee.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen4 months ago in Criminal
Reason First: William Wallace
The inspiration behind the film Braveheart (1995), William Wallace had been discovered as a murderer and thief by Westminster Hall officials. His punishment? Officials stripped him naked. They then put him on two horses to be hanged. But that wasn’t enough. Trash and filth landed on his body during the trip to the gallows.
By Skyler Saunders4 months ago in Criminal
Beyond the Screen: The Legend of the Lost Server. AI-Generated.
When an Online World Became More Than a Game For many gamers, video games are not just entertainment—they are entire worlds, rich with friendships, rivalries, and memories that feel as real as life itself. Few stories capture this better than the legend of the “Lost Server,” a true tale from the early days of online multiplayer gaming that shows how digital spaces can create bonds stronger than reality.
By shakir hamid4 months ago in Criminal
The American Boss of Bosses: The Rise and Fall of Salvatore Maranzano. AI-Generated.
The history of organized crime in America is filled with betrayals, bloody wars, and shifting power. Among its earliest architects was Salvatore Maranzano, the man who briefly became the “Boss of Bosses” of New York’s Mafia in the 1930s. Though his reign was short-lived, his influence changed the structure of American organized crime forever.
By shakir hamid4 months ago in Criminal
The Sicilian Ghost: The Rise and Fall of Bernardo Provenzano. AI-Generated.
When the world thinks of the Sicilian Mafia, names like Lucky Luciano or Salvatore Riina often dominate the conversation. But perhaps the most fascinating—and elusive—boss of all was Bernardo Provenzano, the man who ran the Cosa Nostra from the shadows for nearly forty years. Nicknamed “Binnu u Tratturi” (Binnie the Tractor) for his ability to “plow over” anyone in his way, Provenzano’s reign marked one of the Mafia’s most secretive eras.
By shakir hamid4 months ago in Criminal
Gaza at the Two-Year Mark: A War Without End, a People Without Respite
Gaza at the Two-Year Mark: A War Without End, a People Without Respite October 7, 2025, marks a grim milestone: two years since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the beginning of what observers now describe as “a war against civilians” in Gaza
By Wings of Time 4 months ago in Criminal
