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Blog postWoonsocket, Rhode Island is 8.6 square miles. Keep the size in mind while I share this crazy true crime story. Locals enjoy a close-knit community, but the town also has a dark side. And it’s in this crime-fueled section of Woonsocket that a bizarre string of crimes took place. In the early morning hours of March 2, 2003, EMS received a flurry of phone calls about a naked woman prone in the street—severely beaten but alive—in the mill district. Paramedics transported Jane Smith (not an alias)
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Blog postGraphologists claim handwriting is strongly linked to various personality traits, and serial killers may reveal their murderous side within their written words. Handwriting analysis is a tedious and methodical process that relies on extensive knowledge of the way people form letters, which characteristics of letter formation are unique, and the physiological processes behind writing—how someone’s fine-motor skills affect their handwriting and leave clues to the author’s identity. The primary
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Blog postI am so filled with the holiday spirit, my insides are dancing and singing nonstop. There’s magic in air, palpable magic. Can you feel it? Animals do. Perhaps I should say “crows” rather than all animals. Two weeks ago, Poe and Edgar surprised me with such a special gift, it brought me to tears. A Christmas miracle. On Sunday, December 6, the day started like any other. After feeding my two fur babies—The Notorious P.I. G. (aka Miss Piggy) and Dee-Pac (aka Miss Dee)—I sloughed into an oversiz
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Blog postRecognized by its white head, brown body, and hooked yellow beak, the bald eagle has been the national emblem of the United States since 1782. Unlike my amazing black beauties—crows and ravens—most people adore eagles. Perhaps it’s their mysticism and majestic nature. I will never forget an encounter I had with a bald eagle. On a return trip from running errands, Bob and I witnessed the most beautiful lavender sky. About two or three feet above our vehicle a bald eagle flapped its impres
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Blog postJoin me in welcoming Lisa Burton. Did I mention Lisa isn’t human? She’s a robot girl and spokesmodel for my buddy Craig’s writing career. Shawnee Daniels and Lisa go way back to when Lisa hosted her own radio show. If memory serves, I believe I had to drag Shawnee out of there before these two went head-to-head. So, if you’re reading the Mayhem Series, please don’t tell Shawnee she’s here. 😉 Welcome to Murder Blog, Lisa! Thanks for letting me visit, Sue. It’s been hard to get out over the la
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Blog postSilent witnesses stood sentinel in a backyard in Davie, Florida. The witnesses had no verbal communication skills, but they could speak. In fact, police believed these witnesses could unlock the mystery of a retiree whose murderer scattered his body parts across South Florida. On Nov. 6, 2011, a Fort Lauderdale homeowner noticed a container bobbing in the canal near his home. When he peered inside the box, he found two human arms and two legs encased in concrete. A week later, employees of a
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Blog postToday’s post is a mash-up of writing tips, coaching, and virtual opportunities. Bear with me, and you’ll see how it’s all related. Writing Tips Have you ever received a text from a family member or close friend and knew something was wrong even though the words indicated the opposite? I’ll show you what I mean with a real-life example. The Kid planned to drive up to deliver ducks to the couple who lives at the top of our mountain, off-the-grid in a year-round camp surrounded by tall pines, oa
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Blog postYou might be surprised by how many traits writers share with serial killers. FBI profilers have actually profiled a subject only to discover s/he’s not a killer. S/he’s a writer. Here’s why a profiler might mistake writers for serial killers. We work alone. Writers spend hours alone, plotting and planning the perfect demise. We let the fantasy build until we find an ideal murder method to fit our plot, and a spark ignites our creativity. We’re giddy with excitement and can’t wait to swan-dive
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Blog postThe crimes of Edmund Kemper have been well-publicized for years — the hit Netflix series Mindhunter even focuses on Kemper — but the story of what led him to take the plunge into serial killing is just as chilling. Maybe more so. Before I share this tale, if you’re at all squeamish you may want to skim this post. It’s intriguing from a psychological viewpoint, but I realize not everyone shares my enthusiasm fascination for with serial killers. Ready? Cool. Let’s do this. Bouncing Baby Boy Bor
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Blog postNonfiction requires time and patience to write, and the research mushrooms into a full-scale true crime investigation. This article focuses on contemporary crime. For the sake of clarity, let’s define the word contemporary as: The crime occurred within the last 30 years. Most of the “characters” in the book are still alive. One of the most important skills to learn is how to conduct an interview. Writers are curious creatures, and that natural curiosity helps a great deal. Knowing what questi
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