Had often read that Bittaker and Norris called their van they used to abduct, torture, rape and murder young females the Murder Mac. Didn't know why. Article says Norris thought van looked like a Mack truck

I can't find another article that addresses the matter. But it's plausible I'd think. I'd think most people have seen a Mack truck on the freeway in the U.S. I also don't know why most times when the name is printed the publication drops the "k" at the end of "Mack". Maybe because the van is not literally a Mack truck? Or to spare the Mack truck company an association to Norris and Bittaker? Or maybe there were some places where Norris and Bittaker wrote down what they called the van and that's how they spelled it?

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 17 days ago

People in other places of the U.S. than Los Angeles, have you heard of the Watts Towers? They are well-known here in L.A. but I don't know about other places

Curious

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 17 days ago

Do African music videos have lower "production values" than American and Asian ones? If so, why? (This is not a criticism, just a question)

It seems to me in general the African ones don't have as many sets and locations, as much ornate camera work, as many extras/background actors. Is this correct? If so, why is it? This is not a criticism, only a question.

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 21 days ago

Does it seem like in group photos of the iconic five Lindsey is more often next to Stevie in the pic than would happen by chance?

It seems that way to me. Maybe there is an attraction there? Or maybe they're playing to the people who will view the pic who are intrigued by Stevie and Lindsey's relationship. But you don't often see Lindsey on one side of the five and Stevie on the other.

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 27 days ago
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Today I learned various bed-in's have been done since John and Yoko did theirs, including in 2018 when Yoko, Ringo, Jeff Bridges, and then-New York City mayor Bill de Blasio did one for New York City schools

I suppose just by being unusual lying in bed in public calls attention to your cause.

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 1 month ago

Is there anything in her demeanor that would suggest she served four years for dealing heroin?

I grew up in the 60s when heroin was the darkest of the dark in illegal narcotics. Her manner isn't as dark as I would associate with dealing heroin. But maybe there's some tells I'm missing? Or maybe I'm overestimating how dark it is to deal heroin.

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 1 month ago

Why does this sub have a rule "no trolling"? I haven't seen that rule on many subs. Is there something about discussing Paul that lends itself to trolling?

I wouldn't think so any more than any other topic.

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 1 month ago

Thoughts/feelings/knowledge on why the DA is taking so long to decide whether to seek the death penalty?

Somewhat wonder if there is some kind of "chess game" being played with the defense regarding a plea deal, whether there will be a trial, etc. But not knowledgeable enough about law, courts etc to know.

Or maybe they're finding it a hard decision because they see some reasons to seek the death penalty and some reasons not to.

Or something else.

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 1 month ago

Do we have any idea if Celeste interacted with others in the house besides Burke when off-camera? If she didn't, why not?

I've seen videos with just her and Burke. I've seen videos with Burke with other people in the house, such as Aysia and Neo. But I haven't seen videos where Celeste is mixing with Burke and some of those other people, or mixing with some of those other people without Burke there. I wonder how it worked off-camera.

I suppose at concerts Celeste attended she may have mixed with others in Burke's entourage.

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 2 months ago

Do we as the audience want to believe the band members are friends, feeling good toward each other? Why or why not?

I want to believe they're friends, versus playing together just for the money.

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 2 months ago

If a spouse was alone in a house with their spouse and claims the spouse struck them in the face but there are no marks or evidence of physical damage, is there anything to be done about if the accused person says it didn't happen? Not sure if the legal system could prove that or how they would.

Not sure if the legal system could prove that or how they would. Does the one person saying it constitute "evidence"? Not sure how the police would handle that if they were called but didn't have evidence but just the one person saying it.

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 2 months ago

I found this interesting, a very extensive list of serial killer nicknames worldwide

They actually weren't too dissimilar. Many or most reference the method of killing. A lot refer to the city or area where the crimes took place. Those things make sense when you think that people are looking for a quick way to refer to them where people will know who they are talking about. And give a taste of their horrible crimes, which might motivate people who hear the nickname before they are caught to come forward if they have information and tips.

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 2 months ago

Who do you think the Buttles hired to secretly make their music? Maybe music students from the local college

I know the music isn't very good but those wankers couldn't even make that

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 2 months ago

People sometimes lament that the murderers get discussed more than the victims. With all sympathy for the victims, does it somewhat make sense that the murderers would get discussed more? Why or why not?

In serial murders it's usually the murderer who is the more unusual person rather than the victims? People generally want to understand unusual things, so they discuss the murderer more?

I suppose there is a desire to understand the murderer with an eye to catching them, if they're uncaught, or understanding criminal psychology so we can reduce the number of murderers in the future?

In a serial murder case, the murderer is generally the one making a decisive action, or more decisive than the victim (a horrible action, but a decision). Generally people are interested in decisions, whether good or bad, and find them interesting to discuss?

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u/GregJamesDahlen — 2 months ago