December of 1946 in Newark, Ohio was the same as always - snowy, cold, and quiet. No one suspected an elderly woman was capable of the carnage that transpired behind the doors of 78 King Avenue.
Category: True Crime
The Starvation Doctor
The field of alternative medicine has always fostered an environment of greed. In most cases, the ultimate goal is fame and fortune. That was certainly the case with The Starvation Doctor, Linda Hazzard.
The Doodler
San Francisco in the 1970s was a place of wonder for many people. It was an LGBTQIA+ inclusive city - though it still faced many, many hardships and challenges. But it was also a time of chaos, murder, and mayhem.
The Survival of Carmina Salcido
In 1989, 3-year-old Carmina Salcido’s life changed completely. On a cool, spring day, Carmina Salcido became a life-long survivor.
The Oddingley Murders
When we hear the term “cold case”, this usually applies to a case that has been cracked wide open by new advances in forensic technology. But every now and then, a cold case can be solved by complete accident. Especially when the forensic technology at hand is, well, entirely non-existent.
The List of 10
In 2010, an unknown serial killer was apprehended. What started out as a probation violation, soon turned into a full-scale investigation when police in Reno, Nevada discovered Joseph Naso’s “List of 10”.
The Cleft Chin Murder
As World War II waged on, England was hit with blitz drills, blackouts, and the constant, terrorizing threat of air raids. During this time, police presence, even in large city centres, was spread incredibly thin. Many opportunists took advantage of this, and chose to chase their own fun.
The Blackout Ripper – Part 3
February of 1942 was terrifying for the residents of England, as they underwent blackout conditions in order to avoid German air raids. However, an entirely different kind of horror was terrorizing the streets of London, and many women were left feeling unseen, and unsafe.
The Blackout Ripper – Part 2
In February of 1942, police were alerted to the body of Evelyn Margaret Hamilton, a woman who had been murdered during a blitz blackout night. What they didn’t know was that Evelyn’s murder was the beginning of a gruesome pattern of events.
The Blackout Ripper – Part 1
In February of 1942, the police were on the hunt for The Blackout Killer, a cruel and ruthless man who took advantage of the world’s instability to cater to his own horrific appetites.