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Casebook: Jack the Ripper - Main

Casebook: Jack the Ripper - Main

List of serial killers by number of victims A serial killer is a person who murders two or more people, in two or more separate events over a period of time, for primarily psychological reasons.[1] There are gaps of time between the killings, which may range from a few hours to many years. This list shows serial killers from the 20th century to present day by number of victims (list of serial killers before 1900). In many cases, the exact number of victims assigned to a serial killer is not known, and even if that person is convicted of a few, there can be the possibility that he/she killed many more. Due to the complex nature of serial killers, their crimes, discrepancies caused by geographic location and/or time, and the investigations related to these persons results in difficulties in organization and ranking. This list does not necessarily include war criminals or members of democidal governments, such as Adolf Hitler, Joseph Stalin, or Pol Pot. Serial killers before 1900 Serial killers with the highest known victim count

UbuWeb Murphy's Law Calculator Murphy's Law Calculator From a formula for * Sod's Law provided by British Gas: ((U+C+I) x (10-S))/20 x A x 1/(1-sin(F/10)) "anything that can go wrong, will go wrong!" Find out in advance whether you will be able to successfully repair your VCR, get to a meeting on time, impress your date, or be a success at any activity whatsoever ! Score: 4.355 Risk Factor: 35286.9 You have a 43% chance of screwing this up ! You can minimize your risk by having a backup plan (redundant circuitry, alternate route etc.) British Gas commissioned Dr David Lewis, a chartered psychologist; Dr Keylan Leyser, an economist and business consultant; and Philip Obadya, a mathematician, to devise the formula. Murphy's Law Links: Note: Murphy's Law has long been known in the UK as "Sod's Law".

How Serial Killers Work" ­The Zodiac Killer. John Wayne Gacy. The BTK Killer. Ted Bundy. This kind of killer doesn't just "go crazy" one day and kill a lot of people. The term "serial killer" was coined in the mid-1970s by Robert Ressler, the former director of the FBI's Violent Criminal Apprehension Program. The FBI defines a serial killer as one who murders three or more victims, with "cooling-off" periods between each murder [source: U.S. According to a recent FBI study, there have been approximately 400 serial killers in the United States in the past century, with anywhere from 2,526 to 3,860 victims [source: Hickey]. Serial murders also appear to have increased over the past 30 years. In the next section, we'll look at some classifications of serial killers in use by criminal researchers and profilers so we can begin to understand this phenomenon.

Bookshelf Porn: una web donde los usuarios cuelgan fotos de sus bibliotecas | Universo Abierto Es muy frecuente entre los bibliotecarios que cuando visitamos una ciudad o un país nos acercamos a conocer sus bibliotecas y hacemos fotografías. Esta afirmación o deformación profesional, como cada cual quiera verla, tiene una respuesta en una pagina Bookshelf Porn donde los usuarios suben las fotos de sus bibliotecas favoritas Bookshelf Porn Bookshelf Porn es un fotolog creado para permitir a la gente a disfrutar de su amor por los libros, las bibliotecas, las librerías y las bibliotecas La web presenta las mejores fotos de bibliotecas de todo el mundo. Fue creada por Anthony Dever de la empresa Standard en enero de 2009 y es mantenido por Tumblr. El blog ha sido presentado en el swissmiss, Boing Boing, Flavorwire, The New Yorker, Telegraph.co.uk, la revista Cleo y StumbleUpon.

How to Forecast Weather | Ever wondered how to forecast the weather without actually using instruments? Check the Clouds: Clouds can tell us a lot about the weather. For example, they can tell us if it’s going to be warmer on a particular night by simply being there. Check the Humidity: If you’re one of those people whose hair gets all curly when it gets really humid out, you know exactly what this is about. Check the Animals: Birds only fly in the sky when they expect fair weather ahead. Look at the Rainbow (but only in the west) and look for a Red Sky: If you see one in the west, it means a major storm front is coming. Check the Air: If it smells like a compost heap, expect some rain soon. Check the Moon: Seen any red moons lately? Check the Wind: If you can tell which way the wind is blowing, you can tell if there is a storm approaching. A Few More Ideas: Make a campfire – If the smoke goes straight up, clear skies ahead. Check the grass – if it’s wet and dewy, that means it probably won’t rain.

Profile of Serial Killer Ted Bundy Ted Bundy: He was attractive, smart, and had a future in politics. He was also one of the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history. Ted Bundy screamed his innocence until his death in the electric chair became imminent, then he tried to use his victims one more time - to keep himself alive. His plan failed and the world got a glimpse of the true evil inside him. Take the Ted Bundy Trivia Quiz Theodore Robert Cowell: Ted Bundy was born Theodore Robert Cowell to Louise Cowell on November 24, 1946, at the Elizabeth Lund Home for Unwed Mothers in Burlington, Vermont. Bundy's Teenage Years: Despite his parental circumstances and meager surroundings Bundy was well behaved and grew into an attractive teen who was generally liked and who performed well in school. Socially Challenged: Throughout his years at high school Bundy suffered from acute shyness that resulted in his appearing socially awkward. Bundy's First Love: Depression and Whispered Rumors: "Elizabeth": A New Ted Bundy:

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