capital punishment

Weigh the pros, cons and controversies surrounding the grave issue of capital punishment; should the death penalty be allowed?

Spain boosts security as prime minister and US embassy targeted amid series of letter bombs
Spain boosts security as prime minister and US embassy targeted amid series of letter bombs By Paul Misfud Madrid Following the discovery of several letter bombs throughout the nation, including one that was mailed to the US embassy and the prime minister of Spain last week, Spain announced on Thursday that it was stepping up security measures.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
10 of the World’s Most Cursed Gemstones
10 of the World’s Most Cursed Gemstones The glimmering grandeur of diamonds and other gemstones has always drawn people. Throughout history, people have used gems as status symbols, going to extreme lengths to get their hands on them. These diamonds have been the target of theft, deceit, and even murder by men and women, therefore there must be a few deep, dark secrets hidden inside. Others might not be as concerned about the supposed curses that these gemstones are purported to impose upon their wearers. Diamonds are, after all, a girl's best friend, right? Let's take a closer look at ten of the most evil gemstones in the world.
By Paul Smith3 years ago in Criminal
The executioners sword
Human beings are just awful, aren't they? In that moment something came over me, a whisper I felt deep inside me. Was it always there? Is it for everyone? Kill them, rid this world of all the awful beings. I'll start with these people. I'm calm, although I'm on the ground being beat up right now I don't feel it, hate, that's all I feel. Once I'm rid of them the world will be a better place, yes that's what I'll do. As I was being lifted by my neck and thrown against a bathroom mirror, I saw the reflection of hope in the vomit spewing from my stomach. I grabbed it and it sliced my hand open covering my hope in a deep crimson, yes this world will be like this hopeful shard tainting only me with its darkness. I clutched it tight and aimed, something was hit and the evil came rushing out. There was a moment of pause in the other evils but not for me, two more slashes and my job was done. I dropped the executioner's sword and looked at what should be a mangled hand yet what was there was not in poor condition but the best condition ever. The blood that spilled was not my own but the evil ones, their screams were music to my ears. The sudden putrid smell that came made me gag, I looked down at myself and then all around the room. Corpses littered the ground, some in pieces, others just ripped open like animals had gotten to them. My stomach churned once more and I vomited again but this time there was nothing in it except for a single shard of hope. Looking back at myself in the mirror, I didn't see myself staring back at me, I saw a new person who would save this world from the evil lurking within. I knew that I had to keep going, this is my path now. The hope was all I had left.
By Rudy3 years ago in Criminal
The Right Thing To Do
By Rick Hartford There is a body in the street. There is no traffic, no sounds of automobiles, other than a far away jingle of an ice cream truck.
By Rick Hartford3 years ago in Criminal
The Miraculous Survival Of Mary Vincent
In 1978, when many people did not own cars, hitchhiking was a common practice. Vincent was hitchhiking with two other people at the time, hoping to avoid the turmoil between her parents, who were in the process of a divorce, and instead live with her grandfather.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Trial Of Adolf Eichmann And How A Young Girl Helped Capture Him.
In the final days of the war, American soldiers captured Eichmann in Austria. However, when he surrendered, he gave the soldiers fake documents bearing a fictitious name: "Otto Eckmann."
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The curious case of Anthony Chebatoris
Since it became a state, Michigan has not carried out a single execution. Indeed, Michigan is only one of three states to have not carried out any executions since becoming a state, the other two being Alaska and Hawaii. Even before it became a state, there were only a handful of executions carried out in Michigan. In fact, not only was Michigan the first state to abolish the death penalty, having done so in 1846 for all crimes but treason (with it being completely abolished pursuant to Michigan's 1963 Constitution, which went into effect in 1964), but it was actually the first English-speaking territory on earth to abolish it.
By Austin Blessing-Nelson (Blessing)3 years ago in Criminal
Ed Gein-The Serial Killer who wanted to recreate and resurrect his dead mother
The majority of individuals have viewed iconic horror films such as Psycho (1960), The Texas Chainsaw Massacre (1974), and The Silence of the Lambs (1991). (1991). But what many may not realize is that the terrible antagonists in these three films are all based on Ed Gein, the infamous "Butcher of Plainfield."
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Most Evil Lovers-They Killed And Slept With Dead Bodies
Douglas Clark may not be as well-known as Charles Manson, Ted Bundy, or Richard Ramirez, but his atrocities as a participant of the notorious Sunset Strip Killers were as heinous as those of any other serial killer.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Woman Who Faked Her Pregnancy Then Killed Her Pregnant Friend To Steal Her Baby.
In September, a 29-year-old Texas woman, Taylor Rene Parker was prosecuted in court for allegedly killing her pregnant friend and then removing the child from the victim's womb and trying to pass the baby off as her own.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Richard Fairchild Who murdered a 3-year-old to be executed on his 63rd birthday.
The Oklahoma Court of Criminal Appeals is being petitioned to halt the execution of convicted child murderer Richard Fairchild due to fresh concerns over his mental capacity.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Acid Bath Murderer
John George Haigh also known as the Acid Bath Murderer killed 6 confirmed people. He was given his nickname by using sulphuric acid. So, what made him choose acid? Why murder? Who were his victims?
By Haylee Sandberg3 years ago in Criminal