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The Stolen Phone That Exposed a Killer: The Brian Steven Smith Murders
In September 2019 a pivotal act of theft in Anchorage, Alaska, unraveled the horrific crimes of Brian Steven Smith, leading to the exposure of the brutal murders of two Alaska Native women and highlighting broader issues surrounding missing and murdered Indigenous people (MMIP).Valerie Casler a Native Alaskan woman facing her own hardships stole a phone from the truck of a man who had given her a ride. While examining the device she discovered something shocking: dozens of graphic photos and videos depicting a woman being severely tortured and ultimately killed. Horrified by the content, Casler chose to turn the phone over to the police rather than ignore or exploit it. Her decision proved crucial in breaking open a case that might otherwise have remained hidden.
By Kure Garbaabout an hour ago in Criminal
OMB Bloodbath Indicted Again As Feds Seek Conviction In Gang Related Murder
If the street life isn’t enough for some people, it may be too much for others. For OMB Bloodbath, an indictment might be an example of the latter. The prosecution is seeking to see her put behind bars for a gang-related murder of an innocent bystander.
By Skyler Saundersabout 3 hours ago in Criminal
Inside the Mind of a Psychopath.
Most monsters don’t look like monsters. They don’t lurk in dark forests or hide behind masks. Sometimes they sit in classrooms, shake hands politely, and smile like everyone else. Sometimes they are the last person anyone would suspect.
By Aarsh Malikabout 10 hours ago in Criminal
Oil at War: The Strait of Hormuz Crisis and the Rising Iran–Israel–US Conflict
Oil at War: The Strait of Hormuz Crisis and the Rising Iran–Israel–US Conflict The Middle East has once again become the center of global attention as tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States intensify. At the heart of this crisis lies one of the world’s most strategic waterways: the Strait of Hormuz. This narrow maritime corridor carries a huge portion of the world’s oil supply, and any disruption here has the power to shake the global economy.
By Wings of Time about 16 hours ago in Criminal
The Gracie Spinks Murder
She loved horses, had a smile that warmed the room, and dreamed of a future stolen from her, not by fate, but by failure. Gracie Spinks was only 23 years old when she was murdered by a man she feared and reported. A man who stalked her. A man the system should have protected her from.
By J.B. Millerabout 23 hours ago in Criminal
The Shocking Case of Brian Stewart: . Content Warning.
The Shocking Case of Brian Stewart: When a Father Injected His Own Son with HIV In 1992, the quiet city of St. Charles County, Missouri, became the backdrop for one of the most chilling and unsettling crimes in modern medical history. Brian Stewart, a trained phlebotomist, used his knowledge and access to medical resources to deliberately harm his infant son. The case is not only a tragic story of parental betrayal but also a cautionary tale about the vulnerabilities inherent in medical access, the motivations that drive horrifying decisions, and the resilience of the human spirit.
By Dakota Denise 2 days ago in Criminal
Vanished Without a Trace
Vanished Without a Trace: The Disappearance of Diamond Bynum and King Walker On the morning of July 25, 2015, a quiet block on Matthews Street in Gary, Indiana became the center of a mystery that still haunts investigators, family members, and the surrounding community nearly a decade later.
By Dakota Denise 2 days ago in Criminal
