Patty Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army (SLA) in 1974. During her captivity, she was reportedly subjected to physical and mental abuse, leading to her eventual participation in criminal activities with the SLA. Some experts believe that her actions were influenced by a mix of coercion, manipulation, and survival instincts rather than Stockholm Syndrome specifically.
There is no foolproof way to predict if someone will become a serial killer, as it is a complex and multifaceted behavior. However, certain red flags such as a history of violent behavior, cruelty to animals, and a lack of empathy or remorse can indicate a higher risk. It is important to seek help from mental health professionals if you are concerned about someone's behavior.
Several studies suggest that male serial killers tend to be motivated by power, control, and dominance over their victims, while female serial killers often have motives related to financial gain, attention-seeking, or caregiving gone wrong. Additionally, men may target strangers more frequently, while women tend to target individuals they know personally.
Left Eye, whose real name was Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes, was born on May 27, 1971. If she were still alive today, she would be 50 years old.
Herbert Baumeister, also known as the "I-70 Strangler," was a serial killer from Westfield, Indiana, not Mishawaka. Baumeister targeted gay men and is believed to be responsible for the murders of at least 11 men in the 1980s and 1990s before committing suicide in 1996.
The Old Bailey was founded in 1674 inside the one square mile in the heart of London. Old Bailey has seen 197,745 ciminal trials and more than it's share of beheadings and hangings to name a few. It is still the hub of court procedings inside the city of London. And although it's not as popular as the Ripper Walks it gets it's fair share of tourists each year.
Claude Duval was buried in St. Paul's Covent Garden because it was a prestigious location at the time, and he was a famous highwayman who had gained notoriety for his exploits. Being buried there likely added to the allure and romanticism of his legend.
As of my last update, Darlie Routier's request for a new trial had been denied by the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals. It is possible that new developments have occurred since then, so I recommend checking the latest news sources for updates on her case.
It is difficult to pinpoint the single "worst" crime city in the U.S. as crime rates can vary year to year and depend on various factors. However, cities like Detroit, St. Louis, and Baltimore have been known to have higher crime rates compared to national averages.
Josslyn Hay, the 22nd Earl of Erroll, was a British aristocrat and member of the Kenyan Happy Valley set known for his extravagant lifestyle and scandalous relationships. He was murdered in 1941, in Nairobi, Kenya. The primary suspects were his wife, Lady Diana Erroll, and her lover, Sir Jock Delves Broughton, amid rumors of jealousy and infidelity.
Mark David Chapman's motive for assassinating John Lennon in 1980 was reportedly a combination of personal grievances, a desire for fame, and a distorted sense of reality influenced by his obsession with J.D. Salinger's novel "The Catcher in the Rye." Chapman saw Lennon as a symbolic figure of everything he opposed and believed that killing him would make him famous.
Kate "Ma" Barker's parents were John and Elvira Clark. Kate Barker was an American criminal who was the mother of the Barker-Karpis gang, which was active during the early 1930s. She gained notoriety as a formidable criminal and was killed in a shootout with the FBI in 1935.
Darlie Routier is housed at Mountain View Unit just outside of Gatesville, TX. Mountain View is where all condemed women in Texas await their execution. Shortly before a scheduled execution the prisoner is moved to Huntsville* where Texas's death chamber is located.
*Huntsville is the men's prison.
Breslin, Russia, September 1, 2004, Muslim terrorists stormed a school taking 1200 people hostage. On the third day some of the planted explosives detinated accidentaly, provoking gunfire from both sides. 326 people were killed, 156 of those were children. 700 were wounded and 26 of the terrorists were killed.
Over 4 million copies of "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil" have been sold since its publication in 1994. It is considered one of the bestselling non-fiction books of all time.
No, there is no evidence to suggest that Elizabeth Short, also known as the Black Dahlia, had a tattoo of a black dahlia. The moniker "Black Dahlia" came from the nickname given to her after her murder, not from any tattoos she had.
The Black Dahlia was a real murder in Los Angeles. Elizabeth Short, age 22, was found murdered on January 15, 1947, in an empty lot. The body had been cut in half and drained of blood, and even her face was mutilated. Her murderer was never found.
There is always someone saying there is new evidence exonerating the Ramseys, or proving their guilt, or implicating someone else. This has been going on for years. It is not terribly likely that anything material will come up anytime soon unless someone breaks down and confesses.
This news is very misleading. It's not new evidence at all. It was in the autopsy report and the police have known about it from the very first. There was dirt and unidentified material under JonBenet's fingernails. It didn't match the parent's DNA profile or anyone in the family. But since it was Christmas time, the Ramsey's had been in many different homes in the hours leading up to the murder. Little kids get grime and foreign material under their fingernails all the time. Not only was JonBenet in different homes, the Ramsey's had an open house and had at least 200 people in their home right before Christmas. There was unidentified DNA everywhere in that house from many different persons.
Unfortunately, it does not change all of the other evidence. The FBI states the crime scene was staged, there never was a kidnap attempt, the child was most likely killed by someone that knew her well, ect. The list goes on. So the Ramsey case is as it has been. The Grand Jury that heard the case were of the opinion that there was not enough uncontaminated evidence to be able to successfully prosecute the Ramseys. This is the crux of the whole situation. The crime scene was not preserved like it should have been right from the beginning. There is no way to undo the harm that was perpetrated on the Ramsey house (crime scene) once it was breached.
Yes, the murder of Francis Castillo in 1987 remains unsolved. Despite extensive investigations at the time, no suspects were identified or charged in connection with the crime. The case remains open and unresolved.
No, there have been no significant new developments in the DB Cooper hijacking case. The identity of DB Cooper remains unknown, and the case is still considered one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history.
Scott Peterson was sentenced to death in 2005 for the murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn child. However, his sentence was recently overturned and a new penalty phase trial has been ordered. The timing of any potential execution is uncertain at this point.
Barbara Graham was a convicted criminal who was executed in 1955 for the murder of Mabel Monahan. The 1957 film "I Want to Live!" portrayed her in a sympathetic light, but Graham was involved in criminal activities and her guilt in the murder was supported by evidence.
The Kitty Genovese murder in 1964 gained notoriety for the bystander effect, as it was reported that many witnesses did not intervene or call for help during the prolonged attack. This case highlighted social psychological concepts related to diffusion of responsibility and the apathy of bystanders in emergency situations.
The phrase "Forget About It" can have multiple meanings depending on the context in which it is used. It can be used to dismiss something, to suggest letting go of a situation, or to indicate disbelief or skepticism.
Perry was raised by his alcoholic mother after she left his abusive father. She died from alcohol related health problems when Perry was around 13. Two of his siblings commited suicide and a remaining sister broke all contact with him. It left him pretty much without a family. It sounds like there were some serious mental health issues at play with a majority of the immediate family.