Morning Cup of Murder

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April 27th: Tempe Girl Found (2002) Jane and John Doe cases tend to haunt those involved who desperately want to give a family closure and give an unknown victim back their name. On April 27th 2002 a young victim was found in a case that, still, remains unsolved and her identity remains a mystery. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tempe_Girl, https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Tempe_Girl, https://dnadoeproject.org/case/tempe-girl-2002/, https://popculturecrime.medium.com/who-is-tempe-girl-6893f33b976e, https://www.maryhallbergmedia.com/post/tempe-girl-unidentified-for-19-years, http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/13/grace.coldcase.jane.doe/index.html, https://themorbidlibrary.com/2021/03/30/the-unnamed-tempe-girl/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 26th: Jessica Heeringa Disappeared (2013) The night shift, for some, can be scary. Especially when you hear horror stories like the one I’m about to tell you. On April 26th 2013 a young woman disappeared from the night shift she worked all on her own. A case that would take years, and the brave actions of another young girl, to finally solve.  *Suggested by Sandi* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jessica_Heeringa, https://people.com/crime/jessica-heeringa-murder-jeffrey-willis-convicted/, https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2019/12/court-upholds-conviction-in-jessica-heeringa-kidnapping-and-murder.html, https://www.mlive.com/news/muskegon/2018/05/jeffrey_willis_found_guilty_of.html, https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-jessica-heeringa, https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/2019/12/27/jessica-heeringa-jeffrey-willis/2756539001/, https://disappearedblog.com/jessica-heeringa/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 25th: Freeway Phantom’s First Kill (1971) Crimes against children are always harder to swallow. On April 25th 1971 an unknown serial killer struck for the first time and would, by the end of his reign of terror, take the lives of a handful of young girls all 18 years and younger. Wikipedia, wusa9.com, http://themurdersquad.com/, people.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 24th: Damien Oldfield’s Killer Arrested (2008) While many search for a motive to make sense of a crime, sometimes that motive becomes a bone of contention in a trial. On April 24th 2008 a man was arrested and sent to trial where both sides assigned vastly different motives. ttps://www.examinerlive.co.uk/news/local-news/most-gruesome-murder-ever-saw-21551431, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/18481263/cannibal-anthony-morley-now/, https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2008/oct/20/ukcrime1, https://zeph456.medium.com/from-mr-gay-uk-to-life-in-prison-ee8ae00d44d4, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1078580/Former-Mr-Gay-UK-spend-30-years-jail-murdering-boyfriend-cooking-eating-him.html, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Morley, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/morley-anthony.htm Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 23rd: Katrina Denise Powe and Mystery Toma Hillian Found Dead (2006) One argument can completely alter the course of someone’s life. On April 23rd 2006 two victims were found in a case that saw one young boy snap after an argument with his mother. https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2006/apr/25/12-year-old-charged-with-killing-mother-brother/, https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna10704045, https://www.news24.com/news24/he-was-a-bad-kid-20060425, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2006/04/25/md-boy-charged-with-murder-span-classbankheadpolice-say-12-year-old-bludgeoned-mother-and-brother-span/09fcf625-c348-4168-b48f-edd7bb43d917/, https://www.foxnews.com/story/boy-12-arrested-in-deaths-of-mother-brother, https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/bs-xpm-2006-04-25-0604250251-story.html, https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2006-04-25-usnews25-7-story.html, https://www.deseret.com/2006/4/25/19950062/boy-12-charged-with-killing-mother-brother, https://thedailyrecord.com/2006/04/24/maryland-boy-12-charged-with-killing-his-mother-and-his-younger-brother/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 22nd: Wolf Family Murders (1920) Can one fight really lead to the death of an entire family? On April 22nd 1920 a family was killed in a case that, it would later be learned, was all the result of one small argument between farmers.  *Suggested by duh.its.steph* https://bismarcktribune.com/here-is-the-story-of-the-wolf-family-murder/article_af90320a-4195-5f4a-b145-37fdd83ab5c0.html, https://the-line-up.com/the-wolf-family, https://www.parkrapidsenterprise.com/news/the-vault/whatever-happened-to-baby-emma-the-only-survivor-of-her-murdered-family-the-turtle-lake-murders-episode-4, https://www.kxnet.com/news/local-news/100-years-later-the-story-of-the-wolf-family-murder/, http://www.themurderedfamily.com/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 21st: Kathy and Samantha Netherland Killed (2014) It’s incredibly difficult to watch as a promising life is cut down by unknown sources. On April 21st 2014 a mother and daughter who had everything in life to look forward to were brutally slain by a person, or persons, unknown. https://www.wave3.com/2021/04/21/th-anniversary-murders-nelson-county-mother-daughter-remain-unsolved/, https://www.whas11.com/article/news/investigations/bardstown/car-caught-on-surveillance-at-netherland-home/417-7b7bfab9-850a-4376-907e-7c881eb619ec, https://www.wlky.com/article/unsolved-bardstown-murders-samantha-kathy-netherland/42642752, https://www.oxygen.com/the-disappearance-of-crystal-rogers/crime-time/netherland-murders-gang-initiation-inmate, https://www.wdrb.com/news/sunday-marks-5-years-since-netherland-family-murders-in-bardstown/article_69bed6c4-6145-11e9-8600-9bdf5e1c006c.html, https://www.kentucky.com/news/local/crime/article229362294.html, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/kentucky-police-still-investigating-4-unsolved-bardstown-murders, https://www.thedailybeast.com/prom-sweetheart-and-mom-victims-in-unsolved-murder-spree Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 20th: Jessica Riggins Sentenced (2009) Domestic violence can, in some awful cases, lead to someone’s death. But, it’s not always the victim of such abuse that ends up losing their life. On April 20th 2009 a woman who claimed she was a battered woman acting in self-defense was sentenced for the murder of her husband. A case in which her abuse was detailed but her real motive dubbed something selfish. https://murderpedia.org/female.R/r/riggins-jessica.htm, https://tucson.com/news/flagstaff-woman-guilty-in-husband-s-murder/article_749fadbd-853a-5b51-a14a-2ceacaa0e777.html, https://www.jackcentral.org/news/woman-argues-self-defense-in-trial-for-murder-of-husband/article_b98e4756-db70-5b97-aeac-704e4586e18e.html, https://azdailysun.com/news/riggins-found-guilty-of-murder-with-video-report/article_35dbc2a4-0d91-517e-a9ee-61d633a78656.html, http://truecrimediscussions.blogspot.com/2017/01/jessica-riggins.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 19th: Tamerlan Tsarnaev Dies  (2013) Today’s story is one that many of us watched unfold in real time on the news. On April 19th 2013 one suspect in the famed Boston Marathon Bombing died while police pursued him and his brother. Two men who would forever be known in our history for the tragic attack at the prestigious event. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boston_Marathon_bombing, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dzhokhar_Tsarnaev, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tamerlan_Tsarnaev, https://www.britannica.com/event/Boston-Marathon-bombing-of-2013, https://www.history.com/topics/21st-century/boston-marathon-bombings, https://www.npr.org/series/177378595/boston-marathon-explosions, https://www3.bostonglobe.com/metro/specials/boston-marathon-explosions/?arc404=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 18th: Missy Bevers Killed (2016) Sometimes a case seems like, from the beginning, it might be an easy one to solve. On April 18th 2016 a case that seemed easily solvable occurred that, unfortunately, remains a mystery even today.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Missy_Bevers, https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/missy-bevers, https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/who-murdered-missy-bevers-six-years-after-killing-the-question-remains-unanswered/2943550/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/missy-bevers, https://www.focusdailynews.com/six-years-later-they-lead-the-search-for-missy-bevers-killer/, https://forensictales.com/murder-of-missy-bevers/, https://original.newsbreak.com/@nik-1590556/2895414044395-who-killed-missy-bevers-at-church-while-dressed-in-swat-gear Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 17th: David Copeland Bombing Started (1999) Hatred can make a seemingly harmless person into something incredibly dangerous. On April 17th 1999 the first of what would be three bombings took place in London that targeted members of a minority group. Bombings that were fueled by extreme hatred. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1999_London_nail_bombings, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/david-copeland-today, https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/2000/once-again-turner-diaries-inspires-bloodshed, https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/david-copeland-nail-bomber-netflix/, http://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/Psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Copeland,%20David%20-%20spring,%202006.pdf, https://thetab.com/uk/2021/05/27/david-copeland-london-1999-nail-bomber-manhunt-netflix-now-207173, https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/may/23/rightwing-attack-inevitable-warns-informant-who-identified-london-nail-bomber, https://www.express.co.uk/showbiz/tv-radio/1441344/David-Copeland-now-Is-David-Copeland-in-prison-dead-alive-Nail-Bomber-Manhunt-Netflix Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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April 14th: Nikos Metaxes' First Body Found (2019) Acts of nature can sometimes reveal hidden crimes. On April 14th the first of many bodies washed up on an island after some heavy rains. Crimes that, had it not been for the flooding, might have remained a mystery for years to come. