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What Happened To 5-Year-Old Summer Wells?. Content Warning.
On June 15, 2021, Don Wells called the Hawkins County Sheriff’s Office to report that their 5-year-old daughter, Summer, had gone missing. Candus Bly and Don Wells described their daughter as being four feet tall, with blond hair, wearing a pink shirt and gray pants. Sheriff Lawson made a late-night announcement that prompted a large ground search for the missing girl. The next day, the search for Summer commenced, with the captain of the Church Hill Rescue Squad, Tim Coup, saying, “with the steep and dangerous terrain, we’re also experiencing very dense canopy coverage, including very dense ground cover causing search efforts to be very difficult.”
By Amanda Burroughs5 months ago in Criminal
Waltzing Matilda
When I first moved to the middle of Nowhere Ville, USA, I was suspicious of everyone and every place. It didn’t matter if I were buying gas or wandering around the grocery store, all it would take was a sideways glance by a passerby, a barking dog, or a car backfiring and my guard was up. I know, I sound paranoid, but for me the term stranger danger has a personal meaning. You’d feel the same if you were enrolled in the Federal Witness Protection Program commonly known as WHITSEC.
By Mark Gagnon5 months ago in Criminal
The 11th Anniversary of Relisha Rudd's Disappearance Sparks Interest in Conducting Another Search in Washington, DC. . Content Warning.
It is estimated that nearly 800,000 children go missing in the United States each year. On March 1, 2014, Relisha Rudd left the homeless shelter in downtown Washington, D.C., with 51-year-old Khalil Tatum, and was never seen again. Without any information, there was serious concern about what had happened to Relisha. Many people have accused Shamika Young of murder in connection with her daughter's disappearance, but why?
By Amanda Burroughs5 months ago in Criminal
Karen Read Is Acquitted Of Murder. . Content Warning.
The Karen Read murder trial is back in the headlines, following a mistrial on Monday, which pleased Read's supporters and shook the hearts of those supporting justice for Officer O'Keefe. Read anxiously awaited her fate following a 27-hour deliberation in Norfolk Superior Court in Dedham, Massachusetts. Karen Read is accused of killing her then-boyfriend, Officer John O'Keefe, a Boston Police Officer, when she allegedly ran him over with her car, killing him. Authorities have stated that Read continues to deny any involvement with O'Keefe's death, stating that he was attending a house party with fellow Law Enforcement Officers at the time of his death.
By Amanda Burroughs5 months ago in Criminal
The Rise and Fall of America’s Infamous Criminals: A Dark History of Crime
Introduction: The Fascination with Crime Crime has always been a mirror of society’s hidden struggles—poverty, greed, power, and rebellion. Throughout history, certain criminals have not only shocked the world with their brutality but also fascinated people with their cunning, influence, and daring escapes. From the Wild West outlaws to the mafia bosses of the 20th century, the history of crime in America reveals more than just violence—it uncovers a story of ambition gone wrong.
By Md Abul Kasem5 months ago in Criminal
Update On The Morgan Nick Disappearance. Content Warning.
It's June 9, 1995, in Alma, Arkansas. Six-year-old Morgan Nick is playing with her friends at the baseball diamond during her brother’s Little League game. Her mother, Colleen Nick, checks on her and everything seems fine. But when she checks again, Morgan is gone. Authorities are called, and they search the area, but there are no signs of Morgan. In 2008, Colleen Nick recalls, “I remember standing outside the fire station on the fourth day, and someone saying, ‘It’s only been four days.' I thought that was helpful at the time." Twenty-nine years have passed since Morgan disappeared. Authorities have collected tips, followed leads, released age-progressed photos of Morgan, and searched several properties. Colleen Nick has never lost hope of finding her daughter, saying, “I’ve always said that until someone can prove to me that Morgan is not coming home, I believe she will.”
By Amanda Burroughs5 months ago in Criminal
The Lin Family Murders. Content Warning.
Is it just me, or is everyone fascinated with true crime? One particular Australian case has always haunted me, probably because it happened in Sydney during a time when I was living there. Something about it has always felt eerily close to home.
By Sandy Gillman5 months ago in Criminal
The Triple Betrayal: How the CIA’s Top Spy Turned Against Them
The night was cold in Amman when the prison door shut behind Dr. Humam Khalil al-Balawi. He sat in silence, the dim light casting long shadows on the concrete floor. He wasn’t just a doctor anymore — he was a suspect, a prisoner, and, perhaps, the CIA’s newest weapon.
By Leah Brooke5 months ago in Criminal
