Chat

Dead in 36 seconds

Most people who encountered Craig Hicks, 49, could sense the anger bubbling away inside him.

Unemployed and disgruntled, he constantly seethed about everything.

He openly hated all religions, posting rants on his social media.

And he loathed perceived rule breakers, regularly confronting neighbours for making too much noise.

And his pet hate? Taking up more than the allotted car-parking spaces at the block of flats where he lived.

People living near him in the quiet building in North Carolina, USA, said he was always confrontational.

‘Any time

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Chat

Chat4 min read
In Just A Second
Stirring the pasta in the bubbling pan, I heard my little girl Brooklyn playing in the next room. She babbled away. Such a cutie, I thought, smiling. It was 5pm on 6 December 2023, and Brooklyn, then 20 months, had just started saying a few words. Ta
Chat2 min read
Cash Smart
Top chefs avoid waste at all costs, so why not take a tip from them. Next time you cook from scratch, pop peelings, stalks and skins in a saucepan with salt, pepper and two litres of water. Bring to the boil, simmer and you have a nutritious homemade
Chat1 min read
Bargain Buys
It doesn't matter how old you are – spots can hit at any age. If your skin is all over the place, set an alert for this Sunday and chuck this powerful cleanser in your basket. Formulated with blemish-fighting salicylic acid, the light, silky cleanser

Related Books & Audiobooks