Culture Buzz This was a very bad year for the bad guys.
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A man was cleared of murder charges in Sweden after police determined an as-yet unidentified elk killed his wife. You're probably asking yourself, “How could this happen? European elk are usually so shy!” Well, note this, friend: “Swedish Radio International says the animals can become aggressive after eating fermented fallen apples in gardens.”
Culture Buzz Michael F. Jacobson is the guy who convinced five states' attorneys that Sparks is (was) dangerous and therefore he is the biggest party pooper around. May he rest forever lame on the internet.
Culture Buzz A staggering blog written by Jill Leovy of the LA Times tells the accounts of every single murder that happens in Los Angeles. If you’re obsessed with real-life murder, this blog is a must-read. It’s like the web 2.0 version of America’s Most Wanted.
Movie Buzz Lohan will play Charles Manson follower Nancy Pitman in the film Manson Girls. Though Pitman aka Brenda didn’t participate in the Tate or LaBianca murders, she was arrested for trying to slip Manson a tab of LSD in the L.A. County Jail visiting room. Possible alternate titles include Really Mean Girls and Manson Girls Gone Wild. UPDATE: Sources say Lohan was kicked off the film because they could find a big name actress to agree to star with her.