First US Execution via Nitrogen Hypoxia: Killer’s 22-Minute Ordeal Draws Shock and Horror for Alabama’s Inhumane Method

Atmore, Alabama The first execution in history by nitrogen gas took place when 58-year-old convicted killer Kenneth Eugene Smith was put to death. Smith had been sentenced to death in 1996 for the murder-for-hire slaying of a preacher’s wife in 1988, where he was paid just $1,000 for the hit. His execution in the visitor witness room at William C. Holman prison lasted around 22 minutes and was described as a horrific and painful ordeal …

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Gem_octadecane: The Unimaginable Ordeal: Surviving the Andes Plane Crash and Human Cannibalism

BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA – The story of survival and resilience in the face of unimaginable odds unfolds in the snowy wastelands of the Andes mountains in Argentina. After a plane crash in 1972, the survivors of Flight 571 found themselves on the brink of starvation as they waited for rescue in the harsh, unforgiving terrain at an elevation of 11,710 feet. The survivors had to confront the reality of resorting to desperate measures to stay …

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Elevator Horror: Couple’s Terrifying Ordeal in Sandman Hotel Explosion

FORT WORTH, Texas – A couple recalls a harrowing experience of being stuck in an elevator during the explosion at the Sandman Hotel. The explosion, which occurred at the hotel in Fort Worth, left many guests in a state of panic and uncertainty. The couple, who were staying at the hotel, described the moments of fear and confusion as they realized they were trapped in the elevator. They could hear people yelling and rushing around …

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Disaster Movie Survivor’s Terrifying Ordeal and Cannibalism Faced for Survival in New Netflix Film and Channel 5 Documentary

MONTEVIDEO, URUGUAY – In 1972, a real-life disaster movie unfolded in the Andes mountains, when a chartered plane carrying 45 passengers and crew crashed, leaving only 16 survivors to battle starvation and harsh landscapes in a remarkable 72-day ordeal for existence. The survivors’ harrowing tale has been told through books, documentaries, and a new Netflix film, Society of Snow, now tipped for an Oscar. The passengers included 19 members of Montevideo’s Old Christians Club rugby …

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North Carolina Man Survives Four-Day Ordeal Locked in Storage Unit by Girlfriend, Faces Charges of Attempted Murder and Kidnapping

Monroe, NC – After a distressing four-day ordeal, a North Carolina man confined inside a cramped storage unit managed to survive without food or water, eventually finding his cellphone to alert 911. His girlfriend, 52-year-old Robin Deaton, has been arrested and charged with attempted murder and kidnapping for allegedly locking him in, officials said Tuesday. The incident began in a storage facility where the couple had an argument, the man, who remains unnamed for privacy, …

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Tragic End for Young Teacher: Misadventure Verdict in Death Following Arrest Ordeal

Lancaster, England — Jorja Watt, a 27-year-old teacher, tragically passed away shortly after being found unresponsive at a friend’s home on September 1, 2024. Despite battling emotionally unstable personality disorder, Watt had managed to complete six years of intensive academic training and was preparing for an exciting new teaching role overseas in Costa Rica. An inquest held at Preston Coroner’s Court in January 2025 delved into the complexities of Watt’s life, highlighting her perseverance in …

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From Captivity to Crusader: Dallas Teen Overcomes Abduction Ordeal to Empower Sex Trafficking Victims

DALLAS — At age 18, Natalee Cramer is taking steps to redefine her identity following a traumatic ordeal that began two years ago at a Dallas Mavericks basketball game. At 15, Cramer disappeared from the American Airlines Center, sparking a widespread search that ended 11 days later when she was found in Oklahoma City, having been ensnared in a sex trafficking ring. Reflecting on her experience, Cramer is determined to speak out on behalf of …

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Washington Woman Assaulted by Teens at Metro Station, Demands Justice After Terrifying Ordeal

WASHINGTON – In a shocking incident at L’Enfant Plaza Metro Station in Southwest D.C., a woman endured a brutal assault by a group of juveniles. The attack, which occurred on the evening of July 10, left the victim, Martha Dulko, with a concussion after she was struck multiple times on the head and even tased. Dulko recounted the ordeal that unfolded after she swiped her card to enter the subway. According to her, a sudden …

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Couple’s 9th Anniversary Night Turns into 11-Hour Ordeal with Homophobic Assailant

HAMILTON, Canada — A Canadian couple had their ninth wedding anniversary celebration at a movie theater turn into an ordeal lasting nearly half a day, when they were verbally and physically assaulted by a woman spewing homophobic slurs. The traumatic incident unfolded on a night that was intended for celebration, highlighting once again the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals even in public and supposedly safe spaces. Mark Carson and Todd Hamilton, residents of Hamilton, had …

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Indigenous Woman’s Harrowing Hospital Ordeal After Assault Sparks State Inquiry and Healthcare Review in Victoria

Ballarat, Australia—Sissy Austin, a 30-year-old Gunditjmara woman and former member of the First Peoples’ Assembly of Victoria, has reported a distressing account of her treatment at a Ballarat hospital after being brutally attacked during a run in a nearby forest last year. Austin’s woes didn’t end with the assault as she narrated how she was left to fend for herself in the hospital despite severe head injuries, resulting in her decision to leave the medical …

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