List: True Crime for My Sicko Friends | Curated by Kathy Copeland Padden

Dec 30, 2021
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True Crime for My Sicko Friends
Kathy Copeland Padden
Actress Peg Entwistle Jumps from Hollywoodland SignPeg’s last view from atop Mount Lee of the twinkling lights from the indifferent city below must have been heartbreaking.
Mar 5, 2019
Mar 5, 2019
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Subhuman: Algerians Massacred by French PoliceIt wasn’t until 2001 that the French government would even acknowledge that a massacre had occurred
Nov 28, 2018
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Nov 28, 2018
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First Execution by Electric Chair Not a Resounding Success“How did it compare with a hanging?” — New York Times Correspondent
Nov 18, 2018
Nov 18, 2018
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Short History
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Barnett Davenport Commits America’s First Mass MurderOf Anglo victims anyway
Jun 18, 2021
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Jun 18, 2021
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Motown Legend Marvin Gaye Shot and Killed by His FatherHe had to seek solace in his parents’ home, living under the same roof with the man who caused most of his issues in the first place.
Apr 1, 2020
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Apr 1, 2020
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An Injustice!
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Desperate Measures: The Tragic Life and Death of Beatrice CenciA young woman whose only crime was defending herself against a lifetime of incest, sexual assault, and physical abuse
Apr 26, 2021
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Apr 26, 2021
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Candy From Strangers: First U.S. Kidnapping for RansomThe police advised Ross not to pay, believing it would set a dangerous precedent for any future kidnapping cases.
Sep 2, 2020
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Sep 2, 2020
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Jim Morrison Joins the “27” ClubWhile most everyone was singing about incense, peppermints and feeling groovy in the 1960s, there was one group that dared to explore the…
Jul 3, 2019
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Jul 3, 2019
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Exploring History
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The Broken Bromance of Henry II and Thomas Becket“Will no-one rid me of this troublesome priest?” –Henry II
Apr 7, 2021
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Apr 7, 2021
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Exploring History
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The Really Real Bloody WeddingGame of Thrones has nothing on these nuptials
Apr 27, 2021
Apr 27, 2021
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Beyond Depraved: LaLaurie Mansion’s Death AtticWhen the firefighters burst into the attic, they were greeted by the sight of slaves chained to the walls and makeshift operating tables.
Apr 14, 2020
Apr 14, 2020
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Elizabeth Bathory Raises the Bar for Sickos EverywhereStuck out in the sticks while the hubby was away fighting the Turks, young Elizabeth needed to find ways to keep herself amused.
Mar 12, 2020
Mar 12, 2020
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Charlie Chaplin’s Body Stolen by Grave Robbers“Lady Chaplin is shocked. We all are. We can only wonder why; why should this happen to a man who gave so much to the world?”
Mar 27, 2019
Mar 27, 2019
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Amy Robsart Suffers an Unfortunate AccidentOr suicide. Or murder. You make the call
Apr 24, 2021
Apr 24, 2021
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Beauty and the BozoThe short, tragic life of a Playboy Playmate
May 28, 2021
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May 28, 2021
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Fanfare
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A Grave InjusticeComedian Fatty Arbuckle framed for murder
Aug 27, 2021
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Aug 27, 2021
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