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1986 Cold Case Murder Victim Identified As California Woman After Nearly Four Decades
by Robin Raven
In February 1986, the body of a woman was found near campsites in San Diego County. 37 years later, thanks to advances in DNA technology, she was finally identified as Claudette Jean Zebolsky Powers.
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Inside Alcatraz: How 3 Inmates Broke Out Of ‘The Rock’ — A Prison Once Considered Inescapable
by Aaron Rasmussen
A convicted armed robber and bank-robbing brothers spent months planning their daring flight to freedom.
Kentucky Woman Kills Husband 4 Days After $1 Million Life Insurance Policy Became Active
by Beth Braden
Tasha Bentley initially denied that she had anything to do with the death of her husband, Gary, in 2017.
Family Of Christina Yuna Lee, Who Was Murdered In Her Manhattan Apartment, Sues NYPD For Inaction
by Robin Raven
Christina Yuna Lee was fatally stabbed in her NYC apartment when a man followed her home after a night out. Now her family is suing the NYPD for negligence, saying delays in assistance ultimately led to her death.
Neighbor Charged With Murder In The Disappearance Of 19-Year-Old Utah Farmer
by Robin Raven
Dylan Rounds was last heard from on May 28, 2022. On March 3, 2023, James Brenner was charged with his murder.
New Orleans Court Vacates Wrongful Conviction Of Man Accused Of Raping 6-Year-Old Stepdaughter
by Aaron Rasmussen
Since 2002, the victim “repeatedly” asked authorities to “correct the injustice, and rightfully prosecute the actual perpetrator,” officials said.
Police Are Still Baffled By The Vicious Unsolved Murders Of Jane Kuria And Her Daughters
by Beth Braden
The only two survivors of a Powder Springs, Georgia triple homicide were so brutally injured they cannot remember the attack.
Two Missing Boys Last Seen Playing Together Found Dead In Different NYC Rivers
by Robin Raven
The bodies of missing young boys Alfa Barrie, 11, and Garrett Warren, 13, were discovered in two different Manhattan rivers.
West Virginia Man Identified As Killer In One Of Canada's Most Notorious Cold Cases
by Robin Raven
Sharron Prior was murdered in March 1975 in the Montreal neighborhood where she lived. The case went cold for decades until May 2023, when police announced they have identified the teenager’s killer.
Inside The Ambush Shooting Of NBA Star Lorenzen Wright: ‘We Lost Somebody Special’
by Aaron Rasmussen
The father of six was found dead in a swampy field in Memphis over a week after he made a harrowing call to 911.
A Kansas Teen Was Stalked Through A Target Store Before Her Abduction And Murder
by Beth Braden
Kelsey Smith was running a quick errand in Overland Park, Kansas, when she was abducted and killed.
How Elusive Serial Killer Ted Kaczynski Was Unmasked As The Unabomber
by Aaron Rasmussen
The self-professed anarchist was captured in 1996 hiding out in a primitive Montana cabin.
Man Sentenced For Killing Teen After She Visited His Garage Sale
by Robin Raven
In August 2019, Arthur Jensen lured 17-year-old Adara Bunn back to his home after meeting her at his garage sale and promising her Disney merchandise for her collection. When she arrived back at his home, he murdered her.
5 Things To Know About The Natalia Grace Barnett Case
by Aaron Rasmussen
Michael and Kristine Barnett claim their adopted daughter who had severe dwarfism was actually an adult — and not a little girl, like birth records showed.
Man Arrested After Missing Texas Woman Madeline Molina Pantoja Found Dead
by Robin Raven
A 21-year-old Texas woman was last heard arguing with a man on May 10, and she was never seen again. Nine days after she was reported missing, her remains were found in a rural area.
How The Murder Of Vincent Chin Changed Detroit’s Asian American Community — And Michigan Law
by Aaron Rasmussen
Vincent Chin was beaten to death while out celebrating his impending wedding and was buried a day after the ceremony should have taken place.