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitsero_murders, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-48744157, https://www.independent.co.uk/topic/nikos-metaxas?CMP=ILC-refresh, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/jun/24/cypriot-army-captain-police-officials-search-for-possible-bodies-of-victims-of-the-suspected-serial-killer-nikos-metaxas-metaxas-pleads-guilty-to-killing-five-women-and-two-girls, https://www.thenationalherald.com/serial-killer-spiked-femicide-count-on-cyprus-five-slain-annually/, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/may/12/its-hard-to-take-in-how-cyprus-serial-killings-left-country-reeling Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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April 11th: Dennis Jurgens Killed (1965) Time and time again we hear about picture perfect homes holding horrors we could never imagine. Today’s story began as one such case but, even when faced with ample evidence to prove otherwise, many felt as though their hands were tied and left unable to help. On April 11th 1965 a young boy lost his life at the hands of a perfect adoptive mother who saw him as nothing more than a bad seed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dennis_Jurgens, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lois_Jurgens, https://www.presspubs.com/white_bear/news/a-death-in-white-bear-lake-notorious-crime-in-city-history-marks-50-years/article_1dca2e0e-e2fe-11e4-a17d-6311e99b067e.html, https://murderpedia.org/female.J/j/jurgens-lois.htm, https://apnews.com/article/4d971675ec33098acb6cae3e4e93ed9e, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1988-02-28-mn-355-story.html, https://the-line-up.com/a-death-in-white-bear-lake-child-abuse-that-led-to-murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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April 10th: Discover of Delphine LaLaurie's Victims (1834) When a true story reaches the level of pop culture phenomenon, it becomes difficult to suss out what is fact and what is headline-grabbing fiction. Today’s story is one such tale. On April 10th 1834 the victims of a famed serial killer were found in a story that is still incredibly popular today. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Delphine_LaLaurie, https://ghostcitytours.com/new-orleans/haunted-places/lalaurie-mansion/madame-lalaurie/, https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/delphine-lalaurie/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/madame-lalaurie, https://64parishes.org/mistress-haunted-house, https://www.vice.com/en/article/3b7x53/a-portrait-of-cruelty-madame-marie-delphine-lalaurie-982 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 9th: Daniel Halseth Found Dead (2021) There is nothing greater than the love of a child. But, not all relationships between parent and child are good ones. On April 9th 2021 a body was found inside a smoldering garage in a case where the relationship between father and daughter became the crux of the story. https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-daniel-halseth, https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/teen-girl-boyfriend-sentenced-for-killing-girls-father-2661082/, https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/im-not-a-monster-las-vegas-teen-who-killed-girlfriends-father-discusses-what-lead-to-murder/,  https://news3lv.com/news/local/couple-sentenced-for-killing-girlfriends-father-at-las-vegas-home-sierra-halseth-aaron-guerrero-murder-case-criminal-court-clark-county-daniel-halseth-southern-nevada, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/american-monster-id-who-murdered-daniel-halseth-why, https://morbidology.com/the-gruesome-case-of-daniel-halseth/, https://thecinemaholic.com/daniel-halseth-murder-where-are-sierra-halseth-and-aaron-guerrero-now/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 8th: Shayna Michelle Hubers Born (1991) One chance meeting can completely alter someone’s life. On April 8th 1991 a young woman was born who would, after meeting a man, change drastically from the smart studious girl everyone knew. A meeting that would end up costing someone their life.  *Suggested by Lori Simpson on Email* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Ryan_Poston, https://allthatsinteresting.com/ryan-poston, https://allthatsinteresting.com/shayna-hubers, https://www.eonline.com/news/1289289/shayna-hubers-former-cellmate-reveals-special-demand-from-murderer, https://heavy.com/entertainment/ryan-poston-shayna-hubers-death-killed/, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/ryan-poston-murder, https://www.eonline.com/news/1324597/how-the-evidence-piled-up-against-shayna-hubers-in-the-murder-of-ryan-poston Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 7th: Wellington Menezes de Oliveira Dies (2011) While school shootings have become commonplace in countries like the US, they remain something uniquely terrifying in others. On April 7th 2011 the first school shooting to ever take place in Brazil began and, at its conclusion, saw the deaths of a total of 12 young students. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rio_de_Janeiro_school_shooting, https://murderpedia.org/male.O/o/oliveira-wellington.htm, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-13003419, https://medium.com/truecrimebrazil/the-deadliest-school-shooting-in-brazil-9539af000557 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 6th: Suzanne Lyall Born (1978) It’s hard to believe that someone can simply disappear without a single trace. On April 6th 1978 a young woman was born who would seemingly vanish off the face of the Earth and leave behind nothing but questions. A case that, unfortunately, remains unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Suzanne_Lyall, https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/suzanne-g.-lyall, https://coldcase.strose.edu/cases/suzanne-lyall-albany/, https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/suzanne-lyall-cold-case-missing-woman-unsolved-24-years-later-university-at-albany-student-new-york-capital-region, https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/suzanne-lyall-25-years-since-the-ualbany-student-was-last-seen-mary-lyall-cold-case-missing-person-albany, https://abcnews.go.com/US/suzanne-lyall-25-years-after-college-student-vanished/story?id=96922994, https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/25-years-missing-suzanne-lyall-s-memory-lives-17811366.php, https://www.wamc.org/news/2023-03-02/cold-case-suzanne-lyall-missing-25-years, https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/suzanne-lyall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 5th: Tina Faelz killed by Steven Carlson (1984) Sometimes a victim becomes a victim for nothing more than circumstance. On April 5th 1984 a young girl became the victim of a brutal murder because she simply happened to be walking on the same path as her angered killer. https://www.pleasantonweekly.com/news/2020/10/23/36-years-later-former-classmate-confesses-to-murder-of-pleasantons-tina-faelz, https://people.com/crime/prison-inmate-confesses-to-killing-14-year-old-tina-faelz-in-1984-when-he-was-16/, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/inmate-confesses-to-murdering-his-14-year-old-classmate-in-1984-i-was-living-in-denial, https://www.mercurynews.com/2020/10/25/convicted-killer-confesses-to-pleasanton-murder-of-classmate-36-years-later/, https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/man-convicted-in-1984-murder-of-tina-faelz-in-pleasanton-confesses-to-family-after-years-of-denials/, https://crimecapsule.com/what-happens-when-the-dead-begin-to-speak/, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/tina-faelz-murder-prison-inmate-steven-carlson-confesses, https://thecinemaholic.com/tina-faelz-murder-where-is-steven-carlson-now/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 4th: Society Murders (2002) Money and status do not make you immune to tragedy. On April 4th 2002 a double murder took place and saw the lives of 2 very wealthy individuals snuffed out by someone very close to them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Society_Murders,  https://startsat60.com/media/opinion/bloggers/nostalgia-crimes-that-shook-us-to-the-core-margaret-wales-paul-king, https://www.theage.com.au/national/case-closed-but-not-for-an-angry-family-20030412-gdvj60.html, https://www.theage.com.au/national/murder-in-the-family-20030411-gdvivr.html, https://www.smh.com.au/national/family-killer-thought-he-was-a-hero-20030412-gdgl8x.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 3rd: Ruben Borchardt Killed (1994) Some adults are in positions of trust. And some choose to abuse that trust and place young people in danger. On April 3rd 1994 a man was shot in his home in a case that saw a conspiracy that placed three young people on trial for his murder. All at the behest of someone they trusted. https://murderpedia.org/female.B/b/borchardt-diane.htm, https://thecinemaholic.com/ruben-borchardt-murder-where-is-diane-borchardt-now/, https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/diane-borchardt-the-murderous-mrs-b-a8ed554afcdd, https://talkmurder.com/diane-borchardt/, https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1995/may/21/woman-convicted-of-hiring-killers/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 2nd: Dannette and Jeannette Millbrook Born (1974) Cases can come to a roadblock for a number of reasons. But, what if that dead end comes, not because of lack of evidence or witnesses, but because the police don’t seem to want to investigate the case? On April 2nd 1974 a pair of twins were born and, at the age of just 15, were thrust into a case that, due in large part to a faulty investigation, remains unsolved even decades later. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Dannette_and_Jeannette_Millbrook, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/private-investigator-working-dannette-and-jeannette-millbrook-case, https://www.eonline.com/news/1095861/the-devastating-story-behind-the-disappearance-of-the-millbrook-twins, ,https://www.wjbf.com/coldcase/cold-case-project-the-millbrook-twins/, https://www.wrdw.com/2022/09/06/up-50000-reward-information-millbrook-twins-case/, https://original.newsbreak.com/@the-vivid-faces-of-the-vanished-1590506/2708240988148-the-disappearance-of-these-15-year-old-twin-sisters-remains-a-georgia-mystery, https://medium.com/the-mystery-box/the-missing-millbrook-twins-32-years-and-still-no-information-604ba436b36a, https://www.thedailybeast.com/twins-dannette-and-jeannette-millbrook-went-missing-30-years-ago-their-family-still-wants-answers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 1st: Kenia Monge Disappears (2011) Unfortunately, sometimes it takes a killer striking again to finally have enough evidence to make an arrest. On April 1st 2011 a young woman disappeared and, though they had a likely suspect, officers had to wait for him to attempt to take another victim to finally have enough for an arrest. