innocence
The presumption of innocence is a cornerstone of the American legal system and a right that should not be taken for granted.
Inside the Brutal Story of Jaime Melgar— They Were Best Friends, Sandra Melgar's Daughter Tells Her Story.
Sandra and Jaime Melgar's story began 32 years before the tragedy that struck. The pair started dating while they were students at Lamar High School in Houston, Texas. Sandra, a new student from Laredo, Texas, caught the eye of Jaime, who had spent most of his life in Houston after immigrating from Guatemala with his family. Their high school love waxed strong and by 1980, just two years post-graduation, they were married.
By Rare Stories2 years ago in Criminal
On My Own. Content Warning.
Sixty seconds. My entire life changes forever in sixty seconds. I can't stop shaking. Its five degrees and I can see the glow on my watch as its just ticked over to midnight. Rain hits my face like tiny needles, my nose is frozen and every breath I make is shown in the air.
By Amanda Lewer2 years ago in Criminal
Death of Eight babies . Content Warning.
North West Regional Health Authority (NWRHA) official has been placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of parallel investigations into a series of baby deaths at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) of the Port-of-Spain General Hospital (PoSGH) in Trinidad.
By Kimberlie Mc millan2 years ago in Criminal
Last Approach
The city skyline shimmered in the evening light as Detective Mark Reynolds stood on the rooftop, surveying the scene below. He had been chasing leads on the notorious crime boss, Vincent Rossi, for months, and tonight, he finally had him cornered. With a team of officers at his back, Mark prepared to make his last approach.
By Francis Adekoya2 years ago in Criminal
The Clown Prince of Crime: Delving into the Joker's Shattered Psyche
The Joker, Batman's arch-nemesis, transcends the realm of comic book villains. He's a chilling enigma, a character whose chaotic grin and manic laughter mask a psyche fractured by trauma and warped by a twisted worldview. Understanding the Joker necessitates a descent into the abyss of his personality, a labyrinth constructed from potential psychological diagnoses and fueled by a relentless pursuit of anarchy.
By Nada soliman2 years ago in Criminal
Story of a Softhearted man
I lived a life woven from kindness. My heart, perpetually soft, responded to every whimper, sob story, and plea. I fostered stray dogs, loaned money without contracts, and even took in a distant cousin who "just needed a fresh start." I, with my gentle eyes and a smile etched by years of helping others, was a magnet for those seeking an easy touch.
By Azhar Mehboob uthwal2 years ago in Criminal
The Masons' Secret
In the heart of London, nestled amidst the labyrinthine alleyways and towering structures, stood an ancient, unassuming building. Its weathered façade, shrouded in perpetual twilight, concealed a society steeped in mystery and whispered secrets: the Masons. Legends swirled around the Masons, tales of arcane rituals, hidden agendas, and a power that transcended the mortal realm.
By Nada soliman2 years ago in Criminal
Anthony Graves: A Tale of Unjust Imprisonment and the Fight for Freedom
In the annals of wrongful convictions, few stories are as poignant and harrowing as that of Anthony Graves. His journey from the confines of a Texas prison cell to the halls of justice stands as a stark reminder of the fallibility of the criminal justice system and the resilience of the human spirit.
By Deji Akomolafe2 years ago in Criminal
The tale of Elara's hope
Once, in a realm where time danced with the stars and dreams wove through the fabric of reality, there existed a small village nestled amidst rolling hills and winding streams. In this village lived a young girl named Elara, whose laughter echoed through the cobblestone streets like the song of a forgotten melody.Elara was unlike the other children in the village. While they played games of make-believe and chased after fleeting moments of joy, Elara carried a burden far beyond her years—a knowledge that whispered in the depths of her soul, haunting her every step.For you see, Elara knew that she was different. She knew that while the other villagers aged and withered with time, she remained unchanged, untouched by the passage of years. It was a truth that weighed heavily upon her heart, a secret she dared not share with anyone lest they cast her out as a freak of nature.But despite the loneliness that gnawed at her soul, Elara found solace in the beauty of the world around her. She would wander through fields of wildflowers, her fingers brushing against the delicate petals as she marveled at the fleeting beauty of life. And in those moments, she would forget her fears and revel in the simple joy of existence.One day, as Elara sat beneath the shade of an ancient oak tree, her thoughts wandered to the inevitability of death—a fate that had haunted her since childhood. Tears pricked at the corners of her eyes as she whispered a silent prayer to the heavens, begging for a reprieve from the cruel hand of fate.It was then that she heard a voice—a gentle whisper on the breeze that stirred the leaves above her. "Fear not, child," the voice seemed to say, "for death is but a temporary sleep, a passage to a realm beyond the mortal coil."Startled, Elara looked around, but there was no one to be seen. Only the rustling of leaves and the distant chirping of birds broke the silence of the afternoon. And yet, she could not shake the feeling that she was not alone—that something, or someone, was watching over her.From that day forth, Elara carried the words of the mysterious voice in her heart, drawing strength from the promise of a life beyond death. And as the years passed and the village changed around her, she remained steadfast in her belief that death held no power over her—that she was destined for something greater than the finite existence of mortal beings.And so it was that when the time came for Elara to leave this world behind, she did so with a smile upon her lips and a heart full of hope. For she knew that her journey was far from over—that she would awaken in a realm where time held no sway, and where she would dwell among the stars for all eternity.And as the villagers gathered to mourn her passing, they whispered tales of the girl who had defied death itself—a beacon of hope in a world shrouded in darkness. For in Elara's story, they found solace in the knowledge that death was not the end—that beyond the veil of mortality, there existed a realm where they shall die no more.
By Eric anexis 2 years ago in Criminal
