After reading my last 13 posts (A to M) of some of the most depraved people in the world, I thought we could all do with a break from serial killers. So here are some cute puppies and kittens to lighten the mood and bring a smile to your face (you won’t be able to…
Articles from April 2018
A to Z Challenge: M (serial killers)
Myra Hindley — Moors Murderer Fast Facts: Born in 1942, died in 2002 in England She raped and murdered 5 small children, claiming she was under the control of her partner Her 17-year-old brother-in-law witnessed a killing and went to police Charged with 5 murders Found guilty of 2 murders and jailed for life Hindley…
A to Z Challenge: L (serial killers)
Bobby Joe Long — Classified Ad Rapist Fast Facts: Born in 1953 in West Virginia Diagnosed as a sexual sadist which appears to have been triggered by a motorcycle accident, he graduated from rape to murder, killing at least 10 young women He was caught after letting a rape victim leave as well as forensic…
A to Z Challenge: K (serial killers)
Peter Kürten — The Düsseldorf Vampire Fast Facts: Born in 1883, died 1931 in Germany Murdered at least 9 people after being sexually abused as a child Realising one of his rape victims could identify him he confessed his crimes to his wife and urged her to turn him in so she could get a…
A to Z Challenge: J (serial killers)
Joel Rifkin — The Drifter Fast Facts: Born in 1959 in New York Killed 17 women after childhood bullying and a fascination with Alfred Hitchcock’s Frenzy He was caught when police pulled him over for a missing licence plate and discovered the body of a victim in the car He was charged with 9 murders…