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CURIOSITY, CRIME & COCKTAIL TIME
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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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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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 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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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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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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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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The Secrets of the Sea
Shipwrecks have always seemed to captivate the human imagination, bringing forth a sense of mystery and adventure. They have been the...
Tammy Lee
Jul 16, 20233 min read
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Weird, Wonderful and WTF – strange practices and beliefs throughout history.
Humans have always been a little bit strange; we’ve believed and done some strange things over the years and still do (ahem, flat...
Tammy Lee
Jun 27, 20233 min read
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Tales of Terrifying Time Slips
Time, more specifically the concept of time, has always been a subject of fascination. It governs our lives and can dictate our actions....
Tammy Lee
Jun 12, 20238 min read
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Past Lives: Those Who Have Lived Before
Let’s be honest; kids often say whatever is on their minds. Sometimes, it’s hilarious; other times, it’s, please let the ground open up...
Tammy Lee
May 25, 20238 min read
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The Mysteries of the Edinburgh Vaults
In 1788, the building of the 120 room Edinburgh Vaults was completed. For the first 3 decades, the Vaults were home to various workshops...
Tammy Lee
Apr 28, 20234 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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