Google Maps blocks out house on ordinary street in Cleveland for chilling reason

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Monica Pop
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What makes Google Maps one of the most used and most useful apps is that is helps you find local businesses, view maps and get driving directions in real time. There, you can find and see any place you want. Well, expect for one.

There is a home in Cleveland, Ohio, placed on a seemingly ordinary street, which hides a chilling secret. It was the home of abuser Ariel Castro who kidnapped three women and held them captive for over a decade. This home is blurred on the app and you can’t see it no matter how much you try to zoom it in.

The home located at 2208 Seymour Avenue is a two-storey building with four bedrooms, a bathroom, a 760sq ft basement, two porches, an attic and a detached garage. The horror that was taking place inside this house for that many years is unimaginable, to say the least.

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Castro kidnapped the women, Amanda Berry, Gina DeJesus and Michelle Knight, between 2002 and 2004 after offering them a lift. He then forced them to enter his home where they stayed locked inside separate bedrooms. The women were emotionally, physically, and sexually abused. They were kept chained and taped and weren’t allowed to use the bathroom, but used buckets instead.

The victims managed to free themselves in 2013, after a neighbor heard Amanda scream for help and came to their rescue.

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Michelle was Castro’s first victim. On the day she was abducted, she was supposed to appear in court at a custody hearing concerning her young son, Joey. She was 21 at the time.

His second victim, Amanda, vanished days before her 17th birthday while on a way to Burger King where she worked. Three years after being abducted by Castro, she gave birth to his child. He named the baby Jocelyn.

His third victim, Gina, knew him from before because she was a friend of one of Castro’s teenage daughters who lived with his ex-wife. When she accepted a lift by this crazy man she never knew she would become his victim.

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After the three women managed to escape, Castro was arrested and sentenced to life plus 1,000 years in prison after he pleaded guilty to 937 counts of kidnapping and rape. 

A month after he started serving his sentence, he committed suicide inside his cell.

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Our prayers go out to the great actor John Travolta and his family for their tragic loss

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Actor John Travolta has been through a lot during his life. He has suffered immense loss when his son Jett passed away. Later, he lost his wife Kelly Preston who battled breast cancer.

Jett was born in 1992 and was the oldest child of John and Kelly. At the age of two, he started experiencing seizures which kept getting back over the years. When he turned 15 months old, Jett was diagnosed with Kawasaki disease and was on the autism spectrum.

On the day he died, in 2009, Jett suffered a seizure and hit his head on the bathtub. At the time of his passing, the family was vacationing in the Bahamas. It was reported that a caretaker found Jett unconscious and he was transported to a hospital but was pronounced dead.

The death of their son broke John’s and Kelly’s hearts. They said that he was a special young man who lightened up the lives of everyone he encountered. “Jett lit up the lives of everyone he touched,” the devastated parents said at the time. “It breaks our hearts that the time we were able to spend with him was so fleeting. For the rest of our lives, we are going to hold dear the time that we were able to spend with him.”

The family set up the Jett Travolta Foundation, a charity that, in part, funds assistance and support for children with special needs.

The Pulp Fiction star never misses a chance to pay tribute to his late son and remind everyone just how much he misses him every single day.

On what was supposed to be Jett’s 30th birthday, the actor shared a heartfelt message on the social media.

“My dearest Jetty, I miss you more than words can describe. I keep you in my thoughts each and every day. Have a wonderful birthday! Sincerely, your Father.”

John’s wife, Kelly, died in 2020. “It is with a very heavy heart that I inform you that my beautiful wife Kelly has lost her two-year battle with breast cancer,” Travolta wrote on Instagram one day after her passing. “She fought a courageous fight with the love and support of so many.”

John and Kelly met while filming 1989′s “The Experts.” They married in 1991 at a midnight ceremony in Paris stayed together until her passing.

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Woman who texted father’s number every day after he passed away gets a reply four years later

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Maryane
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Many times, life works in mysterious ways and leaves us speechless as we understand that at the end things turn out the way they were supposed to, no matter how hard we tried to change them.

A young woman from Arkansas named Chastity Patterson lost her father four years ago but she never stopped texting his number, sharing things about her life. That helped her cope with his death as she felt he was still by her side. 

