A bestselling author who became ‘obsessed’ with freeing a convicted murderer from prison has revealed how the nearly six years she has spent on the case has left her ‘absolutely broke,’ ‘seriously ill,’ and ‘years past deadline’ on her next book. Sara Gruen, whose 2006 novel Water for Elephants sold 10 million copies worldwide, has … Read more
A bestselling author who became ‘obsessed’ with freeing a convicted murderer from prison has revealed how the nearly six years she has spent on the case has left her ‘absolutely broke,’ ‘seriously ill,’ and ‘years past deadline’ on her next book. Sara Gruen, whose 2006 novel Water for Elephants sold 10 million copies worldwide, has … Read more
A retired British police officer claims he has found evidence his wife’s pregnant cousin was the first victim of Australia’s most notorious serial killer. Hugh Hughes, a retired detective sergeant from Borth, Wales, said there are ‘many strong indications’ Keren Rowland was murdered by Ivan Milat. Milat was convicted of murdering seven young backpackers and … Read more
Spotify has been accused of glamorising violence by featuring a string of criminals in its official drill music ‘chart’. At least ten of the top 30 tracks on the music-streaming giant’s Sound Of UK Drill playlist last week involved thugs with convictions for offences including murder, rape and torture. Jayden O’Neill-Crichlow, who performs under the … Read more
A convicted murderer who dodged deportation to Jamaica with a last-minute appeal has been awarded £93,000 in legal aid, it can be disclosed. Michael Antonio White was taken off a Home Office flight last month after his lawyers submitted new claims shortly before take-off. Now in his 50s, he was sentenced to life in prison … Read more
The graduate daughter of a retired academic shielded her murderer boyfriend from police after he stabbed his cousin to death using her father’s Scout knife, a court heard today. Former Manchester Metropolitan University student Megan Armstrong-Challinor, 27, moved Jerome Bailey, 38, into her parents’ £800,000 home while they were holidaying in Spain. Croydon Crown Court … Read more
The brother of a convicted murderer who helped thwart the terror attack on London Bridge last year has said he will finally be able to reunite with his sibling after 17 years. Steven Gallant, 42, was on day release at the Learning Together rehabilitation project event at Fishmongers’ Hall, London, when he stopped Usman Khan’s rampage with … Read more
A convicted murderer, whose crime inspired 70s classic Get Carter, has died after a long illness and lengthier battle to try and clear his name. Michael Luvaglio, passed away aged 83, after decades of efforts to prove his innocence alongside Dennis Stafford. They were both found guilty in 1967 of the gangland-style shooting of Angus Sibbet, … Read more
Danish murderer who killed journalist on board home-made submarine is apprehended ‘after escaping prison by threatening guards with a fake bomb’ Peter Madsen staged a dramatic escape from prison in Denmark this morning He was apprehended and surrounded by police on a roadside near the prison Madsen was jailed for life in 2018 for the … Read more
Family of 18th century MP Henry Dundas say he is being wrongly treated like a ‘mass murderer’ by BLM activists over ‘simply untrue’ claims he was linked to slave trade Henry Dundas is commemorated at the Melville Monument in St Andrews Square Statue was graffitied as his role in delaying abolition of slavery was highlighted … Read more