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The Death of Rachel Morningstar Hoffman and the Formation of the Rachel's Law.
Rachel Morningstar Hoffman was a 23-year-old college graduate who was murdered by drug dealers while acting as a police informant in a botched drug sting by the Tallahassee Police Department in 2008. Her death sparked public outrage and led to the implementation of "Rachel's Law", which imposed stricter requirements for law enforcement agencies for undercover informants.
By Rare Stories2 years ago in Criminal
How Zachary Gross Heartlessly Scalped His Ex-Girlfriend, Marilyn Stanley.
Marilyn Stanley, 25, from Kentucky, was dating Zachary Gross, 31, but she decided to end their relationship as he became physically abusive. She said he became obsessed with her after the breakup and even got a job at the same book warehouse where she worked.
By Rare Stories2 years ago in Criminal
The Crash That Led to Controversial Trial: The Mackenzie Shirilla Case
Based on a statement posted on the department's Facebook page, law enforcement officers were dispatched to the junction of Progress Drive and Alameda Drive following a collision report at 6:15 a.m. Upon arrival, the police found a black Toyota Camry that had sustained significant damage, with all airbags deployed.
By Rare Stories2 years ago in Criminal
The Real Life Gone Girl: How Sherri Papini Deceived Everyone
Sherri Papini, a California mother, staged her own abduction so she could have time to be with her ex-lover and get some payouts from the government. Her ploys were exposed through the help of DNA technology.
By Rare Stories2 years ago in Criminal
The Tragic Story of Bianca Michelle Devins: A Life Cut Short
Bianca Michelle Devins, born on October 2, 2001, was a young American teenager from Utica, New York. Tragically, her life was cut short on July 14, 2019, when she was murdered by Brandon Andrew Clark, a male acquaintance.
By Rare Stories2 years ago in Criminal
From Cold Case to Breakthrough: The Search for Gretchen Harrington's Killer
Gretchen Harrington, 8, left her home in Marple Township, Pennsylvania, on the morning of August 15, 1975, intending to walk to summer bible camp. Tragically, she vanished without a trace. Roughly two months later, authorities discovered her skeletal remains in the nearby Ridley Creek State Park.
By Rare Stories2 years ago in Criminal
Controversial Love: The Story of Berfin Ozek and Casim Ozan Celtik
Berfin Ozek and Casim Ozan Celtik are a Turkish couple who got married in December 2021, two years after Celtik threw acid on Ozek's face and eyes, leaving her permanently disfigured and partially blind. Their marriage has sparked controversy and criticism, as many people question Ozek's decision to forgive and marry her attacker.
By Rare Stories2 years ago in Criminal
How George Pickering Fought for His Son's Life
“Hey, we need the police stat, to the hospital. We have a family member with a gun.” This was the emergency call made by a staff member at Tomball Regional Medical Center on the day George Pickering of Pinehurst, Tex., became enraged and brandished a 9mm handgun while standing next to his son's hospital bed.
By Rare Stories2 years ago in Families
Bailey Boswell and Aubrey Trail: The Twisted Minds Behind Sydney Loofe's Murder
Sydney Irene Loofe, who was born on August 21, 1993, in Broken Bow, Nebraska, used to play basketball and golf in school. However, her scoliosis condition hindered her from continuing her athletic pursuits.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Behind the Crime Scene: The Complexities of the Jason and Tiffiney Crawford Case
In May 2017, Tiffiney Crawford was discovered dead from gunshot wounds in her van, following a distressing 911 call made by her spouse, Jason Crawford, who was 37 years old at the time. According to Jason, Tiffiney had shot herself twice following a dispute, and the incident took place late at night outside their residence in Cullman, Alabama. However, investigators later determined that Tiffiney's death was actually a homicide.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
