Criminal
True crime, exposed – the innocent, the guilty, and the downright gruesome. Criminal explores the intricacies and complexities of law, order, and crime.
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Stories in Criminal that you’ll love, handpicked by our team.
South Korean Plastic Surgery By Ghost Doctor Resulted In Death (Case of Kwon Dae-Hee)
On 8th September 2016, in Seoul, South Korea, 24-year-old Kwon Dae-Hee underwent plastic surgery. It cost him both 6.5 million won ($5,766) and his life because his surgery was performed by a Ghost Doctor.
Dharrsheena Raja SegarranPublished 2 months ago in CriminalTruth in the Lies
Kathleen Brannagh stared at the bundle of documents as if they might catch fire where they sat. She chewed the edge of her nail, nose wrinkling at the musty scent found in old houses and the pungent odor of fear combined with grief and disbelief. Overwhelmed, she stomped down the stairs. The past should have stayed where she found it -- in the back of a cluttered closet with moth-eaten baby clothes and stained photographs.
Lisa VanGalenPublished 2 months ago in Criminal- Second Place in the Whodunit Challenge
Dis-Appearance
In the back of her head, Seema keeps whispering to herself. Today can be a little different from yesterday. She is carrying the big bowl of dough toward the tandoor house. The big dug hole in the middle of the room is accepting of anything that can fall in it. She lights the fire in the hole and throws in some more wood sticks. The fire is galloping; the surrounding walls of the tandoor are changing their colour to some red-copper bricks. She reaches those walls and drops herself fully inside the hole. All of a sudden, she feels calmness and purity beyond the screams she is used to. Her hands and feet have never felt this restful. They are swimming in the air, like the air, she is floating freely. Where am I going, without them? She throws the walls behind her and comes back to the oldest room, which is turned into a tandoor house. Half of the room is filled with magazines from the 1980s. She has got good use for them, making more fire. She is halfway finishing up baking the pile of flatbread that will feed some fifteen family members. She folds each flatbread in a half-moon, but her mind goes into the dying fire in the hole.
Parwana FayyazPublished 4 months ago in Criminal in good time
…in light of my own changing values – the expansion of my family and the recent deaths from improperly using the technique – I have decided to discontinue the practice. My last piece, a beautiful frame I spent many hours on for someone very special, will be the last of my work to display fractal burning.
Katie Kelly KoppenhoferPublished 4 months ago in CriminalAn Answer from the Sky
Interview Room 2 is simple and square. The single light in the middle of the ceiling lands at the crown of my head. I have arrived on stage, and they’re waiting for the show.
Catherine DorianPublished 4 months ago in CriminalThe Tale of Wren
A transient fog hovers above the water, while the full moon guides Wren as she walks along the shore. Placing fresh cut willow stalks in her basket. With a stiffness, she moves away from the lake and towards the grassy slopes. The pain was worsening, peaking to a point of paralyses, then vanishing like the wind. Glancing toward camp, dawns colors begin to challenge the darkness as the charcoal skies reveal the vibrancy of a new day. She needs to complete this task before her people wake. Pausing, she waits for her muscles to relax, hoping the pain will go away. Breathing deep, Wren continues towards the woods, to bury the contents of her pack before she is discovered with it. Then, she would wait for him, she knew he would not let her down. She starts to dig when another wave of agony consumes her once more and she doubles over. If it weren’t for that, perhaps she would have noticed the eyes upon her.
The Case of the Missing Top Stories
This story is purely fictional. Any resemblance to real-life events is strictly coincidental. Maybe. ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** * ** *
Mother CombsPublished 4 months ago in Criminal- Runner-Up in the Whodunit Challenge
Something In the Water
Sascha was the first to find the fish. At least, she thought she must be. The sky outside was still a bruised purple, light gradually seeping through the horizon. No other patients had been in line at the nursing station when Sascha went for her morning meds. She did not know what time it was, only that she had been lying awake in the interminable darkness of her room for longer than she could stand it. Deciding to wander the halls instead, it was by coincidence rather than intention that Sascha was the first to arrive for her medication. The morning nurse had chirped merrily at her, some praise for being an early bird, and did not ask her to wag her tongue when she lifted it after swallowing.
Elle MariePublished 4 months ago in Criminal
Latest Stories
Most recently published stories in Criminal.
She Met A “Mysterious Man” During Her Vacation In Spain And Ended Up Murdered - Audrey Fang
The woman in the photo was Audrey Fang, born in Singapore and an architect by profession. Her family says that she loved flowers, she always had a smile on her face, and she was one of those people who would never hurt anyone.
Based On a True StoryPublished about 6 hours ago in CriminalThe Baffling Disappearance of Sky Metalwala
The early morning of November 6, 2011, was cold and dry in Bellevue, WA. Temperatures hovered around 39 degrees Fahrenheit and the normal Washington rain was nowhere to be seen. 112th St NE parallels State Route 520 near where it meets Interstate 405. A tall concrete sound barrier lines each side of the road making it appear more like a highway itself than a large suburban thoroughfare.
Alisan KeeseePublished about 11 hours ago in CriminalHer Boyfriend Lived Secretly in Her Attic for Almost a Decade — Then He Murdered Her Husband
Every day you hear stories of infidelity. Men and women are caught cheating all the time. It’s no longer surprising in this day and age. It’s more surprising for someone to have an affair that isn’t found out about. This woman’s story gives an entirely different spin on having a secret lover. If this isn’t a Lifetime movie, it should be.
Kassondra O'HaraPublished about 17 hours ago in CriminalThe Tragic Case of Ashlee Martinson: Aftermath of child abuse
The story of Ashlee Martinson is one of profound tragedy and complex emotions, a tale that forces us to confront the darkest corners of the human experience. In 2015, Ashlee Martinson made headlines when she was arrested for the brutal murders of her mother and stepfather in the small town of Piehl, Wisconsin. As details of the case emerged, a chilling narrative of abuse, trauma, and desperation began to unfold, shedding light on the harrowing journey that led to this unthinkable act of violence.
Deji AkomolafePublished about 17 hours ago in CriminalNevada Tan
On June 1, 2004, an 11-year-old girl takes her friend to an empty classroom during school lunch break. There, she tells her friend that "You are going to die," and then she takes out a box cutter from her pocket and slits her throat. Not only that, but after this crime, she becomes an internet celebrity. This is the story of Japan's most shocking murder,
Aafreen AliPublished about 17 hours ago in CriminalTHE VANISHING ACT
The morning sun bathed the city streets in golden light as President Jonathan Reynolds embarked on his routine journey through the bustling metropolis. His motorcade, a symbol of power and authority, navigated the labyrinth of roads with practiced ease, flanked by a convoy of armored vehicles and vigilant Secret Service agents.
Nobleman OkosaPublished about 21 hours ago in CriminalTwo teens charged in connection to fatal Denver Aquarium shooting
The Denver District Attorney's Office filed first-degree murder charges against two teens in connection to the fatal shooting that took place outside of the Downtown Denver Aquarium earlier this year.
Melted Cheese and Murder
It was bizarre, talking about killing someone. In a public place. Over pizza. I couldn't take it anymore. No matter how many times my parents told me to stay away from Bobby I just... couldn't. I'd turn up at home bleeding, covered with bruises, and they'd say, "Stop hanging out with him..." They didn't get it. He'd got under my skin.
L.C. SchäferPublished about 21 hours ago in Criminal
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Martyna Dearing
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Mother Combs
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