In the quiet town of Jacksonville, Florida, the unsettling murders of John and Mayme Surrency in the early 20th century not only shocked residents but also marked a […]
Mary Page Handy: Tragedy and Triumph in Tucson
Mary Page Handy, born around 1860 in Tucson, found herself amidst a challenging marriage when she wed Dr. John C. Handy, a prominent but troubled physician. Her life […]
The Dark Legacy of Martin Stickles: A Detailed Examination of the Kelso Killer
Martin Stickles, known as the “Kelso Killer,” remains a grim figure in the history of Cowlitz County, Washington. His crimes during the turn of the 20th century not […]
A Tragic Lesson in Responsibility: The Fatal Consequences of Drunk Driving on the A1
In the early hours of May 31, 2023, a devastating accident occurred on the A1 in County Durham, United Kingdom, which claimed the lives of an eight-month-old baby, […]
The Tragic Murder of Meredith Emerson: A Hiker’s Story of Loss and Remembrance
Meredith Emerson was a 24-year-old University of Georgia graduate whose life was tragically cut short in January 2008. An avid hiker, Meredith’s love for the outdoors brought her […]
Unsolved Murder Mystery: The Tragic Deaths of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans in Shenandoah National Park
The brutal murders of Julianne “Julie” Williams and Laura “Lollie” Winans in Shenandoah National Park in 1996 remain one of the most shocking and unresolved crimes in recent […]
The Unsolved Cowden Family Murders: A Haunting Labor Day Tragedy in the Siskiyou Mountains
On Labor Day weekend in 1974, the Cowden family—Richard, Belinda, their five-year-old son David, and their five-month-old daughter Melissa—set out for a camping trip in the Siskiyou Mountains […]
The Chilling Case of Juan Corona: The Machete Murderer
Juan Vallejo Corona, infamously known as the Machete Murderer, was a Mexican labor contractor in California convicted of the brutal murders of 25 migrant farm workers in 1971. […]
George Hunter White: The Controversial Agent Behind MKUltra and Operation Midnight Climax
George Hunter White was a controversial figure in mid-20th century America, known for his work with the Federal Bureau of Narcotics (FBN) and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). […]
Elizabeth “Betsey” Reed: The First and Only Woman Hanged in Illinois
In the small town of Lawrenceville, Illinois, the name Elizabeth “Betsey” Reed is synonymous with a dark and mysterious chapter in the state’s history. Known as the first […]