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.

Why Did Air India Flight AI171 Crash? 5 Theories Investigators Are Exploring
On the morning of June 12, 2025, what was supposed to be a routine flight from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick turned into a national tragedy. Air India Flight AI171, a Boeing 787 Dreamliner carrying 242 people, plunged into a student hostel near the B.J. Medical College less than a minute after take-off. With at least 265 confirmed fatalities, including people on the ground, this has become one of the deadliest aviation disasters in India’s history.
By Bevy Osuos8 months ago in Criminal
Her Diary Ended Mid-Sentence… And So Did Her Life . Content Warning.
The Power of the Last Written Words Have you ever read something that stopped your heart for a second? Imagine flipping through the fragile pages of a teenage girl's diary, only to see the words trail off mid-thought, mid-sentence—an unfinished line that echoes louder than a scream. That’s exactly what happened in this haunting real-life mystery. Her diary didn't just end—it cut off, like someone pulled the plug on her life before she could finish her last sentence. It's the kind of eerie detail that sticks with you. You wonder: what was she about to say? Was it a confession, a name, a cry for help?
By olxia10 8 months ago in Criminal
He Filmed His Crimes—But No One Noticed Until It Was Too Late . Content Warning.
We live in a world where everything is visible—tweets go viral in minutes, TikTok videos gain millions of views overnight, and livestreams broadcast real-time events across the globe. Yet, in the middle of all this exposure, one man managed to commit a series of disturbing crimes, document them meticulously on camera, and still fly under the radar. His content was watched, shared, and even liked. But no one asked the right questions—until it was far too late.
By olxia10 8 months ago in Criminal
Last Seen in Red: The Chilling Clues Left Behind . Content Warning.
A Glimpse into the Case It was just another mild evening in a quiet suburb until it wasn’t. A young woman, full of dreams and laughter, left her home wearing a striking red dress—her favorite color, as her friends would later recall. She was headed to a small gathering only a few blocks away. But she never made it. What began as a normal weekend night spiraled into one of the most haunting missing person cases the town had ever seen.
By olxia10 8 months ago in Criminal
The Forgotten Family Massacre No One Talks About . Content Warning.
The Massacre Time Forgot In a world where true crime documentaries dominate streaming platforms and unsolved murders often become viral sensations, there’s something eerie about the silence that surrounds the forgotten family massacre. It's almost like this story was buried on purpose—hidden deep under layers of time, fear, and intentional forgetfulness. While most towns memorialize their losses and honor victims, this tragedy has been swept under the rug with an almost surgical precision. It's not just a story that hasn't been told; it’s a story that was never allowed to be told.
By olxia10 8 months ago in Criminal
Buried Beneath the Church Floor: A Killer's Sanctuary . Content Warning.
An Unexpected Unearthing in a Sacred Space Churches are meant to be places of peace, a sanctuary for the soul. But what happens when beneath the surface of holy ground lies a truth too grim for most to imagine? In the sleepy town of Redwood Hollow, such a revelation cracked the very foundation of faith—literally. During what was supposed to be a routine floor renovation in the 134-year-old Grace of Light Church, a team of construction workers unearthed what no one expected: a makeshift crypt hidden beneath the wooden floorboards. Inside, the scent of rot clashed with incense, and the skeletal remains of three bodies greeted them in a chilling silence.
By olxia10 8 months ago in Criminal
She Called 911—Then Disappeared Forever . Content Warning.
There’s a haunting chill in the words: She called 911—then disappeared forever. It sounds like the plot of a psychological thriller, but for one young woman, it was a terrifying reality. In the quiet moments before the chaos, she reached for her phone in desperation, hoping help would arrive. But help never came. She vanished without a trace.
By olxia10 8 months ago in Criminal
The Butcher’s Notebook: A Serial Killer's Secret Confessions. Content Warning.
A Glimpse into the Dark Mind of a Killer It started with whispers—an urban legend in the back alleys of a city gripped by fear. A serial killer, known only as “The Butcher,” had terrorized the public for nearly a decade. The crimes were brutal, precise, and devoid of remorse. Then, as if the ghost had chosen to finally reveal himself, a tattered notebook surfaced, discovered in an abandoned storage unit in upstate New York. The worn leather cover was cracked, the pages stained in what experts later identified as dried blood. This was no ordinary journal. It was a confession—a serial killer’s private archive of horror.
By olxia10 8 months ago in Criminal
The Vanishing Bride: A Chinese Mystery That Defies Explanation
Prologue: The Red Dress in the River On the morning of June 18, 2019, fishermen on the Huai River made a grisly discovery: a waterlogged wedding dress snagged on their nets, its embroidered phoenix still gleaming crimson. When police dragged the river, they found no body—just a single high-heeled shoe and a broken jade bracelet matching those worn by 25-year-old Lin Xia, who had vanished three days earlier on her wedding night.
By sherryshen8 months ago in Criminal
World’s Most Popular TikTok Star Khaby Lame Leaves U.S. After Being Detained by ICE
Los Angeles, CA — Khaby Lame, the world’s most followed TikTok personality, has left the United States after a brief but highly publicized detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), his management team confirmed Tuesday.
By Dipayan Biswas8 months ago in Criminal
The Most Bizarre Unsolved Murder Cases in the Last Decade
True crime enthusiasts and mystery lovers are drawn to stories that remain unsolved — cases where the truth feels just out of reach. The last decade alone has witnessed some of the most baffling and bizarre murder cases that continue to perplex law enforcement and haunt the families of victims. From unexplained motives to strange crime scenes, these cases challenge our understanding of justice and keep the public guessing.
By Mv Ajay8 months ago in Criminal
Unchained: Ibrahim Traore’s Battle Against Foreign Control
Africa has always had a history of oppressing and exploiting the weak. Whether it was the Stone Age or today's modern society, the powerful have always plundered resources and enslaved the weak. The continent of Africa, once rich in mountains of gold, diamonds, oil, and clean water, has now become a picture of poverty, hunger, corruption, and backwardness. In this article, we will examine this historical and current struggle of Africa, especially the struggle of Ibrahim Traore, who is like a new light against the colonial system.
By X Crime8 months ago in Criminal