DB Kelly
School
West Virginia University
Expertise
World War II, Medieval History And Literature, Serial Killers
- During her career as a journalist, DB has had a slew of incredible experiences, including bottle-feeding a baby addax, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of an episode of Ghost Hunters, and researching the unidentified and unclaimed remains of war veterans, to ultimately ensure them a proper and respectful burial.
- DB has also been fortunate enough to aid in the preservation of Native American history firsthand, while taking part in a series of archaeological digs throughout the Appalachian Mountains.
- She is grateful to have been recognized with awards for her press and nature photography, for her work documenting summertime Shakespearean theater performances, and capturing the majesty of Niagara Falls.
Experience
After years of making her teachers think she was taking thorough notes when she was really just writing fiction, DB decided to turn her love of writing into something for the greater good. Her professional writing career started out in the newspaper industry, where she became an award-winning journalist known for her focus on community activism, volunteerism, and advocating for social change. After being fortunate enough to interview World War II veterans on their experiences during the war, she turned her attention to historical research and uncovering the strange, bizarre, and often-overlooked stories of ordinary — yet extraordinary — individuals.
Education
DB has a degree in English from West Virginia University with a focus in medieval literature and journalism.
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Stories By DB Kelly
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The anchor of the Denver Nuggets, Nikola Jokic is not just a force to be reckoned with on the court, with many little-known tidbits about this star player.
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Athletes tragically die too, and sometimes leave behind clues to their demise where they fell. Here are some things found at athlete death scenes.
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Jimmy Butler became a break-out basketball from out of nowhere, leading the Miami Heat into the 2023 playoffs.
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Robert De Niro needs little introduction, and he's shared as little about himself. Here is the complicated and extraordinarily private life of Robert De Niro.
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Few things are more American than the Indy 500: It's even held on Memorial Day weekend. But some drivers have paid for the sport with their lives.
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Linda McCartney is most famously known as the first wife of The Beatles' Paul McCartney, and that's kind of sad. Let's look back at the life of a great artist.
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A polarizing figure in his life, Frank Zappa didn't stop stirring controversy after his death in 1993. Here are things that came out about Zappa after he died.
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One thing that might make anyone reconsider being famous is the paparazzi. There have been many potentially deadly - and definitely deadly - incidents.
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The survivors of ill-fated Flight 571 turned to cannibalism in desperation. A total of 16 people survived to be rescued, but what happened to them after that?
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Joran van der Sloot was one of three men last seen with Natalee Holloway on the night she disappeared. Here is the dark life of Joran van der Sloot.
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Jimi Hendrix died all too soon, and the last moments these musicians had with the famed guitarist struck a chord.
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When Bone Thugs-N-Harmony burst onto the scene, the music industry was ready for something new and innovative - and they brought it in a big way.