The Granny Ripper – Tamara Samsonova By Emily Thompson When we think of the appearance of a serial killer, very few of us would envision an elderly lady. In 2015, however, the world would recoil in horror when an elderly woman in Russia was arrested for a string of extremely grisly murders. Jun 13, 2021 • 4 min read
Murdered by my Boyfriend – Karen Perez By Emily Thompson On 27 May, 2016, Karen Perez vanished in Houston, Texas. She was found dead in an abandoned apartment days later. Her boyfriend had been at the forefront of the search for her but was he really telling the truth...? May 19, 2021 • 3 min read
The Death of Jada Justice By Emily Thompson On the 16th of June, 2009, 2-year-old Jada Justice vanished. Her cousin claimed she was abducted from outside a convenience store. An investigation, however, would uncover something a lot more sinister. May 12, 2021 • 6 min read
The Juggalo Murder of Adrianne Reynolds By Emily Thompson Adrianne Reynolds, 16, had recently moved to East Moline, Illinois, when she vanished. Her friend, Sarah Kolb, would claim that she had dropped Adrianne off outside McDonalds shortly before she vanished but was she telling the truth? Apr 26, 2021 • 5 min read
“I Feel Like I’m Dying” – The Death of Marissa Kennedy By Emily Thompson On 25 February, 2018, first responders were alerted to an unresponsive child. When first responders arrived at the scene, the little girl was already deceased. She was identified as 10-year-old Marissa Kennedy. It was evident that she had been the victim of prolonged abuse. Apr 16, 2021 • 5 min read
The Failed Execution of Romell Broom By Emily Thompson Romell Broom was convicted of raping and murdering 14-year-old Tryna Middleton. He was scheduled to be executed in 2009. However, after being strapped to the gurney, it was impossible for medical staff to find a vein... Apr 7, 2021 • 5 min read
The Hruby Family Murders By Emily Thompson Alan Hruby lived beyond his means and reveled in the notion that people thought he was wealthy when in fact, his money came from his parents or from the credit card he stole from his grandmother. After being cut off financially, Alan did the unthinkable. Mar 28, 2021 • 4 min read
The Tragic Case of Autumn Wallace & the Familiar Intruder By Emily Thompson It was the 15th of June, 1990, when Linda Wallace returned home from work in Anaheim, California, to be met by a horrific scene. She found the lifeless body of her 9-year-old daughter, Autumn Wallace, facedown in a puddle of her own blood on the bathroom floor. Mar 11, 2021 • 5 min read
A Family Affair – The Murder of Jerry Heiman By Emily Thompson Barbara Opel enlisted her 13-year-old daughter and a group of her teenage friends to murder a man who had taken her family under his wing. Mar 6, 2021 • 3 min read
Freedom Behind Bars – The Ashlee Martinson Case By Emily Thompson Ashlee Martinson was 17-years-old when she killed her mother and her stepfather. Following her arrest, it would be revealed that Ashlee had endured a lifetime of physical, sexual and psychological abuse. Feb 24, 2021 • 5 min read
