The definition of the word crime, according to the present day dictionary is: An act committed or omitted in violation of a law forbidding or commanding it and for which punishment is imposed upon conviction or unlawful activity: statistics relating to violent crime.
Having defined the term itself, let us look deeper into the dark and dangerous world, filled with lies, deception, thievery, murder and other sinister deeds...
Since the dawn of time, mankind had the need to establish and maintain a certain level of social order and control. A mechanism was needed that would enable a certain group or a society to function in specific parameters. The result of that need was the establishment of law, an agreed code of conduct, applied to everyone without exceptions. That in turn, had the appearance of individuals or organized groups unwilling to act according to this agreed code of conduct known as the law. The act of defiance against the law was termed CRIME.
At the center of organized crime is a body with its own hierarchy, in a way similar to its legal counterpart. That type of organization is ever conspiring to obtain a certain kind of profit through illegal means such as violence, bribery and brute force accompanied with retribution threats. Its wide specter of activities cover from credit card fraud, gun running, illegal gambling, insurance fraud, kidnapping for ransom, to narcotics trade, pornography, prostitution, racketeering, smuggling and vehicle theft.
Now let us move to some of the prominent organizations, particularly successful in their gruesome enterprise. Probably the most infamous is the Italian mafia known as Cosa Nostra. A veil of mystery covers this organization, hiding the truth about their origin and structure. Based in Sicily, it consists of associated criminal groups with a strict code of conduct, where each individual group is referred to as The Family, and members are commonly called Mafioso
Shoulder to shoulder with Cosa Nostra stands their infamous counterpart, the Japanese Yakuza. They are also known as Bōryokudan, a name given to them by the Japanese police force and the media, meaning “The Violence Group” as opposed to the name which they use to describe themselves "Ninkyō Dantai" meaning the “The Chivalrous Organization”. Their structural integrity lies within the combination of traditional and modern system
We have seen some of the examples of how the crime evolved since its appearance to this date. It was a horrifying road paved with evil intentions, ghastly deeds and tears of those who felt injustice done upon them at the hands of the wicked. This category contains the documentaries portraying that road along with the stories of people from both sides of the law.
Charles Ponzi remains the biggest con artist in history. He was an Italian swindler and con artist in the US and Canada. He had many aliases, including Charles Ponci, Carlo, Charles P. Bianchi, and ma...
We’ve seen many movies with this thematic. Bank robbery, it is one of the more common crimes in the US and the world.Bank robbery is the crime of stealing money from a bank while bank employees and ...
The Smiley Face Murder Theory is a theory advanced by retired New York City detectives Kevin Gannon and Anthony Duarte.The term “smiley face” became connected for the first to the allege mur...
On the morning of 22 March 2016, three coordinated suicide bombings occurred in Belgium. Two of them came at the Brussels airport in Zaventem, and one at the Maalbeek metro station.The attack re...
In 2002, Salt Lake City was home to one of the most chilling kidnapping stories in recent memory. Elizabeth Smart, a sweet and young girl was kidnapped from her bedroom in the middle of the nigh...
The Execution of Gary Glitter is a ninety-minute television drama. Produced by Juniper Communications, the documentary follows an imaginary trial and execution by hanging of former glam rock sin...
Texas Chainsaw Massacre is an American horror franchise consisting of eight movie, comics, and a video game adaptation of the original film.But the movies and comics are base...
Human trafficking is a crime that forcefully exploits men, women, and children. According to the International Labor Organization, there are more than 40 million victims of h...
The movie Saw is one of the most famous crime franchises. The main antagonist, Jigsaw, is a fictional character based on a true story.In the movie, Jigsaw dismembers body part...
A super-maximum security or administrative maximum prison is a “control-unit” prison, or a unit within prisons. It presents the most secure level of custody in the prison...
Bernie Madoff is a former market maker, investment advisor, financier, and fraudster. He is a convicted felon, who is currently serving a federal prison sentence for offenses...
Michal Vana is a former football player from Czechoslovakia, who played professionally in Europe and Asia. He was part of the Singapore M-League, which won the 1994 Malaysia ...
This documentary was initially released in 2007. Fast forward a couple of years ago, and now marijuana is legal in a couple of countries in the United States, and in Canada.T...
Arthur John Shawcross is commonly known as the Genesee River Killer. He was an American serial killer active in Rochester, New York.His first known murder was in 1972, when he...
Red Onion State Prison is the place where convicts are sent when they are difficult to manage and present disciplinary challenges. It is often viewed as the “cream of the c...
Domestic violence is a term used for violence or other abuse by one person against another in a domestic setting, including marriage and cohabitation. We’ve come a long way...
Some people say that whistleblowers should be put on pedestals as some of the greatest martyrs mankind has to offer. They tell the truth, and some believe that is patriotic, not ...
El Chapo is one of the most famous Mexican drug dealers. This week, the trial against the “Kingpin” begins in America.Before he was captured in 2015, he managed to escape ...
