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In the vast realm of the internet, where information and entertainment intertwine, there exists Curiosity, Crime and Cocktail Time, a website that delves into the dark and mysterious corners of human nature. This website is a haven for true crime enthusiasts and those fascinated by the strange and inexplicable.
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All research on this site has been conducted by myself. I have tried to be as respectful as possible when writing about these cases, especially towards the victims and their families. Any misinformation is purely accidental and corrections will be made.
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The Last Sleep: Photos of the Dead
For centuries, trinkets have been taken from the dead to preserve memories. A lock of hair worn in a locket, swatches of fabric from a...
Tammy Lee
5 days ago2 min read
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Beauty and The Beast Within: Irma Grese
‘She was one of the most beautiful women I have ever seen. Her body was perfect in every lime, her face clear and angelic, and her blue...
Tammy Lee
Apr 97 min read
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Killer Cocktails: Jack the Sipper
It was 3.40 am on Friday, 31st August 1888, when Mrs Emily Holland was walking along Buck’s Row (now Durward Street) in Whitechapel,...
Tammy Lee
Apr 92 min read
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Killer Cocktails: The Black Dahlia
Before her death, The Black Dahlia was known as Elizabeth Short, as an aspiring actress living in LA. Her body was found on 15th January...
Tammy Lee
Apr 91 min read
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Jack the Ripper Part 2: Mary Ann Nichols
So many of us have heard of Jack the Ripper, the mysterious murderer who terrorised Whitechapel during the 1880s. We’ve read the books,...
Tammy Lee
Mar 165 min read
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10 More Ridiculous Deaths
Okay. So, I know we shouldn’t laugh about death. But, occasionally, it’s really hard not to. Here are 10 ways people have died, with more...
Tammy Lee
Feb 283 min read
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Jack the Ripper Part One: The Whitechapel File
In 1888, the Whitechapel District in the East End of London was overcrowded and poverty-stricken. Crime was increasing, and alcohol...
Tammy Lee
Jan 17 min read
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City of the Dead Part 2: Rugeley
Nearby to Cannock Chase is a little town called Rugeley, a little town filled with more history and culture than most people realise....
Tammy Lee
Nov 24, 20244 min read
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City of the Dead Part 1: New Orleans
New Orleans is a place that has fascinated me, and many others, for as long as I can remember; with its rich tapestry of culture,...
Tammy Lee
Sep 2, 20244 min read
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10 Terrifying Childhood Tales You Tried To Forget
Despite the popular Disney portrayals, children’s stories aren’t all sweetness and light, with everyone getting a happy ending. Some of...
Tammy Lee
Aug 10, 20246 min read
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Terrible Tortures & Petrifying Punishments
Throughout history, various methods of torture have been inflicted on people as a way to extract confessions (whether the person was...
Tammy Lee
Jul 11, 20245 min read
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The Tragic Tale of Judith Barsi
Judith was a young American actress in the 1980s, possibly best known for voicing Ducky in The Land Before Time. Sadly, as her star was...
Tammy Lee
Jun 16, 20244 min read
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What Happened to Brittany Murphy?
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE In the '90s, we were introduced to Brittany Murphy; most remember her for her breakout role in Clueless as the...
Tammy Lee
Jun 8, 20246 min read
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The Story of Joseph Merrick
I have been meaning to write about Joseph for some time now. His tragic story, filled with cruelty and social exclusion, is a testament...
Tammy Lee
May 31, 20245 min read
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The Murder of Kelly Anne Bates
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE This is a case I have been considering writing about for some time now, but I have always been a little...
Tammy Lee
Apr 27, 20244 min read
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Fairy Struck: The Legend of the Changeling
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO HERE Protect me from the fairies wild, Or exchange thee for a stolen child ... Tales of changelings have run...
Tammy Lee
Mar 10, 20245 min read
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What Happened to Kendrick Johnson?
Kendrick Johnson was born on the 10th of October 1995 and lived with his family in Valdosta, Georgia, US. Kendrick attended Lowndes High...
Tammy Lee
Feb 26, 20246 min read
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Our Flag Means Death: The Truth Behind the Pirates
If you haven’t seen the excellent series ‘Our Flag Means Death’, I highly recommend it! It’s a comedic, yet surprisingly touching, look...
Tammy Lee
Feb 11, 20247 min read
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David Parker Ray: The Transcript
PLEASE DO NOT READ IF YOU ARE OF A NERVOUS DISPOSITION. THE FOLLOWING IS A TRANSCRIPT OF THE AUDIO TAPE PLAYED TO DAVID PARKER RAY'S...
Tammy Lee
Jan 14, 202426 min read
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‘Chained, handcuffed, scared and disorientated’: The Brutality of David Parker Ray.
Before we get into the details of this case, please let me warn you; David Parker Ray was a sadistic mother fucker who committed many...
Tammy Lee
Jan 14, 20246 min read
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