Massacre Archives

25 Years Later, The Impact of the Columbine High School Massacre Still Lingers

Littleton, Colorado – It was a typical April day in 1999 when the tranquility of a high school was shattered by a tragedy that would reverberate through the nation for years to come. The Columbine High School massacre, which claimed the lives of 12 students and one teacher, marked a turning point in American history. As shots rang out, the world watched in horror as the events unfolded in real time, forever changing the perception …

Deadly Tragedy Unfolds in Gaza: Eyewitnesses Detail Horrific “Flour Massacre”

Gaza City, Gaza Strip: Tensions escalated in Gaza City on February 29 when a humanitarian aid convoy turned into chaos and tragedy. As Palestinian residents gathered for an aid delivery, Israeli soldiers accompanying the convoy opened fire, resulting in more than 100 deaths and 700 injuries, according to Gaza’s health ministry. Referred to as the “Flour Massacre” by Palestinians, the incident marked one of the deadliest mass casualty events in Gaza since Israel’s military campaign …

Sydney Mall Attack Echoes Montreal Massacre: Man Targets Women in Deadly Rampage

Sydney, Australia – A recent tragic incident at the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping center has prompted discussions surrounding violence against women. The attack, which resulted in the deaths of several women, has raised concerns about the prevalence of misogyny and its impact on society. The incident in Sydney is reminiscent of a similar act of violence that occurred in Montreal in 1989. In that case, a gunman entered a classroom at the École Polytechnique and …

Long-overdue Justice in Kingsmill Massacre Inquest: IRA’s Involvement Exposed

Belfast, Northern Ireland – The atrocity at Kingsmill in 1976, one of the most horrific events during the Troubles, resurfaced in a recent inquest led by coroner Brian Sherrard. The massacre, which claimed the lives of ten workmen, was originally attributed to a lesser-known paramilitary group known as the South Armagh Republican Action Force. However, suspicions pointed towards the IRA, despite their supposed ceasefire at the time. During the lengthy inquest, Sherrard criticized the IRA …

Coroner rules IRA behind 1976 Kingsmill massacre: Calls for public inquiry grow

Newry, Northern Ireland – A coroner has determined that the 1976 shooting of 10 Protestant workmen at Kingsmill in Co Armagh was an “overtly sectarian attack by the IRA.” The massacre, carried out by a paramilitary group known as the South Armagh Republican Action Force, has long been associated with the IRA, which was believed to be on a ceasefire at the time. During the inquest, Coroner Brian Sherrard heavily criticized the IRA and its …

Tragedy Unfolds in Ottawa: Family Massacre with Hunting Knife Shocks Community

Ottawa, Ontario – Ottawa police are actively investigating a tragic incident that has left the city reeling from its worst mass killing in history. The incident involved the use of a hunting knife as the primary weapon, resulting in the deaths of a mother, her four young children, and a family acquaintance in Barrhaven. The devastating event unfolded late Wednesday night at the family home on Berrigan Drive, where the 35-year-old mother, Banbaranayake Gama Walwwe …

Uncovering the Truth Behind the “Deerfield Massacre” in Early America

Deerfield, Massachusetts – “The Deerfield Massacre,” a meticulously researched book spanning approximately 300 pages, delves into the violent history of a town on the western frontier of American civilization in the 1700s. Repeatedly targeted by Native attacks, including the deadly 1704 siege known as the “Deerfield Massacre,” which claimed the lives of 47 colonists. The simple phrase “Pocumtuck (later renamed Deerfield)” encapsulates the complex historical narrative of indigenous land rights reclaiming, reminding us of the …

Massacre in Ottawa: Shocked Community Mourns After Tragic Mass Killing of Family

Residents in Ottawa, Canada are reeling from a tragic mass killing that took the lives of four young children, their mother, and a family acquaintance. The bodies were discovered in a townhouse in Barrhaven, a suburb located 15 kilometers south of downtown Ottawa, on Wednesday night. The sole survivor of the attack is the children’s father, who sustained injuries from an edged weapon and was hospitalized. Bhante Suneetha, who knew the family from a local …

Highland Park Mass Shooter Trial Set for February 2025 after Fourth of July Parade Massacre

Highland Park, Illinois – The trial date for Robert Crimo III, the man accused of killing seven people and injuring numerous others at the 2022 Fourth of July parade in Highland Park, has been set for February 24, 2025, by Judge Victoria Rossetti, as reported by the Associated Press. Crimo, 23, faces 21 counts of first-degree murder, along with multiple counts of attempted murder and aggravated battery in connection with the tragic incident. During a …

Former Brazilian Military Police Officer Convicted of Massacre Arrested in New Hampshire

RYE, New Hampshire – An ex-military police officer convicted of multiple murders and sentenced to over 200 years in prison for his role in a 2015 Brazilian massacre has been apprehended in New Hampshire, according to immigration officials. Antônio José de Abreu Vidal Filho, 29, was the target of a global alert known as an Interpol Red Notice after being found guilty of 11 murders and handed a nearly 276-year prison sentence in June. The …