The death of a Texas woman in 2010 launched a near worldwide, crowdsourced investigation that asked a very important question: Who was Lori Erica Ruff?
Tag: american true crime
The Invisible Killer
In 2004, a brutal series of events shocked the police, as well as the family and friends of the victims. No one expected what would come from the investigation.
The Mysterious Death of Thelma Todd
Hollywood is notorious for a lot of things. In the 1920s and 1930s, Hollywood was just as well known for its glitz and glam, as it was its mysterious deaths. The death of Thelma Todd may just be one of the most notorious events in Hollywood history.
Through the Window
Hollywood is known for glitz and glamour. However, there are rare occasions when the veneer rubs away. One such occasion occurred in 2010, when Hollywood elite publicist Ronni Chasen was shot through the passenger window of her car.
Hidden in Plain Sight
In the context of injustice, most people think of wrongful convictions and coerced confessions. Rarely is injustice framed as a wrongful acquittal. And yet, that is exactly what happened with Brenda Sue Schaefer’s murderer in a case that rocked Louisville, Kentucky to its core.
Prolific
History has seen its fair share of prolific killers flit in and out of existence. But very few have flown under the radar for as long as Samuel Little did.
The Machete Murderer
California in the 1970s was a harrowing time. But no one expected to find 25 bodies on unassuming ranch grounds near Yuba City.
The Slender Man Stabbing
When fascination turns to obsession - and fact and fiction become blurred - that’s when things tend to get dangerous for all involved.
The Downtown Posse Murders
Christmas is generally a memorable experience for many reasons - some good, some bad. That said, I highly doubt the citizens of Dayton, Ohio could ever forget the events that transpired around Christmas in 1992.
Winning the Lottery
Abraham Lee Shakespeare was an unassuming, hard-working man who got real, real lucky. Then, he turned up real, real dead.