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The Shan'ann Watts Family Murders
It was a murder that shocked a nation. They seemingly had it all: the Watts were an all-American family. Mother and wife Shan'ann with her young daughters Bella and Cece, and a son on the way, and husband Chris. But one night, almost to the day two years ago, Chris did the unthinkable and annihilated his entire family and disposed of their bodies in the most gruesome way imaginable. Here is their story.
By Nicole Y. Adams4 years ago in Criminal
Colorado Nightmare
In the early morning hours of August 13, 2018, a young mother returned home from a business trip. She expected to quietly enter her house, check on her two sleeping baby girls, and then slip into bed next to her loving husband. Her friend, Nickole Atkinson, had dropped her off at 1:45 am and planned on possibly driving Shanann to a doctor's appointment early the next morning.
By Quinn Zane4 years ago in Criminal
The Chessboard Killer — Alexander Pichushkin
Chess is a game that is undoubtedly familiar to anyone. The reason is in this game, one’s accuracy in strategizing and maneuvering to defeat his opponent is tested. It is not surprising that this game is never empty of enthusiasts, even though it seems difficult to play. However, apart from being synonymous with brain-sharpening games, it turns out that there are other things related to chess that have dark nuances. What is meant here is the existence of a serial killer who bears the nickname The Chessboard Killer.
By Mrs. Martin4 years ago in Criminal
The Halloween Murder of T.J. Darrisaw
T.J. Darrisaw attended a Halloween block party with his family in their Sumter, South Carolina community in 2008. The festivities included face painting, candy, and lots of entertainment. After leaving the block party, T.J. and his brother weren’t quite ready to call it a night and asked if they could stop at a few more houses to trick-or-treat. Of course, the parents agreed: it was Halloween and everyone loves this spooky day of the year.
By Criminal Matters4 years ago in Criminal
Startling Halloween Cases That Shook The Holiday
Wrongdoing is certifiably not an occasional undertaking. It doesn't make any difference whether it's Valentine's Day, Christmas Day, New Years Day or Easter, there'll be individuals out there overstepping the law. Regardless of whether it's speeding, attack, robbery or murder.
By Deana Contaste4 years ago in Criminal
The Murder of Brandon Teena
Brandon Teena was a transgender individual attacked and murdered in 1993 by two people after learning of his biological sex. The two raped Teena and one week later, shot and killed him upon learning that he reported the rape to local police. The case is one of the most notorious trans-hate crimes in U.S. history.
By Criminal Matters4 years ago in Criminal
Poisoned Halloween Candy Urban Legend: Fact or Fiction?
Every Halloween, parents fret and search their children's candy haul for signs of tampering. The idea that some deranged neighbor has laced their little one's sweet treats with poison, razor blades, or needles frightens parents across the U.S. every Halloween. But has anyone ever handed out poisoned Halloween candy to random children?
By Cynthia Varady4 years ago in Criminal
Murder in North Naples
Margaret Hitchcock Benson was the heiress of the Lancaster Leaf Tobacco Co. Her father, Harry Hitchcock, had founded the company in 1941. Harry had come from nothing and built the company from the ground up. Lancaster Leaf Tobacco became one of the largest dealers of tobacco in the world.
By Armchair Detective4 years ago in Criminal
Pedophile Asks for Suspended Prison Sentence: "Shame" is Punishment Enough
A Middlesbrough woman convicted of molesting a child was sentenced to seven years behind bars in 2016. Shortly after the sentence, lawyers for 43-year-old Raheelah Dar argued the woman should not face prison time because the “shame” of being a pedophile as a Muslim woman was enough punishment.
By Criminal Matters4 years ago in Criminal
Why I Made Biscuits Laced With Hard Drugs - Miss Bee
We have all gone to those crusades or empowerment programs where we are told, "If you want to sell, make your own product different. Maybe you add one teaspoon of sugar to your own meatpie crust, maybe your own secret weapon is that you add special nutmeg to your chin chin", who would have known that a girl in Abuja would take that advice and make her own secret ingredient drugs.
By Jide Okonjo4 years ago in Criminal
Husband Hires Man to Ra.pe His Wife . Content Warning.
In 2016, a man hired a ‘homeless drug addict’ to rape his wife for $200. In March, officers responded to a call reporting an accident at the home of Russell Higgins, 48, and his wife. The Tehachapi residence became the scene of a horrific crime when the unnamed wife came home to a darkened bedroom. She saw her husband standing in the shadows by a “younger Black man.”
By Criminal Matters4 years ago in Criminal
American Psychos: Top 10 Modern Serial Killers You’ve Never Heard Of Before
It's ideal to believe that chronic executioners are a relic of past times. It's not difficult to accept that since Ted Bundy, John Wayne Gacy, and Jeffrey Dahmer are largely dead, since Charles Manson is as yet in jail and since the instance of the Zodiac Killer has been tackled (simply joking!), we live in a sequential executioner free thousand years. Tragically, however, there are as yet numerous killers strolling among us. The following are 10 executioners who have been dynamic in the new century – including some who actually haven't been gotten.
By Deana Contaste4 years ago in Criminal
