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Twenty-Six-Year-Old Woman Found Stabbed Outside Her New York Home
Tkeyah LaPlante was stabbed multiple times outside her home in Mohawk, NY., on Jan.4, 2023. According to the Times Telegram, New York State and Mohawk Police found the mother of three with multiple wounds to her chest shortly after 2:30 pm. She was immediately taken to St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Utica.
New Podcast Episode: The Whitehead Twins
Jasmiyah and Tasmiyah Whitehead grew up in a family that their counsellor says "thrives in chaos." The twins bounced back and forth between their mother and great-grandmother's houses while a generational power struggle simmered. By the time Jas and Tas were teenagers, they were sick of it. On January 13, 2014. Nikki Whitehead was murdered, and police began to investigate her own daughters as suspects.
“Rick and Morty” Co-Creator Charged with Domestic Violence Felony
Justin Roiland, co-creator of the popular animated Adult Swim “Rick and Morty,” has been charged with felony domestic violence and appeared in court on Thursday, January 12, 2023 for a pre-trial hearing.
Toronto Man Stabbed by Teenage Girls Identified
According to ABC News, the Toronto man who was stabbed to death by a group of teenage girls was identified on Jan.10, 2023. The Toronto Police Service named the 59-year-old victim as Ken Lee.
Former Playboy Model Is Sentenced to Prison Involving Murder of Psychiatrist
Kelsey Turner, former Playboy model, was sentenced to 10 to 25 years in prison for the murder of Thomas Kirk Burchard, a child psychiatrist she had a relationship with, according to People.
Missing: Eleven Year Old Madalina Cojocari
Madalina Cojocari has been missing since Nov. 21, 2022. The eleven year old was last seen on surveillance video getting off her school bus outside her home in Cornelius, North Carolina and has not been seen since.
New Podcast Episode: Jocelyn Watt and Jade Wagon
Three and Four years ago respectively, sisters Jade Wagon and Jocelyn Watt were found murdered. Their mother, Nicole Wagon became an unexpected activist and advocate for MMIWG2S after losing her daughters. Nicole found out first hand how frustrating it can be to deal with authorities during the investigation of the disappearance or unsolved murder of an indigenous woman as she fought for answers and justice for Jocelyn and Jade.
Feed Drop: Lagim - A Filipino True Crime Podcast
While we're on a short holiday break, enjoy an episode from one of our favorites, Lagim: A Filipino True Crime Podcast. This episode covers the murder of Caroline Crouch, a Greek student of Filipino and British descent, who was found dead in her home in an Athens suburb in May of 2021.
Three Dead Following Murder-Suicide in Arizona
Three people have died following a murder-suicide in Bullhead City, Arizona, on Sunday evening. All three died from gunshot wounds to their heads.
Darkcast Network Holiday Special: Naughty and Nice
Feeling festive this holiday season, Darkcast Network has compiled an extra special episode featuring both ‘Naughty’ and ‘Nice’ holiday tales from a selection of podcasters. Pour yourself a tall glass of eggnog and fill your ears with bite-sized stories shared by indie podcasters from the dark side while you wrap up some last minute gifts.
Feed Drop: Military Murder
While we're on a short holiday break, we've decided to share some episodes from a few of our favorite podcasts with you. In this episode, Margot from Military Murder shares the story of lesser-known serial killer Rosendo Rodriguez III.
Ohio Authorities Discover Identity of 1991 John Doe
In 1991, hunters discovered the body of an unknown individual in a shallow grave near a farm in Ohio. Authorities have finally identified the John Doe as Robert A. Mullins, who had gone missing between 1988 and 1989.
Pennsylvania Woman Charged With Her Husband's 1987 Murder
Judith Jarvis of Pennsylvania has been charged with the murder of her husband, Carl Jarvis, who was found shot to death in August 1987.
The Disappearance of Dennis Martin
In 1969, Dennis Martin vanished while on an overnight trip in the Smoky Mountains. While on a hike, the six-year-old hid behind a tree to pull a prank on his father. However, he disappeared, and despite searches, the case remains unsolved to this day.
Kansas Man Charged With 1980 Murder of Neighbor
Steven Hanks of Kansas was arrested Thursday and charged with the 1980 murder of his neighbor, 23-year-old Mary Robin Walter. Authorities believe this is the oldest homicide arrest in the state of Kansas.
Feed Drop: Hands Off My Podcast
While we take a short holiday break this December, we're sharing some of our favorite podcasts with you. Today we're sharing an episode from a fellow Darkcast podcaster, Jasmine Castillo, who hosts 'Hands Off My Podcast.' The pod focuses on missing persons cases affecting the BIPOC community. This episode details the disappearance of Shaniece Rose Harris.
The Identity of the 'Boy in the Box' Revealed After 55 Years
After fifty-five years, the child known as “the boy in the box” has been identified by Philadelphia Police as 4-year-old Joseph Augustus Zarelli.
Police Search for New York Woman Who Attempted to Kidnap Child
New York police are currently searching for a woman who attempted kidnapping in public on Monday. The victim, a five-year-old boy, was with his parents on the street when the woman attempted to kidnap him. Police are still searching for the woman in question.
Father Charged in Connection With the Murder of His 1-Year-Old Daughter
Jayveyon Burley, 22, of Inglewood, California, was charged Tuesday with the murder of his 1-year-old daughter Leilani Dream Burley after her remains were found in the Los Angeles River.