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From Criminal to Folk Hero, Dick Turpin Was an Idolized Ruthless Thief and Murderer

Richard “Dick” Turpin is often remembered as a hero, but his dastardly deeds have been greatly embellished.

2 min readApr 10, 2024

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From Criminal to Folk Hero, Dick Turpin Was an Idolized Ruthless Thief and Murderer

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Sleepwalking Defense: The Brutal Stabbing of 21-Year-Old Brooke Preston

Brooke’s roommate, Randy Herman, viciously stabbed her 25 times before leaving her lifeless body hidden under a blanket.

2 min readApr 10, 2024

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Sleepwalking Defense: The Brutal Stabbing of 21-Year-Old Brooke Preston

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The Alleged Dolphin Abuse Video and the Tragic End of “Dolphin King” José Luis Barbero

When a video surfaced of him allegedly kicking and hitting a dolphin in his care, Barbero began receiving violent death threats.

2 min readApr 10, 2024

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The Alleged Dolphin Abuse Video and the Tragic End of “Dolphin King” José Luis Barbero

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12-Year-Old Pregnant New Jersey Girl Vanishes Without a Trace: The Story of Celina Mays

Celina calmly told her family “Thanks for everything” the night before she disappeared.

2 min readApr 9, 2024

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12-Year-Old Pregnant New Jersey Girl Vanishes Without a Trace: The Story of Celina Mays

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The Horrors of the Ant Hill Kids Cult and the Twisted Mind of Leader Roch Thériault

Inside the dark reign of terror Roch Thériault inflicted on his Canadian cult followers during the late 1970s and ‘80s.

2 min readMar 12, 2024

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The Horrors of the Ant Hill Kids Cult and the Twisted Mind of Leader Roch Thériault

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Notorious Killer Angela Simpson Brutally Tortured A Disabled Man She Suspected Of Being A Snitch

In August 2009, Phoenix police uncovered a brutal murder when a dumpster fire led to the discovery of burned human remains.

2 min readFeb 22, 2024

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Notorious Killer Angela Simpson Brutally Tortured A Disabled Man She Suspected Of Being A Snitch

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Nine-Year-Old Elizabeth Olten Was Murdered by Her 15-Year-Old Neighbor And Left In The Woods

Elizabeth Olten went out to play one evening and never came back.

2 min readFeb 19, 2024

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Nine-Year-Old Elizabeth Olten Was Murdered by Her 15-Year-Old Neighbor And Left In The Woods

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The Dramatic Rescue of 18-Month-Old ‘Baby Jessica’ After She Fell Down A Well

Jessica McClure, a Texas toddler, was rescued from a backyard well after being trapped for 58 hours.

2 min readFeb 2, 2024

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The Dramatic Rescue of 18-Month-Old ‘Baby Jessica’ After She Fell Down A Well

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Jesse Anderson Murdered His Wife, Then Was Beaten to Death in Prison with Jeffrey Dahmer

Anderson’s death was overshadowed by the infamous serial killer.

2 min readJan 10, 2024

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Jesse Anderson Murdered His Wife, Then Was Beaten to Death in Prison with Jeffrey Dahmer

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Rebecca Zahau Was Found Mysteriously Hanging From A Balcony After The Death Of Her Boyfriend’s Son

California authorities claim it was suicide, while her family, and largely the public, believe it was foul play.

2 min readJan 3, 2024

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Rebecca Zahau Was Found Mysteriously Hanging From A Balcony After The Death Of Her Boyfriend’s Son

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Rivy Lyon

Rivy Lyon

Investigative Journalist | Criminology, Psychology & Sociology B.A. | I’ve loved true crime since Forensic Files was Medical Detectives!

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