Unsolved cases are the hardest to fathom. My necessity for conclusions and answers make these cases frustrating for me. But they do need to be discussed. These cases do need exposure. Even when the cases are over 70 years old. Like the mysterious disappearance of Evelyn Hartley.
Tag: american true crime
The Mysterious Murder of David Bacon
When it comes to the Golden Age of Hollywood, nothing fuelled the media more than rumours and gossip. This was especially true when it came to the sensational murders of the time. When up and coming actor David Bacon was murdered in, seemingly, broad daylight, rumours, gossip, and speculation ran rampant, and quite possibly impeded the investigation. So, who was the real David Bacon? And who murdered him?
The Bluebeard of Quiet Dell
The legend of Bluebeard has as many retellings as it does copycats, though few of the copycats are pirates. In fact, quite a few of them targeted their victims in the same way - through lonely hearts advertisements in newspapers and magazines. Harry Powers was no different.
The Giggling Granny
In most cases when a spouse murders their partner, a life insurance payoff is involved. But for the Giggling Granny, she didn’t murder her husbands for the money. She murdered her husbands for the romance.
The Murder of Mackenzie Cowell
As an avid fan of true crime, I’ve often encountered discomfort from those who view my interest in the topic as creepy and macabre. And that’s fine. But when interest and fascination turn into dangerous action, then real concern is warranted.
The Murder of Elyse Pahler
Some parents will go the extra mile to protect their children, as long as they believe they’re doing the right thing. Sometimes, feeling like they’re doing the right thing means suing a world famous metal band.
The Murder of Nelson Rehmeyer – The Hex House Murder
Historically, women have been the victims and targets of witch hunts. But it’s not always women who fall prey to fear of the unknown and misunderstood.
The Disappearance of Alissa Turney
Quite often, missing persons cases and disappearances frustrate me to no end, especially when we’re left without a resolution. In the case of the disappearance of Alissa Turney, the resolution seems so close, yet so far, amplifying that frustration tenfold.
The Mysterious Death of Jessica Renee Johnson
Through the lifetime of this blog, I’ve discussed police malpractice, or just plain bad police work. But no case has truly filled me with more rage in regards to bad police work than the mysterious death of Jessica Renee Johnson. In the spring of 2017, Jessica was a vivacious 37-year-old single mother who lived in… Continue reading The Mysterious Death of Jessica Renee Johnson
The Senseless Murder of Seath Jackson
Pre-meditated murder is always a senseless, and unnecessary course of action. This is especially so when the plot involves the murder of a teenager who simply wanted to make amends.