The Altamont Speedway Free Festival was the brainchild of Spencer Dryden and Jorma Kaukonen (of Jefferson Airplane), and was the culmination of a few events. Firstly, The Rolling Stones were coming to the end of a successful tour, but had been criticised because their tickets were too expensive - a free concert could be the …
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Hello folks, long time no speak I started this blog to rebuild the writing habit that had waned after university, and for a while it absolutely fulfilled that role. I really enjoyed finding interesting stories to write about and learnt so much. However, the last few months I've not felt that drive. My enthusiasm for these sorts of …
Sabina Nessa, 28, left her home in London on Friday 17th September at 8.30pm to walk the five minutes to a nearby bar to meet a friend. She never made it. Her body was found the next day in a park by a member of the public. The park would typically be well populated with …
In May 1992, a man regained consciousness near a Californian beach with nothing but a duffle bag and no idea who he was, “Those first few minutes, you’re literally nothing and you feel so empty. It’s very lonely and painful to be empty” (Unsolved.com). His initial thought was to call someone for help. He found …
British police as we know them haven’t always been around, in fact there was a time when there wasn’t a police force at all. Before the police, the army was used to minimise disruption, control any rioters, and arrest smugglers. However, this wasn’t an ideal situation for anyone, and often resulted in injured and dead …
I am an ardent believer in Black Lives Matter; I have no tolerance for racism. If you are someone who doesn’t agree with that, I’ll ask you to leave now. This is not a place for you. You are not welcome here. 2020 has already been a year for the history books and we’re only …
Hello! My name is Dean, it's nice to meet you. Before we get started, I'd like to introduce myself and explain what this blog is about. I'm 27, live in Britain, and have an interest in true crime and horror fiction. I have a degree in Creative Writing - which included modules on Gothic fiction, …
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