Photographs taken by killers are perhaps the most unsettling form of true crime memorabilia. Unlike forensic or journalistic images, these photos were often created with intent– the killer consciously framed, staged, or captured the victim in ways that reveal their own psychology. In doing so, they transform the act
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As the new movie Wicked is premiering over Thanksgiving weekend, it is bringing back attention to the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz. The Wizard of Oz is an American musical fantasy film that was an adaptation of the 1900 children’s fantasy novel. The story is about an imaginative teen
Between the years of 1970-2005, Samuel Little murdered an estimate of 93 victims. This makes him one of the most prolific serial killers to exist. In 2012 he was arrested on a drug charge that would lead to one of the most shocking plot twists in United States criminal history.
In a world where rising stars are idealized, sexualized, and obsessed over, capitalizing on these behaviors and invoking them would seem to be a sure path to fame and fortune. Over the course of the 21st century, sex scandals have left a lasting impact on our memories and aided in
The fan-favorite and emotionally charged television show Gossip Girl captivated audiences worldwide, not least because of Chanel Maya Banks’s iconic portrayal of Vanessa Abrams. Known for her intense, unconventional performance, Banks brought to life Vanessa Abrams—a sullen, headstrong individual with a shaved head, hippie parents, and a penchant for
Movies and TV shows are a main form of entertainment for a lot of people, especially for Americans. People like to watch anything as a break from school or when done with a long day at work. It is a pleasure time to relax, or it can be background noise
On March 6, 1981, Marianne Bachmeier pulled out a .22-caliber pistol in the courtroom and shot her daughter’s murderer in cold blood, 6 shots hit him and ended his life almost instantly. Bachmeier was sentenced to spend 6 years in prison, she was released in 3 years on probation. Considering
In March 2024, pro-Palestinian activists destroyed a 1914 painting of Lord Balfour at Trinity College, part of the University of Cambridge in the UK. The artwork had been cut and spray painted in protest of the notorious Balfour Declaration and its relevance in the ongoing Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Arthur James Balfour
In the 1990’s lowriding was banned from San Diego, California. Lowriding was banned in National City because counsel members believed lowriding events attracted crimes to local business, strained police resources, and caused traffic congestion. However, the lowriding culture has changed over time. Lowriding used to be a territorial event in
Jackson Pollock is one of the most celebrated and influential American artists of the 20th century, known for his unique style of abstract expressionism. However, in recent years, the authenticity of his works has been called into question, with some experts alleging that many of the artist’s works are forgeries.