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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.
Death at a Bend of a River
The smoke coiled out of the colt revolvers barrel and seeped out of the cracks along the edge of the cylinder and one round had been emptied from its chamber. Darryl looked down at her dead body, crumpled on the dirt, her red dress with printed sunflowers, stained with crimson that tinted the petals of the flower print. The cotton fibers drew the blood into its fibers, darkening the red fabric more, bleeding into the yellow pedals. Her fingers had dug into the dirt as she fell to the ground and her fingernails were caked in dirt with her palms up laying next to her. When she had heaved out her last breath after huffing for air her chest collapsed for the last time. Her eyes, blue eyes, went black. Dilated pupils stared straight up into the trees, watching the birds land on branches after they had been scared off by the gunshot.
By Daniel Lestrud4 years ago in Criminal
6 Murders You Haven't Seen In The Media
In today’s day and age, the sad reality is that people get murdered and only a few get the recognition from the media and news that it needs to make people aware. In London, knife crime is prevalent and never talked about in the eyes of the media. In 2019 alone, 147 people were killed in London, with stabbings accounting for two-thirds of that number. Here are 6 victims of stabbings whose killers were convicted in the past year but didn’t get much recognition in the media.
By YesItsMocha4 years ago in Criminal
The Murder of Ryan Poston
Ryan Poston and Shayna Hubers appeared to be the perfect couple. He was a promising attorney while Shayna attended the University of Kentucky- Lexington, majoring in Psychology. She would later graduate cume laude. The reality was much different than it appeared, however. The two shared an on-again, off-again romance for 18-months, often arguing over trivial matters.
By Criminal Matters4 years ago in Criminal
How The Police Failed Sarah Everard
The news of Sarah Everard shocked not only England but the world. The trust that the UK police held from the public was thrown into disarray and civilians were scared. So, what actually happened and how did her killer, Wayne Couzens, become a police officer in the first place?
By YesItsMocha4 years ago in Criminal
Man Beats Another Man to Death When He Tried to Open Daughter's Bathroom Door
Melvin Harris III beat Leon Armstrong to death in August 2018 after he attempted to open a locked bathroom stall his daughter was using at the time. Harris claimed that he did not intend to kill the man with the punch, instead, he was protecting his daughter from a perceived threat. Through a plea deal with prosecutors, Harris pleaded guilty to manslaughter and was sentenced to eight years in prison.
By Criminal Matters4 years ago in Criminal
Girl Survives Attack That Killed 4 Family Members by Playing Dead
An 11-year-old girl who was tortured and shot multiple times after a Marine sharpshooter broke into her family home and killed four family members survived the ordeal by playing dead. The girl is expected to recover from her injuries but authorities suspect she will never mentally recover.
By Criminal Matters4 years ago in Criminal
Why Soldier Entered My House, Burned It Down, Then Burnt My Wife - Sunday Okebata
This story is horrific. Can you imagine waking up in the night to see a soldier not only inside your house but pointing a gun at you asking a question you don't know the answer to? Well, that's the story of the victim in today's story.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Criminal
Baby Farming
She has been called the female version of Jack the Ripper and lived at the same time that he struck. Adopting unwanted infants in exchange for money, she escaped arrest for years by moving around and using different names. It was her case that led to stricter laws for adoption and child protection, and which also raised the profile for the newly established NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children). She was Amelia Dyer! (Before you read any further, please be aware that this article is about a baby killer and may be upsetting to some).
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff4 years ago in Criminal
Bever Brothers Murder Entire Family
On July 22, 2015, 15-year-old Michael Bever and his 18-year-old brother, Robert Bever, murdered their parents, two brothers, and a sister inside their Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, home. The brothers attempted to murder their 13-year-old sister, Crystal, by stabbing her multiple times in the back and slitting her throat. She survived her injuries and would later identify her brothers as the assailants of the attack.
By Criminal Matters4 years ago in Criminal
The Beating Death of Kamonie Love Whiteside
The following story contains details of a child death. This story may not be suitable for all readers. Please avoid this story if you are sensitive to true crime stories that involve children. Others, please read with caution.
By Criminal Matters4 years ago in Criminal
