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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.
Strange Last Meals Of Death Row Inmates
In some states in America and other countries, there's a custom for criminals on death row. It's called the infamous last meal. These convicted felons can choose any food and drink they desire, within certain guidelines, on the eve of their execution.
By Michael Anderson12 months ago in Criminal
Katherine Knight: Australia’s Cannibal Killer. Content Warning.
Katherine Knight’s story is one that chills you to the bone — not just because of the horrific murder she committed, but because of how deeply she was shaped by her traumatic, disturbing upbringing. To understand the horrific crime she committed in 2000, we need to take a look at the twisted, often violent life that led her to become Australia’s most infamous female killer.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
The Man Who Changed to Survive. AI-Generated.
The Man Who Changed to Once upon a time, in the heart of a bustling city, there lived a man named Aric. He was an honest and kind-hearted individual, always willing to lend a helping hand to those in need. Raised with strong cultural values, Aric believed in trust, love, and respect. However, in the ruthless modern world of the 21st century, these very qualities became his downfall.
By Banik Sojib12 months ago in Criminal
The Murder of Faith Hedgepeth (2012)
Faith Hedgepeth had everything going for her. At just 19 years old, she was a bright, ambitious college student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She dreamed of becoming a doctor, driven by a deep desire to give back to her Haliwa-Saponi Native American community. But on the morning of September 7, 2012, Faith’s promising future was stolen in a brutal and baffling murder that remains one of North Carolina’s most haunting cold cases.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
The Haunting of Stanford Chapel: The Murder of Arlis Perry
On the night of October 12, 1974, a chilling crime unfolded in one of the most unlikely places — a church. Arlis Perry, a 19-year-old newlywed, was found brutally murdered inside the Memorial Church at Stanford University, her body positioned in what appeared to be a ritualistic display. The case baffled investigators for decades, surrounded by whispers of satanic cults, ritual sacrifices, and eerie coincidences. It would take nearly 44 years before justice would catch up to her killer, but even now, the murder of Arlis Perry lingers as one of the most disturbing crimes in California’s history.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
The Keddie Cabin Murders: A Cold Case That Haunts Time. Content Warning.
Nestled in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Northern California, the small, quiet town of Keddie was anything but a place for nightmares. The town was the kind of place where everyone knew each other, and the air was crisp and clean, filled with the scent of pine trees and mountain wildflowers. It seemed like an idyllic place to live, a serene escape for those looking for peace. But on April 12, 1981, a horrifying tragedy would change the face of Keddie forever.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
Ian Brady and Myra Hindley Abducted, Tortured, and Murdered Children. Content Warning.
In the early 1960s, a sinister darkness spread across Manchester, England. It took the form of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, two lovers whose names would become synonymous with cruelty and horror. Together, they orchestrated a series of brutal killings now known as the Moors Murders, targeting innocent children and leaving an entire nation shaken.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
Albert Fish: The Boogeyman in Real Life. Content Warning.
On a cold November afternoon in 1934, a young girl named Grace Budd disappeared from her home in New York City. Her parents, Delia and Albert Budd, had trusted an elderly gentleman who introduced himself as “Mr. Frank Howard.” He claimed to be a farmer looking to hire their eldest son, Edward, for work upstate. But when the time came to leave, Howard — real name Albert Fish — insisted on taking little Grace with him instead, promising to bring her back after a birthday party at his sister’s house.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
From Tragedy to Change: Horrific Crimes that Transformed Laws — Part 1. Content Warning.
When someone hurts or takes the life of another person, we want that person caught and locked away. We not only want justice for the victim but to ensure that the perpetrator is never able to do it again. Sometimes, there is no precedent for specific events that occur in a case, which calls for a reactive addition or change to current laws.
By Kassondra O'Hara12 months ago in Criminal
