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Incarceration, rehabilitation, recidivism: The reality of prison life and what it's like to be an inmate locked up behind bars.

The Controversial Verdict: A Look Back at the Casey Anthony Trial
The disappearance and death of Caylee Anthony is one of the most tragic and mysterious cases in recent memory. The investigation into her disappearance, the trial of her mother, Casey Anthony, and the media frenzy that surrounded the case all captured the nation's attention.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Great Escape: The Mystery of the Alcatraz Escape
On June 11, 1962, three inmates of Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary, Frank Morris and brothers John and Clarence Anglin, made a daring escape that would capture the world's attention for decades to come. The escape involved a complex plan that included the creation of realistic dummy heads, digging through concrete walls with spoons, and constructing a raft out of raincoats. The escapees were never seen again, and their fate remains a mystery to this day. In this article, we will explore the events leading up to the Alcatraz escape, the daring plan executed by the three inmates, and the ongoing mystery surrounding their fate.
By Arish Ali 3 years ago in Criminal
A Look Into The DC Sniper Attack That Nearly Brought America To A Standstill
The D.C Sniper Attack was a series of shootings that terrorized the Washington D.C. metropolitan area in October 2002. For over three weeks, the snipers, 41-year-old John Allen Muhammad and 17-year-old Lee Boyd Malvo, targeted innocent victims going about their daily lives, ultimately killing 10 people and injuring three others.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Horrific Murder And Torment Of Marie Elizabeth Spannhake
Colleen Stan, the "girl in the box," was abducted in California in 1977 and held captive by her captors for seven years. Her tale is well-known among true crime lovers. But, many believe Stan's kidnappers also kidnapped and killed Marie Elizabeth Spannhake, a 19-year-old lady.
By Victoria Velkova3 years ago in Criminal
What Makes Kelly Anne Bates' Murder One of History's Most Unsettling Crimes?
James Patterson Smith informed the Greater Manchester Police on April 16, 1996, that Kelly Anne Bates, his adolescent girlfriend, had unintentionally drowned in the bathtub. She passed away at the age of barely 17, despite the fact that he claimed to have tried to revive her.
By Victoria Velkova3 years ago in Criminal
Actress Lana Clarkson's Heartbreaking Last Hours And The Real Story Of Her Murder
Actress Lana Clarkson, well known for her work in Barbarian Queen and other B-movies, originally had ambitions to succeed in Hollywood. But on February 3, 2003, these hopes tragically came to an end. Afterwards, renowned record producer Phil Spector brutally killed Lana Clarkson.
By Victoria Velkova3 years ago in Criminal
Demonic Possession, Exorcisms, and Murder: The True Story Behind 'The Conjuring 3'
During the trial of Arne Cheyenne Johnson, also known as the "Devil Made Me Do It" case, the defense put forth an unconventional argument. It was the first recorded instance in the United States of a defense seeking to prove innocence by claiming demonic possession and disavowing personal responsibility for the crime.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
A beauty blogger murders her "doppelgänger" so that she may fake her own funeral.
A German beauty blogger has been charged with killing a lady who remarkably resembled her before committing suicide. According to The Independent, the suspect has been identified as Shahraban K, a 24-year-old German-Iraqi beauty blogger. The victim, who has only been given the name Khadidja O., also blogged about fashion and beauty.
By Victoria Velkova3 years ago in Criminal
Top 10 Mafia in the world
The term "Mafia" refers to a criminal organization that operates under strict codes of conduct and hierarchy. These organizations are notorious for their involvement in illegal activities such as drug trafficking, extortion, money laundering, and murder. The Mafia has been around for centuries and has spread across the world. In this article, we will explore the top 10 Mafia in the world.
By Muhammad Atif3 years ago in Criminal
The Other Side of The Mirror
Most mornings when the lights come on, I'm already awake. I don't think I've had a full Night's sleep in my life, certainly not in the last nineteen years. The Nights I cannot remember dreaming are the best, when I just wake up and have to take time to reassess, to remember who I am and where I am. Those are good Nights for me.
By Kyle Hulbert3 years ago in Criminal
Hell Is Repetition
It is said that Hell is repetition. I believe it -- that's all prison is. I live in River North Correctional Center in Independence, Virginia. My prison is classified as "Level 4" -- medium security, although it often seems that the those in charge are intent on operating it as much like a maximum security facility as they can get away with. Unfortunately for the residents of this facility, they get away with quite a bit.
By Kyle Hulbert3 years ago in Criminal
The Scream Killers, Two 16-Year-Old Boys Who Killed a Classmate in High School
On the night of Sept. 22, 2006, in Pocatello, Idaho, two wannabe serial killers violently stabbed their 16-year-old classmate to death. Their purpose for the massacre was to replicate the iconic horror movie Scream and to go down in history for their horrible acts.
By Victoria Velkova3 years ago in Criminal