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It’s human nature to exaggerate a little now and then… But Ferdinand Demara took his lies to a whole other level, becoming one of America’s biggest imposters. Ferdinand was born in 1921 in Massachusetts. At the age of 16, he joined a Trappist monastery. But after a few years, he was asked to leave the …
In the Old West, people who wanted to transport money or valuables often used Wells Fargo & Co. The company had a reputation for making security a priority, and their stagecoaches carried silver, gold, and other valuables from one location to another. The valuables were secured inside an iron safe in the stagecoach. But despite …
In early 2019, Douglas County, Oregon was hit by a massive snowstorm that dumped eight inches of snow overnight and brought down trees and power lines. Power was out for tens of thousands of people in rural areas. But the next night another six inches of snow fell, hampering efforts to get the power back …
If there is anything that we have learned from the pandemic, it’s the fragility of our healthcare system. It’s now crystal clear how crucial our healthcare workers are, as shortages of doctors and nurses cause backups and bottle-necks at hospitals. And it’s preventing much needed treatments for some people. For example, it’s estimated that the …
One evening, a husband and wife were walking in their Palmdale, California neighborhood. Around 6 p.m. the couple was attacked by a man they didn’t know. He hit them with a metal pipe and fled after attacking the couple. The male victim flagged down a passing Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy. He explained what happened …
Yolo County, California is part of the Greater Sacramento Region. The majority of the county is made up of rural agriculture. One evening, the sheriff’s department responded to a residence after the homeowner reported a shooting. When deputies arrived, they found two people had been shot. A man and a woman. Deputies performed CPR on …
Everyone loses things… Whether it’s your wallet or your keys, chances are you’ve lost or misplaced something. This is why small tracking devices such as Apple’s AirTags have become so popular. These little devices connect to Bluetooth to let the owner know their location. But these devices also create a new weapon for criminals. In …
Thadeu H. is a police officer in Dayton, Ohio. Around 6 p.m. one evening, Thadeu responded to a Dollar General Store to investigate a report of someone using fake bills. After leaving the store, the officer approached Antwyane Lowe, because he matched the description of the suspect in the fraud investigation. As the officer approached, …
Harold R. struggled with mental health… and one day he robbed two convenience stores in Salt Lake City, Utah. At the second robbery, he fired a rifle he had, but thankfully, no one was hurt. Responding police officers spotted Harold and pursued him. As he sped through the city Harold fired at officers from his …
In 2019, the Kincade Fire burned about 80,000 acres and threatened over 90,000 structures in Sonoma County, California. It caused evacuation warnings and orders in many parts of the county. At the time, Erik and Laura W. lived in Sebastopol, in Sonoma County. Laura had left town to attend a conference in another part of …