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Hot Water
"Initiative is doing the right thing without being told." Victor Hugo The sound of her heart best slammed against her head, echoing around the seemingly endless chasms of her soul. Everything around her was silent, the steady ringing in her ear dying down to a low buzz. Her hand jumped to her necklace, twisting the silver pendant around her finger. The harsh white light of the courtroom glinted on the horse pendant, a sharp glare catching the prosecutor's eye. The tall man blinked, and the glare was gone. Her other hand was balled in the soft fabric of her blue dress, wrinkling what her mother had carefully ironed hours before. Wavy, dirty blonde hair fell down her neck, ending in graceful swirls where it brushed along her shoulders. Her wide brown eyes were fixed ahead of her, her mouth dully responding to the questions being thrown at her.
By Harper White8 years ago in Criminal
Is It the Mold in the Apartment That Caused a Nonagenarian Woman's Eviction?
Juanita Fitzgerald, a 93-year-old woman, living in the care home of National Church Residences in Lake County, Florida, was arrested on Tuesday (December 12th) and spent two nights in jail before her 94th birthday on Friday.
By Otis Colon8 years ago in Criminal
How to Become a Private Investigator
Professional private eyes are sneaky and resourceful. If they're good enough, they are synonymous with shadow; you won't ever detect them or know who they are. But they had to get their training somewhere, right? So if you're interested in how to become a private investigator, we can let you in on the secret.
By Taylor Markarian8 years ago in Criminal
Fate of Reality
Chen Song woke up to the sound of a deafening gunshot. After springing out of bed, he sprawled to the closet to grab his revolver. As Chen Song made his way down his four-story villa, flashes of his daughter raced through his mind. Memories of her childhood and the danger she might be in filled Chen Song with rage and anger.
By Toorjo Mishra8 years ago in Criminal
The Gut-Wrenching & Utterly Heartbreaking Story of Kalief Browder
Nowadays, the topic of conversation always seems to be what the best shows are to watch on Netflix, whether it be Riverdale, Orange is the New Black, or the newest season of Stranger Things... but in this day and age, it seems like we’re completely losing focus on the incredibly poignant and alarmingly important shows that allow us to really reflect and question what is happening to the world we live in.
By Anony Mous8 years ago in Criminal
The 25 Most Unimaginable Torture Devices. Top Story - December 2017.
During Medieval Times, mainly nobles and royalty had pretty much power over men and society at large. Although when it came to "justice" it wasn't any different. Most people with low resources such as peasants, labor workers, and farmers, had little to no rights when it came down to the "law".
By Rain- Screaming for Horror8 years ago in Criminal
Absurd Laws You Break Every Day Without Realizing It
While we may all want to believe, deep down, that we are angels in comparison to the lawlessness and injustice that plagues our world, we in fact do break quite a few laws on a regular basis. Oftentimes these laws tend to be so brittle or even unknown that most law enforcement officials will ignore them, but that isn't to say they are unnecessary. No matter if you live in New York City or Los Angeles, there are both state and local laws that can be, in all aspects, absurd. This isn't crime fiction, these are crime facts.
By George Herman8 years ago in Criminal
The Day I Went on Trial
Just over two years ago I went on trial for my ex sexually assaulting me continually in the last nine months of our marriage. Yes, I was on trial, or at least that is how it played out in court. My words and my actions were scrutinized under a microscope for all to see while my ex sat there.
By Janet Rhodes8 years ago in Criminal
Serial Killer Files: Jeffrey Dahmer, Part 1—Early Life and Family
In the first part of this Serial Killer File we look at the early life and family of Jeffrey Dahmer, The Milwaukee Cannibal, asking the question: what drove him to the crimes that he is well known for to this day?
By Silence Unhinged8 years ago in Criminal
Best Shows to Watch If You Like Mindhunter
Mindhunter recently came out on Netflix with rave reviews, mainly thanks to the dark mind of David Fincher and Americas never-ending fascination with serial killers. The show tracks the formation of a Behavioral Analysis Unit under the FBI as they attempt to catch killers through understanding what makes them tick. We follow two agents, one old-school and one new-school, both of whom conduct interviews with convicted serial killers all over the country—many are based on actual famous American serial killers.
By Joseph Farley8 years ago in Criminal
