Sometimes, I come across a case that’s just so farfetched, it seems way too absurd to be true. The murder of Girly Chew Hossencofft is just such a case.
Author: Catt Smith
An American Made Serial Killer
This is the story of a child who needed help from the community around him, and was failed time and time again. This is the story of how society created an American serial killer. This is the story of Carl Panzram.
The Disappearance of Melanie Ethier – Part 2
On September 29th, 1996, 15-year-old Melanie Ethier disappeared while walking home from a night with friends. 25 years later, her mother, Celine, has not given up the search.
The Disappearance of Melanie Ethier – Part 1
Melanie Ethier has been missing for over 25 years. Someone knows something. But no one is talking.
Some Light Housekeeping
Hi friends, Catt here! You may have noticed some aesthetic changes around here. Rest assured, this was fully intentional! The blog got a bit of a facelift, but nothing else is changing. Same content, and same posting schedule. I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesdays! Your friend, Catt
The Lawson Family Massacre
In most cases, there are warning signs when tragedy is about to strike. In others, those signs are so subtle, they’re barely even noticeable until it’s far too late.
The Texarkana Moonlight Murders
The Phantom Killer, The Phantom Slayer, or simply The Phantom. These were the names given to an individual, presumably a man, who terrorized the southern town of Texarkana in the winter and spring of 1946.
The Murder of Alex Woodworth
The use of manipulation by a person to get what they want is not a novel concept. However, very rarely have we encountered an individual who was, quite frankly, this awful at it.
The Blackburn Cult
In the 1920s, Los Angeles was a hub of cult-like groups. Though it was known by the names Divine Order of the Royal Arms of the Great Eleven, or the Great Eleven Club, The Blackburn Cult was host to many odd rituals, odder rulers, and a long-game con scheme.
The Mysterious Death of Phoebe Handsjuk
In 2010, a 24-year-old woman was found at the bottom of a garbage chute. And no one really knows how she got there.