Over time, the world has experienced fraudsters from all walks of life. Some were killed, some were caught by the authorities, and some, as you are about to find out, vanished into thin air (quite literally). Ruja Ignatova was a good dancer who knew when to leave the stage. She hatched a plan, executed it…… Read More »
The Chicken Man. Big Paulie. The Pope. PC. The Beak. What do these names have in common? You are right; they are all nicknames used to refer to the once head of the Gambino family, Paul Castellano. He was big, feared, and commanded loads of respect from the entire mafia families in the United States.…… Read More »
Throughout history, humans have proven to be both creative and cunning when it comes to deceiving others. Deception and trickery are age-old practices that have been employed for various reasons, ranging from personal gain to political intrigue. In this article, we delve into some real-life cases of deception and trickery that have left a lasting…… Read More »
The word “mafia” commands an extraordinary aura. Also known as La Cosa Nostra or the Mob, there are about 5 recognized mafia families in New York alone. They include Lucchese, Genovese, Bonnano, Colombo, and Gambino, most involving Italian Americans. However, what is a mafia? What does it do? When did it start? Do you have…… Read More »
1. The Armed Forces of Colombia commissioned a pop song that included a Morse code message to kidnapped military personnel, “19 people rescued, you’re next. Don’t lose hope”, because the kidnappers would let their captives listen to radio. – Source 2. When Canadian reporter Mellissa Fung was kidnapped by bandits in Afghanistan, Afghan intelligence identified…… Read More »
You might remember Jeffrey Dahmer from Netflix’s “Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story,” which first aired in 2022. Before that, not many people, certainly not Gen-Zs (on a lighter note), knew about this dreaded serial killer. Those who did had probably forgotten about his horrific acts. Aside from killing his victims and putting their families into…… Read More »
The Commercial Trade in Human Organs Started in India In the 1980s, certain clinics in India started to perform transplants using organs that they bought from individuals or dealers. The trade quickly spread to neighboring Pakistan, the Philippines, Egypt, and China. These countries have a large population of poor people but some excellent medical centers…… Read More »
Here is a list of Last Words of 25 Executed Criminals. 01. George Appel Crime: Murder Executed: By electric chair in 19280 Last Words: “Well folks, you’ll soon see a baked apple.” 02. George Engel Crime: Accessory to murder (Haymarket Affair) Executed: By hanging on November 11, 1887 Last Words: “Hurrah for anarchy! This is…… Read More »
Herman Lamm, known as the pioneer of modern bank robbery, introduced groundbreaking methods such as meticulously scouting banks and devising escape plans prior to committing the crime. Employing a systematic approach called “The Lamm Technique,” he successfully executed numerous bank heists. Unfortunately, his final robbery attempt ended in disaster and ultimately led to his demise.… Read More »
Adam Worth, an American who served in the Union Army during the US Civil War, later embarked on a criminal career in Europe. Garnering the moniker “the Napoleon of Crime,” he became the basis for Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary character, Professor James Moriarty, Sherlock Holmes’ archenemy. Notably, Worth organized and led a network of… Read More »
