Crime Travel By Chris Bunton We traveled to Hot Springs, Arkansas, where I did some research on Mobster Owney Madden Hot Springs, Arkansas from its inception was a place of healing. A place sacred to the native peoples of the region. A place where the hot springs were captured and incorporated into bath houses. AContinue reading “Travel: Hot Springs, Arkansas”
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Serial Killer: Michael J. Swango
True Crime By Chris Bunton I love to travel, and as part of my travel plans I research criminals and crime locations. Recently, I traveled to Quincy, Illinois, where I discovered that the Serial Killer named Michael Swango was raised there. So, I checked out some of the sites associated with him. He was bornContinue reading “Serial Killer: Michael J. Swango”
True Crime: Savage Murder at Taliesin
True Crime By Chris Bunton Frank Lloyd Wright is one of the most famous architects in the world. He lived and worked between 1867 and 1959. His works have inspired millions, but at the same time, his life had dark tragedies. I have been a fan of Frank Lloyd Wright for quite some time, andContinue reading “True Crime: Savage Murder at Taliesin”
Serial Killer: The Cincinnati Strangler
True Crime By Chris Bunton I recently traveled to Cincinnati on vacation, and while there I did some research on the Serial Killer known as The Cincinnati Strangler. Normally, when I travel and research these killers, I go to the neighborhoods where the killer lived or where the victims lived, or the crimes took place.Continue reading “Serial Killer: The Cincinnati Strangler”
Travel: Savannah, Georgia
Crime Travel by Chris Bunton Savannah, Georgia is not a hot bed of crime. It’s about the same as any city of its size. I felt safe there, no matter where I went. We traveled there as part of a trip that included several stops. While there I did some research on a couple ofContinue reading “Travel: Savannah, Georgia”
Travel: Kansas City, Missouri
Travel Writing by Chris Bunton We traveled to Kansas City, Missouri, where I researched the Serial Killer Robert Berdella, The Kansas City Massacre. The Liberty Bank Robbery, and wrote the short story “Stranger In The Camp“ As a crime magazine, our focus in this is crime and safety when traveling, while still having a goodContinue reading “Travel: Kansas City, Missouri”
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”
Serial Killer: Beoria Simmons
True Crime By Chris Bunton I recently traveled to Louisville Kentucky where I did some research on the serial killer, Beoria Simmons. Simmons was born in May of 1954. He was convicted of Kidnapping, Raping and Murdering three women in Louisville, Kentucky. His fourth victim escaped and was able to identify him, which led toContinue reading “Serial Killer: Beoria Simmons”
Serial Killer: Joseph Paul Franklin
True Crime By Chris Bunton When I travel, I typically add “Crime” as a point of interest at my destination. This is what I call “Crime Travel”. So, along with museums, restaurants, and all the normal travel sites, I will also look for crimes or infamous criminals that might have been in the area. So,Continue reading “Serial Killer: Joseph Paul Franklin”
True Crime: Surprise on Music Row
True Crime Report By Chris Bunton (I originally wrote this about a month after the Nashville bombing on Christmas Day 2020. I’ve made a few updates.) My wife and I went to Nashville, Tennessee for a Valentines Day trip. It was 2021. We stayed at the Union Station Hotel which is about 4 blocks downContinue reading “True Crime: Surprise on Music Row”