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 Time Box: A Letter from the Dead
I was told I had six months to live. But my dead mother scheduled my death for tomorrow. The diagnosis—stage IV pancreatic cancer—hung in the sterile hospital air like a death sentence. Dr. Nader’s voice was gentle, but his eyes held that clinical detachment I knew too well. "Focus on comfort, Ghada," he’d said, handing me another bottle of morphine-laced pills. I swallowed one dry.
By Ahmed Abdeen8 months ago in Criminal
Voices That Fade Too Soon
In a world where a screen can be a stage and a voice can echo across borders, some dreams still die in silence. On June 2, 2025, a bright light was extinguished in Islamabad. Sana Yousaf, a 17-year-old TikTok star and medical student, was shot twice in the chest by her cousin in her own home. Her crime? She dared to live, to speak, to dream in a world that still punishes women for having a voice.
By The Manatwal Khan8 months ago in Criminal
The Bloody Inn: Diabolical True Crime & Tabletop Talk
There’s something oddly delightful about dealing in death… at least when it’s made of cardboard. One of my favorite board games of all time is ‘The Bloody Inn’ by Pearl Games. Set in rural 1830s France, you and your fellow players are the proprietors of a remote inn with a morbid twist—you’re not in it just to host guests, but to murder the wealthy ones and bury their bodies under the floorboards before the authorities catch on. It’s tongue-in-cheek. It’s tactically clever. And yes—it’s wickedly fun.
By Lucas Diercouff8 months ago in Criminal
Percy-nal Data and Caterpil-leaks: The M&S Cyber Attack Unwrapped
In an increasingly digital world, even British high street brands aren’t safe from the invisible threat of cyber crime. On 13 May 2025, Stuart Machin, Chief Executive of Marks & Spencer (M&S), confirmed that the company had suffered a ransomware attack over the Easter weekend. Unfortunately, that attack wasn’t just inconvenient - it resulted in the theft of customer personal data.
By Delbert Gordon8 months ago in Criminal
Joaquín "El Chapo" Guzmán
From Humble Beginnings to Global Infamy Introduction: The El Chapo Myth Previously known as "El Chapo" (Shorty), Joaqun Archivaldo Guzmán Loera was the world's most powerful drug trafficker. He built a multibillion-dollar empire as the leader of the Sinaloa Cartel in Mexico, smuggled a lot of drugs into the United States, and became a folk hero to some and a ruthless criminal to others. His story reads like a crime epic, with daring prison escapes, brutal cartel wars, and his eventual downfall. This article investigates: His upbringing and the path he took to rise from poverty to power. The dominance of the Sinaloa Cartel in the global drug trade. His notorious escapes from prison and life on the run the U.S.-Mexico manhunt that brought him to safety. His trial, verdict, and long-term influence on the drug war. (The word count thus far is 150) The Making of a Kingpin,
By Silas Blackwood8 months ago in Criminal
Pablo Escobar
How a criminal empire emerged from poverty and ended in violence An Introduction The Medelln Cartel's infamous kingpin, Pablo Emilio Escobar Gaviria, was once the wealthiest and most feared criminal in history. He controlled 80% of the global cocaine trade at his peak, amassed an inflation-adjusted fortune of $30 billion, and was responsible for thousands of deaths. However, his legacy remains shockingly divisive in Colombia. Some people think of him as a vicious terrorist, while others think of him as a modern-day Robin Hood who built low-income housing and schools. This article investigates: Escobar's early life and how his ambitions were shaped by poverty. the global impact of the Medelln Cartel's rise to power. the brutal methods that made him powerful and sought after. His demise—how he was destroyed by rivals, law enforcement, and his own ego. Colombia's lasting scars and the war on drugs.
By Silas Blackwood8 months ago in Criminal
Echoes of the Crime
The city never truly slept, but some nights it seemed to hold its breath. On one such night, Detective Isla Renn stepped out of her cruiser onto the dimly lit street of Marlowe District. Rain whispered against the cracked pavement, and a neon sign above a shuttered diner blinked its last breath. The body had been found behind the diner — not the first, but certainly the most disturbing.
By Said Hameed8 months ago in Criminal
The Final Alibi
Detective Claire Monroe stood at the edge of the lake, the cold wind tugging at her coat as the early morning fog rolled over the water. The body had been found just after sunrise—face-down, motionless, with a gunshot wound in the back. Jonathan Reese, 54, real estate mogul, husband, and occasional philanthropist, was dead.
By Said Hameed8 months ago in Criminal
The Gatekeepers of Misinformation:
In today's influencer-driven ecosystem, the public often assumes that the most visible voices in true crime must also be the most credible. But visibility is not a credential—and the consequences of that confusion are quietly reshaping how audiences think about criminal justice, forensic science, and even truth itself.
By Dr. Mozelle Martin8 months ago in Criminal
Beneath the Mask
The ballroom shimmered under the golden glow of chandeliers, each crystal prism catching the light like a whisper of a secret. Guests danced in swirling gowns and crisp suits, every face hidden behind ornate masks of feather, velvet, and gold. It was the annual Masquerade of Delaire, where identities were illusions and truths were left behind at the grand oak doors.
By Said Hameed8 months ago in Criminal
