The Life, Crimes, and Execution of Peter Kürten, the ‘Vampire of Düsseldorf’

📰 Original title: The Severed and Preserved Head of Peter Kürten, Germany’s Notorious “Vampire of Düsseldorf”

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The Life, Crimes, and Execution of Peter Kürten, the ‘Vampire of Düsseldorf’

Peter Kürten, born in 1883 in Cologne, became one of Germany's most infamous serial killers, earning the nickname 'Vampire of Düsseldorf' due to his admitted habit of drinking his victims' blood. Coming from a violent and abusive household, Kürten displayed early tendencies toward criminal behavior, including arson and assault. In the late 1920s, Düsseldorf experienced a wave of panic as Kürten attacked women and children, some of whom survived to describe him as a polite man who could suddenly turn violent. His crimes were eventually revealed when he confessed to his wife, who informed the police. Arrested in 1930, Kürten provided detailed confessions and underwent psychiatric evaluation, which concluded he was legally sane despite his sadistic tendencies. Tried in 1931, he was convicted of nine murders and seven attempted murders and sentenced to death. He remained composed throughout the trial and his execution, which took place on July 2, 1931, by guillotine. After his death, Kürten’s head was preserved for scientific study, though no abnormalities were found, and it is now displayed at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum in Wisconsin Dells. His life and crimes influenced criminology and inspired the 1931 film 'M' by Fritz Lang.

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The Life, Crimes, and Execution of Peter Kürten, the ‘Vampire of Düsseldorf’

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The Life, Crimes, and Execution of Peter Kürten, the ‘Vampire of Düsseldorf’

Peter Kürten, born in 1883 in Cologne, became one of Germany's most infamous serial killers, earning the nickname 'Vampire of Düsseldorf' due to his admitted habit of drinking his victims' blood. Coming from a violent and abusive household, Kürten displayed early tendencies toward criminal behavior, including arson and assault. In the late 1920s, Düsseldorf experienced a wave of panic as Kürten attacked women and children, some of whom survived to describe him as a polite man who could suddenly turn violent. His crimes were eventually revealed when he confessed to his wife, who informed the police. Arrested in 1930, Kürten provided detailed confessions and underwent psychiatric evaluation, which concluded he was legally sane despite his sadistic tendencies. Tried in 1931, he was convicted of nine murders and seven attempted murders and sentenced to death. He remained composed throughout the trial and his execution, which took place on July 2, 1931, by guillotine. After his death, Kürten’s head was preserved for scientific study, though no abnormalities were found, and it is now displayed at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum in Wisconsin Dells. His life and crimes influenced criminology and inspired the 1931 film 'M' by Fritz Lang.

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Across Australia and around the world, a tiny number of billionaires are accumulating extraordinary wealth and political influence - while the rest of us face rising living costs, housing stress, ecological breakdown, social division, and endless war.

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Police shoot driver during attempted arrest in Bury

📰 Original title: Motorist shot by police after ‘driving directly at officers’ in bid to evade arrest

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Police shoot driver during attempted arrest in Bury

On Friday afternoon, Greater Manchester Police attempted to stop a vehicle on Bury New Road in Whitefield, Bury, around 3pm. The driver, a 20-year-old man, reportedly failed to comply with officers' instructions and drove directly towards them in an attempt to flee. A firearms officer discharged a shot, striking the driver in the arm. The injury was confirmed to be neither life-threatening nor life-changing. No officers or members of the public were injured during the incident. The police have arrested the man on suspicion of being involved in the supply of class A drugs. As part of standard procedure, the incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for investigation. Detective Superintendent Joe Harrop of GMP’s serious crime division reassured local residents, noting the visible increase in police presence and encouraging anyone with concerns to speak with officers in the area. Investigations remain ongoing.

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Mort de Riyadh, tué d’une balle dans le dos à Montpellier : l’auteur du tir condamné à 25 ans aux assises de l’Hérault

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Mackenzie Shirilla Discusses Future Family Plans While Serving Life Sentence

📰 Original title: Mackenzie Shirilla Says She Can't Have Kids in Phone Call from Behind Bars

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Mackenzie Shirilla Discusses Future Family Plans While Serving Life Sentence

Mackenzie Shirilla, currently serving two concurrent life sentences at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, expressed concerns about her ability to have children in a recent phone call with her mother, Natalie. The call, obtained by PEOPLE, reveals Shirilla discussing the emotional and physical impact of her incarceration, noting that she fears she will be too old to start a family by the time she is eligible for parole in 2037. Shirilla is serving time for the 2022 deaths of her then-boyfriend Dominic Russo and his friend Davion Flanagan, which resulted from a deliberate high-speed crash into a building. In the call, she also mentions the possibility of asking someone else to carry her child. The phone conversation was recorded at Cuyahoga County Jail, though it is unclear whether it took place before or after her sentencing. Her case has recently returned to public attention due to the release of Netflix's documentary 'The Crash,' which details the incident. Shirilla voiced significant distress over potential sentencing outcomes, including a 40-year term or even the death penalty. The conversation highlights the personal consequences of her actions and the emotional toll of long-term incarceration.

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Mackenzie Shirilla Discusses Future Family Plans While Serving Life Sentence

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Mackenzie Shirilla Discusses Future Family Plans While Serving Life Sentence

Mackenzie Shirilla, currently serving two concurrent life sentences at the Ohio Reformatory for Women, expressed concerns about her ability to have children in a recent phone call with her mother, Natalie. The call, obtained by PEOPLE, reveals Shirilla discussing the emotional and physical impact of her incarceration, noting that she fears she will be too old to start a family by the time she is eligible for parole in 2037. Shirilla is serving time for the 2022 deaths of her then-boyfriend Dominic Russo and his friend Davion Flanagan, which resulted from a deliberate high-speed crash into a building. In the call, she also mentions the possibility of asking someone else to carry her child. The phone conversation was recorded at Cuyahoga County Jail, though it is unclear whether it took place before or after her sentencing. Her case has recently returned to public attention due to the release of Netflix's documentary 'The Crash,' which details the incident. Shirilla voiced significant distress over potential sentencing outcomes, including a 40-year term or even the death penalty. The conversation highlights the personal consequences of her actions and the emotional toll of long-term incarceration.

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PFAS à Rumilly : la municipalité de #Rumilly et sa communauté de communes ont annoncé ce vendredi assigner 3 industriels en référé expertise. Cette procédure judiciaire vise notamment #Tefal et #Salomon. L'objectif est d'établir les origines de la #pollution aux #PFAS et d'en déterminer les responsables grâce à une expertise indépendante https://france3-regions.franceinfo.fr/auvergne-rhone-alpes/haute-savoie/pfas-a-rumilly-tefal-et-salomon-assignes-en-justice-par-des-collectivites-territoriales-une-premiere-en-haute-savoie-3354520.html#xtor=RSS-3-[lestitres

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"Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Abrego Garcia. The move deals an embarrassing blow to the Trump administration, which made the Maryland man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the face of its deportation campaign":
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Judge Dismisses Criminal Case Against Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia

The move deals an embarrassing blow to the Trump administration, which made the Maryland man, Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, the face of its deportation campaign.

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