In the messages, she would write about her graduation, her college, beating cancer, and other things she would eagerly share with her father if he was still there. 

One day, however, after she wrote, ‘Hey Dad, it’s ME. Tomorrow is going to be a tough day again!’ she got a reply. 

Apparently, the number belonged to a man who lost his own daughter in a car crash and Chastity’s messages kept him alive. He was looking forward to them every single morning.

‘Hi sweetheart, I am not your father, but I have been getting all your messages for the past four years. I look forward to your morning messages and your nightly updates. My name is Brad and I lost my daughter in a car wreck August 2014 and your messages kept me alive. When you text me, I know it’s a message from God,’ Brad said.

‘I’m sorry you lost someone so close to you, but I have listened to you over the years and I have watched you grow and go through more than anyone. I have wanted to text you back for years, but I didn’t want to break your heart,’ he said.

‘You are an extraordinary woman and I wish my daughter would have become the woman you are, thank you for your everyday updates, you remind me that there is a God and it wasn’t his fault that my little girl is gone,’ he said.

‘He gave me you, my little angel and I knew this day was coming. Everything will be okay, you to push yourself everyday and shine the light God gave you. I’m sorry you have to go through this, but if it makes it any better, I am very proud of you.’

Chastity was left in disbelieve. She was both touched and shocked by the message she received. 

She posted the messages on Facebook and people couldn’t believe what they were reading. On the first day, her post was shared more than 200,000 times. 

Along with the post, she wrote:

‘I text my dad everyday to let him know how my day goes, for the past Four years! Today was my sign that everything is okay and I can let him rest!’

The post went viral and people called it a pure serendipity. 

Chastity later said how her father who passed away wasn’t her biological dad but the father figure in her life. He was someone who was always there for her; her biggest support in life. 

‘He never missed a school dance, prom, my games and YES he would give me long talks about my mouth and attitude. I had to introduce my boyfriends to him (If I was allowed to date) and he would act like a normal dad and give us the long talk,’ she said.

‘I’ve cried with him, told him everything and even became very independent because he took the time to love me and show me what happiness looks like. SO YES Jason was my father but he was a role model for many kids in our town,’ she added.

‘I shared my messages for my friends and family to see that there is a God and it might take 4 years, but he shows up right on time!’ she said.

What do you think of this story? Is it just a lucky coincidence or a small miracle from God?

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“I am safe, I am loved” – 7-year-old stabbed and set on fire adopted by the detective who responded to call

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Monica Pop
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When police officers and detectives answer the calls of people in need of help, they don’t really know what to expect at the scene.

Sometimes, those calls are serendipitous, just like in the case of Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Detective Mike Blair and a young boy who was stabbed multiply times, set on fire, and was left fighting for his life.

When Mike arrived in the house of then 7-year-old Ronnie, the boy had already been taken to the hospital, but the chances of his survival were slim. His father had stabbed him and killed his mother and sister.

Poor Ronnie was now all by himself. In one moment, he lost everyone he loved, and his sad story touched Detective Mike to the core.

During Ronnie’s recovery, Mike would often visit him and bring him a bunch of things from the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over time, their bond became very strong and Mike was basically the only person Ronnie was comfortable around.

One day, as Mike was about to leave the hospital, Ronnie grabbed him by his hand. “He kind of held on to my hand as I left, and he said, ‘could you watch a movie with me?’” Mike said. Although he was supposed to go out with his wife Danyel Blair that night, Mike couldn’t leave Ronnie and asked Danyel if she minded going with him to the hospital instead. She was more than happy to spend some time with Ronnie.

That night was a turning point in Ronnie’s life as Danyel realized that boy belonged with them. Although they had five children on their own, welcoming Ronnie to the family seemed like the perfect decision.

On their way out of the hospital that night, the Blairs happened to meet the guardian who was supervising Ronnie’s case. Mike asked to be contacted in case Ronnie needed anything, and some time later, they indeed got a call.

“When I got the phone call, I was driving, and I was driving by our church and the guardian was asking, ‘do you know of somebody who can help us out,’” Mike told WFLA News. It was then that Danyel asked Mike to foster little Ronnie. Their kids loved the idea, and soon after, the boy was home.

Today, three years after the horrible incident, Ronnie got officially adopted by the detective who responded to the call.

