I always try to be objective when researching and writing up articles, but this is more difficult in some cases than others. Let’s just say there are cases where it doesn’t take a genius to make a good guess of who is responsible for what happened. This is the story of Sky Metalwala. It’s heartbreaking and incredibly frustrating, and by the time you’re finished reading I’m sure you’ll also have some strong opinions.
Read MoreIf you’ve never heard of a ‘starvation doctor’ before, that’s no surprise, because it’s not a real thing. Linda Hazzard, mother of the fad diet, made it up. Hazzard is the perfect example of a quack doctor, with no medical training or diploma to speak of. She did, however, obtain a medical licence issued by the state of Washington through a loophole in the system for the practice of alternative medicine. She referred to herself as a ‘fasting specialist’.
Read MoreThe Anderson family had planned a gathering for Christmas Eve. The home was festive and cosy that afternoon, Judy Anderson sat wrapping gifts in preparation for her grandchildren’s arrival and Wayne Anderson sat on the couch relaxing and watching TV. Then, the unthinkable happened…
Read MoreTed Bundy has been in the spotlight lately, given that on the 24th of January it will have been 30 years since his execution. Of course I (binge) watched Conversations with a Killer: The Ted Bundy Tapes, that was always going to be a thing.
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