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Ben Stiller's True Crime Series Makes a Splash on Netflix

October 29, 2024

True crime has always been a popular genre, and Ben Stiller's "Escape at Dannemora" is no exception. This seven-episode drama is based on a real prison break in upstate New York. Two convicts, Richard Matt and David Sweat, planned their escape with help from a prison employee, Joyce "Tilly" Mitchell

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The Truth Behind the Said Sisters' Murder: Inside the Mind of Yaser Said

October 29, 2024

In a recent true crime TV show, Yaser Said, the man convicted of killing his two daughters in 2008, opened up about his case. Said, now 67, is serving a life sentence without parole for shooting Sarah, 17, and Amina, 18, on New Year's Day. He's been behind bars since August 2020 after years on the r

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Police Chief Apologizes After Victim Shot by Neighbor

October 28, 2024

On a recent Sunday, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara offered an apology to a man who had been shot by his neighbor. The victim, Davis Moturi, had been experiencing harassment and threats from his neighbor for over a year. Despite Moturi reporting these incidents to the police multiple times, th

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Police Finally Arrest Suspected Shooter After Long Standoff in Minneapolis

October 28, 2024

In Minneapolis, a standoff finally ended with the arrest of John Herbert Sawchak, a 54-year-old man charged with attempted murder. The case started when Sawchak allegedly shot his neighbor, Davis Moturi, who was trimming a tree. The incident sparked a political storm, with the Minneapolis City Counc

politics

Mongolia in Hot Water for Ignoring Putin's Arrest Warrant

October 28, 2024

Last month, Mongolia welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin with open arms, despite an arrest warrant from the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged war crimes. The ICC wasn't happy about this and reported Mongolia to its oversight body. The warrant came after Putin was accused of illega

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The Menendez Brothers: A Story of Crime and Controversy

October 25, 2024

In 1989, two brothers named Lyle and Erik Menendez shocked the world by killing their parents. They ended up in prison for life. Recently, new information about the abuse they suffered from their father has surfaced. This has made people wonder if they should be set free. A lawyer named Mark Geragos

celebrities

Rapper Lil Durk Faces Murder-for-Hire Charges: What Happened?

October 25, 2024

Rapper Lil Durk, whose real name is Durk Banks, was recently arrested in Florida. He is accused of planning a murder-for-hire plot against another rapper, Tyquian Bowman, known as Quando Rondo. This isn't just a story about celebrities; it's about the darker side of rivalries and the blurred lines b

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Why Crime is Really on the Rise

October 25, 2024

You might have heard that crime is dropping, but don't be fooled. The real story is different. When the FBI reported a decrease in violent crime in 2022, they left out crucial data from big cities like Los Angeles and New York. Later, they quietly updated the numbers, showing a 4. 5% increase. The s

entertainment

What Happens When Crime Victims Decide Punishments?

October 25, 2024

Imagine a world where victims of violent crimes get to choose the fate of their perpetrators. That's the intriguing scenario presented in Debbie Tucker Green's play, "hang, " now showing at Second Thought Theatre. This isn't your typical crime story. Instead, it focuses on the complex emotions and r

entertainment

True Story Prison Break on Netflix: Is ‘Escape at Dannemora’ Worth Watching?

October 25, 2024

Netflix has a new hit in its top 10: "Escape at Dannemora, " a slow-burn crime drama that's based on a true story. This show, released on October 22, is already gaining lots of attention. But is it worth your time? Let's dive in. "Escape at Dannemora" tells the real-life tale of the 2015 prison bre