The saying goes that the wheels of justice turn slowly. And this could not be more true than an investigation that was nearly 50 years in the making. Were it not for the relentless efforts of two individuals, the murder of Loretta Jones may have never been solved.
Tag: american true crime
The Pied Piper of Tucson
It’s a tale as old as time - by all accounts, a mediocre white man oozes charisma and charm and gathers a following. We all know that this is generally how cults start. There’s not doubt that Charles Schmid had all the makings of a cult leader. Thankfully, he never quite got that far, or that organized.
The Disappearance of Evelyn Hartley
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.
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.