Lawrence Lease
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Alaska born and bred, Washington DC is my home. I'm also a freelance writer. Love politics and history.
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The Strange Disappearance of Lauren Spierer
Imagine missing a person you love but not knowing what really happened to them. Imagine living the rest of your life looking for answers and those answers neverr come. Imagine going to sleep each night and hoping for a lite-night phone call with some answers. Unfortunately, this is the reality for many families all over the world. Now imagine not knowing whether or not your loved one is actually dead.
By Lawrence Lease4 years ago in Criminal
The Shocking Mass Shooting at Luby's Cafeteria
35-year-old George Hennard was an unemployed merchant seaman who drove his 1987 Ford Ranger truck through the front window of Luby's Cafeteria in Killeen. This senseless act of violence occurred October 16th, 1991.
By Lawrence Lease4 years ago in Criminal
The Heinous Crimes of Henry Lee Lucas and Otis Toole
Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole were a pair of serial killers that traveled across the country killing and raping anyone that crossed their paths. If you believe Henry Lucas, they killed more than 600 people together - a claim that was rejected as false by many in law enforcement.
By Lawrence Lease6 years ago in Criminal
'Knives Out' Is a 'Clue' Style Joyride
This holiday season is providing fans with a classic whodunnit story with Knives Out. There's so much to love about Rian Johnson's entertaining whodunnit. This review is based on an advanced screening. The classic whodunnit relies on mystery and surprise twists and reveals. The plot of the film involves wealthy patriarch Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) being found dead the morning after his 85th birthday celebration. Suicide is the assumption, but the detectives have a few questions for this chaotic family.
By Lawrence Lease6 years ago in Geeks
Why Every High School Student Should Take an Intro to Politics Class Before Graduation
Every four years, Americans ages 18 and older have the right to vote for the next leader of our country. What surprises me is how little information the younger generations have entering into this age bracket.
By Lawrence Lease6 years ago in Education
The Toxic Lady Who Infected 23 ER Staff Members
On February 19, 1994, 31 year old Gloria Ramirez was rushed to Riverside General Hospital in California, at 8:15 PM. Gloria, who had been previously diagnosed with cervical cancer, was conscious but confused, and unable to answer any questions properly. Her heart was beating too fast for her body, her breathing was shallow, and her blood pressure was dropping.
By Lawrence Lease7 years ago in Criminal
The Big Takeaways From Trump's State of the Union
President Donald Trump's first State of the Union address was being touted early on as a message of unity and bipartisanship. There were a few moments that President Trump received bipartisan ovations for Americans who had given their all and for his message about the strength of this great country.
By Lawrence Lease8 years ago in The Swamp
USA Gymnastics Faces a Long Road Ahead Amid Sex Abuse Fallout. Top Story - January 2018.
The USA Gymnastics organization is undergoing a massive shakeup after The Indianapolis Star uncovered a massive sex abuse scandal, resulting in team doctor Larry Nassar receiving 150 years in prison for abuse. Now, the organization is on life support.
By Lawrence Lease8 years ago in Criminal
