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45 Years Without Arrest in New Jersey Double Murder: Who Killed Mary Ann Pryor and Lorraine Kelly?

On Friday, August 9, 1974, 17-year-old Mary Ann Pryor and 16-year-old Lorraine Marie Kelly left North Bergen, New Jersey with plans to go shopping at…

Who Killed Kimberly Shawn Cheatham?

21-year-old Kimberly Shawn Cheatham was last seen on April 8, 1989 in Dallas, Texas. The circumstances of her disappearance are scantily reported, so much of…

The Body in the Freezer: What happened to Heather Lacey?

30-year-old Heather Anne Lacey lost contact with her family in late 2013. The oldest of three sisters, Lacey grew up in Pembroke Pines, Florida. She…

The Bride-to-Be Murder: Who Killed Judy Hakari?

23-year-old Judy Ann Hakari disappeared from Sacramento on March 7, 1970. Seven weeks later, her body was found buried in an abandoned mine 45 miles away. Nearly 50 years later, her murder remains unsolved. Who killed Judy Hakari?

What Happened that Night: How a family friend fought off the Golden State Killer

Tracy is a family friend. She and my mom met through work, and became real-life friends. Both were recently single, blonde, and very social creature.…

What We Know About the Man Believed to Be the Golden State Killer

In the day that’s passed since the Sacramento County DA announced the arrest of the alleged Golden State Killer–A.K.A the East Area Rapist, Original Night…

After Four Decades of Searching, Sacramento Sheriff Arrests Man Believed to be the Golden State Killer

“The answer has always been in Sacramento.” — Ann Marie Schubert, Sacramento District Attorney Today, the Sacramento Sheriff’s Office announced the arrest of a man…

Thoughtful Advice on Dealing with Trauma in Mass Tragedy’s Wake

If you’ve haven’t already heard—and you probably have—a teenage gunman opened fire at a Parkland, Florida high school today. 17 fatalities have been confirmed by…

2017 in Crime & Justice: Part II

Aaaand I’m back—and only a week late—with just some of the high-profile cases that dominated the latter half of 2017. Old school killers made headlines with…

On This Day: January 3, 1935, Testimony Begins in Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping/Murder Trial

January 3, 1935: Testimony begins in the Lindbergh baby kidnapping/murder trial. The accused, Bruno Hauptmann, appears in court facing the death penalty.