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.
Reason First: Who Will Stop the Thieves in the State of Delaware?
Libertarians love to boast about “anarchs-capitalism” (negating the fact that it’s an anti-concept or worse) and of course the non-aggression principle. They often view the government as a body to be held in low esteem. This includes law enforcement. But who will protect the citizens against criminals if not for the police officers and detectives that make up the force?
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Will the Coronavirus do More Harm Than Guns in Delaware?
COVID-19 has pervaded the economy, legislature, media and daily lives of individuals in a myriad of ways. It has shut down entire cities. States have gone into emergency mode. Coronavirus has stopped so many elements of society but what it hasn’t managed to do is put an end to gun violence in Wilmington, Delaware.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: How Can a Cough Lead to an Arrest?
In these times where hand washing, sanitizing, and covering coughs and sneezes in the crook of the arm have become more important than ever, a woman in Hanover, Pennsylvania felt the need to cough on produce. Whether she contracted the COVID-19 disease or not, law enforcement stepped in and arrested the woman on several charges.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Was The Pirate Code a Real Thing?
Pirates remain one of our most romanticized groups of villains, from Captain Hook in Peter Pan to Long John Silver in Treasure Island, pirates have become a part of our stories, and our cultural mythology. Even in this modern day, buccaneers have taken center stage thanks to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, which brings back the legends of Davy Jones, The Flying Dutchman, and other common myths that were found in general sailing culture, and specifically in the golden age of piracy during the 1600s.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: What Role Does Law Enforcement Play in the Theft of Toilet Paper Rolls?
When it comes down to stealing toilet paper from a hotel, you know that we’re in a crisis. Florida man (surprise, surprise) Angel Hernandezcinto, 31, pilfered the white stuff from a Marriott Hotel. Security personnel caught the man in the act and decided to take action. The report detailed how Hernandezcinto worked for the hotel as a custodian and could easily obtain the establishment’s cleaning and sanitary supplies.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Icarus Has Fallen
On the morning of October 11, 1809, the famed explorer and frontiersman, Meriwether Lewis, was found dead in a small log cabin inn. Immediately, the death was labeled a suicide, based on the account of the innkeeper’s wife. But now, newly discovered historical evidence has emerged, showing signs of foul play. A murder to conceal the deeds of one of the most treasonous figures in American history.
By Jacob Herr6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Can Morality Save the City of Wilmington, Delaware?
Rounds flew once again in the streets of Wilmington, Delaware. A 25-year-old man received medical attention based on his bullet wounds. It is no secret that Wilmington is a tiny hotbed compared to Philadelphia and New York City for these types of cases. It barely registers on the map as a blip. But the just over 70,000 residents have either grown weary or apathetic to the news of yet another shooting in the 21 incidents which have occurred already in 2020.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Cops Offer To Clean Coronavirus From Illegal Drugs
ow comes word that at least two dozen police departments throughout the US have posted “official” misinformation on Facebook claiming that the coronavirus may have contaminated illegal substances, particularly Methamphetamine. According to BuzzFeed News and The Washington Post, cops are using social media to entice individuals into bringing their illegal drugs to police stations for “testing” for the presence of the deadly virus.
By HERBERT DYER6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Only Individualism can Save MS-13 Members
Speculation about whether women cause wars has been thrown around for millenia. Each instance where it would seem like a lady sparked a combat action is shrouded in mystery, even fallacy. But for the MS-13 and 18th Street Gang, like other rivalries, a female may have been the catalyst for the two warring factions.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
