TRUE CRIME

Throughout history, certain events etch themselves into collective memory, leaving indelible marks upon the consciousness of societies worldwide. One such event transpired on May 13, 1981, when Mehmet Ali Ağca, a Turkish assailant with a troubled past, attempted to assassinate Pope John Paul II. This momentous episode unfolded within the sanctified confines of St. Peter's Square in Vatican City, sending shockwaves across the ... View more

It was the 15th of July in 1953, just before 9am in Pentonville Prison, John Reginald Halliday Christie already had his arms tied behind his back and was complaining he had an itchy nose. The hangman, Albert Pierrepoint, reassured him, saying, "It won't bother you for long." From that moment, events proceeded with such swiftness that Christie would scarcely have comprehended what was transpiring. Pierrepoint took particular ... View more

The names Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb have become synonymous with the chilling and macabre narrative of youthful transgression in early 20th-century America. Their story, a gruesome chapter in the annals of criminal history, continues to fascinate and horrify in equal measure. Backgrounds: Prodigies Bound for Infamy Nathan Freudenthal Leopold Jr. was born on November 19, 1904, in Chicago, Illinois, to a wealthy ... View more

Harvey Milk, an iconic figure in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights, was a trailblazing politician whose life and work continue to inspire activists around the world. His journey from a small-town boy to one of the first openly gay elected officials in the United States is a story of perseverance, advocacy, and tragic loss. Early Life and Background Harvey Bernard Milk was born on May 22, 1930, in Woodmere, New York, to ... View more

Marianne Bachmeier’s story is one of love, loss, and a mother’s desperate need for justice—an act that gripped a nation and sparked an intense debate on morality, revenge, and the limits of the legal system. Her life was shaped by hardship, tragedy, and an extraordinary act of retribution that made headlines across Germany and beyond. To truly understand what led her to that fateful day in court, we must first explore the life ... View more