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Stories tagged with: crime
Bethesda.com breaks so-called Beltway Butcher story
http://www.bethesda.com/article/0112/bethesdacom-breaks-so-c...
Cases of Sherry Kennedy and Catharine Kalberer officially closed. Perpetrator died on California’s death row in 2009. Bethesda.com has cracked the case.
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10 Common Self-Publishing Scams You Should Be Aware Of
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For many writers who’ve faced rejection after rejection from publishing houses, self-publishing can start to look like a pretty good idea. While there are writers out there who’ve managed to make self-publishing work for them, there are risks involved with self-publishing that every writer should know about. Namely that some self-publishing companies may be pretty shady and could cost you extra time and money if you’re not aware of the kinds of scams they run. Here are some of the most common scams that happen in self-publishing, a list that anyone even considering self-publication should read before entering into any kind of agreement or paying any fees associated with self-publishing.
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Tags: Self-Publishing, scams, writing, publications, crime
10 Least Surprising Celebrity Arrests
http://www.criminaljusticedegreesguide.com/features/10-least...
Celebrities might have all the money in the world, but they certainly aren’t above the law. Stars are easily swept up by drugs, guns, and criminal activity, but they don’t do a great job of covering up their tracks or learning from their mistakes. Here are the 10 least surprising celebrity arrests.
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Tags: celebrities, Arrests, criminal activity, crime
http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2012/01/03/10-professors-caught-dealing-drugs/
http://www.onlinecolleges.net/2012/01/03/10-professors-caugh...
While the bulk of drug use and distribution that happens on college campuses is done by students and visitors to the school, faculty can sometimes play a role as well. Whether using, selling, or both, many professors have gotten caught up in illegal activities that have played a significant role in ending their academic careers and landing them some serious jail time. Here, we’ve featured just 10 professors who ended up on the wrong side of the law for manufacturing, using, and selling drugs on campus or in their communities.
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Tags: professors, drug, Drug Dealing, teachers, crime, Online Coll
9 Judges Who Disgraced the Bench
http://www.criminaljusticedegreesguide.com/features/9-judges...
Judges are leaders who are expected to exercise good judgment when presiding over cases. For the most part, judges have no problem using good judgment in and outside of court, but by no means are they perfect. These men and women do not have legal immunity, and when they break the law, they pay for it like every other citizen. Here are 9 judges who disgraced the bench:
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Tags: Judges, crime, Judjment, law, legal
History’s 9 Most Notorious Crimes of Passion
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History is plagued by all types of crime, but crimes of passion, in particular, have caused a great deal of heartache and have left so many people asking "why?" Crimes of passion typically involve assault or murder and are fueled by rage, heartbreak, and revenge. Out of all the tragic crimes of passion that have happened, these nine are the most notorious.
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Tags: history, crime, people, passion
Early childhood education lowers crime
http://www.childmark.com/blog/early-childhood-education-lowe...
One study showed that children that did not participate in an early childhood program in Chicago were, by age 18, more than 70 percent more likely to have been arrested for a violent crime
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8 Horror Movies That Inspired Real-Life Crimes
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Horror movies are meant to entertain and excite audiences, but by no means are they intended to be taken off the screen and acted out in real life.
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Tags: horror, movies, Inspired, real, crime
8 Famous People Who Were Juvenile Delinquents
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Not all juvenile delinquents go on to lead lives of crime. In fact, a few of them have used their experiences to feed their aspirations to become successful actors, singers or athletes — three professions that require unwavering confidence, fearlessness, and a degree of daredevilism. The following guys reformed their behavior just enough to overcome the odds and become famous. Each one of them, despite leading less-than-perfect adulthoods in some cases, have accomplished more in their lifetimes than most people ever will.
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Tags: Famous People, Juvenile Delinquents, lives, crime
10 Countries That Still Embrace Capital Punishment
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Over the years, capital punishment has gained and lost support around the world as countries have developed new laws to retain the death penalty for certain crimes, approve it in exceptional circumstances or have abolished it altogether. Out of those 58 countries that still uphold the death penalty, 527 people were executed in 23 countries in 2010. Here are 10 countries that still embrace capital punishment:
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Tags: countries, Capital Punishment, crime, Punishment, law, death
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