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Amy Locane: Budding Actress Turned Vehicular Villainess
It's been a while since I wrote a piece like this, mainly because of the sports stories and my other weekly reviews, so I decided to break my hiatus with this story about actress Amy Locane. I actually remember when this broke, and back then, it was quite a fascinating story. I hadn't heard of Amy Locane at the time; all that was said was that she was known for recurring on the original Melrose Place. But as I said, the story is fascinating, and I became more fascinated with it when I re-read the whole thing recently.
By Clyde E. Dawkinsabout a year ago in Criminal
Mackenzie Cowell’s Murder by a Classmate Obsessed with Serial Killers. Content Warning.
Mackenzie Cowell was a 17-year-old student in Wenatchee, Washington, studying cosmetology. On February 9, 2010, she drove off in her car after leaving class for a short break, but a fellow beauty school student was right behind her.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
Whisky Loch Overflowing: The Rise and Fall of Scotch Whisky's Overproduction Dilemma
The Scotch whisky industry is at an intriguing crossroads. Over the past decade, whisky production has soared to record levels. Warehouses are now brimming with maturing casks—more than ever before. It’s estimated that Scotch whisky bulk stock-in-bond has surpassed five billion liters of pure alcohol, marking a 25% increase in just seven years. This begs the question: who is going to drink all this whisky?
By mureed hussainabout a year ago in Criminal
The Mysterious Death of Kenneka Jenkins: A Tragedy in a Hotel Freezer. Content Warning.
On September 9, 2017, 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead inside a walk-in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. What initially seemed like a tragic accident quickly turned into a case shrouded in controversy, unanswered questions, and public scrutiny. Her death sparked widespread outrage and debates, with many calling for a deeper investigation into the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
The Chilling Crimes Of John Jemelske: The “Syracuse Dungeon Master”. Content Warning.
After the general public discovered the truth about his crimes, John Jamelske, a kidnapper and rapist from New York, went under several nicknames, including “Syracuse Dungeon Master” and “Ariel Castro of Syracuse.” Jamelske abducted, imprisoned, and methodically raped five women, ages 14 to 53, during a fifteen-year period.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
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
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
