fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about copycat killers, eyewitnesses testimony, what makes a murderer and more.
The Law is a Tricky Thing
I hadn't thought of this case in years. The death occurred in the 1970s and came to light in the early 1990s. I worked for a small law firm that took on filing an Ancillary Probate (a second case filed in another state to dispose of real estate there) for a process server that did work for the firm. The man's name was Doug Foote. We had all seen this man in our corridors, and even spoken with him cordially as he popped in and out of the office either picking up papers to go serve, or bringing back affidavits of return of service for papers he had served.
By Pam Reeder4 years ago in Criminal
World Saints
Thursday 29th November, 4:45pm It was already dark with I was headed out the door, with my keys in one hand, my purse over my right shoulder and my phone in the other hand; I had my favourite pair of grey leggings on, with a purple cami-top tucked into them and completed the outfit with my favourite black and white check button up blouse, loosely draped over my arms and shoulders, all under my favourite red and blue winter coat. I could tell already that tonight was going to last forever. There was just something about the way the air was that told me, tonight was not going to be our usual night; and by god was that feeling far too right.
By Bree-Amethyst S G-M4 years ago in Criminal
What did the Shooting Victim Say Before Going to the Hospital?
With the steam rising off the street in the August heat, little cones marked the shell casings on the street in the Hilltop section of Wilmington, Delaware. The victim, Blane Koss, was still breathing and stable when paramedics loaded him into the ambulance.
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in Criminal
What is the humane treatment of prisoners?
mental health care is not always a priority in facilities where prisoners are kept. This can manifest itself when security guards and prison officials are not properly trained, staff do not report incidents, or do not take appropriate action when inmates are at risk of injury.
By Sita Dahal5 years ago in Criminal
Marty
"Son? What son? I have no son." Sonia can still remember the detective's words to the policeman and Tony's expression. His father's words appeared to hurt the teenage psychopath more than Marty's stabbing had. An honest cop had learned that his son was one-half a serial-rapist team that for three years had silently wrecked young girls' lives. They had been so successful because of their ruthless inventiveness. They warned their victims that theirs was a secret society; their number was legion, they had informed each girl. Both were lies; it was only the two of them. They threatened the girl's siblings or parents with a similar fate or worse if they went to the police. It was a strategy that worked very well. Dutifully, not one of their victims went to the police. What they did do was visibly deflate; once outgoing, bubbly, funny, social, they all sort of receded into the background, each kept a low-profile, overnight they became meek, retiring, timid creatures.
By Shawn Ingram5 years ago in Criminal
How did the Wilmington, Delaware Police Chief Handle a Heckler?
The blaze from the tiny candles on the pavement illuminated the pink and blue fur of the stuffed bears. The lights from the candles danced next to the home where Khadija Coving and Frawley Duncan had been shot down in the streets of Wilmington, Delaware.
By Skyler Saunders5 years ago in Criminal
