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.

Israel-Gaza war live: death toll grows as bombardment of Gaza continues
Israel-Gaza war live: death toll grows as bombardment of Gaza continues . LIVE – Updated at 11:44 Israeli defense minister says troops are reaching Hamas command centres and arms depots, while strikes also reported in central Gaza.
By Anshikaa Jaiswal2 years ago in Criminal
Whispers in the Smoke: Inspector Crowley chases the Joker in a Victorian shadow.
The clock tower above St. James chimed midnight, its mournful toll echoing through the fog-swaddled streets of Victorian London. Inspector Alistair Crowley, a man whose trench coat seemed an extension of his own melancholy, hunched over the body. The victim, Lord Ashcroft, lay sprawled across the plush carpet of his opulent study, a single crimson rose, still vibrant against the pallor of death, clutched in his lifeless hand. The air hummed with the whispers of scandal. Ashcroft, renowned philanthropist by day, was rumored to be the puppet master of a city's worth of vice by night. Now, the threads of his empire lay tangled, stained with blood.
By Jeanette2 years ago in Criminal
Whispers in the Smoke: Inspector Crowley chases the Joker in a Victorian shadow.
The clock tower above St. James chimed midnight, its mournful toll echoing through the fog-swaddled streets of Victorian London. Inspector Alistair Crowley, a man whose trench coat seemed an extension of his own melancholy, hunched over the body. The victim, Lord Ashcroft, lay sprawled across the plush carpet of his opulent study, a single crimson rose, still vibrant against the pallor of death, clutched in his lifeless hand. The air hummed with the whispers of scandal. Ashcroft, renowned philanthropist by day, was rumored to be the puppet master of a city's worth of vice by night. Now, the threads of his empire lay tangled, stained with blood.
By Jeanette2 years ago in Criminal
Years after convincing her boyfriend to kill her violent mother, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released from prison.
BY HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Gypsy Rose Blanchard, a Missourian who pushed her mother to lie for years that she had muscular dystrophy, leukemia, and other terrible illnesses, encouraged resident internet boyfriend to kill her. On Thursday, Blanchard was released from prison on parole.
By Kumar PS2 years ago in Criminal
Stealing the New Year
Mother Combs was called to the New Year Passage Commission for a dire case. It seemed as the year drew to an end they had lost track of Baby New Year. They had looked everywhere but could not find her anywhere and were scared she’d been kidnapped. So they had called in Mother Combs to help solve the mystery.
By Mother Combs2 years ago in Criminal
Review of 'Who Killed JFK?' Episodes 7-8
Given the depth of the pain I and everyone I know felt about the assassination of JFK in November 1963, it's hard to fathom how many different people fervently wanted it. The seventh episode of the Who Killed JFK podcast with Rob Reiner and Soledad O'Brien makes the case for three groups, in particular: the CIA, Cuban exiles, and the Mafia.
By Paul Levinson2 years ago in Criminal
10 Meat-eating Animals: A More Intensive Glance at Their Homicidal Hunger. Content Warning.
Meat eating Animals Our planet is home to an interesting exhibit of animals, each with their own remarkable variations and step by step processes for surviving. Probably the most dazzling animals are the carnivores, which depend on consuming meat for food. In this article, we will investigate 10 flesh eating animals and investigate their homicidal hungers.
By fcb2 years ago in Criminal
The Crimson Heist. Content Warning.
Detective Jack Keller's footsteps echoed in the desolate alleyways of Veridion, a city once bustling with life, now shrouded in the ominous aftermath of the Crimson Heist. The stolen artwork, a masterpiece worth millions, had become the city's haunting specter, a symbol of the infamous criminal mastermind's audacity. The Crimson Phantom had resurfaced after years in the shadows, plunging Veridion into a state of fear and chaos.
By GojoTheWriter2 years ago in Criminal
Quantum Pursuit
In a future era where technology had evolved to the brink of singularity, Detective Lyra Maelstrom was renowned for her unmatched prowess in unraveling the most perplexing of mysteries. Stationed in the bustling metropolis of NeoCore, where neon lights danced upon the sleek skyscrapers, she was about to face her most confounding case yet.
By Mustafa Ali2 years ago in Criminal
Silent Shadows
Title: Silent Shadows Chapter 1: The Disappearance Detective Sarah Parker stared at the missing person's poster pinned to the bulletin board in her small, cluttered office. The photograph showed a young woman with a warm smile, her eyes filled with hope. The name beneath the picture read: Emily Sullivan, Age 25, Last Seen Three Days Ago.
By Mohammad Ebrahim2 years ago in Criminal
The Rise Of Kairos
In the heart of the mystical realm of Wildwood, a kingdom steeped in legend and valor, the passing of a torch has marked the beginning of a new era. Orion Wildwood, the venerable ruler, whose reign was synonymous with courage and wisdom, has transitioned the mantle of leadership to his worthy successor, his son, Kairos Wildwood. The kingdom, once under the benevolent rule of Orion, now stands witness to the dawn of Kairos' tenure—a time of challenges embraced and adversaries conquered.
By Mustafa Ali2 years ago in Criminal
Between Love and Betrayal”
In the shadows of the city, where buildings stand as monuments to corruption and crime, two worlds collide. On the one hand, Isabella Moretti, a high-profile woman in the Sicilian mafia. On the other, Marco Rossi, a brave and determined police officer who has spent years infiltrating the ranks of the criminal organization.
By Hendrik SancheZ2 years ago in Criminal