Neighbours knew him as a churchgoing family man. But law enforcement knew him as a convicted con artist. Which begs the question - who, exactly, is John “JR” Edward Robinson?
Category: True Crime
Last Man Hanged
Learning that there was a man hanged in Delaware in 1996 surprised me. This is the story of how he got there.
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
The annihilation of the family was not a notion that many believed to be a possibility. And then the world was introduced to John List.
200cc’s of Mineral Water
Kate Beagley had everything going for her. At 32, she owned her own flat, had a very good job, and a solid support network of family and friends. She was bright and lively. And she had no way of knowing that it would all go horribly, terribly wrong with one bad date.
Rattlesnake
In 1935, Robert S. James committed murder via rattlesnake, earning him the nickname “Rattlesnake” James.
“Is She Dead?”
Melissa Todorovic was an “A” student, set for success. She had it all - a loving family, friends, good grades, and a boyfriend. She was 15 years old when obsession over this boyfriend took hold of her.
The Real Roxie Hart
If you’re a fan of the musical Chicago, as I am, you’ll know the story of Foxy Roxie Hart. However, did you know that the Roxie we know and hate to love was inspired by an actual woman from Chicago?
“Wordless” Westgate
Here’s a case form my hometown of Winnipeg, Canada. I first heard about this case while reading a book on local folklore - Haunted Winnipeg. It comes as no surprise that the location of a very horrific and violent event is said to be haunted. The Marlborough Hotel is no exception. Before I get ahead of myself, I’d like to get you acquainted with a man named Wordless Westgate.
The Case That Started it All
I was fourteen and very used to spending a lot of time at home on my own. I would usually read a lot of books - anything I could get my hands on. Then, I found a book at school that someone had dropped in the hallway. I brought it home and dove in with vigour. Picking up that book set off the beginning of my infatuation.