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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.
The Abduction Of Steven Stayner. Content Warning.
Steven Stayner’s life would take an irreversible turn three weeks before Christmas 1972. The seven-year-old, who was raised in the quiet Merced, California, suburbs, was walking home from school one Monday when he was abducted and held hostage for seven years by Kenneth Parnell.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
The Tragic Mystery of Elizabeth Andes: A Murder That Remains Unsolved. Content Warning.
A Chilling Discovery On December 28, Beth's boyfriend, Bob Young, returned to the apartment they secretly shared with another couple, Sue Parmelee and her boyfriend John. To their families, Beth and Sue had claimed they were roommates splitting rent, but the young women were also sharing the space with their significant others.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
Genie Wiley Was Tied To A Chair And Neglected For 13 Years. Content Warning.
An unwanted and neglected child was rescued and brought back into the world after surviving a cruel period of confinement at the hands of her terrible parents. Sadly, Wiley’s story is a tragic one.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
Velma Barfield: The "Death Row Granny" Who Turned Care Into Chaos. Content Warning.
Once regarded as a harmless grandmotherly figure, Velma's hidden addiction and simmering resentments drove her to commit unspeakable acts. Ultimately, her crimes left six known victims in their wake and earned her the nickname "Death Row Granny," as she became one of the first women executed in the United States after the reinstatement of capital punishment.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
Case Of Sydney Loofe. Content Warning.
Sydney Irene Loofe was born on August 2nd , 1993 in Broken Bow , Nebraska. She was raised in Arcadia by her parents George W and Susie Loofe. Around the year 2000, she and her family moved in Neligh. Sydney was well known for her skills in fishing. In school she used to play basketball and golf. Her friends and family remember Sydney as being a kind and a very hardworking woman. She even suffered scoliosis as a teenager. After graduation, she began working at her local Menards store. At some point in her life she suffered from anxiety and depression . Just days before her disappearance Sydney had talked about her worsening mental health with her family. So her family drove her to the doctor and her doctor had prescribed antidepressants. Unfortunately, this was the last time her family would ever see and speak to Sydney Irene Loofe.
By Megha Pavanagdabout a year ago in Criminal
Marco Raquan Washington Man Admits Role in Multi-Faceted Fraud Schemes
Massive Fraud Exposed: Over $600,000 in Losses In a significant development in the fight against cybercrime, Marco Raquan Honesty, a 28-year-old from Washington, has admitted to his involvement in multiple fraud schemes. These schemes, which span identity theft, smishing, and bank account takeovers, caused financial losses exceeding $600,000. Authorities also believe the intended losses could have surpassed $850,000.
By WIRE TOR - Ethical Hacking Servicesabout a year ago in Criminal
How Human Traffickers Use the Internet to Erase Victims. Content Warning.
It starts with a message — maybe on Instagram, a dating app, or even a job posting that seems too good to be true. Someone you don’t know slides into your inbox with a friendly greeting or an opportunity that catches your attention. Before you know it, you’re drawn into a conversation, and everything seems completely normal. But then, something changes. Suddenly, the person on the other end isn’t who they said they were, and before you even realize it, you’ve fallen into a trap that’s nearly impossible to escape.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
The Tragic Life of Lois Duncan: The Queen of Teen Suspense's Real-Life Nightmare
"It felt like the horrific stories I had written as fiction turned into my own nightmare," Lois Duncan once said, reflecting on the 1989 murder of her youngest daughter, Kaitlyn Arquette.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
Digital Doppelgängers: The Frightening World of Identity Theft and Clone Crimes
Imagine waking up one morning to find that your bank account is empty, your social media accounts have vanished, and someone is out there living your life — using your name, your face, and even your personal history. Sounds like a plot from a psychological thriller, right? But for many people, this nightmare is very real. It’s called identity theft, but this goes beyond someone stealing your credit card details to go on a shopping spree. This is full-blown “clone crime,” where criminals don’t just steal your identity — they assume it, and live as you.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
The Woodchipper Murder: Conviction Without A Body. Content Warning.
Helle Nielsen Crafts lived a remarkable life. Born and raised in Denmark, she eventually settled in Newtown, Connecticut, after marrying airline pilot Richard Crafts in 1975. The couple had three children, and Helle balanced her role as a mother with her career as a globe-trotting flight attendant.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
Shades for Vengeance
Part One: A City of Rain and Lies Rainfield City, a metropolitan expanse where the sun was more of a faraway fantasy than a reality, dwelt in permanent gloom. The skyline, jagged and filthy, threw black shadows over tiny streets and dilapidated buildings. The affluent lived in the sky, in glass skyscrapers, while the poor battled on the rainy, dirty streets below, where hope was as uncommon as bright skies.
By QuirkTalesabout a year ago in Criminal
Echoes From A Digital Heart
In the beginning The year is 2024. Technology has permeated every part of life, from artificial intelligence companions to smart cities that anticipate human wants. But amidst the overwhelming digital hum, Layla feels isolated, lost in a routine that numbs more than it comforts.
By QuirkTalesabout a year ago in Criminal
