Ed Gein - Crime
Ed Gein was born in 1906 and was brought up by a very religiously strict mother who threatened him with going to hell if he did anything wrong. His father was a drunk and had no say in how the kids were raised by his domineering wife, Augusta. Ed ... [... more]
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What is a Hate Crime? - Crime
When the words hate crime appear in our newspapers or on our televisions, most people think of crimes against people of African-American descent. However, as the late 90's and in the new millennium more and more crimes have been perpetrated ... [... more]
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Newsletter Sign-up Invitation - Crime
My name is Vance Rowe and I am the new editor for the Crime site at BellaOnline. I am the current editor for the Wrestling site here at Bella as well. This article is to invite you all to sign up for my newsletter so you will be able to read any ... [... more]
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Issac Parker, the Hanging Judge - Crime
Isaac Parker was a federal judge that brought "white man's law" to a previously lawless land in what was once known as Indian Territory and is today known as Oklahoma. He was the judge in Fort Smith, Arkansas and it sat on the border of Indian . [... more]
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The SWAT Team - Crime
The SWAT or Special Weapons And Tactics Team is basically the Special Forces of a police department. It is not for just anybody and not anybody can join. All police departments have very rigorous requirements to become a SWAT Team member and some ... [... more]
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Sites for Job-Seeking in the MidWest - MidWest USA
Being the editor for the MidWest USA site you must already have gathered that I am a huge fan of the area. I love the people, the smells (yes smells!), the music, the landscape...the list could go on. As an avid MidWest fan I am also inclined to ... [... more]
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Annual Quilt Show in Paducah, Kentucky - MidWest USA
Attention all quilters! If you are a beginning quilter (or out of the quilting loop) you will want to know this juicy tidbit. Every spring thousands of quilters from around the world flock to Western Kentucky-Paducah, KY to be exact-for the ... [... more]
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Frank Nitti - Crime
Frank Nitti was born in Agri, Italy somewhere between 1884 and 1888. His birth year varies depending on which site one visits. His headstone reads that he was born in 1888 but his draft registration card reads that he was born in 1886. Like most ... [... more]
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Natalie Wood A Life of Chaos - Crime
This "You Be the Judge" article is about the mystery surrounding the mysterious death of the late, great Actress Natalie Wood. She went from child actress to troubled adult, as we have seen in a lot of cases of childhood actors over the past ... [... more]
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Facts About Missouri - MidWest USA
Missouri became the 24th state in the union on August 10, 1821 and was named after the Missouri Indian tribe that lived along the banks of the river. The word means 'town of large canoes'. Jefferson City is Missouri's capital. The first capital ... [... more]
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Belle Starr, the Bandit Queen - Crime
Belle Starr, also known as the Bandit Queen, was born in Missouri in 1848. Her birth name was Myra Belle Shirley and as a young child she moved to Texas with her family. She was in her early teens when she began associating with ne'er-do-wells in ... [... more]
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Babe Ruth, Baseball Legend (August 16, 1948) - Today in ...
Baseball has become the All-American past time. What's a better example of an All-American team than the New York Yankees. Now, now, calm down. I know there are plenty of people who despise the Yankees. I happen to like them. I like them as much ... [... more]
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