All articles tagged with #brutality
The review of 'Nickel Boys' by Colson Whitehead highlights the novel's exploration of the harsh realities faced by children at a reform school in Florida. The story delves into themes of brutality and the loss of innocence, reflecting on the impact of systemic abuse on young lives.
Mortal Kombat 1's upcoming DLC character Ermac has a new Brutality inspired by a nearly 30-year-old Fatality from Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3, revealed during a livestream by developer NetherRealm. The redesign of Ermac has addressed previous community backlash, with improvements in design and powers. Ermac's devastating moveset, including teleportation and soul manipulation, is showcased in a new gameplay trailer. Ermac joins Mortal Kombat 1 in Early Access on April 16, with a full release set for April 23, while Kameo character Mavado joins the roster later in May.
Suspects in the Moscow terror attack appeared in court showing signs of severe abuse, with online videos depicting torture by Russia's security services. The brutality is being openly showcased, with officials being honored for their involvement in the arrests. This marks a new milestone in the normalization of brutality by officials in Putin's Russia, with analysts noting a shift towards militarization and tolerance of violence since the start of the Ukraine war.
A 41-year-old man, Magnus Daniel Humphrey, has been arrested in connection to the brutal killing of aspiring model Maleesa Mooney, whose body was found bound and stuffed in a refrigerator in her Los Angeles apartment. Humphrey, who is on federal probation for narcotics offenses, is accused of murdering Mooney, who was discovered by LAPD officers responding to a welfare check. The autopsy report revealed she died of blunt force trauma, and toxicology testing found recent cocaine use. Humphrey has waived extradition and will be transported back to Los Angeles to face charges.
A Mortal Kombat 1 fan has discovered animations for a discarded Brutality move featuring DLC character Omni-Man using his moustache to kill opponents. The move, which involves Omni-Man ripping off his moustache and using it as a weapon, was found by a modder and dataminer. It appears to be connected to an unused special move involving Omni-Man's Kameo character. It is unclear if these moves will be included in a future update or if they are simply discarded content.
Data-miners have discovered hidden moves and a Brutality for Omni-Man, the first DLC character in Mortal Kombat 1. These unused moves, called "KameoKill," would allow Omni-Man to use his own Kameo assist as a human shield and projectile, but disable the assist for the rest of the match. The discovery also includes a hidden Brutality called "Mustache." It is unclear if these moves were cut during development or planned for future updates.
Israel is still struggling to identify its dead following Hamas' surprise terrorist attack, with bodies and body parts continuing to arrive at the Shura Army Base. The brutality of the attack has been described as reminiscent of the Holocaust, with atrocities including burning families and beheading a pregnant woman. The identification process has been challenging due to the extent of the violence, with dental forensic teams and specialized training for female volunteers involved. Over 1,400 people were killed in the attack, with an additional 239 confirmed as being held captive and 100 still missing.
Israeli soldiers discovered the horrifying aftermath of a Hamas attack on an Israeli community, including the bodies of around 40 dead babies, some of whom had been decapitated. The attack, which took place on Saturday, resulted in the indiscriminate killing of over 700 Israelis, making it the deadliest terror attack in Israel's history. The community of Kfar Aza was left devastated, with buildings destroyed and residents murdered. Israeli forces have secured control over the area but remain on high alert as fighting between Israel and Hamas continues.
A horrifying execution video circulating on social media in Mexico may have captured the last moments of five kidnapped young men, reminiscent of the darkest days of drug cartel brutality in the 2000s. Authorities are investigating the video, and relatives of the missing group believe the victims in the video resemble their loved ones. The video shows a youth bludgeoning and apparently decapitating a victim, potentially one of the kidnapped friends. Another body was found in a burned-out car in the area where the young men went missing. If confirmed, this video would revive memories of past instances where cartel victims were forced to kill each other.
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has ruled that Irvo Otieno died from "positional and mechanical asphyxia with restraints" and declared his death a homicide. Otieno died last month during an intake process at Central State Hospital, and ten people, including seven Henrico sheriff's deputies and three hospital employees, face second-degree murder charges. In a statement, Otieno's mother called for justice and an end to the brutality faced by the mentally ill.