Sam H Arnold
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Fiction and parenting writer exploring the dynamics of family life, supporting children with additional needs. I also delve into the darker narratives that shape our world, specialising in history and crime.
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The Man Who Kidnapped a Princess for the British NHS
Ian Ball has been an inmate of Broadmoor since 1974 when he committed an attempted kidnapping of one of Britain's most famous women. The incident just yards from Buckingham Palace caused a media sensation and changed royal protocols forever.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in Criminal
Female Serial Killer of Ten Older People Released from Prison
There have been many female killers throughout history, with Victorian England claiming the most female serial killers. The preferred method of murder for many a female is poison, which is quick and easy to administer. Arsenic became such a popular murder weapon that the British government introduced legislation to control its sale.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in Criminal
How to Use a Second Brain to Write More and Increase Productivity
So many people talk about building a second brain. It is a hugely popular concept started by Tiago Forte. It is the process of producing a personal database of knowledge that helps you with many things, including your creative pursuits.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in Journal
The Tragic Story of the Hiker Who Was Found Two Years After Disappearing
Geraldine Largay was an avid hiker who had made it part of her bucket list to walk the 2190 mile long Appalachian Trail. When she went missing, an extensive search was put together with no success.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in Viva
The Unsolved Murder of the Major's Wife That Destroyed a Man
Major Luard was a prominent man who was friends with Winston Churchill. Having served in the army and fought many wars, he retired to the sleepy town of Seal Chart in Kent with his younger wife, Caroline.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in Criminal
The Monster of Florence Who Targeted Couples Alone Making Love in Their Cars
Several people, including one of the victim's husbands, have been convicted of the crimes. However, couples continued to turn up even though the perpetrator was allegedly behind bars. This has led to much speculation that the murderer has never been caught.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in Criminal
The Institutional Racism That Killed Three Men at Broadmoor Psychiatric Hospital
Many criticisms over the years have been levelled at Broadmoor and the treatment of the patients within it. Over the years, there have been escapes, rooftop protests and murders, but one of the less well-reported issues is the death of three African men within eight years.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in Criminal
Keeping a Stunning Commonplace Book as Your Second Brain for Your Life
Being a constant learner of new platforms and techniques, you would have thought I was all about technology. But you would be wrong. Instead, I keep a computer-based second brain and a paper-based Commonplace book.
By Sam H Arnold3 years ago in Journal