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/what-happened-denver-teen-kenia-monge-chilling-crime-explored-ahead-lifetime-s-textmewhenyougethome, ,https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/who-kenia-monge-s-killer-now-whereabouts-travis-forbes-explored-ahead-lifetime-s-textmewhenyougethome https://kdvr.com/news/local/new-show-highlights-denver-murder-of-kenia-monge/, https://wickedness.net/murders/kenia-monge/, https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/kenia-monge-1, https://www.westword.com/news/travis-forbes-kenia-monges-parents-want-answers-from-man-charged-in-lydia-tillman-case-5876876, https://www.oxygen.com/criminal-confessions/crime-news/travis-forbes-confesses-strangling-kenia-monge-body-freezer, https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2021/4/3/kenia-monge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 31st: The Hinterkaifeck Murders (1922) Sometimes cases, bizarre and tragic, are doomed to remain a mystery for decades to come. On March 31st 1922 a murder took place that remains, to this day, one of the oldest unsolved cases in German history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hinterkaifeck_murders, https://www.ranker.com/list/hinterkaifeck-farm/cat-mcauliffe, https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/502044/chilling-story-hinterkaifeck-killings-germanys-most-famous-unsolved-crime, https://factschology.com/mmm-podcast-articles/hinterkaifeck-murders-germany-1922, https://www.grunge.com/340781/the-creepy-truth-about-the-hinterkaifeck-murders/,https://www.alittlebithuman.com/cold-case-the-hinterkaifeck-murders/, https://www.historicmysteries.com/hinterkaifeck-murders/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 30th: Joshi-Abhyankav Serial Murderer Arrested (1977) What happens when a serial killer infiltrates an area known as a paradise? What happens when it is actually a group of serial killers acting together to take human lives? On March 30th 1977 a group of men were arrested for crimes that took the lives of 10 individuals and sent an entire city into a panic. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joshi-Abhyankar_serial_murders, https://indianexpress.com/article/cities/pune/know-your-city-joshi-abhyankar-serial-murders-fear-punes-8184128/, https://www.hindustantimes.com/cities/pune-news/47-years-on-podcast-captures-joshi-abhyankar-murders-that-shook-punekars-101673717637235.html, https://www.nikwik.com/stories/crime/cs4/, https://www.outlookindia.com/art-entertainment/marathi-web-series-jakkal-to-tell-story-of-pune-serial-murders-news-220757, https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/joshi-abhyankar-killings-before-nirbhaya-case-4-convicts-were-last-hanged-in-a-day-in-1983-says-repo-2161621, https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/web-series/news/marathi/vivek-waghs-upcoming-series-jakkal-is-based-on-the-joshi-abhyankar-serial-murders-of-the-1970s-watch-teaser/articleshow/94046263.cms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 29th: "Adam" Torso in the Thames Identified (2011) Some cases, unfortunately, have so little information it is likely the mystery will never be solved. On March 29th 2011 an identity was given in a decade long cold case and, with that, came the hope that the case would finally be solved. Yet, as of now, it remains a cold case. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adam_(murder_victim), https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-58415046, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/adam-the-boy-whose-torso-was-found-in-the-thames, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10012275/Fresh-appeal-torso-Thames-killer.html, https://www.talkmurderwithme.com/blog/2022/4/14/adam-torso-in-the-thames, https://unresolved.me/adam Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 28th: Dawn Lee Swan Magyar Born (1952) You never know what advancement in technology could completely shatter a cold case wide open. On March 28th 1952 a young woman was born who would become the random victim of a dangerous man. A case that went cold for decades only to be solved by advancing technology and investigators who kept valuable evidence. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dawn_Magyar, https://medium.com/the-crime-scene/the-murder-of-dawn-magyar-457c9dc6de2d, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/dawn-lee-swan-magyar, https://www.deseret.com/2001/11/29/19619197/man-convicted-of-73-rape-murder-due-to-dna-test, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 27th: Sophia Weckert's Body Found (1975) One wrong turn down a road can turn someone into a victim. On March 27th 1975 a woman’s body was found along an infamous stretch of highway in Queensland known for its dangers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Noel_and_Sophia_Weckert, https://www.facebook.com/1742717689305044/posts/the-murders-of-noel-milton-weckert-and-his-wife-sophia-janine-weckert-occurred-i/2632572840319520/, https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/110808086, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10307067/Robert-Bogucki-Highways-Death-Humpty-Doo-poltergeist-Inside-Australias-great-mysteries.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 26th: Buford O’Neal Furrow Sentenced (2001) Crimes born out of hatred and racism are always hard to swallow. On March 26th 2001 a man was sentenced for crimes he committed against 2 groups of individuals with nothing but hate in his heart as he pulled the trigger. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Los_Angeles_Jewish_Community_Center_shooting, https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/national/longterm/hatecrimes/stories/furrow081399.htm, https://murderpedia.org/male.F/f/furrow-buford.htm, https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/intelligence-report/1999/la-rampage, https://content.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,29471,00.html, https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2009/09/05/gunman-expresses-remorse-for-1999-shooting-spree-at-san-fernando-jewish-center/, http://www.cnn.com/US/9908/12/california.shooting.01/index.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 25th: Katherine and Sheila Lyon Go Missing (1975) Even the safest locations can be infiltrated by a monster. On March 25th 1975 two young girls went missing from an area where parents felt safe letting their children roam and play outside. An innocence that was ripped away at the some moment the pair of sisters made contact with a dangerous man. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Katherine_and_Sheila_Lyon, https://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/horrifying-confession-40-years-after-lyon-sisters-raped-and-burned/SF4Q4YLRMGPP6T2DKXQX5VLQEI/, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Two-sisters-Vanish-The-Lyons-Case.https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/magazine/wp/2019/04/01/feature/the-lyon-sisters-had-vanished-40-years-earlier-but-this-cold-case-team-didnt-give-up-on-them/, https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/true-crime-documentary-lyon-sisters-investigation-discovery-id, http://www.forthelost.org/lyon.html, https://wtop.com/local/2017/06/tooth-found-lyon-sisters-search-lost-bedford-co-sheriff/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 24th: Jeffrey Carlson Shoots(2023) Random acts of violence can leave behind so many questions. On March 24th 2023 a man wielded his weapon against 2 women whom he had a connection to. A case that lacks many details and leaves behind a number of questions. https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/crime/2023/03/24/nashville-police-shooting-under-investigation-in-west-nashville/70047557007/, https://www.wkrn.com/news/local-news/nashville/officer-involved-shooting-under-investigation-in-the-nations/. https://fox17.com/news/local/deadly-officer-involved-shooting-reported-in-west-nashville, https://www.wsmv.com/2023/03/24/fatal-police-shooting-west-nashville/, https://owensborotimes.com/news/2023/03/owensboro-woman-in-critical-condition-after-being-shot-in-nashville-on-friday/#:~:text=Police%20said%20the%20suspect%2C%2054,and%20put%20the%20gun%20down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 23rd: Debbie Linsley Killed (1988) When you hear about random, bloody, incredibly violent crimes, you automatically assume they happen under the cover of night or in someone’s home. This, however, is not always the case. On March 23rd 1988 a young woman was killed in broad daylight and yet, somehow, no one saw anything of use to try and capture the killer, nor helped when they heard the sounds of a “commotion”. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Deborah_Linsley, https://medium.com/unsolved/the-unsolved-murder-of-deborah-linsley-4ac7dba0aa93, https://www.mylondon.news/news/south-london-news/brutal-murder-woman-26-south-23659459, https://www.mylondon.news/news/nostalgia/london-trains-unsolved-1988-murder-21758475, https://www.murdermap.co.uk/historical-murders/deborah-linsley-murder-unsolved-train-1988/, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-21875096 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 22nd: Christa Pike Convicted (1996) A love triangle can sometimes be deadly. On March 22nd 1996 a young woman was convicted for the crime she committed while trying to put an end to the love triangle she was a part of. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christa_Pike, https://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/crime/2021/06/12/christa-gail-pike-death-row-murder-university-tennessee-case/7610001002/, https://deadlywomen.fandom.com/wiki/Christa_Pike, https://www.mercyforchrista.org/, https://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/victims-mom-christa-pike-execution/51-3665cad8-4d07-4f4a-bad5-d7de4fe05e9a, https://mycrimelibrary.com/christa-pike-women-on-death-row/, https://www.newsweek.com/christa-pike-only-woman-tennessees-death-row-fights-execution-1600414, https://original.newsbreak.com/@nik-1590556/2795610243913-the-cruel-killing-by-the-youngest-woman-on-death-row Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 21st: Terri Hoffman Born (1938) Strong beliefs can make or break a person. On March 21st 1938 a woman was born who would command an entire movement of people. Some of whom were worse off for knowing her and may have lost their lives in the name of her beliefs. