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Nina's What's Trending - Texas Lotto Drama, Serial Killer “Murderabilia” Market, and Ethical Concerns
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The Headlines:
- Texas Woman Might Lose $83.5 Million in Lotto Winnings – Read more
- People Are Buying Serial Killer Memorabilia on Facebook – Read more
Texas Woman Might Lose $83.5 Million in Lotto Winnings
Winning the lottery should be a dream come true — unless you don’t actually get the money.
A woman in Texas is anxiously waiting to see if she’ll receive the $83.5 million she won in the lottery after purchasing her ticket through a courier service.
Here’s the deal:
- The woman, who’s chosen to remain anonymous, paid a courier service $20 to buy her tickets.
- The Texas Lottery Commission is questioning the legality of tickets purchased through third-party services that charge a fee to buy tickets on behalf of customers.
- The woman’s lawyer is arguing that withholding the winnings would shake public trust in the lottery and would likely lead to a lawsuit.
Adding to the drama? The woman is reportedly being grouped with others who purchased $25 million worth of tickets through couriers for a single drawing — raising red flags for the lottery commission.
People Are Buying Serial Killer Memorabilia on Facebook
Forget eBay — there’s a dark corner of Facebook where people are buying and selling “murderabilia.”
The hidden market includes:
- Personal letters from convicted killers
- Artwork created by criminals
- Even pieces of crime scenes
One seller, Nico Claux — a convicted murderer and cannibal — actively sells items and interacts with buyers online.
Recent listings include:
- Dirt from John Wayne Gacy’s crime site — going for $35
- Letters from Richard Ramirez
- Art from Charles Manson
The trend raises serious ethical concerns, as some