fact or fiction
Is it fact or merely fiction? Fact or Fiction explores the myths and beliefs we hold about copycat killers, eyewitnesses testimony, what makes a murderer and more.
Was The Pirate Code a Real Thing?
Pirates remain one of our most romanticized groups of villains, from Captain Hook in Peter Pan to Long John Silver in Treasure Island, pirates have become a part of our stories, and our cultural mythology. Even in this modern day, buccaneers have taken center stage thanks to the Pirates of the Caribbean franchise, which brings back the legends of Davy Jones, The Flying Dutchman, and other common myths that were found in general sailing culture, and specifically in the golden age of piracy during the 1600s.
By Neal Litherland6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: What Role Does Law Enforcement Play in the Theft of Toilet Paper Rolls?
When it comes down to stealing toilet paper from a hotel, you know that we’re in a crisis. Florida man (surprise, surprise) Angel Hernandezcinto, 31, pilfered the white stuff from a Marriott Hotel. Security personnel caught the man in the act and decided to take action. The report detailed how Hernandezcinto worked for the hotel as a custodian and could easily obtain the establishment’s cleaning and sanitary supplies.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Icarus Has Fallen
On the morning of October 11, 1809, the famed explorer and frontiersman, Meriwether Lewis, was found dead in a small log cabin inn. Immediately, the death was labeled a suicide, based on the account of the innkeeper’s wife. But now, newly discovered historical evidence has emerged, showing signs of foul play. A murder to conceal the deeds of one of the most treasonous figures in American history.
By Jacob Herr6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Can Morality Save the City of Wilmington, Delaware?
Rounds flew once again in the streets of Wilmington, Delaware. A 25-year-old man received medical attention based on his bullet wounds. It is no secret that Wilmington is a tiny hotbed compared to Philadelphia and New York City for these types of cases. It barely registers on the map as a blip. But the just over 70,000 residents have either grown weary or apathetic to the news of yet another shooting in the 21 incidents which have occurred already in 2020.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
Cops Offer To Clean Coronavirus From Illegal Drugs
ow comes word that at least two dozen police departments throughout the US have posted “official” misinformation on Facebook claiming that the coronavirus may have contaminated illegal substances, particularly Methamphetamine. According to BuzzFeed News and The Washington Post, cops are using social media to entice individuals into bringing their illegal drugs to police stations for “testing” for the presence of the deadly virus.
By HERBERT DYER6 years ago in Criminal
Reason First: Only Individualism can Save MS-13 Members
Speculation about whether women cause wars has been thrown around for millenia. Each instance where it would seem like a lady sparked a combat action is shrouded in mystery, even fallacy. But for the MS-13 and 18th Street Gang, like other rivalries, a female may have been the catalyst for the two warring factions.
By Skyler Saunders6 years ago in Criminal
My Enigmatic Memoirs
It was Saturday, which meant only one thing; soccer. Lacing up the cleats for another day of coaching my proud, eight year old warriors. Shane wasn’t interested in soccer. He wasn’t interested in any sports. He was however, passionate about picking dandelions on the soccer field, a trait he inherited from me. I was coaching for one simple reason . . . I didn’t want some frustrated, under achieving, former jock, screaming at my son because he really didn’t give a shit. Shane and I preferred the flowers, well, more precisely, the pretty yellow weeds.
By Steven W Meistrich6 years ago in Criminal
Creeper at work
From September 2014 - December 2016, I worked at The Home Depot. For the last year I worked there, plus even some time after I had quit, there was one employee that worked there that scared the living shit out of me and I was actually terrified of. For the sake of this story, we will call him Eric, but please note, this is NOT his real name.
By Jo. Schmidt6 years ago in Criminal
Broken Windows Theory. Top Story - November 2019.
In the 1980s crime in New York City had reached almost epidemic proportions. Apparently, New York was suffering by increased immigration and as a result a much younger population and, added to that, New Yorkers were hit hard by welfare cuts. It wasn’t safe to travel the subway and you would be advised not to go to certain areas, particularly after dark. Yet, by the end of the 1990s the city had cleaned up its act and saw a dramatic fall in the rate of crime.
By Charles Leon6 years ago in Criminal
Child or Not?
I'm sure you have seen the news about Natalia and how there is a big debate about whether she is a teenager or a grown woman. Before I saw The Dr. Phil Show I kept flipping over in my mind; she's a child, not an adult. After watching Dr. Phil, I still keep arguing with myself. I don't understand how a 16-year-old girl could say she's never had a period; that seems a little odd to me. Could any conditions delay puberty by that much? It seemed to me when doctor Phil asked about her previous families, Natalia was maybe willfully holding back specific details. Like when her former foster mother said she couldn't do it anymore after Natalia broke her siblings' arm. It would seem to me that maybe she does have past of aggression, and perhaps that's why she could not make it work with other families. I felt that Natalia looked older than 16 in presenting herself older than 16. Now I know that some teenagers appear to be older than they are because of life experiences. Still, there's usually a personality flaw that tells their age. And I did not see that in Natalia's case, but I am no expert by any means. I think perhaps Natalia's appearance may have hurt her in the long run on The Dr. Phil Show.
By Yvonne Knight6 years ago in Criminal
