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The Painful Story of How 6-Year-Old Eli Hart Lost His Life
A 29-year-old Minnesota woman, Julissa Thaler, was found guilty of fatally shooting her 6-year-old son, Eli Hart, just 10 days after regaining full custody of him. The woman had asked a store clerk for ammunition that would "blow the biggest hole." She was a know drug addict who also suffered mental health issues.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Disappearance and Tragic Death of Ryan Zimmerman: A Story of Deception and Betrayal
In January 2016, an individual who was walking their dog along Coldwater Creek in West Bank State Park stumbled upon what they believed to be human bones and immediately notified the authorities.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Inside The Disappearance of Sierra Lamar
Sierra Mae LaMar was born on October 19, 1996, in Fremont, California. On the morning of March 16, 2012, when Sierra didn't show up at school, the automated attendance system marked her as absent. However, it wasn't until 6 p.m. that evening that her mother received an automated email notifying her of Sierra's absence.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Inside The Story of the Zong Slave Ship: A Massacre Conducted For An Insurance Claim
The Zong, a British slave ship, departed from Ghana in August 1781 with 442 slaves on board, which was twice its intended capacity, and was en route to Jamaica. Allegedly, the crew threw over 130 live slaves into the sea, claiming that they were running out of water due to navigational errors that caused a delay in reaching their destination.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in History
Audie Murphy: An American Soldier's Journey to Fame and Glory
Audie Leon Murphy was born on June 20, 1925. He was an accomplished American soldier, actor, and songwriter. He earned a reputation as one of the most decorated combat soldiers in the United States during World War II, having been awarded all available military combat awards for valor. His heroic acts were also recognized by the French and Belgian authorities.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in History
The Unbelievable Story of Desmond Doss
When Desmond Doss joined the United States Army on April 1, 1942, he had no idea that he would be honored with the nation's highest award for his remarkable bravery and courage in battle. It was only three and a half years later that he found himself standing on the White House lawn, receiving the prestigious award.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in History
The Gut-Wrenching Crimes of Tommy Lynn Sells and How a 10-year-old Ended Him. Content Warning.
Tommy Lynn Sells, born on June 28, 1964 in Oakland, California. He was an American serial killer who was executed on April 3, 2014. He was found guilty of committing at least one murder and was sentenced to death.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Inside The Mysterious Disappearance of American TV Ancho, Jodi Huisentruit.
Jodi Sue Huisentruit was employed as a television news anchor at KIMT, the CBS affiliate located in Mason City, Iowa. She vanished in the wee hours of June 27, 1995, shortly after informing a co-worker that she had overslept and would be tardy for her job. Evidence of a scuffle outside her residence suggests that Huisentruit may have been kidnapped.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
