Armchair Detective
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Amateur writer, I mostly write about true crime.
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The Abduction and Murder of 9-year-old Christopher Laverack
Every other Friday, when not staying with his biological father, Christopher would spend the evening at his half-sister Kim’s house. On Friday, March 9th, 1984, Christopher’s mother Pam Cawley and his stepfather dropped him off at Kim’s home located on Harpham Grove, off Preston Road in east Hull at approximately 6:50 pm. Christopher always liked to watch The Fall Guy on TV at 7 pm and always enjoyed staying with Kim and her husband. Christopher was generally happy and was said to be a shy child. He was a good student and was part of the church choir, he enjoyed watching television and motorbikes.
By Armchair Detective2 years ago in Criminal
Where is Karlie Lain Gusé?
Karlie Lain Gusé was born on May 13th, 2002, to Zachary Gusé and Lindsay Fairley. She was the second child born to the couple, who already had a son, Kane. The couple divorced when Karlie was just a few years old, with Lindsay obtaining full custody of the two children. It is reported that Lindsay and Zach remained amicable, and that the children would regularly see their father.
By Armchair Detective2 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Disappearance of Michael Straughan
38-year-old Michael Straughan lived with his parents in the Westerhope area, on the outskirts of Newcastle upon Tyne. Michael had a close relationship with his parents but sadly, a few months before Michael disappeared, his mother passed away, which friends say had a significant impact on him.
By Armchair Detective2 years ago in Criminal
The Disappearance of Louise Kay
On Thursday the 23rd of June, 18-year-old Louise Kay, her boyfriend Pete and some friends went to a disco at Eastbourne Pier. The group left the disco in the early hours of Friday morning. Louise was driving, so she gave everyone a lift home. At some point along the way, Louise and Pete had an argument about a trip that they were planning to go on to Newquay to get summer jobs. Pete could no longer make the trip as he had to pay the rent on his flat and could not afford to go. Pete got out of the car, leaving Louise and her friend Sarah. Louise was quite upset as she was looking forwards to going on the trip.
By Armchair Detective3 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Murder of Jessie Earl
Jessie Victoria Earl was born on the 16th of December, 1957 to Val and John Earl. She was a quiet girl that was interested in art and wildlife and would often take long walks alone. Jessie had attended an art college in Wales before returning closer to home to attend a college in Eastbourne.
By Armchair Detective3 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Murder of 11-Year-Old Tracey Waters
On February 14, 1983, Tracey left her home on Craigview Avenue in Johnstone, Renfrewshire, Scotland allegedly to attend a local youth club. However, there are various other sources that state that she went to find her mother.
By Armchair Detective3 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Murder of John Green
John Green, 36, lived in Branksome, Dorset in a basement flat that his mother owned. On Saturday the 2nd of February 1991, John's fiancée, Lori de Carteret went to visit John at his home. On entry, she found his dead body. John was slumped between a window and a desk, he had been repeatedly stabbed. The police believe that John was killed the previous afternoon, sometime between 3.15 pm and 4 pm.
By Armchair Detective3 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Murder of Patricia Parsons
42-year-old Patricia lived in Friern Barnet, a suburb of London. Patricia was a wealthy lady, owning 3 properties, with her main home said to be worth £500,000 back in 1990. Patricia worked as a masseuse in Camden Town. However, the bulk of her income came from working as a discreet escort, serving clients at her home. Patricia was known to her colleagues as Debbie and to her friends as Lee. At the time of her death, Patricia was divorced but was dating a man named Ozzie. Patricia had loaned Ozzie money to open a restaurant in Harlow.
By Armchair Detective3 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Murder of Penny Bell
Penny Bell, her husband Alistair and their two children lived in the upmarket village of Denham in Buckinghamshire. Penny was very successful in her career, she was a partner working for an employment agency that specialised in the catering industry. The family were quite affluent and lived a middle-class lifestyle.
By Armchair Detective3 years ago in Criminal
The Unsolved Murder of Deborah Linsley
On 23rd March 1988 at approximately 2 pm, Deborah’s brother Gordon dropped her off at Orpington station to catch the 2.16. Deborah was travelling back to her job as a hotel head receptionist in Edinburg via London Victoria. She had been in London for the weekend visiting her family and attending a hotel management course.
By Armchair Detective3 years ago in Criminal
The killer of Shani Warren, Caught 35 Years Later
Shani Warren was born into a wealthy middle-class family to Joe and Eloise Warren, she had 2 brothers and was the youngest of the 3 children. Shani worked as a secretary at a company called Microscope, but it was a job that she did not like so much and wanted to leave. She lived with 2 housemates in Stoke Poges near Slough, in a house that her parents had bought for her.
By Armchair Detective3 years ago in Criminal
The Strange Disappearance Of Brian Shaffer
On Friday, March 31st, 2006 Brian Shaffer finished university before the Spring Break. He met with his father, Randy, and the pair had dinner at an Outback Steakhouse in Columbus, Ohio. After dinner, Brian met with a friend, William “Clint” Florence, and the pair commenced an evening of drinking. They started at the Ugly Tuna Saloona, an OSU campus bar located on North High Street (note, the location of the bar has since moved). After leaving the Ugly Tuna, Brian and Clint went bar hopping.
By Armchair Detective3 years ago in Criminal
