Daily Archives: May 31, 2025

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Every October 31st, millions celebrate safely, but statistics reveal a darker truth. Halloween consistently ranks among the year's most dangerous nights, with violent crime spiking way above normal rates. From the infamous "Candy Man" poisonings to recent mass shootings at celebrations, October 31st has witnessed decades of murders that exploit the holiday's unique atmosphere of masks, anonymity, and after-dark festivities.

Peter Sullivan spent 38 years in prison for a murder he didn't commit. On May 13, 2025, the Court of Appeal quashed his conviction for killing Diane Sindall after new DNA evidence proved his innocence. Sullivan, now 68, endured Britain's longest miscarriage of justice while the true killer remains unknown.

A fascinating look at the elite Ghost Squad police unit created to tackle post World War II crime in London in a book by Dick Kirby.

Many serial killers have reported a history of childhood abuse. This study examined 50 US convicted serial killers to examine the possible relationship between childhood abuse and serial murder.