Over the years of true crime research I’ve done, I’ve often come across cases that were just too outlandish to be true. And then I’m reminded of the phrase ‘life is stranger than fiction’. And in the case of the Erdington Murders, stranger than fiction could not ring more true.
Tag: historical true crime
The Murder of Nancy Titterton
Nancy Titterton was a bright young woman, and an aspiring writer. It was a wicked twist of fate that she would become the subject of a murder mystery - the genre she loved the most.
The Starvation Doctor
The field of alternative medicine has always fostered an environment of greed. In most cases, the ultimate goal is fame and fortune. That was certainly the case with The Starvation Doctor, Linda Hazzard.
The Oddingley Murders
When we hear the term “cold case”, this usually applies to a case that has been cracked wide open by new advances in forensic technology. But every now and then, a cold case can be solved by complete accident. Especially when the forensic technology at hand is, well, entirely non-existent.
The Blackout Ripper – Part 3
February of 1942 was terrifying for the residents of England, as they underwent blackout conditions in order to avoid German air raids. However, an entirely different kind of horror was terrorizing the streets of London, and many women were left feeling unseen, and unsafe.
The Blackout Ripper – Part 2
In February of 1942, police were alerted to the body of Evelyn Margaret Hamilton, a woman who had been murdered during a blitz blackout night. What they didn’t know was that Evelyn’s murder was the beginning of a gruesome pattern of events.
The Blackout Ripper – Part 1
In February of 1942, the police were on the hunt for The Blackout Killer, a cruel and ruthless man who took advantage of the world’s instability to cater to his own horrific appetites.
Hell’s Belle
In most instances, it takes charm and charisma to con someone out of their hard-earned money. But for Belle Gunness, all it took was a newspaper, and some devious thought patterns.