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terri_Hoffman, https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/curse-black-lords-new-age-cult/, https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1982/december/rise-and-fall-of-a-north-dallas-cult-conscious-development/, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-02-13-mn-22283-story.html, https://www.dmagazine.com/religion/2014/06/d-magazines-40-greatest-stories-death-in-a-north-dallas-cult/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 20th: Brandon Woodruff Found Guilty (2009) When a jury is swayed one way or another, sometimes personal opinions and presentation of evidence can muddy an already complicated trial. On March 20th 2009 a young man was found guilty for a truly heinous crime. One he claims he did not commit and was only found guilty because of his sexuality and a conservative jury. https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-brandon-dale-woodruff-now/, https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/crime/brandon-dennis-norma-woodruff-north-texas-murder-abc-2020-investigation/287-bc68a66e-6feb-4ec4-9311-c64b5ddc450c, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10835235/Gay-Texas-man-convicted-parents-murders-says-hes-innocent-16-years-later.html, https://www.the-sun.com/news/5385496/brandon-woodruff-murder-texas-abc/, https://www.change.org/p/texas-court-of-criminal-appeals-take-up-brandon-woodruff-s-case, https://www.heraldbanner.com/news/local_news/woodruff-murder-case-to-be-profiled-by-20-20/article_d37bd116-d6f9-11ec-aba1-cf41fe0f3560.html, https://phillipcrawfordjr.medium.com/railroaded-the-homophobic-prosecution-of-brandon-woodruff-for-his-parents-murders-ea961cce48ea, https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/entertainment/family-murder-in-royse-city-gets-probed-by-sundancetv-true-crime-show/, https://www.roysecityheraldbanner.com/news/local_news/woodruff-documentary-to-be-presented-again/article_a3085d4c-e9a5-11ec-b8cf-e7665445c2b9.html, https://www.ksro.com/2022/05/19/brandon-woodruff-convicted-of-killing-parents-in-2009-fighting-for-his-freedom/, https://southernillinoisnow.com/2022/05/19/brandon-woodruff-convicted-of-killing-parents-in-2009-fighting-for-his-freedom/, https://dallasvoice.com/innocence-project-now-assisting-in-brandon-woodruff-case/, https://abcnews.go.com/2020/brandon-woodruff-convicted-killing-parents-2009-fighting-freedom/story?id=84755134 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 19th: Jessica Lunsford Body Found (2005) Sometimes it takes a tragedy to change the law. On March 19th 2005 the body of a young girl was found in a case that, though devastating, saw some positive change in its aftermath. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Jessica_Lunsford, https://www.chronicleonline.com/news/local/the-case-that-doesn-t-die/article_83894110-8f05-5f9f-a397-a5c148e32c95.html, https://allthatsinteresting.com/horror-stories/3, https://morbidology.com/the-abduction-murder-of-jessica-lunsford/, https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-2007-03-02-mjessica02-story.html, https://www.cnn.com/2009/CRIME/09/30/florida.couey.dead/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/2009/09/30/jessica-lunsfords-killer-dies-in-jacksonville-hospital/15971731007/, http://www.fdle.state.fl.us/JLA/Jessica-Lunsford-Act-Information.aspx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 18th: Eve Stratford Killed (1975) Time and time again, DNA helps to solve, or at least connect, even the coldest of crimes. It isn’t, however, the magical solution to finding an elusive killer. On March 18th 1975 a young woman was brutally killed in a crime that, even all these years later, remains unsolved. A case that, if the DNA is right, might have just been one of a series for an uncaught serial killer. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Eve_Stratford_and_Lynne_Weedon, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/playboy-bunny-murder-womans-head-25870119, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/editor-underworld-fixer-yorkshire-ripper-25881680, https://www.murdermap.co.uk/unsolved-murders/eve-stratford-murder-unsolved-bunny-girl/, https://criminol.tumblr.com/post/689024806091423744/the-unsolved-murder-of-eve-stratford, https://www.mylondon.news/news/nostalgia/murder-stabbed-pregnant-mum-found-23888645, https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeEurope/comments/v70uhu/the_playboy_bunny_murder_eve_stratford/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 17th: The Hello Kitty Murder (Fan Man-yee) Kidnapped (1999) One wrong move can completely alter your life. On March 17th 1999 a young woman was made to pay for her mistakes and began a month long hell that she would never escape from. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hello_Kitty_murder_case, https://allthatsinteresting.com/hello-kitty-murder, https://www.goalcast.com/hello-kitty-murder/, https://www.ranker.com/list/hello-kitty-murder-facts/cat-mcauliffe, https://thoughtnova.com/the-hello-kitty-murder-case-poor-fan-man-yee-was-abducted-raped-and-tortured-for-a-month-before-she-died, https://www.thetealmango.com/featured/the-hello-kitty-murder-case-of-a-nightclub-hostess/, https://lightsonpod.medium.com/hello-kitty-murders-f5bf00d3e681, https://wickedness.net/murders/hello-kitty-murder/, https://filmdaily.co/news/hello-kitty-murder/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 16th: Christina Nytsch Abducted (1998) Mass DNA testing is a hot topic of debate. It becomes hard to argue, though, after hearing about cases like this one. On March 16th 1998 a young girl was abducted in a case that, had it not been for mass DNA testing, might never have been solved and left a rapist murderer free to claim more victims. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ronny_Rieken, https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1998-05-31-9805310359-story.html, https://mndaily.com/209699/uncategorized/mass-dna/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 15th: Kriss Donald Killed (2004) All crimes seem senseless. But they feel especially so when the victim is a child who just so happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. On March 15th 2004 a young boy became a victim for nothing more than his location and the color of his skin. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kriss_Donald, https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/far-right-group-exploit-race-28704027, https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/8592618/fascists-kriss-donald-murder/, https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/kriss-donald-murder-top-scots-26477302, https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/20615389.kriss-donald-killer-attacked-inside-hmp-greenock/, https://www.thefreelibrary.com/ABDUCTED%2C+TORTURED+AND+BURNT+ALIVE%3B+Kriss+pleaded+with+killers+%27I%27m...-a0154113820, https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2006/nov/09/race.ukcrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 13th: Leah Roberts Reported Missing (2000) In the beginning, it's hard to know if a person is truly missing. Which can put a delay on a case. On March 13th 2000 a young woman was reported missing in a case that saw loved ones unsure of if she just went off on a trip or if something nefarious had happened. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Leah_Roberts, https://www.grunge.com/1035184/the-unsolved-2000-disappearance-of-leah-roberts-explained/, https://unsolved.com/gallery/leah-roberts/, https://www.lyndentribune.com/news/wcso-seeks-help-with-cold-cases/article_f5e56f6a-89be-11ec-a402-dfe07d53f023.html, https://www.whatcomcounty.us/292/Missing-Leah-Roberts, https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-leah-roberts-disappearance/jenn-dzikowski, https://disappearedblog.com/leah-roberts/, https://thetruecrimefiles.com/leah-roberts-disappearance/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/zxz8qu/the_disappearance_of_leah_roberts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 13th: Leah Roberts Reported Missing (2000) In the beginning, it's hard to know if a person is truly missing. Which can put a delay on a case. On March 13th 2000 a young woman was reported missing in a case that saw loved ones unsure of if she just went off on a trip or if something nefarious had happened. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Leah_Roberts, https://www.grunge.com/1035184/the-unsolved-2000-disappearance-of-leah-roberts-explained/, https://unsolved.com/gallery/leah-roberts/, https://www.lyndentribune.com/news/wcso-seeks-help-with-cold-cases/article_f5e56f6a-89be-11ec-a402-dfe07d53f023.html, https://www.whatcomcounty.us/292/Missing-Leah-Roberts, https://www.ranker.com/list/what-happened-to-leah-roberts-disappearance/jenn-dzikowski, https://disappearedblog.com/leah-roberts/, https://thetruecrimefiles.com/leah-roberts-disappearance/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/zxz8qu/the_disappearance_of_leah_roberts/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 12th: Diana Alvarez's Remains Found (2020) You never know who could be a danger to your children. On March 12th 2020 the remains of a young girl were found in a case that saw an obvious suspect who, though initially trusted, was a monster in disguise. https://winknews.com/2022/06/16/diana-alvarez-murder-case-slow-to-proceed-judge-sets-deadlines/, https://winknews.com/2022/12/30/accused-murderers-attorney-files-to-suppress-evidence-from-phone-statements/, https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Diana_Alvarez, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/nine-year-old-florida-girl-s-remains-found-four-years-n1161731, https://www.thedailybeast.com/diana-alvarezs-remains-found-after-years-long-search, https://offender.fdle.state.fl.us/offender/sops/flyer.jsf?personId=100740, https://www.news-press.com/restricted/?return=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.news-press.com%2Fstory%2Fnews%2F2021%2F10%2F18%2Fmotions-murder-case-seek-gut-case-against-jorge-guerrero-torres%2F8498404002%2F, https://www.news-press.com/story/news/crime/2023/01/02/motions-seek-to-omit-phone-search-sworn-statements-in-2016-case/69769017007/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 11th: Danielle Locklear Disappeared (2014) One thing can spark a murderous rage inside someone. On March 11th 2014 a young girl disappeared. Though it took time to find the answers, when they finally did, the motive boiled down to a sudden crime of passion. ttps://thecinemaholic.com/how-did-danielle-locklear-die-where-is-jemichael-malloy-now/, https://abc11.com/body-found-river-cumberland-sampson/25835/, https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/crime-news/jemichael-malloy-dominic-lock-behind-danielle-locklears-murder, https://www.wral.com/ex-boyfriend-sentenced-to-25-31-years-in-hope-mills-girl-s-death/15687965/, https://truecrimedaily.com/2018/01/11/down-by-the-creek-danielle-locklears-high-school-romance-ends-in-murder/, https://www.fayobserver.com/story/news/crime/2018/05/04/danielle-locklear-case-dateline-examines-hope-mills-murder/12313762007/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/what-happened-danielle-locklear-oxygen-s-final-moments-episode-5-explores-teen-s-murder, https://www.wbtw.com/news/man-involved-in-2014-murder-of-nc-teen-danielle-locklear-to-be-sentenced-monday/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 10th: Jeffrey Franklin Kills (1998) Medication, when taken and prescribed correctly, can change a person’s life for the better. However, when abused, it can make a seemingly harmless person into someone dangerous. On March 10th 1998 a young boy committed a truly heinous crime and blamed it on his medication. https://whnt.com/news/huntsville/jeffrey-franklin-denied-parole-again-24-years-after-brutal-attack-on-parents-siblings/, https://apnews.com/article/ddc1eb26229af50823127a7e5925e8a1, https://abc3340.com/news/local/parole-denied-for-man-accused-of-killing-his-parents-with-hatchet-in-1998, https://mwordinvestigative.com/2021/03/18/hometown-murder-part-one-a-brief-overview-of-the-startling-franklin-family-murders/, https://morbidology.com/teenage-hatchet-murders-jeffrey-franklin/, https://www.al.com/breaking/2013/01/post_997.html, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 9th: Gilbert Wynter Disappeared (1998) Some cases are destined to remain unsolved due to the nature of the crime. On March 9th 1998 a man disappeared in a case with very close ties to the mob. A case that, because of those connections, remains officially unsolved. