celebrities
From OJ onward, explore the less glamorous side of celebrity life and famous faces accused, vindicated and convicted.
Alec Baldwin, A Cold Gun that was Hot, And the Tragedy that followed …
As I began to write this story about this tragedy what struck me right away was the memory I had of two similar incidents that occurred decades apart but still seemed fresh to me because of the questions of what went wrong to allow such a grievous lack of safety on a Movie set? The first memory was of John Erik Hexum, who in 1984 was an actor who was often compared to Tom Selleck in terms of potential, in between scenes for his TV series CoverUp, he loaded a .44 magnum that was to be used in the next scene with one blank cartridge. During a delay in shooting he began to play an impromptu game of Russian roulette with some crew members, and putting the gun to his temple, the blank fired, and as blanks use paper or plastic wadding to seal gunpowder into the cartridge, the wadding smashed into his head with enough force to fracture his skull, although not actually penetrating his skin, a portion of his skull was lodged in his brain, and six days later this promising young star was declared brain dead at age 26 of an accidental Self-inflicted gunshot wound.
By John Walter Raney 1st4 years ago in Criminal
Nollywood Actress Accused of Electrocuting and Beating Nanny With Horse Whip
This story is complicated. It is one of those stories that when you start reading it, you'll think one thing but then by the end, if you're anything like me, you'll be confused not knowing whose side to be on. Some people have called the actions of the actress "evil" while others have said that it is the nanny that is "evil".
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Criminal
Bonnie and Clyde, a myth far from reality
Possibly the most famous and most romanticized criminals in American history, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were two young Texans whose early 1930 s crime spree forever imprinted them upon the national consciousness. Their names have become synonymous with an image of Depression-era chic, a world where women chomped cigars and brandished automatic rifles, men robbed banks and drove away in squealing automobiles, and life was lived fast because it would be so short.
By Maria Ostasevici 4 years ago in Criminal
The Grisly Murder of Fahim Saleh
Imagine for a moment that you are a young, prospering entrepreneur, own a $2 million luxury home in the heart of Manhattan's Lower East Side, and have a bright future ahead of you. You are loved by millions, and your mission to change the world for the better is finally unfolding after years of dedicated hard work. You have spent your entire life coming up with inventive ideas, being creative, and making money while still in high school due to your dedication. You were an entrepreneur by birth and realized it at an early age to really make a name for yourself before you even hit age 35.
By Nicole Y. Adams4 years ago in Criminal
5 Times Nigerian Female Celebrities Have Been Blackmailed
Blackmail - it is one of those things most of us dread. An intimate moment or secret we do not want to get out being hung over our heads in exchange for monetary silencing. It's a horrible thing for a person to do to another, and no set of people are more targeted for blackmail threats than celebrities.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Criminal
R. Kelly and the Myth of The Pied Piper
I never for one second ever doubted R. Kelly was guilty of sex crimes against young black girls and women. It’s sad it went on this long and America wantonly ignored all the cries and signs these girls and their families needed help.
By Tamika Morrison Okeleke4 years ago in Criminal
The Strangest Ways Celebrity Get Scammed
Jack Nicholson Jack Nicholson Not all scams happen behind the victim's back. Tod Volpe was a Hollywood aristocrat. Throughout the 70s, 80s, and 90s, Volpe rubbed shoulders with Hollywood A-listers such as Barbra Streisand, Jack Nicholson, Bruce Willis, and Sylvester Stallone. Volpe was a big spender and hung around a crowd of high rollers. But to maintain that lifestyle, he had to cut some corners. In Volpe's own words, he could take a $100,000 painting and sell it to Jack Nicholson for $300,000 without Nicholson even questioning it. He'd built relationships with some of the wealthiest people in Hollywood, and they trusted him to take care of them when it came to fine art. In return, Volpe constantly overcharged them for the pieces, pocketing the extra money to fund his lavish lifestyle. By 1995, Volpe was filing for bankruptcy with debts of over $3 million. Volpe rose in power from a humble origin. He was an Oxford University student, and in the mid-1970s, he opened a small art gallery with his cousin. The gallery went viral and received a raving review in "The New York Times." Shortly after, the gallery was filled with curious visitors and well-known celebrities. He started living a luxurious life and rubbing shoulders with renowned A-listers like Joel Silver and Larry Gordan, who eventually took him to Hollywood. During this time, Todd decided to use his Hollywood connections to chase his dream of making movies. However, it was a terrible idea. He later confessed that he would have been better off if he remained true to his art. Todd believed that to be a celebrity; one had to live a luxurious life. As he struggled to maintain an affluent lifestyle, his expenses got out of hand, and thus he resorted to corruption. He sold art pieces on his client's behalf without their permission. He also used money meant to purchase art and instead used it to pay off his debts. He eventually returned to New York, determined to revive the art business. Unfortunately, the dealers became suspicious, and ultimately, he filed for bankruptcy in 1995, now $3 Million in debt. Todd didn't deny his crimes but confessed them. In retrospect, he regarded his journey as one of love, truth, and friendship, stating them as the core values and keys to a happy life.
By Jay Rathod4 years ago in Criminal
Documentary Sheds New Light on Abuse of Aaliyah by R Kelly
As a plethora of anonymous victims reveal atrocities committed on them by the perverse and defamed singer Robert Kelly, the trial once again drops a bombshell as Nathan Edmond, a 73-year-old ordained minister in Chicago, testified about the ceremony under subpoena. This has been his first time speaking publicly about the illegal union per CNN reports.
By Sherrell Writes4 years ago in Criminal
Pick Axes, Tunnels, And Motorcycles
No drug lord is as famous as El Chapo and once he was in Mexican prison, he was a model prisoner. El Chapo was professional and courteous to prison guards, his personal mail and letters (which were closely surveilled for good reason), and phone calls were all small talk.
By Jessica Bugg4 years ago in Criminal
Murder in Aspen, Colorado
Back in the 1970s, Aspen was not quite the upscale resort town that it is today. The town did have its fair share of famous residents, including singer John Denver, who wrote two songs about Aspen and author Hunter S. Thompson, probably best known for writing Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas. However, Aspen was still a little known, close-knit small town. That was, until 1976, when a high profile murder case would catapult Aspen onto the world stage.
By Armchair Detective4 years ago in Criminal
