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.

There Once Was a Farmer Named Ed...
There once was a farmer named Ed, Who liked to cavort with the dead, He'd dig up the grave, all the better to save, A carcass he'd hang in the shed!
By Tom Baker6 years ago in Criminal
What Was the Satanic Panic?
If you watch the news, you'll see no shortage of ridiculous things Americans believe. A number of people still believe former President Barack Obama is actually a Kenyan-born foreigner, despite producing a legitimate US birth certificate. There are large portions of the population who believe modern vaccines will cause children to develop autism, despite the only study that made such a claim being discredited, the author having his medical license revoked, and the CDC confirming there is no link. There are Americans who believe they've seen angels, Bigfoot, and unidentified flying objects.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Criminal
Four Explanations to Why People Are Obsessed with Crime
With every new true crime documentary release, there seems to be more and more people becoming obsessed with understanding criminals. The more twisted the stories are, the more intrigued viewers are watching the events unfold.
By Britney Clayton6 years ago in Criminal
Street Gangs
A gang can be described as a group of individuals who are in close relations with leadership and internal organizations which claim to control certain geographical region in a particular community. There is no given leader, but the leader is assumed to be the person who takes command of the activities in demanding situations. The gangs engage in violent and illegal activities either in groups or individually. When one wants to join a gang, he/she has to be "jumped in," which is a way of proving his loyalty to the gang. Joining a gang involves acts such as stealing something that one is told, engaging in violence, or even being beaten for a particular period of time. Research shows that although street gangs exist throughout the world, they originated from the United States of America.
By Jessica Sanders6 years ago in Criminal
911, What Is Your (Non) Emergency?
This morning I read an article about a call that a local police department received on Saturday, July 20, that blew my mind. It seems a resident of the town the department is located in called 911 because the ice cream truck was parked outside his home for what he considered "too long."
By Gayla Ber6 years ago in Criminal
Fascination with Crime
In today’s society some people are fascinated with sports, others with technology, and some even have a fascination that one might say could lead them down the wrong path, this fascination is with crime.
By Haley D7 years ago in Criminal
What Is Malpractice?
Today, we take it for granted that certain professionals have a responsibility to their patients or clients. And that when professionals fail in their responsibility, patients and clients have the right to pursue a claim of malpractice. So what precisely is malpractice?
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Criminal
The Smuggled Body
This story recounts events that occurred in the early 2000s, during my time attending a small university in the eastern United States. The names and locations have been changed to protect identities, but the story is 100% true.
By Fresh Thirteen7 years ago in Criminal
Christopher Darden Quits
Former attorney against the O.J. Simpson trial has stopped representing the shooter of Nipsey Hussle, Eric Holder. Holder has been in police custody since the shooting took place at Hussle’s clothing store on March 31st, 2019. Unfortunately, Hussle was pronounced deceased soon after.
By Jasmine Mason7 years ago in Criminal
9/11 Conspiracy Theories
I want to say that I don't mean any disrespect to any victim, or their families. I just want to share all sides, these are all just theories.
By Lena Bailey7 years ago in Criminal
Code Black: Active Shooter
It was December fourth, 2018, and my father was set to have a surgery at Memorial Hospital that morning. It started out as a beautiful day, fresh morning breeze, and the air had a scent that was relaxing. As we drove to the hospital we enjoyed the older father son conversation, how's the wife and kid, hows life and how's work. To many this may seem like a small section of whats to come in this story, however to myself, this was all I could think about. My father and my families life would soon be on the line. We arrive to the desired destination and the surgical room was already prepped. I stay with my father until they come to take him. I hug him goodbye as I head home to await the call to come back.
By Ruben Gonzales7 years ago in Criminal
10 Facts About Scientology That Will Terrify You
Scientology is currently a nationally-recognized religion with a 503(c) tax designation from the IRS. It also happens to be the choice religion of Hollywood movie stars like John Travolta, Tom Cruise, and Beck. Some celebrity members, such as Leah Remini, have even accused the church of trying to force them to recruit other celebrities. With churches and books aplenty, this religion founded by L. Ron Hubbard has a wonderful (if not a bit strange) veneer.
By April Demarco7 years ago in Criminal