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19.08.2020 / 08:45

Survivors confront ‘subhuman’ Golden State Killer after decades of rape, murder

Golden State Killer.The daughter of one rape victim gave him an obscene hand gesture and cursed him during the first of four days of hearings in Sacramento County Superior Court before he is formally sentenced to life in prison on Friday. Some read statements on behalf of their loved ones who could not testify in person, while others proudly gave their names now that DeAngelo, 74, is heading to prison.“He and his knife had complete control over me for the next two hours,” the daughter of rape survivor Patricia Murphy read from her mother’s statement.

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard reveals she was once locked in solitary confinement — because of a fan

Convict-turned-influencer Gypsy Rose Blanchard reveals her abusive past and time in prison via letters, phone transcripts and photos in her new e-book, “Released: Conversations on the Eve of Freedom,” out Tuesday.The 32-year-old — who was released from a Missouri prison on Dec. 28 after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence for her role in the murder of her mother, Clauddine “Dee Dee” Blanchard, in 2015 — details alleged abuse by her mother and grandfather but says she is remorseful for her crime.Blanchard also reveals a battle with opioid addiction while in prison — and claims she served a stint in solitary confinement after a super fan wanted to break her out.“I want you to know that I know now you were mentally and emotionally unstable when raising me,” Blanchard says in an open letter to her mother, written from Chillicothe Correctional Facility in Missouri.

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‘Murdaugh Murders’: The harrowing true story of dead family and missing millions

In what can only be described as truly impeccable timing, Netflix dropped their latest true-crime offering just hours before the main character in the case was called to the stand at his own double-murder trial.

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What Lorena Bobbitt Is Up to Nearly 30 Years Later

In 1993, Lorena and John Bobbitt became household names after years of alleged domestic abuse and assault led to Lorena cutting her then-husband’s penis off with a knife. The incident and subsequent trial, where she was found not guilty by reason of insanity, became a source of never-ending tabloid headlines and late-night jokes as both tried to move forward with their lives.

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Lorena Bobbitt on Reclaiming Her Story With New Lifetime Film (Exclusive)

On the evening of June 23, 1993, a 24-year-old Lorena Bobbitt used a carving knife to cut off her husband John Wayne Bobbitt’s penis and then chucked it into a roadside field after fleeing their apartment. From the outside, it appeared to many to be a gruesome attack by a scorned wife. The incident and subsequent trial, where she was found not guilty by reason of insanity, became fodder for tabloids and late-night comedians alike, making both household names at the time.

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French serial killer author confesses to lying about imaginary wife’s murder and admits he needs therapy

A French serial killer has sensationally confessed to a multitude of lies about his personal life and career, including that he had a wife who was murdered and that he met Charles Manson.

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Why Amanda Knox Praises Kim Kardashian West's Criminal Justice Reform Efforts (Exclusive)

Writer and journalist Amanda Knox understands firsthand the injustices one can experience when roped into the criminal justice system — whether they’re innocent or not. The 32-year-old became a public name — and media sensation — in 2007, when she was wrongfully convicted for the murder of a fellow exchange student. After four years in an Italian prison and eight years on trial, she was finally acquitted in 2015. “I was redefined as something that I wasn't,” Knox tells ET’s Ash Crossan. “And I lost years of my life to prison for no reason.”

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Streaming Guide: The Best True-Crime Documentaries to Watch Now

Today, there’s no shortage of true-crime documentaries re-examining present or past cases as well as media sensations that have previously captivated the nation. The latest wave of America’s insatiable appetite for the genre was first sparked by the first season of the podcast , which aired in 2014. It was quickly followed by director Andrew Jarecki’s HBO documentary,, Netflix’s, Ryan Murphy’s, and many more scripted and unscripted projects across film, TV and podcasts.

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Jack Huston Explains Why 'Boardwalk Empire' Is a Worthy Binge-Watch 10 Years Later (Exclusive)

If there was one actor who was supposed to be having a big month, it was Jack Huston. The English actor, most well-known for his role as Richard Harrow on, had just come off playing American terrorist Eric Rudolph on in February and had two anticipated projects — season 4 and the film — set for back-to-back debuts this week before the coronavirus outbreak forced both to delay their release.

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‘Tiger King’ getting surprise new episode on Netflix, Jeff Lowe reveals

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Robert F. Kennedy's Granddaughter and Her Young Son Missing on Chesapeake Bay, Family Says

A Kennedy family spokesperson confirmed Friday that two missing people last seen in a canoe off Chesapeake Bay Thursday evening are Maeve Kennedy McKean, 41, and her 8-year-old son, Gideon. Kennedy McKean is the granddaughter of Robert F. Kennedy and daughter of Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, the former Maryland lieutenant governor. «At this time our family asks for privacy and that everyone keep Maeve and Gideon in their prayers,» said a statement from a family spokesman. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan also confirmed their identities at the start of his coronavirus press conference Friday, and said an «intensive search» was underway.

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How Kim Kardashian's Legal Ambitions and Interest in Reform Led to 'The Justice Project' (Exclusive)

In 2018, Kim Kardashian West made headlines when she came to the aid of Alice Marie Johnson, who had been sentenced to life imprisonment without parole in 1997. At the time, Kardashian West successfully advocated President Donald Trump for Johnson’s commutation and ultimately helped get her released after 21 years in prison.

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Celeb ‘Tiger King’ fans fighting over roles in future movie

“Tiger King” is the latest true crime docuseries to captivate the public — and celebs are no exception. The Netflix series, which follows the wild story of incarcerated former zoo-owner Joseph Maldonado-Passage, a k a “Joe Exotic,” and involves everything from polygamy to murder to mullets to wild animals, has given the world the perfect ridiculous distraction amidst a pandemic.

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CRIME HUNTER: We asked and YOU picked your favourite crime novels

Last weekend I offered some of my favourite crime novels.

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Chris Evans Makes Long-Awaited Return to TV in Chilling Trailer for 'Defending Jacob' Series

Twenty years after making a little-seen screen debut on the Fox series, Chris Evans is back with his first series regular role in the upcoming Apple TV+ original,. The streaming platform released the official trailer for the limited series, giving fans their first look at what to expect from the crime drama about an assistant district attorney torn between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son.

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Netflix's 'Tiger King': Your Biggest Questions Answered

By now, it’s possible that you’ve heard of the self-proclaimed “Tiger King,” a gay polygamist roadside zoo owner and big cat breeder named Joe Exotic who is at the center of the the Netflix documentary . Premiering less than a week ago, the seven-part series has gone viral and quickly rose to No. 1 on the streaming platform’s Top 10.

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Netflix's 'Tiger King': Your Biggest Questions Answered

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
Brazil	Cases: 21 835 785 Deaths: 608 235 Recovered: 0
United Kingdom	Cases: 9 215 683 Deaths: 141 607 Recovered: 0
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