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A Woman Sets Out On A Hike With Friends In 1981 And Is Never Heard From Again
Thelma Melton, known affectionately to her loved ones as “Polly,” was never one to stay in one place for long. At 58, she was a retired schoolteacher with no children of her own, living with her husband, Bob, in Jacksonville, Florida.
By Matesanz17 days ago in Criminal
The Murder That Inspired The Jeepers Creepers Franchise
Dennis and Marilynn DePue were a married couple from Coldwater, Michigan. Dennis worked as a property assessor for the town, while Marilynn was employed as a guidance counsellor at the local high school.
By Matesanz17 days ago in Criminal
Trump’s Latest Statements Stir Global Debate With the UK NATO and Greenland
Trump’s Latest Statements Stir Global Debate With the UK NATO and Greenland In recent weeks, renewed attention has focused on former U.S. President Donald Trump following a series of statements and political positions that have reignited international controversy. Americans searching for the latest political news have shown strong interest in Trump’s comments involving the British royal sphere, his long running dispute connected to Greenland, and his continued criticism of NATO allies. Together, these issues reflect a broader pattern in Trump’s approach to foreign policy, one that emphasizes national interest, sharp rhetoric, and public pressure on allies.
By America today 17 days ago in Criminal
The ICE Shooting in Minneapolis A Closer Look at Federal Enforcement and Rising Tensions
The ICE Shooting in Minneapolis A Closer Look at Federal Enforcement and Rising Tensions In early 2026, Minneapolis found itself at the center of national attention following a shooting involving agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, widely known as ICE. The incident quickly moved beyond a single law enforcement encounter and became a symbol of broader debates surrounding immigration policy, federal authority, and the use of force in American cities. As details emerged, the shooting sparked intense public discussion, protests, and renewed scrutiny of federal operations carried out within local communities.
By America today 17 days ago in Criminal
Jonathan Gerlach & The House of Skulls: Why the Media Hides Ephrata
Protecting the Property Values: Why the Press Frames the 'House of Skulls' as a Delaware County Story (This is Chapter 20 of the complete Jonathan Gerlach investigation.)
By Sunshine Firecracker17 days ago in Criminal
Bentong Kali: Malaysia’s Deadliest Gangster Who Turned Streets into a Hunting Ground. AI-Generated.
Kalimuthu s/o Pakirisamy, better known on the streets as Bentong Kali, was more than a criminal; he was an embodiment of fear, a force that seemed to pulse through Kuala Lumpur itself. Born on January 22, 1961, in the small town of Bentong, Pahang, he was the eighth of eleven children in a household stretched to its breaking point by poverty and hardship. Life taught him harsh lessons early: survival mattered more than rules, and strength mattered more than kindness. School offered little refuge; authority felt alien and ineffective. By fourteen, he had already been arrested, briefly confined in detention, yet that brief encounter with the law did nothing to instill obedience—it lit a fire. He realized quickly that the world respected only what it feared, and he intended to be feared.
By Dicson Ho18 days ago in Criminal
At the Drop of A Hat
On January 15th, 2006, an insult was answered by a bullet. Tempers were hot on that cold winter night in Oklahoma City. Fritzi’s Hip Hop night club was a happening place in the city back in 2006. It was a place that attracted all kinds of interesting and sometimes very dangerous individuals. In this case it had attracted some hurricane survivors. Ok, folks, let me back up and explain a little bit.
By Cassie Moore18 days ago in Criminal
The black widow.
The term "black widow" refers to women who kill multiple husbands, lovers, or close family members, often motivated by financial gain (life insurance) or control. Historically, these killers frequently used poisons like arsenic to avoid detection, with cases spanning from the early 20th century, such as Lyda Southard (1920s), to modern cases involving antifreeze or contract killings.
By Guy lynn18 days ago in Criminal
A Suicidal British Woman Flies To Florida To Be Murdered By A Man From A Fetish Site
Sonia Exelby was a 32 year old woman from Portsmouth, UK. A content creator by profession, she lived with her long-term boyfriend of 15 years, Stevie Hunt.
By Matesanz18 days ago in Criminal
The House voted separately on DHS funding
Why Thomas Massie Can Thwart Trump With Impunity A small group of House Democrats joined Republicans on Thursday to approve a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), defying pressure from within their party as criticism mounts over the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement policies.
By Organic Products 18 days ago in Criminal
How to Beat Ephrata Borough's Secrecy: A Citizen's Guide
(This is Chapter 21 of the complete Jonathan Gerlach investigation.) The Information War Filing a request under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law (RTKL) in Ephrata Borough is the only legal tool citizens have to pierce the "Wall of Silence" surrounding the Jonathan Gerlach case. While the Mayor ignores emails and the Borough Manager deflects questions about the Associated Building Inspections (ABI) contract, the law is on your side.
By Sunshine Firecracker18 days ago in Criminal
Who Missed the Ephrata 'House of Skulls'? Investigating Associated Building Inspections (ABI)
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By Sunshine Firecracker18 days ago in Criminal