The Death of an Altar Boy – Danny Croteau By Emily Thompson Danny Croteau was just 13-years-old when he was bludgeoned to death. The main suspect in his murder was a local priest who befriended Danny and his brothers. Following his murder, it would be discovered that the priest had been molesting young boys, including Danny's brother... Jul 1, 2020 • 4 min read
Who Was Baby Allison? By Emily Thompson On 31 December, 2003, the body of a new-born baby girl was discovered in a barrel behind Sycamore Amish School, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Her umbilical cord was still attached and her throat had been sliced from ear to ear. Who was Baby Allison? Jun 6, 2020 • 5 min read
In Broad Daylight – The Unsolved Murder of Wendy Wolin By Emily 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
The Disappearance of Suzy Lamplugh By Patricia Thompson In July of 1986, estate agent Suzy Lamplugh vanished after arranging an appointment for a house viewing. In her diary, she had written the name of the person who had booked the viewing: "Mr Kipper." Suzy has never been found and the identity of Mr Kipper remains a mystery. May 13, 2020 • 5 min read
The Unsolved Dermond Murders By Emily Thompson Russell Dermond, 88, was discovered beheaded in his home on the banks of Lake Ocenee, Georgia, in May 2014. His wife of 68 years, Shirley, was missing. However, the following week, her body was discovered floating in Lake Oconee. Who killed the elderly couple and why? Apr 12, 2020 • 4 min read
Who Killed Little Vera Page? By Emily 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
Murder at West Lodge By Patricia Thompson Ashton is famous for its annual World Conker Championship, as well as a horrific murder that is steeped in the local folklore and still to this day the subject of much speculation and discussion around dinner tables and in local drinking establishments. It was always thought that there may one day be a ‘deathbed confession’,… Jan 11, 2020 • 6 min read
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo – Catrine da Costa By Emily Thompson Catrine da Costa, 28, was a sex worker from Stockholm, Sweden. On 18 July, 1984, parts of her dismembered body were discovered in bin bags in Solna. There were two main suspects: two doctors. However, nobody was ever convicted of her brutal murder. Dec 18, 2019 • 5 min read
What Happened to Trevor Deely? By Patricia Thompson Nineteen years have gone by since anyone saw a young Irish man named Trevor Deely. On the night of 7th December 2000 he attended his work Christmas party in Dublin and simply vanished. His family have no solid clues and no sightings to pin their hopes on, and no idea if they will ever see… Dec 11, 2019 • 4 min read
The Disappearance of Sandy Davidson By Emily Thompson It was a pleasant spring morning on the 23rd of April, 1976, when 3-year-old Sandy Davidson was playing in his grandmother’s garden on St Kilda Street, Irvine, Ayrshire, Scotland. He followed his dog out of the front gate and vanished, never to be seen again. Dec 7, 2019 • 4 min read
