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Open Letter to My Friend who Tried to Kill Me
Five years we shared a close friendship, five years of my life I trusted you. We had our rocky times. Just like any friends we had our disagreements. Yet as I grew in those years, you decided to destroy yourself in every way you could. Ying and yang was what we were, while I was light you were dark. Everyone around us always wondered how the two of us became friends, or how I even stuck around for as long as I did. I brushed off the comments. I ignored people's worry because I swore I knew you better. I was always the one to turn the other way at gossip, never one to listen to rumors, just wasn't my style.
By Camille Ballentine7 years ago in Criminal
Is a Murderer Always a Murderer?
Why do people kill? Is every murder a result of aggression? Or are some an act of mercy? Just under half of all murders are a result of an argument, a revenge attack, or a loss of temper. Then there are the premeditated cases where people plan for months how to commit the "perfect" crime and then others who act sporadically and simply can’t help but do the inhuman acts that they do. However, is there another category of killer?
By Eliza Brackenridge Jones7 years ago in Criminal
10 Things You Don't Know About Female Gang Members
While women are an often-overlooked minority when it comes to gang activity, there are actually many female gang members both presently and historically active. Some aspects of gang life are more or less the same for male and female gang members, while other aspects may be very different for women than for men. As gang activity in the United States continues to rise, so does the number of women involved in gang violence and crime, as victims, perpetrators, and often both. But the unfortunate truth is, just as for men, women involved in gangs are often involved for life, whether they want to or not. Gang involvement is far from a minor problem for women, and very few gangs, in reality, are all-male gangs.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Criminal
Most Thankful Thanksgiving Ever
I have been banned from the refrigerator for two reasons. One, I know there are deviled eggs in there for the weekend. Two, my mama knows I know there are deviled eggs in there for the weekend. If confused about the adequacy of those two reasons, you obviously don’t know my mother.
By Drew Lindsey7 years ago in Criminal
Everything You Need to Know About Jeffrey Dahmer
Jeffrey Dahmer is most notably known as the infamous Milwaukee Cannibal a.k.a. Milwaukee Monster a.k.a. Cannibal Killer a.k.a... well, you get the idea. Dahmer killed and dismembered approximately 17 young men from 1978 to 1991, even going as far as to preserve their remains, and even eat them. In this article, we will dive deep, deep, DEEP down into the life and crimes of the disturbed Jeffrey Dahmer, and discover how exactly he ended up where he ended up, and what was possibly going through his mind.
By Carolyn Graves7 years ago in Criminal
In the Monster's Crosshairs
Disclaimer: I can already hear people attacking this piece letter by letter saying I should not write things that frighten people. If you are not interested in reading something that could be described as scary, read no further. If you do continue reading, you forfeit your right to attack me or this piece.
By Drew Lindsey7 years ago in Criminal
10 Facts About Al Capone That You Didn't Know
When it comes to legendary criminal capers and murderous mafiosos, not many names are as well-known as Al Capone. The man who made a killing by bootlegging and slinging guns is one of the most famous mobsters to ever live.
By Iggy Paulsen7 years ago in Criminal
Cold Case Mysteries That Were Finally Solved
When all leads dry up and new ones stop arising, a case must eventually be considered cold. Cold cases are always frustrating, especially for the investigating officers, but sometimes there is simply no available way to track down a criminal with the information and technology available. However, even cases that have long gone cold may not be hopeless: With the progression of forensic technology, especially new data on DNA testing, familial DNA procedures, and more recently, evidence from formerly cold cases can be used to find murderers and rapists, years after they seemed to have gotten away with it. These cold case mysteries that were finally solved oftentimes owe their eventual closing to such technologies and advancements in the fields of forensics and investigative law enforcement.
By Evelyn Starr7 years ago in Criminal
10 Myths About the Mafia You Probably Believe
The Godfather, Goodfellas, The Sopranos... whatever combination of media you get your Mafia information from, you're probably not entirely correct. Sometimes, these tales hew very close to the truth. Even when they do though, organized crime is constantly changing, moving, and evolving. What might have been true at one time, in one place, may not be a hard rule of the game. Our fascination with organized crime has led to a multitude of media productions that depict the group in particular ways, ingraining certain myths about the Mafia into our heads.
By Nicola P. Young7 years ago in Criminal
The Secret of Iris (Pt. 3)
The first weeks of my time at SJCF was a whirlwind. Learning how to adapt to a new home and lifestyle is always challenging, but especially for a four-year-old. Kaylee and Megan guided me through everything I faced. I first encountered bullies during free-time around the TV, the showers, getting places, and basically anywhere. I picked up on it after some time, but there were my guide dogs. The only person that I connected with besides them was my counselor, Ms. Haleigh. She didn't need me to talk often, which I appreciated. She just wanted the best for me and helped me with anything emotionally. I had my group of people, and they were always there for me, even in the hard times.
By Jessica Critch7 years ago in Criminal
