There are many legends surrounding the colonization of the American midwest. A lot of these legends are rooted in fiction rather than fact. This legend has a healthy dose of both fact and fiction. This is the legend of the Bloody Benders.
The Backpacker Murders
Between 1989 and 1993, horrendous serial killings were occurring in the Belanglo State Forest in New South Wales, Australia. And no one even knew until 1992.
The Gorilla Strangler
In the 1920s, a serial killer prowled around North America, killing women who were renting rooms in their homes, or random women he encountered. In my neck of the woods, this killer was dubbed “The Gorilla Strangler”.
Subletters
Subletting is a very lucrative method of earning a little extra income. However, letting strangers into your home can be quite an anxiety ridden experience. It can also be extremely dangerous.
Under the Bed
In 1886, Isaac and Miriam Angel immigrated to England, settling in the East End of London. They were happy, they had a new life to look forward to. And then it all fell apart.
Just Like the Soaps
When a Texas socialite winds up dead, naturally everyone suspects her husband. But when he ends up being murdered, tongues really begin to wag. The death of Joan Robinson Hill sparked a series of events befitting a soap opera script.
The Acid Doctor
I’ve discussed health care practitioners who are a travesty upon the entire medical field. But I don’t think I’ve discussed a case quite as atrocious as this. This is the tale of The Acid Doctor.
Behind Closed Doors
Some things appear to be entirely black and white. However, that’s only on the surface. Nothing is quite black and white when it’s done behind closed doors.
Easy as Pie
Easy as pie - it’s a saying that’s been used time and time again. And in this instance, it had an eerie sense of foreshadowing.
The Butcher Baker
Criminal profiling is a tool quite often used in policing and crime investigation. However, it is quite a recent development. And this is the story of the case that made criminal profiling more mainstream.