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On the evening of 18 December 1994, Alison Botha, a young woman living in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, faced a harrowing ordeal that would forever alter her life. She endured one of the most brutal attacks imaginable and, against all odds, survived. Her story is not just about what happened that night, but also about how she rebuilt her life, becoming a symbol of resilience and an advocate for hope. The Attack: A Night ... View more

Few cases in recent history have been as harrowing or as complex as that of Berlinah Wallace and Mark van Dongen. Their story is a painful exploration of jealousy, violence, and suffering, culminating in a tragic intersection of criminal justice and euthanasia. At its heart lies Mark van Dongen’s haunting cry for relief from his agony: “Kill me now.” In 2015, when Mark van Dongen’s father was shown to the ward at ... View more

Barbara Elaine Graham, often remembered by the grim moniker "Bloody Babs," lived a life shaped by hardship, poor decisions, and the weight of societal judgement. Born into adversity, Graham’s troubled early years set the stage for her descent into a life of crime that culminated in her execution at San Quentin Prison on June 3, 1955. Convicted of the brutal murder of 64-year-old widow Mabel Monohan, she became the third woman ... View more

The Wonderland murders, also known as the “Four on the Floor Murders” or the “Laurel Canyon Murders”, occurred in the early hours of July 1, 1981, at a drug den in the heart of Los Angeles. This case, notorious for its brutal violence, has captured public fascination due to the involvement of the Wonderland Gang, organised crime figure Eddie Nash, and infamous pornographic actor John Holmes. Despite multiple trials and decades ... View more

The Turpin family case remains one of the most harrowing accounts of abuse and control to come to light in modern times. The story of David and Louise Turpin and their 13 children, held captive in their home in Perris, California, shocked the world when it broke in January 2018. The systematic abuse and imprisonment of their children over decades earned their residence the grim nickname “House of Horrors.” Early Lives ... View more