Tag Archives: true crime

3 chilling true crime cases of women who went on vacation and never returned

Vacations turned into nightmares for these women after they went on a trip they never returned from. These true crime cases have become the subject of documentaries and podcasts, diving into the details of the disappearances. The families of these individuals spent many years searching for answers. In the case of Amy Lynn Bradley, answers are still being sought, as …

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Karen Read murder trial: Lead investigator 'searched phone for nude photos', defense says

Karen Read’s lawyer dropped bombshell accusations during opening statements in Read’s murder trial, including an investigator’s search for nude photos of her and “revealing texts” to friends on his personal phone. Read allegedly killed her boyfriend – Boston police officer John O’Keefe – when she backed over him with her car after an alcohol-fueled fight during a snowy night on …

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Ivy League ' class clown' killer to be freed after nearly 25 years behind bars

A high school student who murdered two Dartmouth professors in their own home in a bizarre plot to rob them and move to Australia has been granted parole after spending his adult life behind bars. James Parker, now nearly 40, was 16 when he and Robert Tulloch convinced Half and Susanne Zantop they were conducting a survey on climate issues …

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7 stories of children who were kidnapped, survived their abductions and were reunited with their families

Hundreds of thousands of young children have fallen victim to a kidnapping. In the United States alone, a child goes missing or is abducted every 40 seconds, according to the Child Crime Prevention & Safety Center. About 840,000 people go missing every year, of which 85% to 90% are estimated to be children, according to the FBI. These United States …

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Former Russian sex spy says she was trained as a ‘master manipulator’

After charming her targets as a”master manipulator,”Aliia Roza is breaking her silence. The former Russian citizen who claims to be an ex-spy is revealing her tales of sexpionage in a new podcast from Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts,“To Die For.” The podcast claims to be the first time an alleged Russian Federal Security Service (FSB)-trained”seduction agent”is speaking out about her”training, techniques, …

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Idaho prosecutors in Bryan Kohberger case file new motion as defense raises fair trial questions

Ethan Chapin’s family doesn’t think about his suspected killer, as prosecutors in Bryan Kohberger’s high-profile Idaho murder case filed a new motion regarding his next court appearance. The judge in the case this week ruled that Kohberger’s defense team could resume phone surveys of potential jurors, and prosecutors filed a motion to seal his next court appearance. “It’s not a …

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Serial killer traits: Forensic psychology expert details key criminal patterns

More than 5,000 serial killers have been documented throughout human history, spanning a wide range of motives, behaviors and backgrounds. By studying these cases, we can gain insight into the complex factors that lead to such extreme and harmful actions. Understanding these cases empowers us to strengthen our efforts in crime prevention and mental health support. Read on to learn …

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'Killer Clown' John Wayne Gacy's death row attorney reveals why he likely had dozens more victims — and help

John Wayne Gacy killed more than 33 victims, and the “Killer Clown” didn’t do it alone, his lawyer believes. Karen Conti was a fledgling attorney in the early 1990s when she defended the most infamous serial killer at the time during his final death row appeals from 1993 to his execution by lethal injection May 4, 1994. Gacy was convicted …

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Karen Read murder trial: Prosecutors face challenge with 'undetermined' cause of death

A forensics expert zeroed in on two pieces of evidence ahead of Karen Read’s murder trial — the autopsy and the way the victim’s clothes were handled — and said he believes the medical examiner’s testimony will be pivotal. Read allegedly hit her boyfriend, Boston Police Officer John O’Keefe, with her car and left him to die in the snow, …

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Florida man named 'prime suspect' in disappearance, death of girlfriend's daughter charged with murder

A Florida man arrested in February during an investigation into the disappearance and death of his girlfriend’s teenage daughter has officially been charged with murder. Osceola County Jail records show Stephan Sterns, 38, who was arrested on Feb. 28 on unrelated charges, was charged with first-degree murder on Wednesday in connection with the death of 13-year-old Madeline Soto. Soto, who …

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