Theories surrounding the true identity of Jack the Ripper have swirled in the near 140 years since the murders occurred in the Greater London area. Some believe that serial killer George Chapman may be the infamous murderer.
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Charges Filed Against Suspect in Kidnapping and Murders of California Family
Prosecutors in Merced County, California charged Jesus Manuel Salgado Monday with four counts of first-degree murder with special circumstances following the quadruple murder of a California family.
The History of Samhain
In the modern day, Halloween is celebrated by those from many cultures and religious backgrounds. Halloween’s pagan origins, Samhain, has been practiced for thousands of years. Ancient Celts and those who celebrate today believe the veil between the living and the dead opened from October 31 to November 1.
Seven Charged in London Murder Case
23-year-old Camilo Palacio was shot and killed in the street on July 24th. Abass Ahmed has been charged with his murder, and five other men and one minor have received associated charges for perverting the course of justice.
23yo Navy Sailor Kills Wife with Hammer, Sets House on Fire to Kill Baby
A 23 year-old petty officer second-class, George Dodson, has allegedly admitted to killing his wife with a hammer and knife, and to lighting his house on fire in an attempt to kill his one year-old son.
Three Men Convicted in Grisly 1995 NYC Subway Murder Exonerated
The three men who were convicted of murdering a man in a subway toll booth on November 26, 1995, were exonerated of the charges after pleading their innocence for 27 years.
California Woman and Accomplice Identified and Charged with Attempted Murder
A woman doused a man in gasoline and then lit him on fire after an argument in a Sanger, California park last Thursday night. Fifteen miles outside of Fresno, the Sanger Police Department has video of the events that played out that night which will be strong evidence in the upcoming cases.
SC Woman Arrested For Starting Fire That Killed Her Daughter.
A woman from South Carolina has been arrested on charges of arson, murder, and homicide by child abuse. Police allege that she started a fire in her own home and left her sleeping daughter inside to die.
New Podcast Episode: Arson at Upstairs Lounge
Four years after the Stonewall Inn Uprising, and 49 years ago this week, there was an arson attack at Upstairs Lounge, a gay bar in New Orleans, Louisiana. The event was the worst fire in New Orleans' history, and the deadliest attack on the LGBTQIA+ community in American history until the mass shooting at Pulse Orlando in 2016.
Wife Convicted of Burning Husband to Death After Inconsistency in Her Story
Pennsylvania woman, Evelyn Zigerelli-Henderson, has been arrested for allegedly killing her husband, Cameron Henderson, by burning him to death after inconsistencies in her story lead to evidence of criminal homicide.
The Mafia and The Stonewall Inn
In the state of New York, serving alcohol to anyone in the LGBTQ+ community was illegal. This meant bars across the state, especially across New York City, were raised by police. With a blatant disregard for government rules, the Mafia held a near-monopoly on gay bars in New York City.
Arson on Satanic Temple Headquarters in Salem, MA
On June 10th, 42-year-old Daniel Damien Lucey set fire to the front of Salem’s Satanic Temple building. He was arrested and confessed to the hate crime on the same evening.
Witness Silenced: Corrine Gump
On March 30, 2015, 10-year-old Corrine Gump was set to testify in court about how she was raped and sexually abused over a period of four years. Hours before she was set to testify, her home exploded, killing her and her deaf grandparents on the south side of Youngstown, Ohio.
The Disappearance of Susan Cox-Powell
Susan Cox-Powell went missing in December 2009 while living in West Valley City, Utah, with her husband Joshua and two young sons Braden and Charles. What would follow in the thirteen years since her initial disappearance would lead to heartbreak and agony for her parents, Chuck and Judy Cox.
Phoenix Man Sets Apartment on Fire to Cover Up Murder
Ishmael Williams, 32, of Phoenix, is facing murder charges after police allege he stabbed his roommate in the neck before setting him on fire.
Washington RV Fire Becomes Homicide Investigation
The investigation of how a fire started which was believed to have killed 41-year-old Dustin Burrows has now been declared a likely homicide.
Jury Convicts Former Missouri Gym Owner in the Murder of His Neighbor
A jury in Missouri deliberated for less than an hour before returning with a guilty verdict for 48-year-old Pavel Samsinak for murdering his neighbor, setting her house on fire, and watching it burn down.
Man Dressed as Joker Injures 17 People on a Tokyo Train
A man dressed as the Joker stabbed passengers aboard the train to Shinjuku. The suspect also set fire to the train. The train made an emergency stop at 8 p.m. on Sunday night due to the fire started by the suspect. Police arrested the 24 year old suspect as soon as they arrived on the scene.
2nd murder charge laid in case of body found in burning vehicle in Toronto
CBC - Toronto police have charged a second man with second-degree murder in connection with a man's body found in a burning vehicle last month.
Prosecutor wants murder conviction dropped in 2000 Oakland County fire that killed 5 kids
CLICK ON DETROIT - A prosecutor is pushing for a murder conviction to be dropped against a man sentenced to life in prison for a fire that killed five children in Royal Oak Township in 2000.Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald said the case against Juwan Deering was spoiled by the failure to share evidence that would have helped his defense.