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Convicted Murderer Escaped Prison 50 Years Ago. Content Warning.
It is shocking to know that prison inmates had such freedom in the old days. Lester Eubanks should be in prison right now. He, instead, walked away from an inmate program 50 years ago and hasn't been seen since. By all appearances, he lived a normal life during this time. He worked, dated women, and hung out with friends. He maintained contact with his dad, Mose, until his death. He even attended his funeral. Why did Eubanks go to prison, and how did he elude authorities for so long?
By Criminal Matters4 days ago in Criminal
The Enigmatic Death of Ellen Greenberg: A Case That Defies Explanation
On a snowy January afternoon in 2011 the life of 27-year-old Ellen Rae Greenberg came to a tragic and baffling end. Ellen a vibrant first-grade teacher at Juniata Park Academy in Philadelphia was discovered lifeless on the kitchen floor of her Manayunk apartment. She had sustained an astonishing 20 stab wounds including deep penetrations to her chest neck abdomen, and even the back of her head. Some wounds were so severe they pierced her skull and damaged her brain and spinal cord. Her fiance Samuel Goldberg, found her after forcing his way into the locked apartment claiming he had stepped out briefly to the gym during a blizzard.Ellen was born on June 23, 1983, in New York City, but grew up in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Described by friends and family as outgoing, compassionate, and full of life, she had recently gotten engaged and was planning her wedding. She loved teaching young children, often sharing stories of her students' progress with her parents, Sandra and Joshua Greenberg. There were no overt signs of distress in her life, though reports later emerged that she had been experiencing anxiety and had sought psychiatric help shortly before her death. She was prescribed medication for anxiety, but nothing suggested she was suicidal.
By Kure Garba6 days ago in Criminal
The First Nazi Concentration Camp. Content Warning.
The Nazi Concentration Camps were one of the worst things to have ever happened in human history. In my opinion, they come only second to the nuclear weapon that was used on the Japanese City of Hiroshima. These are ‘incidents’ that will never be forgotten (or be allowed to be forgotten) within the “History Book” of humankind.
By Ruth Elizabeth Stiff6 days ago in Criminal
Ten Days of Marriage, A Lifetime Lost: A Wake-Up Call Against Greed, Dowry, and Domestic Violence
Ten Days of Marriage, A Lifetime Lost: A Wake-Up Call Against Greed, Dowry, and Domestic Violence a relationship that only lasted ten days. A young woman who had visions of the future as she entered her new residence. After that, a shocking end: her husband killed her with a broken piece of glass following an argument about money, property, and a car.
By Farida Kabir6 days ago in Criminal
"Magpie" Magness. Content Warning.
“The Magnesses Don’t Divorce,” that’s what Michael Magness told his friends when asked about why he hadn’t divorced his wife, Beth, after complaining about the marriage. Michael had been firm about this “no divorce” issue. It could be assumed he was thinking about the children.
By Cassie Moore6 days ago in Criminal
The Murder of Cynthia Carver
Cynthia Carver’s mother, Ann, knew immediately something was wrong when her daughter failed to show for her new job on February 22, 2019. She spoke to Cynthia the night before; she was excited. Around 1 p.m., she drove past Cynthia’s house in Newsoms, Virginia, and saw the front door open. She stopped to investigate, as any mother would. Already frightened, her fears were exasperated when she saw blood at the front door. More blood spatter in the living room. A knife is sitting in front of the sofa. The 35-year-old mother of two is nowhere to be found. Ann called the police.
By Criminal Matters7 days ago in Criminal
