fact or fiction

Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about copycat killers, eyewitnesses testimony, what makes a murderer and more.

The Ultimate Poison: The Woman Who Killed Hundreds. Top Story - November 2022.
Despite the fact that true crime podcasts and television dramas of modern day serial killers have grown in popularity, possibly the most prolific killer in history, may be someone most people haven’t heard of. In the 1600’s, an Italian woman by the name of Giulia Tofana was responsible for the agonizing deaths of over 600 men with a highly effective poison.
By Library of the Lost3 years ago in Criminal
Who is Lalit Modi? Know All About Lalit Modi, The Bad Boy of IPL!
Who is Lalit Modi? Know All About Lalit Modi, The Bad Boy of IPL! It only took one tweet for the former IPL chairman Lalit Modi to take the internet by storm. Modi announced his relationship with the famous actress Sushmita Sen, which sent netizens into a frenzy – so much so that the brother of Lalit Modi was also unaware of the romance until he tweeted about it.
By Abhishek Saini3 years ago in Criminal
The Legend of Lizzie Borden (1975)
The late Elizabeth Montgomery stars in this courtroom drama based on the famous killings of Andrew Borden, and his wife Abby Durfee Borden. The case was one of the most sensational of its day, a veritable media circus before such things even existed: no televisions, no radios, no internet. But, a lot of obsession over a Sunday School spinster and her alleged murder of her father and stepmother.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Criminal
Renzo
Note: The translations quoted here are from the book Novatore: The Collected Writings of Renzo Novatore. Translations by Wolfi Landstreicher. Licensed under Creative Commons.
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Criminal
The Murder of the French Family
Note: The following account is sourced from the incredible, rare book Play the Yellow Tape by Bobbie Lee (self-published, 2007)
By Tom Baker3 years ago in Criminal
A Man Murdered His Wife While Sleep Walking
Scott Falater, also known as the ‘Sleepwalking Killer’ murdered his wife Yarmila Falater while sleeping. This type of crime is known as homicidal somnambulism/sleepwalking. To kill while asleep. Somnambulism itself is a sleeping condition. Many people say it is dangerous to awaken a person who is sleepwalking. This is because in the process of trying to awake a sleepwalker can trigger a stress response causing the individual to act towards themselves or the person who woke them.
By 𝒟𝒶𝒾𝓈𝒽𝒶 𝒲.3 years ago in Criminal
Who was Jack the Ripper? The legend of the most famous criminal in history
1888: Queen Victoria's England is at the height of its power. London had become the first capital of the world. But alongside the columned white marble facades of Mayfair and Kensington, the sordid slums of the East End, Whitechapel, and Spitalfield suburbs persist.
By Viorel Secareanu3 years ago in Criminal
Conspiracy Theories
Have you noticed how many conspiracy theories have sprung up the past five years? Why do you think so many have given us pause to ponder? Do you think it had something to do with war, politics, crime, economy, love, peace, beauty, sickness, and/or the loyalists of the "keeping it real" trend? I do. I'm mentally-ill - Nice to meet you. Do you agree with the Chesire Cat that "we're all MAD here...." ? I do, but some of us got an official diagnosis, which can be difficult or helpful depending on how one utilizes their title.
By Shanon Angermeyer Norman3 years ago in Criminal
Victorian Prisons
The truth about Victorian prisons was that to many (especially those of the poorer classes), life in prison was better than life in their own homes. Many ‘broke the law’ deliberately to go back into prison, for a roof over their heads and ‘decent food’. Even those in the Workhouses did this — because prison was better than the Workhouse!
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff3 years ago in Criminal
911
Homecoming night. It was supposed to be a fun night full of football, competition, and celebration. Our team won the game and the whole town was on Main Street to bask in the victory.
By ChezaLuna3 years ago in Criminal
Well!” said Richard Carstone. ‟ ‟That’s over! And where do we go next, Miss Summerson?”
‟Don’t you know?” I said. ‟Not in the least,” said he. ‟And don’t you know, my love?” I asked Ada. No!” said she. Don’t you?” ‟ ‟
By YouTH3 years ago in Criminal
which this High Court of Chancery, most pestilent of hoary sinners, holds this day in the sight of heaven and earth.
On such an afternoon, if ever, the Lord High Chancellor ought to be sitting here—as here he is—with a foggy glory round his head, softly
By YouTH3 years ago in Criminal