December 7, 1990 in Zaragoza, Spain. After a malfunction of the electron accelerator used to treat patients with tumors at the Zaragoza Clinic, a repairman was sent out to fix the machine. Zaragoza Clinic On December 20, the Spanish Nuclear Safety Board conducted its annual inspection of the machine and discovered that for almost two … Continue reading 1990 Clinic of Zaragoza Radiotherapy Accident
29 year old Colin Campbell Ross was convicted of the murder of 12 year old Alma Tirtschke. Colin Campbell Ross In the afternoon of December 30, 1921, Alma left her house in Melbourne, Australia to run a quick errand for her grandmother. She never came home. Her disappearance was reported to the police who, along … Continue reading Colin Campbell Ross
Thomas Fitzpatrick was born on April 24, 1930 in New York City, New York. Thomas Fitzpatrick He joined the Marines, while underage, and fought in World War II. In 1949, he joined the Army and fought in the Korean War. Thomas was injured during a rescue mission, but aided in providing a second rescue team … Continue reading Thomas Fitzpatrick
Anna Sorokin was born on January 23, 1991 just outside of Moscow, Russia. Anna Sorokin She moved to Germany with her family when she was 16. She was shy and struggled to speak German. After graduating high school in 2011, Anna moved to London, England. She intended to attend art school, but she soon moved … Continue reading Anna Sorokin
Anthony Omari lived with his mother at the Faraja Children’s Home in Ngong, Kenya. Anthony was the custodian at the facility and helped his mother, who runs the home, with the children. The kids there call her “Momma.” Momma and 2 children from the orphanage The home provides not only a place to live and … Continue reading Anthony Omari
Amar Bharati was a married man with 3 children living in India until 1970. One day he decided to abandon his wife and children, quit his job and dedicate his life to Shiva. Shiva is a Hindu deity. He is known as the destroyer and is the primary being in Shaivism. He is the creative … Continue reading Amar Bharati
Edward Richardson met his wife, Sarah, in 2003. Edward was a 36 year old carpenter. Sarah was a 21 year old hairdresser. The couple married in 2005 and settled in Biddulph, Staffordshire. Edward Richardson In 2008, the couple separated and Sarah moved in with her parents. Edward continued to contact her. Sarah ignored him. In … Continue reading Edward Richardson
Shonda Johnson was born on September 30, 1969. She wasn’t your traditional beauty, but in her small town in Alabama, she was popular. Shonda Johnson She dropped out of high school, but told men that didn’t know better that she had been a cheerleader and Homecoming queen. Despite being unemployed, she often told people that … Continue reading Shonda Johnson
Mary Jackson was born April 9, 1921 to Ella and Frank Winston in Hampton, Virginia. Mary Jackson Mary earned her bachelor’s degree in mathematics and physical science in 1942. She married Levi Jackson in November 1944. Levi was in the Navy. The couple had 2 children. Mary was a school teacher and a Girl Scout … Continue reading Mary Jackson
Warning: This post contains images that some may find disturbing. Emmett Till was born July 25, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Mamie and Louis Till. Mamie was originally from Webb, Mississippi. She moved to Illinois as a young child to escape the overt racism of the Jim Crow south. Emmett Till Mamie and Louis separated … Continue reading Emmett Till