“They are really nice people. They are the best moms and dads, and they really take care of me. There is no one else better than them,” Ronnie said.

The father, Ronnie Oneal III, who committed the killing was sentenced to three life terms plus 60 years.

The Blairs gave Ronnie hope when he needed it the most and changed his life for the best. Thank you, you are incredible people.

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Husband watches as wife’s pulled off life support, but then she utters 5 words

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Monica Pop
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Making a decision of whether someone you love to the core should be taken off life support when the prognosis are dull must be the toughest decision one could ever make.

Ryan Finley is a man who was forced to make such a decision after his wife Jill ended up in coma.

It was Ryan who found her unresponsive and not breathing. He rushed towards her and did all in his power to help her regain her consciousness until paramedics arrived. He even performed CPR and prayed for a positive outcome although he knew the chances were slim.

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Paramedics managed to get Jill back to life, but her heart was weak and her breathing was slow. She was rushed to the Oklahoma Heart Hospital and placed in a suit that lowered her temperature to minimize the damage to her oxygen-starved brain. Unfortunately, she sunk into coma.

Ryan prayed every day. He never lost hope, but days turned into weeks and he was told that Jill’s chances were equal to none. He was then asked to consider doctors switch her off life support.

Ryan wrote about that day in his diary and his words are heart-breaking, to say the least.

“Today could be the worst day of my life. I essentially have to decide whether or not she will die or not,” Ryan wrote, according to TODAY.

He tried to put himself in Jill’s place and believed she wouldn’t want to live her life like that so he made the call.

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The entire family said their goodbyes, and the moment she was pulled off life support, Jill was still there. Doctors explained that she wouldn’t die right away as she was going through the “last rally.”

At that moment, Jill started mumbling. To the disbelief of her husband, who was experiencing immense heartbreak, she told him, “get me out of here,” asking to take her to Melting Pot or Ted’s – two of her favorite Mexican restaurants.

Source: YouTube Screenshot – Facing Life Head On

Ryan knew his loved one would make it, no matter how crazy that sounded. And he was right. Jill breathed on her own and went through a heart surgery and rehabilitation.

Speaking of the time she spent in coma, Jill explained that she didn’t remember anything but had issues with her short-term memory and pronouncing certain words. Otherwise, she felt fine and was ready to grab this second chance God has given to her.

Source: YouTube Screenshot – Facing Life Head On

The couple are thankful they are still together and are going stronger than ever before. “We cherish each day, each minute, each hour now,” Jill told TODAY. “Not that we didn’t before, it just puts it more in perspective.”

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The hidden message Kate Middleton wanted to convey by wearing this dress during a film premiere

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Monica Pop
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Wherever she goes, Kate Middleton radiates positivity. Her style is impeccable and her personality is truly one-of-a-kind. The Duchess of Cambridge is definitely a much loved royal.

On the London premiere of No Time to Die back in 2021, she took the breath away of everyone who saw her wearing the dazzling Jenny Packham gown with a floor-length cape. She accessorized her stunning outfit with earrings from London-based company O’Nitaa and had her hair pulled back into an attractive bun. Her makeup was simple.

Her entrance was unforgettable as she graced the red carpet at the Royal Albert Hall in the company of her husband, Prince William. Prince Charles and his wife Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, were also in attendance.

As all eyes were on Kate Middleton, many couldn’t help but notice that she continued the tradition of paying homage to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana. It is through her outfits that Kate occasionally channels the late Princess by recreating some of Diana’s looks on the red carpet, as well as business meetings and other occasions.

Diana wore similar outfit for a Bond premiere, the 1985 flick, A View to a Kill, as the one Kate was dressed in.

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The Princess of Wales wore a shimmering silver pleated gown that sparkled as she walked. The long-sleeved gown also had exaggerated shoulders and a pleating pattern similar to the beading pattern on Middleton’s gown.

Prince William wore a classic ensemble consisting of a black suit, a white shirt, a bow tie, and black shoes.

This, as well, wasn’t the first time for the Duchess of Cambridge to be dressed in Jenny Peckham’s creation. It’s not a secret that she is a long-time fan of the British designer. She has been spotted in the brand’s cocktail dresses in the past.

