Ruth Ellis – The Final Woman to Hang in Britain By Patricia Thompson Ruth Ellis was the 15th and last woman to be hanged in the UK on 13th July 1955; her death was instrumental in bringing about the abolition of capital punishment. May 28, 2022 • 12 min read
In Broad Daylight – The Unsolved Murder of Wendy Wolin By Emily G. Thompson In 1966, 7-year-old Wendy Wolin was stabbed to death by a middle-aged man on a busy street in Elizabeth, New Jersey, in broad daylight. Despite an exhaustive investigation, her murder remains unsolved. May 26, 2020 • 5 min read
Who Killed Little Vera Page? By Emily G. Thompson Vera Page, 10, was discovered strangled to death in London, in December of 1931. Police identified her killer as her neighbor, but was all as it seemed? Feb 20, 2020 • 3 min read
The Murder of Thomas Davidson By Patricia Thompson Thomas Davidson was a game watcher who was murdered in a remote area of Kershope Forest near the border between England an Scotland in 1849. Jan 18, 2020 • 4 min read
The Only White Woman to be Killed in the Fight for Civil Rights – Viola Liuzzo By Emily G. Thompson In 1965, Viola Liuzzo – a mother of five – paid the ultimate price to march in support of civil rights: her life. She was the only white woman to be murdered during the civil rights movement. Oct 10, 2019 • 4 min read
The Unsolved Escort Murder – Rosemarie Nitribitt By Emily G. Thompson Rosemarie Nitribitt, 24, was one of Germany's most notorious high-end escorts who serviced numerous prominent figures. In 1957, she was found strangled to death in her apartment. Sep 16, 2018 • 6 min read
The Missing Lady of the Swamp By Emily G. Thompson From living a life of luxury to great poverty, the case of Margaret Clement,“The Lady of the Swamp,” is one of Australia’s greatest mysteries. For years, Margaret lived a lonely existence in a derelict Victorian mansion before one day, she inexplicably disappeared. Aug 19, 2018 • 5 min read
The Texarkana Moonlight Murders By Emily G. Thompson Over the spring of 1946, a ruthless serial killer held the citizens of Texarkana in a state of perpetual fear. The identity of the so-called "Phantom Killer" who murdered 5 people in this sleepy town still remains unknown to this day. Jun 20, 2018 • 6 min read
The Happiest Man on Death Row – Joe Arridy By Emily G. Thompson Joe Arridy, 23, who had an I.Q. of 46, was executed for a murder he did not commit. Unable to comprehend what was about to happen, he smiled as he entered the death chamber. May 27, 2018 • 3 min read
Murder at Penn State – Betsy Aardsma By Emily G. Thompson Over 49 years have passed since Betsy Aardsma was murdered in Penn State's Library. Despite numerous suspects and an extensive investigation, the case still remains unsolved. Mar 13, 2018 • 7 min read
The Unsolved Sawmill Murder – Margaret Martin By Emily G. Thompson On 17 December, 1938, Margaret Martin went to meet a man for an alleged job interview. She was never seen alive again. Feb 6, 2018 • 5 min read
The Witchcraft Murder of Charles Walton By Emily G. Thompson There were whispers around the village that Charles Walton was a witch. Was he murdered as a "blood sacrifice"? Jan 25, 2018 • 4 min read
