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The Tragic End of Amie Huguenard and Timothy Treadwell
In October 2003, Amie Huguenard and Timothy Treadwell were killed by a grizzly bear in Katmai National Park in Alaska. The tragic incident shocked the world and raised many questions about the dangers of bear habitats and the ethics of animal activism.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Wander
Diane Downs: The Story of A Mother's Betrayal
In May 1983, Diane Downs did the unthinkable. She shot her three children, one of whom died, and then told police that a stranger had attempted to carjack her and had shot her children. What followed was a complex and disturbing case that captured the public's attention and raised serious questions about a mother's love for her children.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Son Poisoned Mum and Dismembered her Body: The ill story of Beverly Liggett
Ari Liggett in October 2012 poisoned and slaughtered his mother Beverly Liggett 56 at Centennial, Denver. The cause of his action was initially linked to his mental illness before he was confirmed sane enough to stand trial. In November 2014, Ari was convicted of first-degree murder and received a death sentence of life imprisonment.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Jordan Linn Graham: A Tragic Tale of Love, Lies, and Murder in Glacier National Park
Jordan Linn Graham, 22, pushed her husband of eight days off a majestic cliff at Glacier National Park, Flathead County, Montana, USA, on July 7, 2013. She was sentenced to 30 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in the death of her husband, Cody Johnson, 25.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Story of Annie Taylor: The First Human Who Went Over The Niagara Falls
Annie Taylor was a remarkable woman who lived an extraordinary life. She is best known for her daring trip over Niagara Falls in a barrel, which made her an overnight sensation and turned her into a celebrity. However, there was much more to Taylor's life than her famous stunt.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Motivation
The Mystery of The Yde Girl
In the Dutch village of Yde on May 12, 1897, two workers who were excavating peat from a bog called Stijfveen were startled by a terrifying sight that they believed to be the devil. Suddenly appearing from below the surface, they encountered a disfigured and charred body with fiery-colored hair that caused them to flee in fear.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Education
Coercion and Confession: The Painful Story of Joe Arridy
Due to his high suggestibility, Joe Arridy, a mentally challenged individual with an IQ of 46, could easily be manipulated into saying or doing almost anything. Tragically, the police coerced him into confessing to a brutal murder he was innocent of, which ultimately led to his untimely demise.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Unbelievable Love Story of Mary Kay and Villi Fualaau
Mary Katherine Schmitz, later known as Mary Kay Letourneau, was born in Tustin, California in 1962. In 1997, Mary Katherine, who was a teacher, admitted to two counts of felony second-degree rape of a child. The victim was Vili Fualaau, who was just 12 years old when their sexual relationship began. At the time, he was a sixth-grade student at an elementary school in Burien, Washington, where Mary was his teacher.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Toy Box Murderer: A Chilling Account of David Parker Ray's Gruesome Crimes
David Parker Ray was a serial killer and rapist who terrorized the New Mexico area in the 1990s. Known as the "Toy Box Killer," Ray's crimes were particularly heinous and involved the abduction, rape, and torture of numerous victims.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
The Horrific Case of Nidal Hasan
The Fort Hood shooting in 2009 was a tragic event in American history, leaving 13 people dead and over 30 injured. The perpetrator of the attack was Nidal Hasan, a former United States Army major who had displayed a pattern of extremist beliefs and erratic behavior leading up to the attack.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
Vanished: The Mysterious Disappearance of Johnny Gosch and the Unyielding Quest for the Truth
John David Gosch, born on November 12, 1969, was a paperboy in West Des Moines, Iowa, who went missing between 6 and 7 a.m. on September 5, 1982. He is believed to have been abducted. As of 2023, no arrests have been made, and the case is currently classified as cold but still open.
By Rare Stories3 years ago in Criminal