A Bride-To-Be Vanished Weeks Before Her Wedding In 2001 And Hasn’t Been Seen Since
by Beth Braden
Niqui McCown’s family still hopes for answers in her disappearance even though the only person of interest in the case is dead.
Justice Finally Served For Washington Teen Who Was Brutally Murdered In 1991
by Robin Raven
Over three decades after Sarah Yarborough was brutally murdered on her way to meet her high school drill team, her murderer was finally convicted.
DNA Test Exposes Australia Family Man As Escaped Nebraska Con Who Killed His Parents In 1958
by Aaron Rasmussen
‘There’s no warning label on the DNA test kit telling you that you might not like what you find,’ says the son of William Leslie Arnold, who was 16 when he committed murder in Nebraska.
Kayla Unbehaun, Missing Since 2017, Found Safe In Asheville
by Michelle Sigona
Kayla Unbehaun was abducted from Illinois by her biological mother, Heather Unbehaun, on Independence Day 2017. 6 years later, she was found safe in North Carolina.
No Leads Or Information Available In Mysterious Florida Disappearance
by Beth Braden
Haneul Oh, a 22-year-old Korean national, has been missing from Davie, Florida since December 2021.
California Man Texted 911 For Help Before Vanishing In 2021, His Remains Have Now Been Found
by Robin Raven
Beau Mann texted 911 for help from his Uber in November 2021, and was never heard from again. Nearly a year and a half later, his body was found at an abandoned property in the Los Angeles area.
‘Black Widow’ Judy Buenoano Convicted Of Murdering Her Son, Husband With Arsenic
by Aaron Rasmussen
Police began investigating the former nurse after she attempted to kill her boyfriend with a car bomb.
Rhonda Sue Coleman’s Small-Town Murder Is Still A Whodunit After 30 Years
by Beth Braden
Nobody was ever charged for the murder of a high school senior last seen leaving a house party just weeks before she was set to graduate.
Who Killed Michelle O’Keefe? Teen Found Dead in Mustang After Kid Rock Video Shoot
by Aaron Rasmussen
A wrongfully convicted man spent 11 years behind bars for the murder, but he was acquitted in 2017.
Utah Mom Who Wrote Children’s Book About Grief After Husband’s Death Now Charged With His Murder
by Robin Raven
A 33-year-old widowed mother-of-three wrote a children’s book to help her bereaved children deal with grief in the aftermath of their father’s death. Only months after the book was published, she was arrested for his murder.
Man Arrested In Fatal Stabbing Of 29-Year-Old Woman On Phoenix Hiking Trail
by Robin Raven
29-year-old Lauren Heike was hiking on a trail on April 28, 2023 when she was attacked and brutally murdered. Now, 22-year-old Zion Teasley has been charged with her murder.
A Neighbor’s Security Camera Helped Solve The Disappearance And Murder Of A Minnesota Woman
by Beth Braden
What appeared to be a normal date night at the largest mall in America was actually a prelude to a violent murder.
Missouri Pair Allegedly Kidnapped Woman, Held Her Captive In Cage, Authorities Say
by Aaron Rasmussen
An anonymous tipster reportedly sent the FBI a photo of the victim restrained and partially nude.
Search Continues Over 20 Years After Alexis Patterson Disappeared From Milwaukee School
by Robin Raven
Alexis Patterson was only seven years old when she went missing after walking to school in May 2002. She has not been seen since.
Skye Budnick’s Sister Still Searches For Answers 15 Years After She Went Missing In Japan
by Beth Braden
A college student with a one-way ticket to Japan was never heard from again.
Seven Dead Bodies, Including Two Missing Teen Girls, Found On Oklahoma Property
by Robin Raven
On May 1, 2023, seven bodies were found on the property of convicted sex offender Jesse McFadden. Police believe McFadden murdered six people, including two missing teenage girls, before killing himself.
Serial Killer Who Preyed On Women In New York City Area Admits To 5 Murders 50 Years Ago
by Aaron Rasmussen
Richard Cottingham became known as the Torso Killer because he often decapitated his victims and cut off their feet.
