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Young Girl Last Seen Buying Cat Food For Her Newborn Kittens
Marjorie Christina Luna, better known as Christy, was a bubbly 8-year-old girl from Greenacres, Florida. She had a slight speech impediment and difficulty hearing. Christy’s parents were divorced, and she lived with her mother, Jennie Johnson, and older sister, Allison.
Crime Chronicles: The 8 Passengers Story
Ruby Franke, that's a name I didn't expect to see in the Crime Chronicles series, but here we are. I've got more than a bit to say on this one so let's get into it.
Greg SeebregtsPublished 2 days ago in CriminalRemains of 5-year-old Neffy Harris Discovered in Syracuse; Mother Accused of Concealing Body
Syracuse, N.Y. — A grim conclusion unfolded in the case of missing 5-year-old Nefertiti "Neffy" Harris as Syracuse Police Department announced the discovery of her remains on Tuesday. The young girl, reportedly beaten to death by her mother, Latasha Mott, had been missing since January 6th.
The Green River Killer
In the annals of criminal history, few names evoke as much dread and revulsion as that of Gary Ridgway, infamously known as the Green River Killer. His reign of terror in the Pacific Northwest during the 1980s and 1990s left a trail of devastation, claiming the lives of numerous young women and sending shockwaves through communities across Washington state. As one of America's most prolific serial killers, Ridgway's story is a chilling reminder of the darkest depths of human depravity.
iadh gdoudaPublished 3 days ago in CriminalUnraveling the Alcatraz Escape Mystery: A Letter to the FBI
Did an escapee from Alcatraz really write a letter to the FBI years after his escape? Was he just letting the FBI know, Hey Guys, I am just fine. I appreciate the concern; really, I do. Let us discover the intriguing story of the Alcatraz escape and the letter sent to the FBI, reigniting the mystery and prompting ongoing investigations into the fate of the escapees.
Matthew JackPublished 3 days ago in CriminalDrillmington: That Moon Show Money
In an age where there was no income tax or consumption tax on certain items in Delaware, TSL and Julisia lived their lives in close contact with accountants and lawyers.
Skyler SaundersPublished 3 days ago in CriminalKaren Brookins experienced every parent’s worst nightmare when her son, Marcus Boone, died by suicide
A young mother, Karen Brookins, experienced every parent’s worst nightmare when her son, Marcus Boone, died by suicide. Not only did she have to deal with the tragedy of losing a child, but she was also faced with the disturbing discovery that a police officer responded to the scene and took a photo of her son’s body. The photo then made its way onto the internet, and eventually to Karen herself. This case raises many questions about the conduct of the police officer and the ethical implications of taking such a photo. It also highlights the trauma that families go through when they lose a loved one to suicide.
THE CONSPIRACY: The Frog Boys of South Korea
On the evening of March 26, 1991, five young boys went missing in Jinju, South Korea. Known as the "Frog Boys" due to their shared hobby of catching frogs, the boys were between the ages of 9 and 13 years old. The disappearance of the Frog Boys sparked a nationwide search, but despite extensive efforts, no trace of the boys was ever found. The case remains one of South Korea's most infamous unsolved mysteries, and has been the subject of numerous books and documentaries.
the deaths of Gareth Williams
In August of 2010, the body of 31-year-old Gareth Williams was found locked inside a red North Face duffel bag in his London apartment. The bag was in the bathtub, and police believe that Williams had been dead for more than a week. The cause of death was asphyxiation, but there was no evidence of foul play. Williams was a Welsh mathematician who worked for the UK's Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ), a spy agency.
Georgette Bauerdorf, a 20-year-old woman, was found murdered in her apartment
Georgette Bauerdorf was born in New York City in 1924, the only child of a wealthy family. Her father was a successful businessman, and the family lived a comfortable life. Georgette was considered to be a beautiful and intelligent young woman, with a bright future ahead of her. When she was 19, she moved to California to attend UCLA, where she studied art. It was while she was attending school that she disappeared, never to be seen again.
My Heroes Have Always Been Outlaws
I wonder which of the old boys pictured above ended up swinging from the end of a rope. Or, lying with his guts leaking out from between his fingers, on some deeply-rutted dirt track, between flyspecked, sunbaked, dust-choked Dodge City saloons, general stores, cheap, buggy hotels, and houses of prostitution; dens of vice, card sharking, places of general ill-repute. I wonder, and the years wonder too.
Parental Accountability in School Shootings: The James Crumbley Conviction
This article is a follow-up to the article on the conviction of Jennifer Crumbley. Let us examine an overview of the conviction of James Crumbley for involuntary manslaughter in the Oxford High School shooting, highlighting the legal strategy of holding parents responsible for mass shootings and its impact on discussions about gun safety and parental accountability.
Matthew JackPublished 3 days ago in Criminal