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Hunt Saboteurs—the Masked Terrorists of the Countryside
There is a heated debate on the internet at the moment, which has little to do with fox hunting. The debate it this, are hunt saboteurs genuinely interested in animal welfare? Or is it a class war that is bringing in money to the hunt saboteurs? Imagine a gang of masked people in a town centre doing what they do and then ask yourself why it is allowed in the countryside and why people are allowed to fund it?
By Leona Freebush7 years ago in Criminal
When the High Bell Tolls
It's been exactly five months since she went missing. The calm well mannered kind girl that I love. I think it's a one-way thing. We were supposed to go on our first date four months and a 29 days ago. I've been spreading fliers everywhere I go. On the bus, school, at church, even at restaurants. But I still haven't got any clues as to where she might be.
By Snookeronidjon7 years ago in Criminal
Best Addictive Detective Novel Series. Top Story - January 2019.
There is nothing better than finding the perfect detective novel series to get addicted to and cozy up with whenever you have the downtime. As avid readers of the genre already know, when looking for the perfect series, it’s all about finding something gripping that will not only keep you turning page after page, but will keep you on your toes through the entire story. Solid character development is essential in these novels because everyone loves a concept full of depth, where your favorite characters can just as easily be those you admire as those you truly detest. With all that said, there are so many great mystery series out there for you to choose from that you need never be worried about running out of compelling stories to read.
By Morgan E. Westling7 years ago in Criminal
Surviving the Silence
There are two definitions for the word ‘predator.’ One—an animal that naturally preys on others. Two—a person who ruthlessly exploits others. Whichever term you choose, the founding message is clear, a "predator" uses power to supplant those who are weaker.
By The Rumble Online7 years ago in Criminal
What Has the Case of Cyntoia Brown Taught Us About the Judicial System?
In case you weren't following the case of Cyntoia Brown, her story exposes the alarming reality that women, particularly black women, face at the hands of the judicial system. Her case sparked outrage across the world, and highlighted the significance of the #metoo and #blacklivesmatter movements, with people (including celebrities) using social media platforms to plea for her freedom.
By 7 years ago in Criminal
The Axeman of New Orleans
On May 22, 1918 the world was still in the grips of WWI. In New Orleans, a barber named Andrew Maggio had just gotten his draft notice and decided that a night’s good drinking was in order. Returning home to the place Andrew shared with his brother, Jake, he noticed nothing unusual. He was also in no condition to determine if anything was amiss. Andrew and Jake’s rooms adjoined the home of their married brother, Joseph and his wife Catherine.
By Rasma Raisters7 years ago in Criminal
Hidden Crimes Without Punishment: Hollywood's Romanticizing of Toxic Sexuality
Disgraced R&B legend R. Kelly has been making negative headlines for a better part of the last 25 years over controversial activities, which made him known as a shadowy sexual molester of underage girls in the dark.
By Victor Trammell7 years ago in Criminal
The Best Films About Serial Killers
Ted Bundy, Jack the Ripper, Arthur Leigh Allen, or the Zodiac killer—they all inspired writers and filmmakers. This resulted in many films about serial killers who actually existed. Here is the list of the best movies about serial killers:
By Thomas Johnson7 years ago in Criminal
Death Without End: Three Cruel Serial Killers
The serial killers. The interest in them is unbroken and therefore they are always a recurring subject of numerous thrillers. It does not matter if they have a real template or are completely out of the mind of the authors, we involuntarily want to know more about them. However, it is not just the murderers that are of interest to us, but also the way they deal with their victims, a myth almost as big as the serial killer itself. Psychiatry is the place where many of the mentally ill people. Many of whom are undoubtedly a serial killer. Often these places become the scene of exciting stories and dangerous maneuvers of the protagonists in books. And even in real life, these stories fascinate us—especially when they are called lost places exist and thereby still stories of cruel past can tell.
By Karen Berns7 years ago in Criminal
The Vagabond
“See you matey.” “All the best.” “Take care.” It appeared that Sergeant Major Steven Blackwood couldn’t walk more than five yards before another army walla wished him the best of luck. The army had been good to him. For the last twenty-five years it had been his mother, his father and his best friend.
By Michael Whateley7 years ago in Criminal
Women Who Killed Their Children
Each year, an average of 500 children are killed by their parents. Of those heinous deaths, more than half are committed by their own fathers. However, when a mother kills her child, there is something truly chilling and gut wrenching. Some of the women who killed their children have claimed they've done so as a result of mercy killings, spousal revenge, temporary psychosis, or as the result of an unwanted child.
By Lindsie Polhemus7 years ago in Criminal