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gilbert_Wynter, http://www.unsolved-murders.co.uk/murder-content.php?key=177&termRef=Gilbert%20Wynter, https://www.murdermap.co.uk/unsolved-murders/claude-moseley-murder-unsolved-adams-london-1994/, https://www.theguardian.com/uk/1999/apr/19/duncancampbell, https://www.thefreelibrary.com/LINKED+TO+23+GANGLAND+MURDERS.-a0159137829 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 8th: Christine Papin Born (1905) Just because someone committed a brutal crime doesn’t necessarily mean they are vilified by the public. On March 8th 1905 a young woman was born who would go on to commit a murder that, in the eyes of many, made her and her sister heroes. A case that, to this day, remains one that graces the pages of many history books. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christine_and_L%C3%A9a_Papin#:~:text=Christine%20Papin%20(8%20March%201905,France%20on%20February%202%2C%201933., https://allthatsinteresting.com/papin-sisters, https://www.history101.com/papin-sisters/, https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/papin-sisters.htm, https://www.thevintagenews.com/2017/05/12/the-papin-sisters-and-the-murder-case-that-still-haunts-france-after-more-than-80-years/?chrome=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 7th: Cara Ryan Kills (2015) The argument between guilt and acting in self defense can be a tricky one. On March 7th 2015 a woman shot a man who, depending on what side you believe, might have been either the victim or the aggressor. https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/crime/teacher-found-not-guilty-in-fatal-shooting-of-husband-a-former-st/2311184/, https://www.tampabay.com/news/courts/civil/former-pinellas-teacher-acquitted-of-ex-husbands-murder-faces-wrongful/2317640/, https://www.fox13news.com/news/sexting-rape-and-murder-at-center-of-cara-ryan-murder-trial, https://www.magzter.com/stories/Womens-Interest/Chat/Sex-Jealously-And-Murder, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4165936/Cara-Ryan-not-guilty-murdering-husband-John-Rush.html, https://www.southfloridacriminalattorneysblog.com/verdict-decided-south-florida-homicide-former-cop-ex-wife/, https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/how-mock-trials-altered-cara-ryan-s-defense-942427715900, https://vimbuzz.com/where-is-cara-ryan-now/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 6th: Thomas D. Carr Born (1846) One arrest can open up the floodgates and solve some seemingly unsolvable cases. On March 6th 1846 a man was born who would end up behind bars for one murder and one murder alone. However, if he is to be believed, then he is a prolific serial killer who, somehow, never got caught. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_D._Carr, https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/carr-thomas.htm, https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/carr-serial-killer-wv/, https://www.nytimes.com/1869/07/04/archives/the-sentence-of-thomas-d-carr-to-death-for-the-murder-of-miss-fox.html, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 5th: Kiki Camarena's Body Found (1985) It’s a wonderful thing to leave a mark on this planet that will last long after you are gone. One hopes, however, that it doesn't take losing your life to do so.  On March 5th 1985 a man’s body was found after having suffered tremendously at the hands of a group of men who wanted him dead. A man who, in death, left a lasting impression that can be felt, and recognized, all throughout the nation each and every year. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kiki_Camarena, https://www.dea.gov/red-ribbon/kiki-red-ribbon-history, https://www.justthinktwice.gov/article/special-agent-enrique-kiki-camarena, https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/us-news/2022/07/16/62d1fe40ca474164048b45b2.html, https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/cartel-kingpin-convicted-in-1985-murder-of-dea-agent-kiki-camarena-captured-in-mexico/2995603/, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/cartel-netflix-camarena-caro-quintero-b2124818.html, https://www.usatoday.com/in-depth/news/politics/2020/02/27/enrique-camarena-dea-agent-murder-narcos-mexico/2566023001/, https://www.ojp.gov/ncjrs/virtual-library/abstracts/enrique-camarena-case-forensic-nightmare Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 4th: Larry Peyton Born (1941) Sometimes an investigation receives criticism and makes many wonder if they, indeed, caught the right suspect. On March 4th 1941 a man was born who would become a victim in one such investigation. And, because of that, his killer, or killers, remain free. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Larry_Peyton_and_Beverly_Allan, https://www.oregonlive.com/history/2022/02/earl-son-cracked-the-toughest-portland-murder-cases-of-his-era-but-his-obsession-came-at-a-cost.html, https://www.oregonlive.com/books/2010/11/phil_stanford_explores_notorio.html, https://offbeatoregon.com/1305a-peyton-allan-murders-manwiththehook.html, https://www.murderintherain.com/post/episode-14-lovers-lane, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 3rd: Juan Covington Born (1962) The mind can play tricks on some people that can, without warning, make them dangerous. On March 3rd 1962 a man was born who, though described as odd by those who knew him, in no way made them worry that a potential serial killer was in their midst. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Juan_Covington, https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/covington-juan.htm, https://thecinemaholic.com/patricia-trish-mcdermott-murder-where-is-juan-covington-now/, https://www.practicalhomicide.com/articles/PhillyOct2305.htm, https://ourblackgirls.com/tag/juan-covington/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 2nd: Jerome Dennis Sentenced (1993) Not everyone can leave prison reformed. On March 2nd 1993 a man was sentenced for crimes he committed while being praised as the model parolee. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerome_Dennis_(serial_killer), https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d/dennis-jerome.htm, https://www.nytimes.com/1992/04/14/nyregion/paroled-rapist-charged-with-killing-5-women-in-new-jersey.html, https://www.fox19.com/story/11821026/man-gets-life-in-prison-for-store-owners-murder/, https://www.upi.com/Archives/1992/04/13/Man-charged-in-five-killings/6882703137600/, https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1992-04-14-9202020878-story.html, https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/fl-xpm-1992-04-14-9202020878-story.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to March 2024! Find out what waits for you as we dive into another month of True Crime! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

March 1st: Monica Botello and Percill Carson Killed (2010) Brave are the people who stand in front of their attackers and tell their story. On March 1st 2010 two people were killed in a case that was swiftly brought to justice by the bravery of an 8 year old little girl. https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2010/09/03/man-wanted-in-double-slayings-arrested/, https://hiphopwired.com/30909/911-operator-hangs-up-child-while-mother-dies-phone-call-included/, https://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/2010/05/detroit_man_arrested_in_double.html, https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/nation_world/20100307_8-year-old_girl_s_chilling_911_call_released_by_Mich__police.htmlhttps://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/nation_world/20100307_8-year-old_girl_s_chilling_911_call_released_by_Mich__police.html, https://www.dailynews.com/2010/03/19/man-arrested-in-gardena-is-suspect-in-detroit-killings/, https://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/mar/06/911-tape-reveals-girls-pleas-for-dying-mother/, http://mydeathspace.com/article/2010/06/20/Monica_Botello_%2826%29_was_shot_to_death_while_her_children_hid_in_a_bathroom Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 29th: Katherine Knight Kills(2000) Sometimes a crime is so brutal that there is no choice but to dole out the most severe punishment available. On February 29th 2000 a woman committed a horrific crime against a man who, despite all he knew of her history, entered a relationship that would end up costing him his life.  *Suggested by Yelena and Bellaringah Beef on Instagram* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katherine_Knight, https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine.htm, https://allthatsinteresting.com/katherine-knight, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10241673/Katherine-Knight-skinned-decapitated-lover-cooked-head-pot.html, https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-australian-cannibal-katherine-knight/cat-mcauliffe, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 28th: Jane Stanford Killed (1905) In the wake of tragedy there can be a legacy that will last for centuries. On February 28th 1905 a woman died in a mysterious case that still leaves many puzzled. A woman whose death did nothing to stop her legacy and her connection to one of the most prestigious universities in this country. