Category Archives: Murder

1986 Spin Magazine exposé of Baltimore’s teen murder and gun violence

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Scott Huffines

IN COLD BLOOD When young kids are allowed to own guns and use them, terrifying violence reigns and makes victim: of everyone. An exposé of the Baltimore teen murders. Article by Barry Michael Cooper, Photography by Robin Graubard (Spin Magazine, … Continue reading →

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Accused Maryland Cannibal’s Online Postings Show Him In War Paint

Posted on June 1, 2012 by Scott Huffines

By Justin Fenton (The Baltimore Sun, 6/1/2012) For an image to accompany his “Warrior Syndicate” Internet radio show, alleged cannibal Alexander Kinyua apparently chose a photo of his face covered in green and white war paint. The show, he said, … Continue reading →

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Picnic Halted As Jealous Man Murders Pal at Turkey Point, 1939

Posted on April 26, 2012 by Scott Huffines

(The Afro-American, 8/2/1930) 20-Year-Old Youth is Nearly Decapitated by Friend. What was intended to be a happy event when a number of former high school students gave a bathing party, was turned into tragedy when Robert Turner, 20, 2102 Division … Continue reading →

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Man Believed His Pasadena, Landlord Was Warlock, Killed Him

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Scott Huffines

Defendant found not criminally responsible for first-degree murder, will be sent to mental hospital By Andrea F. Siegel, (The Baltimore Sun, 4/27/2011) A man who told police that he killed his landlord because he believed the homeowner was a warlock … Continue reading →

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Bum on “The Block” Named “Big Ed” Fights Over Bottle of Natty Boh, Stabbed to Death With It (1975)

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Scott Huffines

Man stabbed to death during fight on The Block over bottle of beer (The Baltimore Sun, 6/5/1975) A man police could identify only as “Big Ed” was stabbed to death with a broken beer bottle yesterday afternoon during a fight … Continue reading →

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