Oklahoma Tribal Citizen’s Disappearance Leads To Law In Support Of Indigenous Crime Victims
by Aaron Rasmussen
Ida Beard told family she was going to visit friends but then never returned.
An Escaped Inmate Had One Target As He Raced Across Prison Grounds
by Beth Braden
A Tennessee corrections officer was murdered in her home after an inmate trustee escaped the West Tennessee State Penitentiary.
North Carolina Parents On The Run After Allegedly Abusing And Abandoning 4-Month-Old Son
by Robin Raven
Brandon Augustine, 24, and Mildred Chestnut, 23, are on the run after leaving their child at the hospital with severe, life-altering injuries. Now, the police are asking for the public’s help to find the couple.
Lululemon Murder: Store Employee Suffered Over 300 Blows, Severed Spinal Cord In Fatal Attack
by Aaron Rasmussen
Brittany Norwood killed her coworker Jayna Murray during a possible dispute over shoplifting, according to authorities.
Will There Finally Be Justice For Megan McDonald?
by Robin Raven
College student Megan McDonald was murdered in March 2003. 20 years later, a suspect was finally arrested in connection with her case but released one week later due to a legal error.
NYPD Detective Identifies Suspect In Cold-Case Murder Of Pregnant Woman Who Died In Front Of Son
by Aaron Rasmussen
“Justice is at least on its way to being served,” Bronx Homicide Detective Robert Klein says of the 1996 case.
ID Debuts Official Trailer For Explosive New Docuseries 'The Curious Case Of Natalia Grace'
The three-night event kicks off Monday, May 29 at 9/8c on ID.
An Indiana Family Still Wants Answers In A Young Man’s Mysterious Death
by Beth Braden
The family of Joseph Smedley, who was found dead in a lake in 2015, still want answers about a mysterious text message and a backpack full of rocks.
Beloved Detroit Neurosurgeon Found Murdered In His Home
by Robin Raven
Detroit neurosurgeon Devon Hoover, 53, was discovered fatally shot and wrapped in a blanket in the crawl space of his attic on April 23, 2023. Police are now searching for answers about his murder.
Man Fascinated With Serial Killers, Dead Bodies Convicted Of Killing Beauty School Classmate
by Aaron Rasmussen
Christopher Wilson was accused of bludgeoning, strangling, and stabbing 17-year-old Mackenzie Cowell.
Former Idaho State Trooper Charged With Murder Of His Wife
by Robin Raven
In February 2021, Daniel Charles Howard called police and said his wife had shot herself. Over two years later, he was arrested for her murder.
How A Florida Serial Rapist Became The First Person In The United States To Be Convicted By DNA Evidence
by Aaron Rasmussen
A news report and magazine advertisement in 1986 were key in bringing Tommie Lee Andrews to justice.
An Upstate New York Child Is Still Missing With No Arrests In The Case
by Beth Braden
Jaliek L. Rainwalker disappeared in 2007 at the age of 12. No trace of the child was ever found, and no one has ever faced charges relating to his disappearance.
Texas Cheerleaders Shot After Mistakenly Getting In The Wrong Car
by Robin Raven
Payton Washington and Heather Roth were shot on April 18 after one of the girls accidentally got in the wrong car in a shopping center parking lot.
Many Furious As Oklahoma Death Row Inmate Set To Be Executed In May
by Robin Raven
Richard Glossip has eaten three last meals as he awaited three different executions for a murder he insists he had no involvement in.
How The Boston Strangler’s Identity Was Finally Confirmed 50 Years After His Reign Of Terror Ended
by Aaron Rasmussen
Albert DeSalvo confessed to the serial killing of 13 women, but he never faced justice for the brutal slayings.
Illinois Police Raced To Find A Vicious Serial Killer Before He Could Strike Again
by Beth Braden
There were already two unsolved deaths in Peoria County, Illinois, when detectives were notified of another body dumped in a field.
