Over the years, there have been many individuals who have been labelled “The Freeway Killer”. However, the moniker had to come from somewhere.
Author: Catt Smith
Hell’s Belle
In most instances, it takes charm and charisma to con someone out of their hard-earned money. But for Belle Gunness, all it took was a newspaper, and some devious thought patterns.
The Double Initial Murders
The 1970s in New York held promise for many families to get ahead and be successful. No one expected the tragedies that would befall Rochester between 1971 and 1973, or the mystery that would ensue.
Holiday Time
Hey friends and readers! I just wanted to let you all know that I'll be taking a month's vacation from the blog. To be honest, my 9-5 is burning me out a great deal. I just need some rest, and relaxation, in order to recharge and refresh in order to continue to bring you content… Continue reading Holiday Time
Under the Radar
It can take time, and patience, to catch a serial killer when they’re laying low. But when one flew so low under the radar, it took the world by surprise. Not only because he went unnoticed for so long, but because no one can ever be sure of his total number of victims.
It Runs in the Family
It runs in the family - it’s a saying I’ve heard many a time when someone discusses my family’s penchant for sass. But in the case of Hadden Clark Jr, it wasn’t sass that ran through his family.
Folie à Deux
A madness of two. This has been used to describe all kinds of strange behaviour as exhibited by pairs. Very rarely has an official diagnosis of folie à deux been so broadly broadcast, or partially accepted, as in the case of the Eriksson twins.
The Vampire of Düsseldorf – Part 2
Düsseldorf, Germany was the city of choice for Peter Kürten, who had been arrested and convicted on more than one occasion for arson, fraud, and various other charges. But in 1929, he would become Düsseldorf’s worst nightmare.
The Vampire of Düsseldorf – Part 1
When I covered the case of Carl Panzram not too long ago, I never anticipated encountering another killer quite like him. And then I was introduced to his German counterpart.
The Murder of Mark Kilroy – Part 2
In March of 1989, 21-year-old Mark Kilroy was murdered while on Spring Break with three of his friends from high school. However, it wasn’t just the discovery of Mark’s murder that shocked the whole world at large.