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Mackenzie Cowell’s Murder by a Classmate Obsessed with Serial Killers. Content Warning.
Mackenzie Cowell was a 17-year-old student in Wenatchee, Washington, studying cosmetology. On February 9, 2010, she drove off in her car after leaving class for a short break, but a fellow beauty school student was right behind her.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
The Case Of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan. Content Warning.
On the morning of February 24th , 2023 , police officers would respond to 911 calls, which were placed by a Brazilian au pair. She would find Christine Banfield’s body in her large home . Christine Banfield would be stabbed , and she would soon die due to her injuries. She also found a strange man’s body as well . He was shot to dead.
By Megha Pavanagd12 months ago in Criminal
Whisky Loch Overflowing: The Rise and Fall of Scotch Whisky's Overproduction Dilemma
The Scotch whisky industry is at an intriguing crossroads. Over the past decade, whisky production has soared to record levels. Warehouses are now brimming with maturing casks—more than ever before. It’s estimated that Scotch whisky bulk stock-in-bond has surpassed five billion liters of pure alcohol, marking a 25% increase in just seven years. This begs the question: who is going to drink all this whisky?
By mureed hussain12 months ago in Criminal
The Mysterious Death of Kenneka Jenkins: A Tragedy in a Hotel Freezer. Content Warning.
On September 9, 2017, 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead inside a walk-in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. What initially seemed like a tragic accident quickly turned into a case shrouded in controversy, unanswered questions, and public scrutiny. Her death sparked widespread outrage and debates, with many calling for a deeper investigation into the circumstances surrounding her untimely demise.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
The Chilling Crimes Of John Jemelske: The “Syracuse Dungeon Master”. Content Warning.
After the general public discovered the truth about his crimes, John Jamelske, a kidnapper and rapist from New York, went under several nicknames, including “Syracuse Dungeon Master” and “Ariel Castro of Syracuse.” Jamelske abducted, imprisoned, and methodically raped five women, ages 14 to 53, during a fifteen-year period.
By Victoria Velkova12 months ago in Criminal
The Abduction Of Steven Stayner. Content Warning.
Steven Stayner’s life would take an irreversible turn three weeks before Christmas 1972. The seven-year-old, who was raised in the quiet Merced, California, suburbs, was walking home from school one Monday when he was abducted and held hostage for seven years by Kenneth Parnell.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
The Tragic Mystery of Elizabeth Andes: A Murder That Remains Unsolved. Content Warning.
A Chilling Discovery On December 28, Beth's boyfriend, Bob Young, returned to the apartment they secretly shared with another couple, Sue Parmelee and her boyfriend John. To their families, Beth and Sue had claimed they were roommates splitting rent, but the young women were also sharing the space with their significant others.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
Genie Wiley Was Tied To A Chair And Neglected For 13 Years. Content Warning.
An unwanted and neglected child was rescued and brought back into the world after surviving a cruel period of confinement at the hands of her terrible parents. Sadly, Wiley’s story is a tragic one.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
Velma Barfield: The "Death Row Granny" Who Turned Care Into Chaos. Content Warning.
Once regarded as a harmless grandmotherly figure, Velma's hidden addiction and simmering resentments drove her to commit unspeakable acts. Ultimately, her crimes left six known victims in their wake and earned her the nickname "Death Row Granny," as she became one of the first women executed in the United States after the reinstatement of capital punishment.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
Case Of Sydney Loofe. Content Warning.
Sydney Irene Loofe was born on August 2nd , 1993 in Broken Bow , Nebraska. She was raised in Arcadia by her parents George W and Susie Loofe. Around the year 2000, she and her family moved in Neligh. Sydney was well known for her skills in fishing. In school she used to play basketball and golf. Her friends and family remember Sydney as being a kind and a very hardworking woman. She even suffered scoliosis as a teenager. After graduation, she began working at her local Menards store. At some point in her life she suffered from anxiety and depression . Just days before her disappearance Sydney had talked about her worsening mental health with her family. So her family drove her to the doctor and her doctor had prescribed antidepressants. Unfortunately, this was the last time her family would ever see and speak to Sydney Irene Loofe.
By Megha Pavanagdabout a year ago in Criminal
The Woodchipper Murder: Conviction Without A Body. Content Warning.
Helle Nielsen Crafts lived a remarkable life. Born and raised in Denmark, she eventually settled in Newtown, Connecticut, after marrying airline pilot Richard Crafts in 1975. The couple had three children, and Helle balanced her role as a mother with her career as a globe-trotting flight attendant.
By Victoria Velkovaabout a year ago in Criminal
