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Mackenzie Cowell’s Murder by a Classmate Obsessed with Serial Killers. Content Warning.
Mackenzie Cowell was a 17-year-old student in Wenatchee, Washington, studying cosmetology. On February 9, 2010, she drove off in her car after leaving class for a short break, but a fellow beauty school student was right behind her.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
Whisky Loch Overflowing: The Rise and Fall of Scotch Whisky's Overproduction Dilemma
The Scotch whisky industry is at an intriguing crossroads. Over the past decade, whisky production has soared to record levels. Warehouses are now brimming with maturing casks—more than ever before. It’s estimated that Scotch whisky bulk stock-in-bond has surpassed five billion liters of pure alcohol, marking a 25% increase in just seven years. This begs the question: who is going to drink all this whisky?
By mureed hussain12 months ago in Criminal
The Mysterious Death of Kenneka Jenkins: A Tragedy in a Hotel Freezer. Content Warning.
On September 9, 2017, 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead inside a walk-in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. What initially seemed like a tragic accident quickly turned into a case shrouded in controversy, unanswered questions, and public scrutiny. Her death sparked widespread outrage and debates, with many calling for a deeper investigation into the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
The Chilling Crimes Of John Jemelske: The “Syracuse Dungeon Master”. Content Warning.
After the general public discovered the truth about his crimes, John Jamelske, a kidnapper and rapist from New York, went under several nicknames, including “Syracuse Dungeon Master” and “Ariel Castro of Syracuse.” Jamelske abducted, imprisoned, and methodically raped five women, ages 14 to 53, during a fifteen-year period.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
The Abduction Of Steven Stayner. Content Warning.
Steven Stayner’s life would take an irreversible turn three weeks before Christmas 1972. The seven-year-old, who was raised in the quiet Merced, California, suburbs, was walking home from school one Monday when he was abducted and held hostage for seven years by Kenneth Parnell.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
The Tragic Mystery of Elizabeth Andes: A Murder That Remains Unsolved. Content Warning.
A Chilling Discovery On December 28, Beth's boyfriend, Bob Young, returned to the apartment they secretly shared with another couple, Sue Parmelee and her boyfriend John. To their families, Beth and Sue had claimed they were roommates splitting rent, but the young women were also sharing the space with their significant others.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
Genie Wiley Was Tied To A Chair And Neglected For 13 Years. Content Warning.
An unwanted and neglected child was rescued and brought back into the world after surviving a cruel period of confinement at the hands of her terrible parents. Sadly, Wiley’s story is a tragic one.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
Velma Barfield: The "Death Row Granny" Who Turned Care Into Chaos. Content Warning.
Once regarded as a harmless grandmotherly figure, Velma's hidden addiction and simmering resentments drove her to commit unspeakable acts. Ultimately, her crimes left six known victims in their wake and earned her the nickname "Death Row Granny," as she became one of the first women executed in the United States after the reinstatement of capital punishment.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
The Playround Silence . Content Warning. AI-Generated.
The yellow sun, usually a beacon of joyous recess energy at Meadow Creek Elementary, cast long, distorted shadows across the playground. The squeals of laughter had abruptly choked into stunned silence, replaced by a chilling cacophony of panicked whispers and the sharp, insistent wail of a teacher's whistle. It was a sound that would forever claw at the edges of Mrs. Davison's memory, the playground monitor who prided herself on her vigilance.
By Monnade Mixoumabout a year ago in Criminal
Shades for Vengeance
Part One: A City of Rain and Lies Rainfield City, a metropolitan expanse where the sun was more of a faraway fantasy than a reality, dwelt in permanent gloom. The skyline, jagged and filthy, threw black shadows over tiny streets and dilapidated buildings. The affluent lived in the sky, in glass skyscrapers, while the poor battled on the rainy, dirty streets below, where hope was as uncommon as bright skies.
By QuirkTalesabout a year ago in Criminal
