Tag: true crime
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One of Us by Åsne Seierstad
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for One of Us: Don’t read this if you have a “no crying” streak going. Quick synopsis: The story of the 2011 Norway bombing and massacre by Anders Behring Breivik. Fact for Non-History People: Breivik’s massacre is often cited as second to the Oklahoma City Bombing for most fatalities caused by one…
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No More Tears by Gardiner Harris
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for No More Tears: Actually, lots of tears it turns out. Quick synopsis: The story of how Johnson & Johnson’s squeaky-clean image is a lie. Fact for Non-History People: There are over 67,000 cases pending against J&J. Fact for History Nerds: A verdict against them from 2019 was for $2.1 billion but…
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Empire of Orgasm by Ellen Huet
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Empire of Orgasm: No comment so I don’t get banned. Quick synopsis: The story of the sex cult, OneTaste and its founder Nicole Daedone. Fact for Non-History People: OneTaste peaked with $10 million in revenue in 2017. At least, that’s what was reported. Fact for History Nerds: An annual membership with…
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Nobody’s Girl by Virginia Giuffre
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Nobody’s Girl: More brutal than you expect. And I expected a lot. Quick synopsis: The memoir of Virginia Giuffre, who was one of Jeffrey Epstein’s most known victims. Fact for Non-History People: Epstein’s net worth at this death was $600 million. Barf. Fact for History Nerds: Giuffre’s abuse at the hands…
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Madman by M. F. Gross
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Madman: Florida Man gonna Florida, man. Quick synopsis: The 1949 rampage of killer John Calvin Russell. Fact for Non-History People: John was actually known by a different name that I will not be using here, but when you read it, don’t use it in polite company. Fact for History Nerds: The…
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Bone Valley by Gilbert King
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Bone Valley: When proving your innocence is the easy part. Quick synopsis: The story of Leo Schofield’s fight for exoneration in the murder of his wife. Fact for Non-History People: Since 1973, at least 200 death row inmates have been exonerated. Fact for History Nerds: On average, for every 8 people…
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A Flower Traveled in My Blood by Haley Cohen Gilliland
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for A Flower Traveled in My Blood: Nobody wins. Quick synopsis: The story of the Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and their search for their kidnapped grandchildren in Argentina. Fact for Non-History People: The most lucrative kidnapping in world history happened in Argentina and netted the kidnappers $60 million. Fact for History…
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Bad Influence (Netflix)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for Bad Influence: Despite all my rage there are still a bunch of kids being exploited on YouTube. Quick synopsis: A look at the dark side of “kidfluencing” where parents use their kids to make money off social media. Fact for Non-History People: Ryan Kaji of Ryan’s World, who is basically the…
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The Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read (Max)
Brendan’s Alternate Tagline for The Body in the Snow: I still don’t know how I’d vote. Quick synopsis: The first trial of Karen Read for the murder of her boyfriend, Boston PD Officer John O’Keefe. Fact for Non-History People: Regularly, dozens to hundreds of people would stand outside the courthouse during the trial to either…