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Scariest Cults That Committed Mass Murders
Belief can take people to some maddening levels of hope and loyalty, whether it be by way of drinking poisoned Kool-Aid, ascending to the stars on the back of a comet, or by starving oneself out in a cave, there's some truly interesting, if not terrifying, ways in which some have shown their true feelings for the higher being. While they may not all be from our time, or as menacing as the next, in one way or another these following cults that committed mass murders are sure to send goosebumps down your spine.
By Gerald Oppugne8 years ago in Criminal
Hide the Dead Girl
Detective James Matthews steps out of his car onto the rain-soaked pavement. The flashing blue of the police sirens reflect in the gathering puddles as James forces his way through the amassing crowd of neighbours and bystanders towards the house.
By Joe Robinson8 years ago in Criminal
Black Robes, White Justice
The Supposition America. Home of the brave. Land of the free. Society of redemption. These are the principles that, in theory, we idealize and symbolize in our salute to Old Glory. We posture to be a national community that “hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.” We have a tendency to remarry “ex”-spouses or forgive “ex”-friends or book reservations on “Ex”pedia” in the (re)pursuit of life, liberty and happiness.... but when it comes to our returning citizen population—
By Louis L Reed8 years ago in Criminal
The Economic Values of Capital Punishment. Top Story - January 2018.
There is a plethora of controversy surrounding the use of capital punishment. According to the Cambridge Dictionary, capital punishment is defined as “punishment by death for a serious crime.” Many factors play a role in deciding if capital punishment should or should not be used in the United States: religion, money, and politics. This paper will mainly be focused on the economic effects that the death penalty has in the United States, essentially asking the question, “does the economic impact of the death penalty justify or nullify capital punishment?”
By Harmony Bates8 years ago in Criminal
Charles Bonaparte
Heroes are believed to be made up by children, however there are such things as heroes. In our beloved country, there are men and women who protect us all, these people are known to be from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), but before they had that title they were known by many others. According to The Free Dictionary by Farlex, the definition of the FBI is (1) “a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice.” (T.S.) Yet, they wouldn’t be the agents they are if it wasn’t for the hero who started if all, Attorney General Charles Bonaparte.
By Lydia Cruz8 years ago in Criminal
The Paltry Killer
Two can keep a secret if one of them is dead. A quote from Benjamin Franklin. A man who when you look at his portrait, all you see is a happy looking balding man in spectacles. The man that appears on the one-hundred dollar bill. Why would this jolly, Santa-like man say something so austere?
By Jasmine Lass8 years ago in Criminal
Fleeting Thought
Dene flexed his wrists upwards, barely an inch of movement and certainly not enough to scratch his nose. He eyed the door again. Although he could see movement from the short shadows on the floor, the lack of windows offered no hint as to when their owners would enter the room. Thanks to the strap across his forehead, he could barely move his head to either side, and the slightly squat position put too much pressure on his spine. Dene knew that the moment he was released he would be in agony. He was pretty sure his detainment was against his civil rights, let alone the physical restraints, and the moment someone came for him he was going to tell them.
By Philippa Robinson8 years ago in Criminal
Alligator
(Based upon a true story.) Marie was five years old the first time she saw her father genuinely scared. Not even with the recent threats of losing his job had he been that scared. They had been vacationing in Hot Springs, Arkansas; Marie's father had lost his hat out the train window, so he decided to go onto Main Street to look for a new one. His other had been getting a bit old, anyway. So upon going into town, Marie decided to wear her favorite pink dress, and she begged her father to let her play hopscotch out in front of the store, and he agreed, only if she would stay in front of the window so he could see her.
By Virginia Eatchel8 years ago in Criminal
The Worst Prison Riots of All Time
Prison riots don't just happen out of no where, there's almost always a reason for them. It could be that the inmates weren't being treated right, unfair regulations, lack of food, or anything else that would tick off the inmates. Since they're human, they want to be viewed as one. Sure, they're in prison for a crime they've committed, but while staying under the roof, they shouldn't be living in inhuman conditions. Just being locked up away from freedom, eating innutritious food, and sleeping on a stiff mattress is enough to have them ponder over what they've committed.
By C.C. Curtis8 years ago in Criminal
