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Mary Ann Cotton was Britains first female serial killer, again has been talked about in fiction and non-fiction for her work in poisoning 21 people.

Mary Ann Cotton: the Black Widow Britiain’s First Serial Killer

Azriel Bennett, Reporter May 3, 2024

Mary Ann Cotton, former nurse and dressmaker, was charged in the 1800s for poisoning 21 people including her four husbands and 11 of her children. Cotton, born Mary Ann Robson in 1832 in Low Moorsely,...

Candy Montgomery became the lead suspect in a 1980s murder case. She eventually confessed to the killing but claimed that she acted in self-defense.

‘The Killer Housewife’: Candy Montgomery slaughters Betty Gore

Josie Yates, Copy Editor March 29, 2024

On June 13, 1980, Candy Montgomery struck Betty Gore 41 times with an ax. In Wylie, Texas, this “normal” woman butchered her friend in an act of defense. Or at least that’s what she claims. Many...

Police vehicles are necessary to catch criminals and gather key information about crimes that may be committed. The Eagle police department has an officer on duty at eagle high school to ensure the safety of the school. In the old days, they did not have these useful vehicles and made it much more difficult to catch Jack the Ripper.

Jack the Ripper and His Many Horrific Murders that Still Remain Unsolved

Josie Yates, Copy Editor January 30, 2024

Jack the Ripper is one of the most infamous unsolved cases in the world of true crime due to his brutality and viciousness. He was the first serial killer recorded in the UK and is one of the most notorious...

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