Author: Dastan-e Raz

The Disappearance and Initial Search On the evening of March 3, 2021, Sarah Everard, a 33-year-old marketing executive, left her friend’s house in Clapham, South London. It was around 9:00 PM, and she was heading home, a journey she had taken many times before. Sarah chose a familiar route, one she believed was safe. She spoke with her boyfriend on the phone during her walk, planning their next meeting. As she continued her walk, Sarah seemed to be on a normal commute, like millions of people do every day. However, Sarah never reached home. By the next morning, her absence…

The Unveiling of the Fraud In 2021, Qatar was rocked by a financial scandal involving members of its elite, with Nawaf bin Jassim bin Jabor Al Thani, a member of the ruling Al Thani family, being one of the key figures implicated. The fraud, which came to be known as the Hamad bin Al Thani fraud case, involved large-scale financial mismanagement, bribery, and the laundering of public funds. What began as internal inquiries into financial discrepancies quickly expanded into a full-blown investigation, uncovering a web of corruption involving influential business and political leaders. The scandal first gained public attention when…

Richard Okorogheye – A Promising Life Richard Okorogheye was a 19-year-old student at Oxford Brookes University, where he studied computer science and cybersecurity. He was known for his intelligence, ambition, and gentle nature. Born to Nigerian immigrant parents, Richard had a bright future ahead of him. His mother, Evidence Joel, often spoke of his dreams to become successful and take care of his family. He was actively involved in his studies and even began working on entrepreneurial ventures, including a clothing line and a business focused on selling electronics and books. However, Richard’s life was not without challenges. He suffered…

The Origins of the Zodiac Killer Case The Zodiac Killer, one of America’s most infamous serial killers, emerged in the late 1960s in Northern California, primarily terrorizing the San Francisco Bay Area. The case is notable for the Zodiac’s methodical nature and the way he communicated directly with the public and law enforcement, taunting them through cryptic letters and ciphers. Over a span of several months, he claimed responsibility for multiple murders, and despite extensive efforts by law enforcement, his identity remains unknown. The Initial Attacks The first confirmed Zodiac attack took place on December 20, 1968, on a secluded…

A Stranger in Room 1046 On January 2, 1935, a man using the name Roland T. Owen checked into the President Hotel in Kansas City. The hotel staff described him as a well-dressed man, in his mid-20s, with brown hair and a distinctive scar on his scalp. However, there was something peculiar about his arrival. He brought no luggage except for a comb, a toothbrush, and toothpaste. His reserved demeanor and sparse belongings aroused curiosity, but no one could have imagined the grim events that would soon unfold. Owen requested an interior room—room 1046—and seemed oddly specific about its lack…

The Emergence of a Phantom (1974-1976) In the mid-1970s, a wave of terror gripped the suburban neighborhoods of California’s Sacramento area. It was a quiet, peaceful time in the post-Vietnam War era, but something dark lurked in the shadows. A masked predator was targeting unsuspecting residents, breaking into their homes at night and committing horrifying crimes that would paralyze communities with fear for years to come. This elusive figure, who would later become known as the “Golden State Killer,” was first identified as the “East Area Rapist,” a moniker given to him by the media due to his early string…

Colonial Roots and Rising Tensions (1884-1903) The seeds of the Herero and Namaqua genocide were planted in 1884, when Namibia, then known as German South West Africa, was officially colonized by the German Empire. The Herero and Nama, two prominent ethnic groups of the region, had thrived as semi-nomadic pastoralists for centuries, with their livelihoods centered on cattle farming. Initially, relations between the indigenous groups and the German settlers were relatively peaceful, but the discovery of diamonds and the increasing influx of settlers in the 1890s changed everything. German colonizers, under imperial policy, began systematically seizing land and resources, forcing…

The Day of Disappearance On September 16, 2019, the serene surroundings of Bridgeton City Park in New Jersey became the setting for a tragedy that would leave a community in anguish. Dulce María Alavez, a vibrant five-year-old girl, was enjoying a sunny afternoon playing on the swings with her three-year-old brother while their mother, Noema Alavez Perez, was parked nearby. Positioned about 30 yards away, Noema was occupied with her younger sister’s homework and scratching off a lottery ticket. This seemingly ordinary day quickly turned into a nightmare for the family. Around 4 p.m., Dulce’s brother returned to their mother,…

The Context Leading to the Kenosha Unrest The Kenosha unrest unfolded in August 2020, after Jacob Blake, an African-American man, was shot seven times in the back by Kenosha police officer Rusten Sheskey. This incident occurred on August 23, 2020, when police responded to a domestic disturbance call involving Blake. While attempting to enter his SUV, Blake was shot in front of his children. Although Blake survived, he was left paralyzed from the waist down. The shooting was captured on video and quickly went viral, sparking outrage and protests both locally and nationally. It was perceived as another instance of…

Introduction and Background of Breonna Taylor Breonna Taylor’s story became a heartbreaking symbol of police brutality, systemic racism, and the call for reform in the American justice system. Born on June 5, 1993, Breonna Taylor was a 26-year-old African American woman living in Louisville, Kentucky. She was a dedicated emergency room technician with aspirations of furthering her career in healthcare. Friends and family described her as a loving, kind-hearted individual who had a passion for helping others. Her life was cut tragically short on March 13, 2020, during a botched police raid that has since become one of the most…