In Fort Worth, it is not the young girls that are making headlines with their odd tattoos, it’s Grandma Hammond, also known as Shirley, or ‘Miss Dixie’. That’s right, Shirley is a 62 year old grandmother, and a cancer survivor, that claims getting tattoos helps her cope with her depression. (more…)
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Tattoo Removal ProgramFrom: offbeatink.com
Post Date: 2008-03-04 12:30:59
It is a well known fact that the majority of gang members have distinctive tattoos bearing the marks of their group. But for those who want to leave the gang lifestyle, removing the ink that associates them to their gang is a lengthy, painful and pricing process - until now.
A new program, The Tattoo Removal Program, is designed to help former gang members become part of society again in a positive way. From white supremacists to Hispanic gangs, they’re making their ink and their lifest...
more Turning a Scar into a LizardFrom: offbeatink.com
Post Date: 2008-03-10 16:01:39
Many people, especially women who have had mastectomies or other invasive surgery, are electing just to do that.
The procedure, called scar tattooing, is still relatively uncommon, but more tattoo parlors and artists around the country are taking on the challenge, with increasingly imaginative results. The process is not without risks, but those who have received the tattoos say the immeasurable boost to their self-image outweighs any health concerns they may have had.
Sasha Merritt, 38, is...
more Tattoo Revenge Taken on RapistFrom: offbeatink.com
Post Date: 2008-03-09 16:01:46
Above in the photo of Antique dealer Jackie Clarke, 41, who tortured her victim for seemingly raping her. The court heard that the victim suffered excruciating pain as the attacker used a pin and bottle of ink to inflict her injury - tattooing “Rapist” on his genitals.
The judge found her guilty of of torture and handed out a six year custodial sentence. He admitted this was one of the most serious cases of kidnapping he had ever dealt with.
The four-hour ordeal began with C...
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