guilty
Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time; a look into all aspects of a guilty verdict from the burden of proof to conviction to the judge’s sentence and more.
When Kids Kill: A Tale of Two Ten-Year Old Murderers.
On the 12th February 1993, these two boys led a two-year-old toddler named James Bulger away from his mum, who’d momentarily taken her eyes off him, and out of the shopping centre where they were. The boys had been skipping school that day, and before they kidnapped Bulger, had been thieving from shops and purposefully looking for a target.
By Peter Spering5 years ago in Criminal
Armed Robbery
God, please don't shoot. Please, please, please don't shoot. That's the only thought running through my mind as I feel the cold barrel of the pistol against my temple. I can't help but try to look out of the corner of my eye to see the expression of my aggressor, turning my head as much as I can to actually see him. The veins of the grey-hooded figure are popping out of his neck, his forehead is covered in sweat, his teeth are bared. Neither of us is moving a muscle, just breathing in and out heavily as we absorb the gravity of this situation.
By Jamie Lammers5 years ago in Criminal
The deadly Atlanta Ripper
From 1888 to 1891, an unknown monster referred to as Jack the Ripper terrorized London. He had prowled the streets seeking prostitutes to murder. No one ever identified or caught him. His murderous exploits eventually reached across the ocean into America. You may not realize it, but Americans encountered a similar killer in Atlanta, Georgia known as the Atlanta Ripper. He didn’t seek out prostitutes, instead he preyed on attractive Black women.
By Marc Hoover5 years ago in Criminal
The Vampire of Sacramento
Richard Trenton Chase was born in Santa Claria, California on 23rd May 1950. Growing up in a typical dysfunctional 1950s family, his parents regularly argued. and “the strap” was the usual tool for childhood discipline. By the age of 10, Chase was displaying all three trademarks of the Macdonald Triad - bed wetting, arson, and animal cruelty, which may indicate future aggression and violence in adulthood. As Chase matured he developed severe hypochondria. His complaints included believing that his heart would stop beating or that someone had stolen his pulmonary artery; vitamin C deficiency which he would hold oranges on his head believing it would be absorbed into his brain. Richard Trenton chase also shaved his head so that he would be able to watch his skull separate and move.
By Nicole Gibson5 years ago in Criminal
You Robbed a Part of me
Hi my name is Taniyah Starks I am a victim of rape, sexual assault, and verbal and mentally abuse relationship. For a while I blamed myself, then I blamed the criminals, then I blamed everybody around me, then I ended up blaming myself again. A lot of unspeakable things happened to me and still do all because I am a beautiful women with the perfect body. Some men have no respect for women what so ever and it said that I have to watch my back or can’t be alone because I’m afraid I’ll get hurt again.
By Taniyah Starks5 years ago in Criminal
Disrespecting The Oh Too Often Disrespected
Tia Taylor, age twenty-two, survivor of a dysfunctional and sometimes abusive childhood was a baggage handler at Orlando International Airport and part time student. Her extended family members were extremely proud of her and the successful life she had made for herself despite her circumstances. In her teens Tia discovered that she preferred the company of women over men, especially romantically. Being a Millennial she did what Millennials do to find love. She took to the internet and it’s many websites where a young person might make a new friend.
By Cam Rascoe5 years ago in Criminal
Man Learns Sexual Assault Victim Was HIV Positive
Rapist Richard Thomas did not move, bat an eye, or react whatsoever a judge sentenced him to five years behind bars for the July 2013 rape of a female acquaintance. He was completely emotionless until detectives revealed that his victim was HIV positive.
By Criminal Matters5 years ago in Criminal
Who Killed Wilmington, Delaware Native Laquisha Thompson?
In all of his years on the force, Wilmington, Delaware Detective André Wellingtion had never seen such carnage. “I mean there was blood everywhere. The walls, the floor, the goddamn ceiling had blood on it. It was a nasty sight. The victim’s face looked different in a major way from high school pictures and glamour shots. Her body had been mangled by the blunt force of a tool. I had a hard time handling the matter, but that’s what I’m here for. We found the murder weapon was a hammer. A hammer.”
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in Criminal
Emailed Into Eternity
Jasmine was the shining star of a family of shining stars. Successful in all she’d ever done, the twenty-five year old was living the life of her dreams. She was an outspoken, vibrant, industrious young lady, all qualities she put to great use. Her work ethic and studiousness served her well in high school, college and grad school. She earned a 4.0 grade point average at every level. Jasmine’s beauty helped her to get noticed and employed at a top financial institution. She was on the fast track to success.
By Cam Rascoe5 years ago in Criminal
