guilty

Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time; a look into all aspects of a guilty verdict from the burden of proof to conviction to the judge’s sentence and more.

The Old-Time Bad Girls
As you all full well know, mankind is utter shit. Furthermore, this isn't a new development. Even when he's "good," he's bad. We can beat our breasts all we want about the inhumanity and cruelty of vicious dictators and bloodthirsty tyrants overseas, for instance, but, that doesn't really erase our own crimes, misdemeanors, or wrongdoings. Does it?
By Tom Baker7 years ago in Criminal
10 Crazy Things About the Golden State Killer Case
Between 1976 and 1984, the Golden State Killerraped and murdered his way across central California. With a count of 13 murder victims and at least 50 rapes, he is one of the most prolific serial criminals in the history of the Golden State. After decades of mystery, the Golden State Killer, AKA Joseph James DeAngelo, was caught thanks to DNA. He was arrested on April 24, 2018. Here are the 10 craziest things about the case.
By Lynne Rush8 years ago in Criminal
Mob Gone Wild
It was a game of who’s worse, the porn purveyor or the mafia? The answer always changes depending on who is being asked the question. Though there was a moment in time when Joe Francis, creator of the Girls Gone Wild franchise, was believed to be the lesser of the two evils, now the man responsible for the incident that softened Francis’ image, even for a few days, is revealing why he committed the crimes that led to him serving jail time.
By Edward Anderson8 years ago in Criminal
Real Life Vigilantes Aren't Here to Save You
Some of the world’s most popular shows and movies include vigilantes. Whether it’s Batman, Arrow, The Flash, or Dexter, vigilantes have become a popular topic for pastimes and appear very frequently in all forms of entertainment. In video games, movies, books, or television shows, a vigilante is sure to appear. Despite its popularity, however, vigilantism has also found its way into real life. People and larger organized groups of people have taken it upon themselves to be real life superheroes and keep the world safe. While at its core, vigilantism is actually a noble idea, realistically, it is unjustifiable. Although pop culture icons such as Batman have led people to favor the idea of vigilantism, the truth is that vigilante justice should be, and rightfully is, illegal because it requires one to pursue self-perceived justice, is emotionally and physically dangerous, and could ruin actual evidence needed for a conviction.
By P.E. Kyle8 years ago in Criminal
Belt Buckle Attack
It’s a scary time for people who are not straight White men. Seems like a facetious statement until you consider that hate crimes against gay, transgender, and people of color has risen exponentially in recent years. Violence against women is at an all time high. The group perpetuating these acts of violence? In many instances, the attacker is a heterosexual, White male. The case of Christopher Bradford is no different, down to the alleged reason that the attack occurred in the first place.
By Edward Anderson8 years ago in Criminal
The Forgotten McScam
Do you want to be an instant winner? It’s hard to imagine anyone saying no to a question like that, especially when the prize money is a million dollars. There is a group of people who would argue that the consequences of them saying yes were not worth the amount of money that they “won.” Being ensnared in the forgotten McDonald’s scandal that nearly brought down the fast food giant in a public relations nightmare and found a once-thriving marketing firm closing its doors is not something anyone wants to be remembered for.
By Edward Anderson8 years ago in Criminal
The Butcher of Plainfield
How many people can look at the above image and tell me his name? How many people have heard of The Texas Chainsaw Massacre or Buffalo Bill From Silence of the Lambs? How about Norman Bates from Psycho and Bates Motel? Chances are you have heard of if not all, some of these familiar characters. But have you ever stopped to wonder if these characters are works of fiction or are they based on something deeper? Something truer?
By Rebecca Slaney8 years ago in Criminal
Murders That Inspired Ghost Stories
Ghost stories are as old as time itself, and for as long as humanity can remember, they often started the same way. For one reason or another, a person dies a tragic death, and they have to come back to the world of the living to let everyone know of the tragedy that occurred.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart8 years ago in Criminal
10 Hilarious Ways Criminals Were Caught
Once in a blue moon, you will hear of a person (or a group of people) who committed the perfect crime. They pulled a perfect heist or committed a perfect murder, and then were never caught by police. Perfect crimes are rare; even Ted Bundy couldn't escape investigation.
By Skunk Uzeki8 years ago in Criminal
Labor Day 2015
What comes to mind when you think of Labor Day weekend? As a regular law-abiding citizen, you probably think of backyard barbecues, traveling, tourism, and spending time with families. Simply put, you probably think of ushering summer out with a bang. That is, in some way, how I think as well. However, Labor Day weekend 2015 has changed all of that to a large degree.
By Vaden Chandler8 years ago in Criminal
Women Are Too Weak to Serve Sentences in Prison
I must watch too much TV these days, but let's be honest, that's where most of the bullshit is flooding us from, and I need something to write and get angry about because it makes me forget how miserable my life is. Alas, to be a Millennial is bliss!
By Maura Dudas8 years ago in Criminal
Our Fascination With True Crime
I never thought that my strange and dark obsession was shared by so many other people in the world. I thought my interest in death and crime was something to be celebrated quietly, by myself—and by celebrated I mean purchasing true crime books left and right and freaking out alone in my room when a new documentary is released on Netflix. But in recent years, the fascination with true crime is being shared around the world. Podcasts and TV series tell horrifying true stories. People travel to the home of Lizzie Borden for a vacation and in looking up things for this very article, I found a link for a H. H. Holmes Murder Castle Jigsaw Puzzle.
By Lizz Darcy8 years ago in Criminal