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Bass Reeves

Bass Reeves was born in 1838 in Crawford County, Arkansas, a child of slaves. He grew up in Grayson, Texas after his owner, William S. Reeves relocated. During the Civil War, Bass claimed to have fought under the leadership of…

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Truly Chilling

Truly Chilling: Here at the Crime Museum we have a particular interest in bizarre crimes, especially in October, when we’re working to bring you Fright at the Museum. Working with Kalila Smith, an expert on New Orleans history and the…

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Lance Armstrong Comes Clean

Believe it or not, Lance Armstrong comes clean about his drug history. Despite decades of vehement denial, the infamous cyclist and philanthropist Lance Armstrong openly admitted to a career-long history of doping during an Oprah interview that was broadcast this…

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Shaken Baby Conviction Reinstated

The Supreme Court reinstated the shaken baby conviction of Shirley Ree Smith. She allegedly shook her grandson to death which the federal appeals court in San Francisco overturned. Shirley Ree Smith was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison…

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Truly Chilling: Chefs and Cannibals

This Truly Chilling blog takes a look at chefs and cannibals. Kalila Smith, an expert on New Orleans history and the paranormal, we’ll discuss more terrifying crimes from the perspectives of paranormal experts and forensic scientists alike. Tales From The…

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