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Man loses his home then builds secret condo in mall and lives there 4 years unnoticed

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Monica Pop
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Desperate times call for desperate measures they say, and a man who lost his home and fought and protested for years to have it back but failed is a proof of that.

Michael Townsend resided in a warehouse loft region of Providence Rhode Island and his incredible story of how he lived in a mall for years without being unnoticed made headlines back in 2007. Many were stunned to learn how he and a couple of his friends pulled something like that off.

Namely, Michael was left without his home when the district he lived at was bought and torn down. At that same period, around twenty-something years ago, mall development was becoming massive.

Providence Rhode Island was getting one of those enormous malls.

As Michael passed by the construction site each day, he spotted a section which seemed like a fail in the design plan. He wondered what that area would be used for. As it turned out, that section became neither room nor store.

That’s when this clever man came up with an idea to try and spend a week there without being noticed. He wasn’t alone, however, but shared his thinking with a couple of friends who found it challenging. The group of seven people, which called themselves ‘Trummerkind,’ a German term for “Children of the ruins,” started working on their plan.

Watching the mall being built, they were very familiar with every corner of it, thus knew of a void that could help them enter the section they tend to spend time at.

The section had no plumbing or electricity, but it was a challenge the group was willing to try and answer to. After giving it some thought, they decided to wire in from other hidden areas of the mall. They brought blankets, a TV, and even a couch, and decided to try and live there permanently.

The group set about building a wall to hide their secretive condo and installed a plain white utility door to help them hide their “place” from the rest of the world. As they didn’t have running water, Michael and his friends used the movie theatre bathroom late at night.

Having had a huge number of visitors, the mall was always crowded and that let the group go in and out of their secret condo unnoticed. Some times, they stayed in the mall up to 3 or 4 weeks at a time.

The friends never told anyone about their secret condo, but then, one day in 2007, someone kicked in the utility door and stole their playstation and their art. The rest of the stuff, such as the TV and the couch were left untouched.

Since they couldn’t alert the police of their stolen belongings, because they would end up being arrested for trespassing, the Trummerkind decided to leave the place.

Believe it or not, they spent 4 years there before they decided it was enough.

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Our hearts break for the Stallone family as new reports reveal their 25 years of marriage is coming to an end

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Monica Pop
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The Stallones are calling it quits after 25 years of marriage.

According to news reports, Sylvester Stallone’s wife, Jennifer Flavin, filed for divorce on Friday at a court in Palm Beach County, Florida, on August 19.

This comes mere days after the Rambo star was reported to have covered up the tattoo on his biceps, portraying his wife with flowers, greenery, and a tiger above her head with a new tattoo of a bullmastiff, Butkus, the dog from the Rocky films. A representative of the actor addressed the cover-up in a statement shared with The Daily Mail which read, “Mr. Stallone intended to refresh the tattoo image of his wife Jennifer; however, the results were unsatisfactory and, unfortunately, unfixable. Mr. Stallone loves his family. The Stallones are presently filming a reality show together which will debut on Paramount+.”

The actor’s comment regarding his impending divorce that was also shared through his representative. “I love my family. We are amicably and privately addressing these personal issues.”

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According to reports, Flavin requested exclusive domain over their house in Palm Beach until the couple’s divorce is finalized. Further, it has been reported that the former model accused her husband of hiding marital assets.

Even before the news of their divorce spread like a wildfire, Flavin fueled concerns that there could be trouble in Paradise after she posted a photo of herself and the couple’s three daughters, Sophia, 25, Sistine, 24, and Scarlet, 20, with the caption, “These girls are my priority. Nothing else matters. The 4 of us forever.”

All three commented on their mom’s post. Scarlet posted a heart emoji, while Sophia wrote, “You are our rock, cheerleader, and most incredible mom. We are so lucky to have you. Love you so much.”

“Strongest woman I know,” Sistine added.

Back in May, Stallone and Flavia celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary and both of them honored each other with social media posts.

“Happy 25th anniversary to my amazing wife. There [are] not enough words to describe what this incredibly selfless dedicated, patient woman has meant to our lives and I only wish they could be another 25! Thank you, sweetheart!” Stallone posted.

Flavin on the other hand wrote, “Our marriage keeps getting better every year! I can’t wait to spend the rest of our lives together!” Her post has since been deleted.

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