Blog archives
Blog posts filed under "crime"
Chandra Levy murder could be pinned on inmate, not Gary Condit
February 21 — No Comments
News reports say an arrest is near in the 2001 murder of the Washington intern.
Chimpanzee attacks woman in Stamford, Connecticut
February 17 — 2 Comments
A 200-pound pet chimp named Travis has been shot and killed by police after a violent attack that has left a woman in critical condition with life threatening and "life-changing" injuries.
The Tylenol killer, the FBI, Cyberlewis, and hoisin sauce
February 4 — 1 Comment
After over 26 years, there suddenly is new activity in the case of the 1982 Chicago Tylenol murders.
Drew Peterson's ex-fiancée Christina Raines on the CBS 'Early Show'
February 2 — 1 Comment
This morning's interview capped the latest breathtaking stunt in Drew Peterson's circus of distraction.
How Jerry Taft and TweetDeck found me fresh eggs, dead body
January 25 — No Comments
During a movie intermission, I try out TweetDeck's 'search' feature and find a dead body and fresh eggs nearby.
Racine, Wisconsin Mayor Gary Becker arrested for child pornography, solicitation (updated)
January 14 — 4 Comments
The Racine Post and the Journal Times are both reporting that Mayor Gary Becker has been arrested on child sex charges.
In other news
January 13 — No Comments
Man sells daughter for beer and meat; Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter's bikes stolen; Indiana financial adviser suspected of staging plane crash
Darren Stephens arrested in Chicago (not Darrin Stephens or the other Darren Stephens)
December 30 — 1 Comment
Someone was arrested in Chicago, but he may not be who you think he is or what he said he was.
Drew Peterson engaged to 23-year-old woman? Maybe not (updated)
December 17 — 2 Comments
Drew Peterson's publicist confirms his client has become engaged to a 23-year-old woman. Drew wonders how this got out.
Movie review: 'The Departed' (2006)
October 18 — No Comments
Martin Scorsese's exciting, suspenseful remake of a Hong Kong thriller with a great performance from Jack Nicholson.
Movie review: 'V for Vendetta' (2006)
September 19 — 1 Comment
A hokey adaptation of a graphic novel that is nevertheless impressive for its oppresive political atmosphere.
Movie review: 'The Three Burials of Melquiades Estrada' (2005)
July 11 — 1 Comment
A little masterpiece from Tommy Lee Jones. Fantastic storytelling.
Movie review: 'Tsotsi' (2005)
February 19 — 1 Comment
High-quality work, neatly made, and engaging both to watch and to listen to.
Erasing Jose Padilla, United States citizen
January 3 — 1 Comment
His attorneys say the abuse inflicted on him has left him "like a piece of furniture."
British law to protect religion from hatred -- and laughter?
June 26 — No Comments
Under a new law in Britain, it might be llegal to mock religion.
