Gaslight, Gatekeep, GirlBoss: A Girl Gang Grab-Bag
Like most American Millennials, I was subjected to Drug Abuse Resistance Education, or DARE. It was the typical kind of “Drugs Are Bad, mmmkay?” sort of thing. Police officers would come to school and...
19 Juli 202432min
One Step Behind: A Stalkers Grab Bag
Obsession can be a good thing. An obsessed athlete can spend hours practicing to be the best they can be, an obsessed collector can find joy and community in the thrill of the hunt, or obsession can d...
12 Juli 202441min
Tin Soldiers: The Murder of Carole Garton
When it comes to stuff, I really feel like counterfeit can be just as good as the real thing. Give me a lab-created diamond any day; I can show off some sparkle without robbing a bank. Same goes for s...
5 Juli 202459min
Phantom: The Murder of Heidi Bernadzikowski
I'm not going to try and do his voice because it'd tear my throat up, but Hollywood legend Jack Palance once said, "The only two things you can truly depend upon are gravity and greed." Greed has been...
28 Juni 202445min
Burning Down the House: A Casino Bandit Grab Bag
Almost everyone who walks into a casino feeling confident that they’re gonna walk out richer is what is technically known as “a sucker.” Every game you play at a casino gives the house an edge. Not mu...
21 Juni 202444min
Because They Were Home: The Dartmouth Murders, Pt 2
Our homes are meant to be where we feel the safest, so it makes sense that there’s an entire horror movie subgenre dedicated to home invasions. The Strangers, Panic Room, Funny Games, When a Stranger ...
14 Juni 202445min
Because They Were Home: The Dartmouth Murders Pt 1
Schopenhauer wrote, “Fate shuffles the cards, and we play.” Every day, every decision we make sparks a chain reaction of others, leading us down a particular path. And with every choice, a universe of...
7 Juni 202441min
Stranger in the Mirror: The Crimes of Theresa Ramirez
We tend to think of doctors as leading pretty cushy, privileged lives—lots of money, social status, and respect. But a dark trend has been developing in recent years, and it’s only getting worse. Incr...
31 Maj 202441min
