True Crime
This woman was suffocated by her husband while eight months pregnant with their first child. The reason? He was having an affair with his massage therapist and, in his own words to a fellow inmate, "couldn't stand being around her anymore."
Who is Laci Peterson?
This artist has certainly had her share of haters over the years; in college, she actually had a Facebook page dedicated to her called "Stefani Germanotta, You Will Never Be Famous." Hope they brought enough crow for everyone to eat after she made it big under this name!
Who is Lady Gaga?
Gloria Ramirez became known as "The Toxic Lady" when she was rushed to the hospital in February of 1994, where the staff trying to treat her started fainting and reporting numerous other problems! Her breath had a fruity, garlicky smell and a blood sample taken from her smelled like this substance normally only found in trace amounts in urine.
What is ammonia?
This term describes a legal process by which a report can be made to a court alleging someone's unlawful detention or imprisonment. This may come in handy if you ever find yourself falsely accused!
What is habeas corpus?
Kendrick Lamar broke the record for most weeks at No. 1 on Hot Rap Songs with 25 weeks with this diss track. He even got four Grammy nominees!
What is "Not Like Us?"
This travel vlogger went missing while on a vanlife journey across the United States with her fiance. While we will never know why he ended her life, he did end up confessing to the crime in a notebook that was found near his remains after he took his own life.
Who is Gabby Petito?
Fans of the rock band Volbeat will know this "shady and a tempered dame blinding your eyes with her spider dance." I doubt she would've caught the eye of King Ludwig I of Bavaria had she still been known as Eliza Gilbert.
Who is Lola Montez?
Charles Osborne, an Iowa resident, had a constant case of these from 1922 until 1990, when they inexplicably stopped. Think he tried a glass of water, or holding his breath?
What are hiccups?
While many use this term to describe rumors or gossip with no basis in fact, the legal definition refers to any statement, written or oral, that was made out of court.
What is hearsay?
Chappel Roan lamented her lover's choice to stay closeted and, even though she didn't wanna call it off, she ultimately did in this track.
What is, "Good Luck, Babe!"
This boy's disappearance and murder changed his father's life drastically - so much so that he dedicated his life to running a television program featuring America's most wanted criminals. It paid off before being cancelled in 2011; 1203 fugitives and 63 missing children were found thanks to tips from viewers!
Who is Adam Walsh?
This famous Western American outlaw actually had a much less interesting name when he was born. Could just be me, but Henry McCarty just doesn't have the same ring to it!
Who is Billy the Kid?
What are teeth?
This term is used to describe practices that have been implemented even without being legally recognized. If your boss goes to jail for fraud and you take over their responsibilities, then you could be considered the __ _____ boss in their absence!
What is de facto?
This Sabrina Carpenter song, despite the meaning of a lot of the lyrics eluding us, is sure to give you a buzz!
What is "Espresso?"
This "Poltergeist" actress' father also hosted a television show after she was killed by her ex-boyfriend, who was controversially acquitted of second-degree murder and served only 2.5 years for voluntary manslaughter. Her father spent seven years on the air discussing cases in which power and privilege stood in the way of justice.
Who is Dominique Dunne?
Anyone who was deployed to Vietnam between 1955 and 1975 probably knows who this person is, but probably not by the name Nguyễn Sinh Cung.
Who is Ho Chi Minh?
Jamie "Canhead" Keeton has made a business from his unusual condition: objects stick to his skin, much like they would on these parts of an octopus!
What are suction cups?
This describes the government's power to take private property. While the individual whose land is being taken is often compensated with a sum of money, some will still be yelling at Uncle Sam to get off their lawn!
What is eminent domain?
Billie Eilish already has a hardcore fan base who will love her 'til the day that they die, but even more so after this track came out!
What is "Birds of a Feather?"
Despite the case being among the most famous cold cases in history, we still have no idea who butchered this woman, who was known by this flowery name the papers gave her that may have had its inspiration in a 1946 film noir thriller.
Who is Elizabeth Short/The Black Dahlia?
Most outside of East Asia would be shocked to know this man was a real person who lived in South Asia during the 6th or 5th century BCE! Though born Siddhartha Gautama, he is now known across the world by this moniker.
Who is Buddha?
The "Dancing Plague of 1518" in this city along the border of France and Germany, took "dance 'till you drop" to a new level! That July, a local woman randomly took to the street to dance and didn't stop. By August, up to 400 others had joined her, some of them collapsing from exhaustion or even passing away from heart attacks!
Where is Strasbourg?
This phrase that translates to "guilty mind" refers to a person's mental state that makes their act a crime; examples are intention, knowledge, or foresight. For example, taking that $20 out of your mom's purse knowing full well that it wasn't your allowance!
What is mens rea?
Bruno Mars and Lady Gaga created musical magic in this track. If the world was ending, I'd wanna be playing this song with my special someone!
What is "Die with a Smile?"