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Cannibalism and Sex Zombies: The Case of Jeffrey Dahmer

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Photo Credit:  https://theseymourowl.com/6156/features/jeffrey-dahmer/ The case of Jeffrey Dahmer is one of the most notorious in True Crime history.  While other serial killers have totaled more victims, Dahmer's actions before, during, and after his victims' deaths make him one of the most talked about killers in American history.  As we will see, most of his victims should still be alive.  Their deaths are an indictment on a too-lenient justice system towards sexual predators.  In addition, the failure of police to investigate Dahmer earlier points to a prejudice towards minority and homosexual victims.  Most of all, however, their deaths are proof that humans beings are capable of more evil than we can possibly fathom. Jeffrey Dahmer's Childhood Photo Credit:  https://the-line-up.com/jeffrey-dahmer-childhood Jeffrey Dahmer was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on May 21, 1960.  His grandparents, were not allowed to touch him when he was born becaus...

Paranormal Encounters at Skinwalker Ranch

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 The world of paranormal investigations is oftentimes dominated by searches and encounters with ghosts or demons.  However, it can also include alleged alien encounters and cryptozoology.  In the case of Skinwalker Ranch in Utah, all of these facets meet.  As we delve into the fascinating (and disturbing) story of Skinwalker Ranch, we will see the complete spectrum of paranormal activity and, as always, end up with more questions than answers. Photo Credit:  https://www.extraordinarybeliefs.com/news-2/2017/8/29/preternatural-transmissions-from-skinwalker-ranch What Is a Skinwalker? According to traditions of several Native American tribes, a skinwalker is a shapeshifting being.  It can be a sorcerer, a witch, or a trickster.  In addition to transforming into an animal, skinwalkers are said to be able to disguise themselves as an animal.  Perhaps more frightening, they are also said to be able to occupy other beings, such as animals or humans. Earl...

The Watcher House

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 The American Dream is typically describe as a nuclear family, with children, buying their dream house in the perfect neighborhood.  For the Broaddus family of Westfield, New Jersey, their American Dream became a nightmare unlike any ever heard of before.  This is a true paranormal mystery with many questions, but not many answers.  This is the story of The Watcher House of 657 Boulevard. 657 Boulevard Photo Credit:  https://www.housecreep.com/ee/657-boulevard-westfield-nj-us The historic house at 657 Boulevard in Westfield, New Jersey was first built in 1905.  William H. Davies, who would become mayor of Westfield, bought the house in 1913 for $1.  During his time living in the house, it was struck by lightning which caused damage to the roof.  Why was Davies able to purchase such a large home for just a dollar?  That is one mystery that has no recorded answer, but gets stranger as the house's history goes on. In 1947, Davies sold the house...