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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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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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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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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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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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‘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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'Dear God, get me out of here' - The Story of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard.
There are not many cases that have captured the attention of the public quite like that of Gypsy Rose Blanchard and her mother Dee Dee....
Tammy Lee
Jan 5, 20249 min read
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The Body on the Train Tracks: The Murder of Janet Maddocks
It was Wednesday, the 20th of March 1985, and Janet Maddocks, a 35-year-old social worker, had been in London to meet with her husband,...
Tammy Lee
Oct 15, 20238 min read
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Missing People
People have gone missing throughout history, whether due to kidnapping, running away, getting lost or as the result of something more...
Tammy Lee
Oct 7, 20239 min read
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10 More AHS Characters Based on Real People
American Horror Story, created by Ryan Murphy and Brad Falchuk, is a critically acclaimed anthology series that has captivated audiences...
Tammy Lee
Sep 12, 202312 min read
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The Man & The Myth: Ronnie Biggs
Allow me to tell you about one of the most notorious heists in history: The Great Train Robbery. More specifically, the infamous Ronnie...
Tammy Lee
May 8, 20237 min read
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Crime, Corruption and Exploitation: The Story of Willowbrook State School
In 1972, DR. Michael Wilkins risked everything to expose the truth behind Willowbrook State School, the largest mental institution in the...
Tammy Lee
Apr 28, 20237 min read
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Everyone Dances with the Grim Reaper: The Last Words of the Executed
The Death Penalty can be traced back to 1792 BC during the reign of Hammurabi, the Babylonian king. Methods of execution during this time...
Tammy Lee
Mar 14, 20235 min read
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The Brutal Deaths of The Bathtub Brides
I hadn’t actually heard of this case before and came across it in a book I was given. Some of the details seemed to have got a bit...
Tammy Lee
Feb 26, 202310 min read
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The Acid Bath Murders
John Haigh was a charming man, well respected amongst his peers. But not everything was at it seemed; if you were rich you needed to...
Tammy Lee
Feb 26, 202310 min read
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The Sorrowful Story of Matthew Shepard
Pride Month is a time when members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community come together, along with allies, to...
Tammy Lee
Feb 26, 20238 min read
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Ridiculous Deaths
There’s only one guarantee in life, and that’s death. Death doesn’t care who you are, what you do, what you earn. Really, death shouldn’t...
Tammy Lee
Feb 22, 20233 min read
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10 Gruesome Human Experiments
Most people have at least a degree of empathy towards others. However, some don’t seem capable of this feeling, those who don’t see...
Tammy Lee
Jan 28, 20238 min read
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