Bernardo Provenzano died 2 years ago in Italy. He was known “Boss of all bosses”. Born in Corleone, Sicily, he was an inspiration for Mario Puzo to write the famous Godfather...
For more than 20 years Michael Shayne Durden, burglarized more than thousands of homes in Dallas and Collin countries. After going in prison, Michael decided to help homeowne...
They say that psychopaths make up around 20% of the prison population in both USA and Britain. There is also a saying that one in 10 people is a psychopath. Psychopaths are four ...
Known as the Ice Man, Kuklinski was a hit man who worked for the mafia in New York from the 1960s through the 1980s. He was known as someone who has a quick temper, and who c...
Children taken for trafficking and sex services is nothing new. Not only in Britain, but in the rest of the world. Thousands of children are potentially being sexually exploi...
When people think of Dubai, the first things that come to mind are oil, rich people, wealth, glamour, luxury, and modern living. But that is just what you mostly see on TV. ...
How to make money is one of the most popular searches on Google. We all want to earn more money. It is no secret. But not everyone can become a millionaire. This documenta...
Patients thought of Dr. Harold Shipman as a kind, capable, and caring GP. But for 25 years, he carried out a relentless campaign of death, claiming hundreds of victims in two...
Gina Haspel will break history, as she is set to become the first female CIA director. President Donald Trump named Haspel his pick for the spot, and raised a ton of question...
American Crime Story Season 2 is at full display at the moment. The new season explores the murder of Gianni Versace, one of the most famous fashion designers. The Italian ge...
When it comes to drugs, Mexico is a country frequently associated with. Mexico and Colombia are the two countries that have gave birth to several drug cartels. And while ...
Imagine working for Pablo Escobar, and coming out as a hero. That is exactly what John Jairo Velasquez Vasquez is. Known as “Popeye”, he was a hitman for Escobar in the h...
In 2013, three women that were presumed dead for more than 10 years mysteriously and miraculously were discovered alive. The three women, two teenage girls and a 20-year ol...
When people think of deadly drugs, heroin and cocaine are on top of the list. The reality is that drug dealers and drug manufacturers have found many ways to produce drugs even d...
The documentary created in 2008 by Kurt Kuenne is one of the saddest documentary you will ever see. The documentary tells the story of Dr. Andrew Bagby. In 2001, the 28 ye...
When it comes to creepy stories and murders, Junko Furuta from Japan is among the top. This is one of the most gruesome murders in history of mankind. Furuta was only 17 y...
Joseph Lyle Menendez and Erik Galen Menende are American brothers from Beverly Hills, California. They became a national sensation when their trial was broadcasted. The tw...
If you know you will die in 24 hours, what thoughts will go through your mind? You might not get the chance to ponder those thoughts, because nobody of us knows exactly when ...
They say you are never too old to commit a murder. And that is true for the people on this list. These are the youngest murderers in the history of the world. The youngest...
A sex offender is a person who has committed a sex crime. But what constitutes a sex crime differs by culture and legal jurisdictions. Nevertheless, it is a rare sight for te...
When we think of children, we think of cute, adorable, and harmless creatures. However, there are well documented cases when children were more dangerous and cruel than adult...
Giovanni Falcone changed the way Italy perceives the Mafia. Before Falcone decided to take justice in his arms, the mafia was ruling freely across Italy and at Sicily for man...
The documentary focuses on one very important question: Should people sentence to life in prison be allowed to die in the convenience of their home if they are sick. Or in ot...
San Perdro Prison in Bolivia is one of the most controversial and unique prison facilities in the world. The unique aspect is that the prison is guarded only from the outside...
For the Western World, it is hard to understand and embrace how premarital sex can be a crime in countries like Afghanistan. But that doesn’t even begin to scratch the surf...
Jamaica is one of the most beautiful islands in the world. The country is also home of the fastest man and fastest woman in the world. But like every other country, Jamaica h...
Dan Pacholke is a long-time officer, and served as the administrator of the Washington State Department of Corrections. In February 2016, he resigned as a secretary of the St...
In 1994, Terrell Johnson was found guilty for shooting Verna Robinson. He was the only one of the three men initially charged to be found guilty. As a result, he spent 18 yea...
The documentary follows the members of the Mara Salvatrucha, or commonly known as the MS gang. MS or Mara is a transnational criminal gang that started in Los Angeles, but ha...
Cartel Land is an award winning documentary by director Matthe Heineman. Matthew got the idea after reading an article in the Rolling Stone magazine about the Arizona Border Rec...
Albany Country Jail in upstate New York is one of the jails in the state of New York. Built in 1931, it can house up to 1,100 inmates, men and women. Currently, more than 600 in...
During World War II and the Holocaust, more than 75% of the Jewish population in the Netherlands was killed. That is a higher percentage than countries like Belgium and France. D...
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