A killing spree in Northern Illinois. On March 27, 2024 Christian Soto murdered four people and injured seven others. He went to visit a friend he had known for years, and according to the killer, they smoked some marijuana which was laced with another drug. Soto’s paranoia grew to such an extent that he grabbedContinue reading “True Crime: Murder In Rockford”
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Happy Meal
Flash Fiction by David Margolin Malcolm lay quietly, enjoying the memory of his meal last night. Chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes, ham and eggs, and a peanut butter milkshake. None of his requests had been denied. He felt the chilly, dry air on his skin and in his nostrils. He only perceived the medicinal smell whenContinue reading “Happy Meal”
True Crime: Will There Be Fewer Serial Killers?
It’s just A Question I tend to surmise weird things like this on occasion. Since I write crime fiction and true crime, questions will pop up. Will there be less Serial Killers in the future? If we look at whether a serial killer is born that way, or turned into one, or a mixture ofContinue reading “True Crime: Will There Be Fewer Serial Killers?”
The Final Heist
Crime Fiction by Alex Smith The private club was cloaked in shadows as I slid into my seat at the round table. I was surrounded by two of the best: Victor, the precise, undetectable thief with a cocky grin whose plans had never resulted in a casualty of any kind, and Tom, the infiltrator, hacker,Continue reading “The Final Heist”
The Beijing Poker Club
Crime Fiction by Frank Sonderborg I had all the equipment ready. My secure Cell Phone. My laptop, 16Gigs of Ram, a good Internet connection. I’d downloaded the Thor browser. I had my VPN, (Virtual Personal Network) working. So, all my net tracks were covered. I sat and stared at the laptop screen and jumped whenContinue reading “The Beijing Poker Club”
True Crime: Our Story
Ronald and Reggie Kray book review Our Story is an autobiographical book written by Ronald and Reginald Kray of London’s East End. They were twins and they grew up poor. The saying was, “The only way to get out of the East End was boxing or crime.” The Krays did both and became very successful.Continue reading “True Crime: Our Story”
Rent Lady
Flash Fiction by Cindy Rosmus/ Art by Bernice Holtzman “Melody?” Bingo Joe said. “Who’s she?” “That Cowell dude,” Georgie said. “Who was buying this building. ‘Cept he’s a chick.” He looked anxious. “Where is she?” In the foyer, there we were: Georgie, our boss, in his flowered shorts. All Jimmy Buffett. Bingo Joe and me,Continue reading “Rent Lady”
A Serenade For Rats
Crime Fiction by Robb White I was almost grateful when Bart Massey flung open the door and stomped in, spraying droplets in all directions, cursing the wet weather. “He show up yet?” Bart never read an epic, not even a graphic novel version of one, but he starts every conversation in medias res. “The guy,Continue reading “A Serenade For Rats”
True Crime: Cari Farver Case
Netflix documentary “Lover, Stalker, Killer” Dave Kroupa moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where he started using internet dating sites. This is where he met Cari Farver, who he believes proceeded to become a psycho stalker, working to destroy Dave’s life and the lives of any woman he was associated with. Even women who came to hisContinue reading “True Crime: Cari Farver Case”
Lost Exit
Flash Fiction by Michael Downing A driving rain whips across the motel parking lot, beating against the windows in a staccato rhythm. Cuba lights another Marlboro and rechecks the magazine in the Glock before tucking it beneath his shirt, snug against his back. Tall, broad, and Black, with a shaved head, gold caps, and aContinue reading “Lost Exit”