There are some cases that haunt detectives the entirety of their careers. No matter what, they just can’t let go until they find the answers; solve the puzzle. But when does that search for answers start to look like grasping at straws? When it comes to the Smiley Face Killer Theory, it seems to be a very thin line between wanting answers, and wanting to be right.
Tag: american true crime
Bare Footprints
A sleepy Florida community was hit with despair and devastation when the murder of a sweet, bubbly, kind little girl rocked the community’s entire foundation.
The Murder of Buddy Schumacher
When 8-year-old Buddy Schumacher was murdered in 1925, investigators figured it was a case that would wrap itself up quickly. No one anticipated that it would remain a mystery, 95 years later.
Stripped Innocence – Part 2
In 1966, Riverside, California teenager Cheri Jo Bates was murdered near her college. Investigators knew the how, the what, and the when. They just didn’t know the who, or the why.
Stripped Innocence – Part 1
Some believe that the murder of a bright, young teen in 1966 is the first victim of infamous Zodiac killer. Some believe it was an isolated incident. Either way, most agree that the murder of Cheri Jo Bates was what stripped the community of Riverside of its innocence.
The Zodiac
In the late 1960s and early 1970s, one man terrorized the San Francisco area of California through letters, postcards, and murder. This is the wild tale of The Zodiac.
First Man Electrocuted
William Kemmler was not infamous for his nefarious deeds. Rather, he remains infamous for one thing, one shocking thing only - he was the first man to be executed in the electric chair.
The Bully of Skidmore
The town of Skidmore, Missouri was under a reign of terror for decades. Finally, the town had enough. This is the story of the vigilante-like death of Ken Rex McElroy.
The Murder of Dr. George Parkman – Part 2
In late November of 1849, the dismembered and burned remains of Dr. George Parkman were found in the basement laboratory and furnace room near John White Webster’s lab. While the murder of the Boston elite was headline news, nothing could prepare anyone for the sensation that was John White Webster’s murder trial.
The Murder of Dr. George Parkman – Part 1
When a medical professional is murdered, oftentimes the motive is one of two things - envy, or anger. In the case of Dr. George Parkman, the motive was much simpler than that. It was money.