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Most cities have some interesting artwork and statues around the streets. I came across this boar and wondered what the story was behind it. It caught my attention because one of my daughters and I have been watching all the Harry Potter movies in preparation for my panel discussion later this summer regarding villains. I…
did I write a book about a child who becomes a killer? I am often asked that when people who know me discover I wrote a thriller. The answer is simple but really twofold. First, I love crime and suspense and after years of reading decided I would try my hand at writing about it.…
What makes a good villain? Do you like the gory horror of a Joker type villain, one you love to hate and are happy to see him go? Or are you more drawn to the psychopathic and charming character of Hannibal Lecter, who draws you in to his secret web and you find yourself rooting…
In my book Silent Rage, I detail the life of a young man who grew up in a tough situation. He did not have the resources to cope with the abuse and neglect he faced and ultimately became a killer. He is a fictitious example of the kind of life many adolescents are experiencing. My…
We all know everyone has their own unique set of fingerprints. But did you know that all prints fall into one of three categories? You either have a whorl, an arch, or a loop. Check out the picture and see what you have.
Cadaver dogs, also known as a Human Remains Detection Dogs (HRD), can sniff out a dead body and alert their handler by barking or sitting. As far as I have found the deepest a buried body has been alerted to is about fifteen feet. Trained dogs can tell the difference between animal and human bones…
Check out my recent interview with Kris Wampler. You can also follow him on social media. https://kriswampler.com/blog/
Most people are familiar with the mental health issues that are part of the psyche of a serial killer. We all wonder why someone chooses to do evil. Can someone simply be born bad? Or is it his childhood and home life that mold him into a criminal? Perhaps it is a combination of the…