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To Be Honest
There are a number of specific phrases that lying persons are said to use when exaggerating the truthfulness of their spoken or written words. One of the most commonly mentioned of these is the phrase “to be honest.” The use of this particular phrase reveals an overemphasis on truthfulness which is often listed as an indicator that someone is lying. Recently a friend called me out during a discussion for using the phrase, and suggested I was likely lying because of it. I am no different than any other human being alive, and cannot claim that I never have, or never do, lie, however in this case I was being perfectly honest (and there I go again overemphasizing my truthfulness, am I lying about not lying? No I am not.) Later I caught myself using the phrase again in an email and again, in that particular case, I was not lying, or dissembling, or misleading in any way.
By Everyday Junglist4 years ago in Criminal
The Wimbledon Murder
On the 15th of July 1992, Rachel Nickell, her son Alex and their dog Molly went for a walk on Wimbledon Common. It was a bright, summer morning and plenty of Londoners were enjoying the natural space, completely unaware of the predator in their midst.
By Jessica London4 years ago in Criminal
The Murder Case that Inspired Agatha Christie’s "Murder on the Orient Express"
It was nearly ten in the evening when nanny Betty Gow went to check on her charge, a sweet, beaming boy with golden curls and plump cheeks. She had planned, perhaps, merely to look in on him as he slept, to ensure that all was well in the second-floor nursery.
By Katie Alafdal4 years ago in Criminal
Pub Landlord Shoots His Girlfriend and Hides Her Body in the Freezer
All seemed fine from the outside of The Compasses Inn. It was a typical English pub in Norfolk. The pub wasn’t far from my grandparents' home, and from time to time we would go there together. Little did we know the landlady was destined to be murdered by her partner.
By Delilah Brass4 years ago in Criminal
Military injustice: Part 3 of 3
For the past two weeks, I have written about soldiers who were murdered or died under unusual circumstances. What I find disturbing is that so many soldiers would still be alive had they just avoided the military. And I am not talking about soldiers who died on the battlefield. I am referring to soldiers who died stateside. Unfortunately, many are now deceased because they didn’t receive help from their superiors. For the last part of this story, I will profile three female soldiers who were failed by the military.
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Criminal
The Tragedy of Pigeon Goldie
The Cecil Hotel is now globally renowned, and for all of the wrong reasons. The latest Netflix docu-series, Crime Scene: The Vanishing at the Cecil Hotel, highlights the hotel’s disturbing past and present, through an exploration of the sad case of Elisa Lam.
By Jessica London4 years ago in Criminal
When My Window Was Smashed
Having your car broken into, and your personal belongings stolen from it, doesn't seem like a big deal until it happens to you. At the end of this story I am going to ask for your help, if you would like to cut to that part, please follow this link: Gofundme
By Alex Brown4 years ago in Criminal
Meet Mary Bell: The 11-Year-Old Serial Killer
In December 1968, an 11-year old British girl was convicted of the murder of two boys called Martin & Brian. This making one of Britain's most famous killers. Mary Bell would strangle her victims, found in a house on St. Margeret's Road.
By Bryan Dijkhuizen4 years ago in Criminal
Military injustice: Part 2 of 3
Last week was the first part of a three-part story about men and women who died young after joining the military. For this week’s story, I wanted to share the stories of three more stories who died tragically. Two were murdered while the other died under suspicious circumstances. All three soldiers swore to protect America and ended up dead before their time. Unfortunately, all three would probably still be alive had they not joined the military.
By Marc Hoover4 years ago in Criminal
Triple Homicide at Palm Springs
On October 12, 1978, San Francisco social heiress Sophia Friendly was getting ready to have dinner at her Palm Springs home, when at around 7pm someone unexpectedly came to the door of the mid-century modern home, but what happened next is not overly clear.
By Armchair Detective4 years ago in Criminal
Dear Lori Lightfoot...
With all due respect, and I only use the term because you are an elected mayor.. What is wrong with you? Her name is Ella French. You should know the name of every officer in your department. You definitely should know the name of an officer slain in the line of duty.
By Justice for All4 years ago in Criminal