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Stanford, https://stanfordmag.org/contents/who-killed-jane-stanford, https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/books/story/2022-05-20/who-killed-jane-stanford-cold-case-of-a-california-founders-murder-review, https://nypost.com/2022/05/28/who-killed-stanford-u-founder-new-book-solves-janes-murder/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 27th: James Hutchinson Killed(2021) Not everyone is meant to, or wants to become a parent. On February 27th 2021 a young boy whose mother did not want him was abandoned in the middle of the night. A boy who fought to come back to her and lost his life in the process. https://charleyproject.org/case/james-robert-hutchinson, https://www.wlwt.com/article/what-happened-to-james-hutchinson-a-timeline-of-events-that-led-to-6-year-olds-death/35702780#, https://www.journal-news.com/crime/attorneys-mom-and-boyfriend-were-truthful-about-throwing-boys-body-in-the-ohio-river/HHXIBRDTUBHGRKBXIHRAWIP6D4/, https://www.journal-news.com/crime/james-hutchinson-case-court-says-appeal-of-man-connected-to-boys-death-is-wholly-frivolous/IBPR5M7HORFCBDX2HVC7RPD22U/, https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2021/10/ohio-man-sent-to-prison-in-death-of-6-year-old-james-hutchinson.html, https://www.fox19.com/2021/03/24/new-court-records-detail-abuse-leading-up-james-hutchinsons-death-3/, https://www.fox19.com/2021/11/10/mothers-confession-how-detectives-solved-6-year-old-boys-murder/, https://www.whio.com/news/crime-and-law/timeline-how-investigation-into-james-hutchinsons-death-unfolded/NN6MRKAYVFENTJSEHDGV52KKRY/, https://local12.com/news/local/police-6-year-old-boy-missing-in-middletown-james-cincinnati-ohio Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 26th: Jen Ramsaran's Body Found (2013) Even the most perfect couple can have secrets buried just below the surface. On February 26th 2013 a body was found in a case that saw many secrets and a whole lot of questions. https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-secrets-uncovered/true-crime-buzz/jennifer-ramsaran-murdered-by-husband-remy-ramsaran, https://thecinemaholic.com/jennifer-ramsaran-murder/, https://www.corrections1.com/corrections/articles/convicted-killer-sentenced-for-attempting-to-bribe-co-ZgNopoSefXoKFTEQ/, https://cnycentral.com/news/local/judge-orders-new-trial-for-man-convicted-in-wifes-2012-killing-in-chenango-county-ganesh-remy-ramsaran-jennifer-ramsaran-ibm-manager, https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2022/10/cny-engineer-to-get-blockbuster-retrial-in-wifes-murder-after-lawyers-126500-swindle.html, https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2020/02/25/judge-grants-hearing-could-vacate-remy-jennifer-ramsaran-murder-conviction/4792976002/, https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/public-safety/2017/10/12/appeals-court-decides-against-reversing-ramsaran-murder-conviction/757151001/, https://www.thedailystar.com/news/local_news/guilty-jury-convicts-ganesh-ramsaran-of-murdering-his-wife-jennifer/article_96f3ade2-27eb-5526-976c-d8ebed41c9e7.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 25th: Barry Sherman Born (1942) Money can’t buy you everything. It especially can’t save you from meeting a tragic end. On February 25th 1942 a man was born who would create quite the life for himself. A man whose money making skills may, or may not, have ended up costing him his life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Sherman, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/barry-sherman-honey-sherman-2017-murders-35-million-reward/#:~:text=Barry%20Sherman%2C%20who%20founded%20generic,position%20on%20the%20pool%20deck., https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-01-03/canada-billionaire-murder-mystery/101815016, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-63947424, https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/17/us/toronto-billionaire-sherman-killings-reward-cec/index.html, https://www.pharmavoice.com/news/barry-honey-sherman-murders-mysteries-Apotex/637332/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 24th: Noah Beauchamp Born (1785) Anger can get you into a lot of trouble. On February 24th 1785 a man was born who was quick to anger. It was that short fuse that later got him into trouble when it cost another man his life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Noah_Beauchamp, https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/beauchamp-noah.htm, https://www.onenationundercrime.com/1840-the-murder-of-george-mickelberry-by-noah-beauchamp/, https://www.tumblr.com/crime-notforgotten/124931925238/lieutenant-noah-beauchamp-was-a-blacksmith-and-an, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 23rd: Sandra Cantu's Killer Born (1981) You never know what dangers lurk just around the corner. On February 23rd 1981 a woman was born who would, for reasons unknown, take the life, and innocence, of a young neighbor and lead police on a wild goose chase to find the person responsible. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sandra_Cantu, https://www.thedailybeast.com/melissa-huckaby-why-did-she-murder-sandra-cantu, https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-sandra-cantu, https://abcnews.go.com/US/Media/melissa-huckaby-confessed-murderer-year-girl-sentenced-life/story?id=10910285, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-sandra-cantu-s-murder, https://thecinemaholic.com/sandra-cantu-murder-where-is-melissa-huckaby-now/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 22nd: Kanae Kijima Indicted for Murder (2010) Love can make someone blind to the object of their affection’s faults. On February 22nd 2010 a woman who thrived off of this blindness was indicted for the crimes she committed against her various paramours. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanae_Kijima, https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/kijima-kanae.htm, https://s-a-ozbourne.medium.com/japans-black-widow-a2d4cbb7c0af, https://www.jiadep.org/Kijima_Kanae.html, https://kbizoom.com/the-reason-why-everyone-was-shocked-at-the-appearance-of-japanese-gold-digger-kanae-kijima/, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-39599188, https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2017/04/14/national/crime-legal/death-penalty-upheld-2009-triple-boyfriend-killer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 21st: Jessica Chambers' Case Put on Unsolved Mysteries (2015) Sometimes a trial doesn’t turn out like everyone hoped. On February 21st 2015 a case appeared on the Unsolved Mysteries website in hopes of finding new leads. A case that, when it finally did get brought to trial, had a much different outcome then most were expecting. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Jessica_Chambers, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/5-key-facts-about-the-jessica-chambers-murder-case-the-cheerleader-who-was-burned-alive, https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2023/02/24/jessica-chambers-murder-suspect-serving-burglary-sentence-in-mississippi/69940347007/, https://www.fox13memphis.com/news/murder-trial-for-man-who-also-was-twice-tried-for-death-of-jessica-chambers-delayed/article_f58c1f5d-dc84-5e56-8958-d55ca933f4fe.html, https://www.localmemphis.com/article/news/crime/louisiana-murder-trial-delayed-quinton-tellis-accused-jessica-chambers-murder-mississippi/522-f3f4391c-bc78-4090-9001-8397bfcb06f8, https://people.com/tag/jessica-chambers/, https://darkhorsepressnow.com/jessica-chambers-case-hits-7-years-still-unfinished/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 20th: Kristin Smart Born(1977) Some cases remain seared in the back of people’s minds for decades to come. Today’s story, this particular case, is one of those that I don’t think anyone can ever forget. On February 20th 1977 a young girl was born who would go missing and, for decades, the man everyone believed was responsible was able to walk around freely.  *Suggested by duh.its.steph and Raven on Instagram* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Kristin_Smart, https://abcnews.go.com/US/paul-flores-sentenced-25-years-life-murder-kristin/story?id=97750854, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/kristin-smart-disappearance-photos/20/, https://apnews.com/article/kristin-smart-murder-paul-flores-sentenced-california-39e42becd974cd4cc77bcb1a120e72ba, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/oct/18/kristin-smart-missing-murder-paul-flores-found-guilty, https://www.nytimes.com/article/kristin-smart-case-timeline.html, https://www.npr.org/2023/03/10/1162789637/kristin-smart-murder-paul-flores-sentencing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 19th: Audrey Marie Hilley Escaped (1987) Sometimes a guilty party dies before victims and their loved ones can ever get real answers. On February 19th 1987 a woman escaped and, with her, went any chance for closure for those affected by her crimes. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Audrey_Marie_Hilley, https://murderpedia.org/female.H/h/hilley-audrey.htm, https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/audrey-marie-hilley-poisons-husband-daughter-escape-prison, https://www.nydailynews.com/true-crime-justice-story/ny-black-widow-escape-true-crime-20210314-bbe6gtpavvf3pbj6buy3dwfrmu-story.html, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/audrey-marie-hilley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 18th: Hans Schmidt Executed (1916) Being a man of the cloth doesn’t make you immune to punishment. On February 18th 1916 a man was executed in a history making case. A man who killed as many as 5 individuals while working as a trusted member of a church. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Schmidt_(priest)#:~:text=On%20the%20night%20of%20September,ferry%20into%20the%20Hudson%20River., https://allthatsinteresting.com/hans-schmidt, https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/schmidt-hans.htm, https://www.grunge.com/335949/the-crazy-story-of-hans-schmidt-the-killer-priest/, https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-dreadful-crimes-of-the-only-priest-ever-executed-on-the-electric-chair-2975072643d3 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 17th: Eugenia E. "Jeanne" Calle Killed (2009) The loss of human life will always be devastating. On February 17th 2009 a woman who made a tremendous impact in the world of cancer research was taken away by a man who just wanted a payout. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eugenia_Calle, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/killer-of-top-cancer-researcher-dr-eugenia-calle-pleads-guilty-gets-life-in-prison/, https://journals.lww.com/oncology-times/fulltext/2009/03100/cancer_epidemiologist_eugenia_e__calle,_phd,.9.aspx, https://aacrjournals.org/cancerres/article/69/7/3238/553316/Eugenia-Calle-In-Memoriam-1952-2009 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 16th: Dana Gray's First Victim Found (1994) Money is one of the greatest motives. An excuse used time and time again to take a human life. On February 16th 1994 the first victim of a greedy serial killer was found in a case that, at its root, was all about the money. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dana_Sue_Gray, https://murderpedia.org/female.G/g/gray-dana-sue.htm, https://joniejohnston.medium.com/an-armchair-analysis-of-female-serial-killer-dana-sue-gray-1f7d7b642b7b, https://wickedness.net/serial-killers/dana-sue-gray/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 15th: Billie Jo-Jenkins Killed (1997) One can only hope that, when a foster family takes in a young child, they will be the kind and caring parental figures needed. This, we know, is not always the case. On February 15th 1997 a young girl was brutally killed in the backyard of the home she was living in with her foster family. A case that, though it seemed like there was an obvious answer, remains unsolved in the eyes of many. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Billie-Jo_Jenkins, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/article/the-murder-of-billie-jo-jenkins, https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-sussex-60198324, https://www.hellomagazine.com/film/20220622143596/who-killed-billie-jo-main-other-suspect-in-unsolved-murder/, https://aboutforensics.co.uk/billie-jo-jenkins/, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/17608134/who-killed-billie-jo-jenkins/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 14th: Charles Walton Killed (1945) Some stories are so strange they seem more fiction than fact. On February 14th 1945 a man was killed in a truly strange case that remains a mystery. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Walton_(murder_victim), https://www.vice.com/en/article/3ab7nb/charles-walton-murder-victim, https://www.truecrimelibrary.com/crimearticle/charles-walton/, https://www.stratford-herald.com/news/witchcraft-and-murder-on-meon-hill-9223403/, https://www.whitedragon.org.uk/articles/charles.htm, https://truecrimedetective.co.uk/the-folk-murder-of-charles-walton-d8ac08a8266a, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 13th: Thomas Dee Huskey's Trial Declared a Mistrial (1999) Sometimes even a confession isn’t enough to convict. On February 13th 1999 a mistrial was declared in a complicated case that saw a confession but not a conviction. http://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/huskey-thomas.htm, https://911animalabuse.com/thomas-dee-huskey-elephant-trainer-rapist-confessed-serial-killer/, https://www.wbir.com/article/news/crime/appalachian-unsolved-the-serial-killer-who-got-away-with-murder/51-409311086, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/shadow-boxing/202005/the-zoo-man-murders, https://forensictales.com/zoo-man-murders/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 12th: Kirsten Hatfield Born (1989) Some cases will never get the closure that the family needs and deserves. On February 12th 1989 a young girl was born who would have her life ripped away far too soon. A case where, to this day, no one knows exactly what happened to her and where her body is. https://kfor.com/news/kirsten-hatfields-family-still-searching-for-answers-22-years-after-her-disappearance/, https://www.newsweek.com/oklahoma-anthony-palma-strangled-prison-kirsten-hatfield-1346995, https://morbidology.com/the-neighbour-from-hell-the-abduction-of-kirsten-hatfield/, https://metro.co.uk/2019/02/28/child-killer-strangled-death-jail-cellmate-victimizing-children-8785417/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/arrest-made-18-years-after-disappearance-8-year-old-oklahoma-n443916, https://thecinemaholic.com/kirsten-hatfield-murder-is-anthony-palma-dead-or-alive/, https://www.929thedrive.com/story/5e34803c527dcf49dad75bc1/kirsten-hatfields-mother:-im-not-celebrating-anthony-palmas-murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 11th: Timmy Brent Olsen Plead Guilty (2011) Sometimes the person who holds the key to solving a case remains so tight lipped that it becomes impossible to close. On February 11th 2011 one person involved in a devastating case pleaded guilty to his role in the crime but, with the other remaining silent, a family remains unable to find the closure they so desperately deserve. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Kiplyn_Davis, https://kutv.com/news/local/attorney-man-convicted-in-utah-teens-murder-has-done-all-he-can-to-help-find-remains, https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/3/22/22344591/man-who-refuses-to-say-where-he-buried-kiplyn-davis-ordered-to-serve-full-sentence, https://www.sltrib.com/news/2021/03/18/new-law-cited-timmy-brent/, https://www.fox13now.com/news/local/kstu-plea-deal-reached-kiplyn-davis-case,0,4332722.story?fbclid=IwAR3A_3tNi9Nm6Sf7CKvXKW1uSxJuM1PE0S2zemwb94OVobJuqN9zWi5dXeo, https://gephardtdaily.com/local/new-utah-law-may-prevent-early-parole-of-man-convicted-in-1995-death-of-15-year-old-kiplyn-davis/, https://www.deseret.com/utah/2021/3/9/22321534/just-tell-me-where-kiplyn-davis-is-father-pleads-with-convicted-killer-timmy-olsen-prison-parole Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 10th: Joanna Dennehy Found Guilty (2014) Those who kill without reason and just for the “fun” of it are incredibly dangerous creatures. On February 10th 2014 one such woman was arrested after a 10 day spree that cost 3 men their lives and almost took the lives of 2 more. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peterborough_ditch_murders, https://allthatsinteresting.com/joanna-dennehy, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-10432097/Serial-killer-Joanna-Dennehy-warned-prison-fianc-e-fully-committed-psychopath.html, https://www.the-sun.com/news/57157/who-is-joanna-dennehy/, https://www.cambridge-news.co.uk/news/local-news/who-joanna-dennehy-now-serial-22179674, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/serial-killer-joanna-dennehy-told-26028323, https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/joanne-dennehy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 9th: Eddie Albert Crawford Born (1947) How far can someone go to prove their innocence and save their own life? On February 9th 1947 a man was born who would, later in life, be connected to a truly heinous crime. A crime that he swore he didn’t commit and exhausted every single avenue to try and prove it. https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c1/crawford-eddie-albert.htm, http://www.clarkprosecutor.org/html/death/US/crawford919.htm, https://law.georgia.gov/press-releases/2004-07-07/attorney-general-baker-announces-execution-date-eddie-albert-crawford, https://www.sunjournal.com/2004/07/20/georgia-executes-man-killed-niece/, https://www.upi.com/Archives/2004/07/20/Georgia-man-executed-for-1983-killing/8301090296000/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 8th: LeRoy Carter Jr.’s Body Found(1981) Some cases can have such strange elements that they seem hard to believe. On February 8th 1981 a man’s body was found in a case that saw one person proposing the unbelievable only to be ignored by her colleagues. An act that they would soon come to regret. https://unresolved.me/leroy-carter-jr, https://themorbidlibrary.com/2020/08/16/the-unsolved-leroy-carter-jr/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/4dbdiv/leroy_carter_jr_a_murder_involving_the_occult/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 7th: Jon Dunkle Sentenced (1990) Sometimes, even when investigators know who the killer is, it can take years to actually have enough evidence to arrest. On February 7th 1990 a man was sentenced for his crimes after decades of being a prime suspect. https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d/dunkle-jon.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Dunkle, https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/child-murderer-jon-dunkle/, https://abc7news.com/archive/8864300/, https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Dunkle-gets-life-in-prison-3160413.php, https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/SAN-FRANCISCO-High-court-OKs-death-for-killer-2650306.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 6th: Briddell Barber Kills (2017) Anger and jealousy is a deadly combination. On February 6th 2017 a man, furious and jilted, took the lives of 4 individuals outside a club in Mississippi. https://www.wapt.com/article/yazoo-city-man-gets-life-in-prison-in-killing-of-5-people/38160755, https://www.wlbt.com/2021/11/03/yazoo-city-man-sentenced-life-after-pleading-guilty-5-murders/, https://www.wlbt.com/story/34433092/four-killed-at-nightclub-suspect-charged-with-capital-murder/, https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2017/02/08/yazoo-city-alleged-shooter-mass-murderer/97587198/, https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/local/2017/02/06/4-killed-yazoo-city-nightclub-shooting/97541814/, https://apnews.com/article/f93e8f024dec41099ebe51c7a5c652ab, https://www.yazooherald.net/news/four-murdered-yazoo-city-man-bond-prior-murder-charge#sthash.FVBuykPh.dpbs, https://www.wxxv25.com/four-people-killed-yazoo-city/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 5th: Lisa Nowak Attacks Colleen Shipman (2007) One mistake can sometimes erase decades of good. On February 5th 2007 a woman made a decision that, many think, would have cost another person their life had they not acted quickly. A woman who, despite all her accomplishments, will forever be known as the jilted lover who attacked her boyfriend’s new girlfriend. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisa_Nowak, https://people.com/crime/astronaut-love-triangle-lisa-nowak-15-years-attempted-murder-ex-boyfriend-girlfriend/, https://people.com/crime/astronaut-love-triangle-nine-years-later-victim-colleen-shipman-on-new-life/, https://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/2022/02/17/star-crossed-details-tragic-story-astronauts-breakdown/6823985001/, https://www.houstoniamag.com/news-and-city-life/2018/11/astronaut-diapers, https://time.com/5685017/lucy-in-the-sky-true-story-lisa-nowak/, https://www.biography.com/musicians/lisa-nowak-lucy-in-the-sky Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 4th: Tiago Gomes da Rocha Born (1988) For some dangerous individuals, the urge to kill is so strong that it might never come to an end. On February 4th 1988 a man was born who, seeing himself as a victim, would give in to his urge to kill and take the lives of a staggering 39 or so individuals. https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gomes-da-rocha-tiago.htm, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2797917/sickening-details-emerge-brazilian-serial-killer-murdered-39-people-s-revealed-engaged-woman-looked-just-like-favorite-targets.html, https://gravereviews.com/2020/08/02/tiago-henrique-gomes-da-rocha-murders-fueled-by-anger/, https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2014/10/17/serial-killer-tiago-rocha-confesses-39-murders-brazilian-police_n_6001652.html, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/notorious-serial-killer-who-murdered-5771479, https://www.irishmirror.ie/news/world-news/tiago-henrique-gomes-da-rocha-4451611, https://abcnews.go.com/International/inside-mind-alleged-brazilian-serial-killer/story?id=26270744, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tiago_Henrique_Gomes_da_Rocha Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 3rd: Steven Gordon Born (1969) Two is not always better than one. On February 3rd 1969 a man was born who, when paired up with another dangerous man, took the lives of at least 5 young women. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steven_Dean_Gordon, https://murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gordon-steven-dean.htm, https://www.ocregister.com/2017/02/06/steven-gordon-receives-death-penalty-for-kidnapping-killing-4-women-in-orange-county/, https://people.com/crime/steven-gordon-serial-killer-gps-speaks-beyond-evil/, https://ktla.com/news/local-news/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-kidnapping-raping-and-killing-4-orange-county-women/, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2016/dec/16/serial-sex-offender-steven-gordon-guilty-of-killing-four-women-in-los-angeles, https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/you-re-missing-one-identity-fifth-victim-serial-killer-steven-n745946 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 2nd: Joshua Jenkins' First Murder (1996) One should be able to trust their own family members. This, however, is not always the case. On February 2nd 1996 a boy committed a heinous act against a family who trusted him. https://murderpedia.org/male.J/j/jenkins-joshua.htm, https://thecinemaholic.com/alene-and-george-jenkins-murders-where-is-joshua-jenkins-now/, https://apnews.com/article/81630a3a5b7b99f09293e2c54ad0424d, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1997-06-30-mn-8473-story.html, https://lasvegassun.com/news/1996/feb/27/police-say-teen-plotted-slaying/, http://hauntedfamilytrees.com/modernpsychopaths/who-is-joshua-jenkins-an-authors-tale/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 1st: Janelle Patton's Killer Arrested (2006) Paradise is not always safe. On February 1st 2006, after years of investigation, a man was arrested in connection to a murder that took place on an idyllic island. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janelle_Patton, https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna36646015, https://www.theage.com.au/national/accuseds-wife-killed-norfolk-island-woman-witness-20060812-ge2wpd.html, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/mar/09/australia, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/australasia/a-pacific-murder-mystery-that-won-t-go-away-2319540.html, https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/the-murder-of-janelle-patton-on-secertive-norfolk-island/news-story/8242f429578832b73455f12a6f46a409, https://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/latest-news/janelle-patton-killer-glenn-mcneill-is-innocent-says-juror-we-decided-to-slot-him/news-story/547ef730451ffd7acb7855aa771689b9, https://cattstruecrimecorner.com/the-murder-of-janelle-patton-part-2/, https://www.stuff.co.nz/world/australia/5090444/New-information-in-Norfolk-Island-murder-case Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 31st: Eli Washtock Found Dead (2019) One death could lead to another. On January 31st 2019 a young boy found a body in a case that, maybe, is connected to the suicide of an unrelated woman. https://thecinemaholic.com/eli-washtock-murder-how-did-he-die-who-killed-him/, https://www.news4jax.com/i-team/2022/07/21/family-hopes-someone-will-come-forward-to-help-solve-2019-murder-in-st-johns-county/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2019/05/06/investigation-officially-rules-jan-31-death-at-world-golf-village-condo-homicide/5242509007/, https://www.nytimes.com/2019/05/08/us/michelle-oconnell-death-ellie-washtock.html, https://www.hrc.org/news/hrc-mourns-ellie-washtock-gender-non-conforming-person-killed-in-florida, https://historiccity.com/2019/staugustine/news/medical-examiner-says-this-is-no-suicide-washtock-death-ruled-homicide-75479, https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2021/03/02/killing-of-michelle-oconnell-case-researcher-remains-unsolved-more-than-2-years-later/, https://www.firstcoastnews.com/article/news/local/death-of-person-investigating-michelle-oconnell-case-ruled-a-homicide/77-12325dd3-5fd4-4768-922e-a46c107c6997, https://www.thedailybeast.com/ellie-marie-washtock-investigates-murder-of-young-mom-michelle-oconnelland-winds-up-dead Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 30th: Gary Hilton Pleaded Guilty (2008) What, exactly, lurks in the woods? On January 30th 2008 a man pleaded guilty to crimes committed in the deep woods of various National Parks. A man who just may have committed more crimes than convicted of. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gary_Hilton, https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/hilton-gary-michael.htm, https://people.com/crime/gary-hilton-serial-killer-real-life-nightmare-paul-holes/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-unforgettable-where-gary-hilton-now, https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/chilling-words-serial-killer-told-28496775, https://www.mysuncoast.com/2021/08/26/serial-killer-gary-michael-hiltons-death-sentence-upheld/, https://www.the-sun.com/news/6677960/national-forest-serial-killer-gary-hilton-chilling-words/, https://www.foxnews.com/us/convicted-serial-killer-behind-2-beheadings-once-warned-police-victims-head-missing-reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 29th: Priscilla Joyce Ford Dies (2005) A crowded sidewalk in broad daylight isn’t exactly a place where you expect to see a murder. On January 29th 2005 a woman passed away in prison for a crime committed in the middle of the afternoon on the Thanksgiving holiday and took the lives of 6 and injured 24 more. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Priscilla_Ford, https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2020/11/27/thanksgiving-40-years-ago-priscilla-ford-drove-into-reno-crowd-killing-6/6429370002/, https://murderpedia.org/female.F/f/ford-priscilla.htm, https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/news/mentally-ill-woman-dies-after-20-years-on-nevadas-death-row, https://carsonnow.org/story/07/13/2019/nevada-lore-series-murderous-thanksgiving-reno-rampage-priscilla-ford, https://www.newsreview.com/reno/content/the-day-terror-came-downtown/20584/, https://www.deseret.com/2005/11/28/19924540/victims-still-suffer-from-car-rampage Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 28th: Linda Cook's Killer Found Guilty (1988) The idea of spending decades behind bars for a crime you did not commit is a terrifying one. On January 28th 1988 a man was found guilty for a crime that he swore he did not commit. One that saw the death of a young woman, a trial that kept some details secret, and a long fight for justice. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Linda_Cook, https://www.vice.com/en/article/xwb9dn/hunting-the-beast-of-buckland-the-search-for-linda-cooks-killer, https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2001/oct/21/tracymcveigh.theobserver,  https://www.truecrimelibrary.com/crimearticle/linda-cook/, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 27th: Iana Kasian Born (1986) Loving someone shouldn’t cost you your life. On January 27th 1986 a young woman fell in love with the wrong man and unknowingly placed herself in grave danger. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Iana_Kasian, https://allthatsinteresting.com/iana-kasian-blake-leibel, https://abc13.com/iana-kasian-blake-leibel-torture-woman-killed-west-hollywood-scalp-missing/2442213/, https://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-ln-blake-leibel-convicted-20180620-story.html, , https://morbidology.com/a-hollywood-horror-the-murder-of-iana-kasian/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/hollywood-horror-story-producer-blake-leibel-graphic-novel-a-blueprint-for-murder-48-hours/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 26th: Diane Whipple Dies(2001) One must have a reasonable amount of responsibility to own a pet. When that isn’t the case, an animal can become dangerous. On January 26th 2001 a woman lost her life in a case that saw an animal as the killer but their humans as the responsible party.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Diane_Whipple, https://dogbitelaw.com/diane-whipple/the-diane-whipple-case, https://darktales.blog/2021/01/17/the-death-of-diane-whipple/,https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=92791&page=1, https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Grisly-mauling-account-Trial-opens-with-2872084.php, https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/WAS-IT-MURDER-A-year-ago-Diane-Whipple-was-2880870.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 25th: Billy Bailey Executed (1996) Not every killer has a motive and it leaves a senseless crime feeling even more so. On January 25th 1996 a man was led to the gallows for a crime that even he didn’t know why he committed. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bailey, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1996/01/26/an-execution-in-the-old-way/0fbf3f86-9ecd-4457-bb37-87ffd74018e6/, https://www.express.co.uk/news/history/1725631/billy-bailey-us-execution-hanging-death-row-spt, https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b1/bailey-billy.htm, https://leelofland.com/effects-of-hanging-and-strangulation-bill-bailey-aint-coming-home/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 24th: Anthony McKnight Arrested (1986) You never know what someone might be hiding beneath their friendly exterior. On January 24th 1986 a man who was described favorably was arrested for being a serial rapist. A man who, police believed, was actually the serial killer whom they had been looking for. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_McKnight, https://murderpedia.org/male.M/m/mcknight-anthony.htm, https://www.mercurynews.com/2019/10/18/east-bay-serial-killer-rapist-on-death-row-dies-of-unknown-cause/, https://www.sfchronicle.com/crime/article/East-Bay-serial-killer-Anthony-McKnight-dies-on-14545901.php, https://www.abc10.com/article/news/crime/san-francisco-killer-dies-death-row/103-d28de2d0-fead-4832-b1e5-d311a97d456a Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

January 23rd: Athalia Ponsell Lindsley Dies (1974) Not everyone can love their neighbor. On January 23rd 1974 a woman was brutally killed in what may have been a neighborly dispute. A case that, though there seems to be a clear answer, remains unsolved due to some compromising police work. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athalia_Ponsell_Lindsley, https://crimecapsule.com/bad-blood-the-murder-of-athalia-ponsell-lindsley/, https://mysteries-and-theories.fandom.com/wiki/Athalia_Ponsell_Lindsley, https://historiccity.com/2017/staugustine/news/former-mayors-wife-hacked-to-death-61705 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices