True Crime by Chris Bunton I traveled to Quincy, Illinois. This is a great place to view architecture if you enjoy different styles of housing. But, the town also holds the distinction of being the home of the serial killer Michael Swango and the assassin James Earl Ray. It seems odd that a man whoContinue reading “True Crime: James Earl Ray”
Category Archives: Civil Rights Crime
True Crime Movie: End Of The Rope
North Dakota 1931 The 2023 True Crime Movie “End of the Rope” Describes the disappearance of the 6 member Haven family, in Schafer, North Dakota, in 1931. Husband, wife and four kids. Charles Bannon became the prime suspect based upon evidence he was trying to steal the Haven farm. It was discovered that the family Continue reading “True Crime Movie: End Of The Rope”
Book Review: First Blood
Book Review by The Yard This is the book that introduced Rambo to the world. It was first published in 1972 by David Morrell. He was fresh out of college and saw how the Vietnam War impacted the soldiers who returned. He also saw how hippies were treated in various parts of the country atContinue reading “Book Review: First Blood”
True Crime: Savannah Axe Murders
True Crime by Chris Bunton In December of 1909, 3 women were attacked with an axe in down town Savannah, Georgia. A passing patrolman heard moans from inside the dwelling at 401 West Perry Street. He went inside and found Eliza Gribble 70, and Carrie Ohlander 36, dead. But, Maggie Hunter 34, was still barelyContinue reading “True Crime: Savannah Axe Murders”
Unraveling Wrongful Conviction And Miscarriage Of Justice
—A True Story Transforming Despair To Hope. True Crime By Matthew Harrison “In the poignant pages of “Unraveling Wrongful Conviction and Miscarriage of Justice,” Matthew invites readers on a compelling journey—a transformation from the depths of despair to a life rekindled with hope and purpose. Baring his soul, Matthew recounts the gripping narrative of hisContinue reading “Unraveling Wrongful Conviction And Miscarriage Of Justice”
Travel: Memphis, Tennessee
Travel by Chris Bunton I love to travel, and with my true crime travel writing I do a lot of it. One of the things I stress above all else is safety. We are very careful about where we stay and what we do. My wife finds our accommodations. She has become an online sleuthContinue reading “Travel: Memphis, Tennessee”
True Crime: Murder in Oak Park
True Crime by Chris Bunton On April 13, 2020, Thomas Johnson, 69, and his wife Leslie Jones, 67, were discovered dead in their home in Oak Park, Illinois. Thomas was stabbed 17 times and found lying in an up stairs bed. While Leslie was stabbed 34 times and found on the stairs. Family members hadContinue reading “True Crime: Murder in Oak Park”
True Crime: Two Lynched in Chattanooga
True Crime by Chris Bunton I traveled recently to Chattanooga, Tennessee for my honeymoon. While there, we spent some time checking out the sights, seeing Lookout Mountain, and all the history of the place. While I was there I also worked on a piece about the Serial Killer, Joseph Paul Franklin who had blown upContinue reading “True Crime: Two Lynched in Chattanooga”
About Civil Rights Crime
This is a Non-Fiction category describing crimes that have been committed against people, that would fall into the Civil Rights category. A true story such as Emmet Till, or a True Story of injustice, or police brutality. Research the facts and give us good writing. These are stories of murder, lynching, and beatings. Follow theContinue reading “About Civil Rights Crime”