In 1982, a string of murders caused panic across America. The murder weapon? Popular over-the-counter painkiller Tylenol. Various bottles across the country had been laced with potassium cyanide, a harmful chemical which prevents the body from absorbing oxygen and suffocates the victim. What made this so scary for people at the time was the idea …
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The Crimes of Joseph Briggen
Joseph Briggen (born 1850), was a hog farmer in Sierra Morena, California, descended from a family of farmers. The Briggen land was difficult to farm; his crops failed regularly and if it weren’t for the pigs, he probably wouldn’t have made a living. From an early age Joseph always liked the pigs and seemed to …
Is representing yourself in court fair on the victims?
You’ve probably heard about people representing themselves in court. In theory this is something I’m not bothered by. Personally, I’d hire a lawyer with experience and a law degree in the same way I hire a mechanic when there’s a problem with my car - because they’re the expert and I’m not. It’s always seemed …
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Introductions
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 25, 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, …
