Paul Kenneth Bernardo, also known as Paul Jason Teale, is a Canadian serial rapist and serial killer dubbed the Scarborough Rapist, the Schoolgirl Killer and, together with his former wife Karla Homolka, one of the Ken and Barbie Killers.
The episode recounts the tragic events leading to the death of Catherine Griffith, a Florida mother, at the hands of her son Collin. The narrative details Collin's history of violence, including the shooting death of his father a year prior, as well as multiple instances of physical and verbal threats directed at his mother. Despite his history and concerning behavior, Collin was released from mental health facilities and eventually returned to live with Catherine. Ultimately, after a heated arg...
The episode describes the Soham murders, a horrific crime that occurred in 2002 when two ten-year-old girls, Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman, were lured into the home of Ian Huntley, a school caretaker, and subsequently murdered. The investigation was extensive, involving a massive search effort and numerous leads. Huntley was eventually convicted of both murders and sentenced to life imprisonment, while his girlfriend Maxine Carr was sentenced to prison for perverting the course of justice by p...
Leonarda Cianciulli, known as the "Soap-Maker of Correggio," was an Italian serial killer who murdered three women in the 1930s and 1940s. Motivated by a desire to protect her son from harm during World War II, Cianciulli believed she needed to perform human sacrifices. She lured each victim to her home under false pretenses and killed them with an axe. After dismembering the bodies, she boiled them in a pot with caustic soda to make soap and baked the blood into tea cakes. Cianciulli was eventu...
The provided episode explores the systemic disparities and challenges faced by Black and Brown families when their loved ones go missing. The stories of David Robinson, Carmen Bolden Day, Abraham Lenoir, and Thypence Jenkins highlight the lack of urgency and inadequate resources often dedicated to finding missing people of color, forcing families to take matters into their own hands. While cases involving missing White people often receive significant media attention and resources, these familie...
The episode recounts the 2001 murder of aspiring actress Jennifer Stahl and three others in an apartment above the famous Carnegie Deli in New York City. The epsiode details the investigation, which led to the arrest and conviction of two men, Sean Salley and Andre Smith, for the robbery gone wrong that resulted in the tragic deaths. The episode highlights the victims' lives, their connections to Stahl's marijuana business, and the statements of surviving witnesses, ultimately revealing the moti...
The episode recounts the unsolved 1977 murder of Sigrid Stevenson, a graduate student at what is now The College of New Jersey. The episode details the investigation into the case, including the numerous suspects, including campus police officers and members of a local theater group. The article also highlights the efforts of a retired detective, a TCNJ alumnus, and a current Ewing detective to solve the case. Despite decades of investigation and advancements in DNA technology, the case remains ...
The episode provides an overview of a cold case that will be featured on the Netflix series "Unsolved Mysteries." The case involves the unsolved murders of Kate Brown and Carnell Sledge, who were shot and killed while sitting on a park bench in broad daylight. The episode explores various theories surrounding the murders, including the possibility of a random crime, a hate crime, or a gang-related initiation. Despite numerous investigations and suspect interviews, the case remains unsolved, with...
This episode is a summary of the events surrounding the 2013 murder of Tommy Brown, a Fort Worth, Texas janitor. Eunice “Cristina” Rodriguez, serving a life sentence for the crime, is the subject of an upcoming episode of "Snapped: Behind Bars," and her testimony reveals that she and her then-lover, Braylon Ellis, fabricated a pregnancy storyline and conspired to rob and kill Brown. Ellis, who helped carry out the beating that led to Brown’s death, is serving life with the possibility of parole ...
The West Mesa Murders refer to the discovery of eleven women and a fetus buried in Albuquerque, New Mexico between 2001 and 2005. The victims were mostly young Hispanic women involved with drugs and sex work. While initially suspected to be the work of a serial killer, authorities also believe a sex trafficking ring operating in the Southwest may be connected. The case has remained unsolved despite extensive investigation, with numerous suspects considered and cleared over the years, including a...
The episode describes the 2019 Northern British Columbia homicides, which occurred between July 14–19, 2019. Kam McLeod and Bryer Schmegelsky are believed to have killed Lucas Fowler and Chynna Deese, before killing Leonard Dyck within a six-day timeframe. The RCMP launched a nationwide manhunt, eventually finding the bodies of McLeod and Schmegelsky near the Nelson River in Manitoba. The suspects had committed suicide after recording videos confessing to the murders, but providing no motive or ...
The provided episode details the tragic murder of Shafilea Ahmed, a 17-year-old girl who was killed by her parents, Iftikhar and Farzana Ahmed, in 2003. After years of abuse and pressure to conform to traditional cultural expectations, Shafilea's parents suffocated her with a plastic bag, fearing she brought shame to the family. The murder was initially treated as a missing persons case, but years later, Shafilea's sister, Alesha, revealed the truth during a police interview. This led to the arr...
The episode provides a detailed account of Elizabeth Wettlaufer, a Canadian nurse who confessed to killing eight elderly patients in her care and attempting to kill four others. The investigation into Wettlaufer's actions revealed a complex and disturbing backstory, including her struggles with mental health, personal issues, and a history of drug abuse. The sources explore Wettlaufer's motivations, highlighting her feelings of powerlessness and her reliance on a perceived "divine influence" to ...
The episode describes the tragic death of Erica Gamino, a San Jose resident, who was found dead in Tijuana, Mexico. Her family, who believes she was murdered, has been struggling to obtain information about her death from Mexican authorities and is calling for her body to be returned to the United States. The family is seeking assistance from Congressman Ro Khanna's office in hopes of getting answers and closure. Gamino's children are being cared for by family members as the family navigates the...
Nearly 30 years after 6-year-old Morgan Nick disappeared from an Arkansas baseball field, advanced DNA testing has identified Billy Jack Lincks as a suspect in her abduction. Lincks, who died in 2000, was initially a person of interest but was cleared due to a lack of evidence. However, authorities reopened the case in 2019, and DNA analysis of hair found in Lincks' red truck revealed a familial link to Morgan. The findings have brought a glimmer of hope to Morgan's family, although she remains ...
Authorities suspect that the deceased individual, who passed away in an Idaho correctional facility, may be connected to the unresolved homicides of several women in British Columbia, Alberta, and various locations across the United States. The serial offender exhibited minimal attempts to conceal his actions. Throughout a year in the 1970s, he discarded the remains of four young women at various locations—along a roadway, in a gravel ditch, and beneath an underpass, just outside Calgary, in Wes...
Two hours west of Toronto, along Highway 401, is the small city of London, Ontario. Referred to as the Forest City, this locale is notable for being the birthplace of celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Ryan Gosling, and Rachel McAdams. Additionally, from 1959 to 1984, it was the site of the highest known concentration of serial killers globally. Over a span of 25 years, the city experienced 29 horrific murders. Of these, thirteen were linked to three individuals who were ultimately apprehended a...
This episode explores the global prevalence of serial killers, presenting a list of the top ten countries with the highest recorded number of serial killers. The sources examine several notorious cases within each country, highlighting the motivations, methods, and societal impacts of these crimes. While acknowledging potential biases in reporting, the text emphasizes the importance of robust police and media structures in identifying and prosecuting serial killers. The sources conclude by ackno...
A new episode of the documentary series "Never Seen Again" focuses on the unsolved disappearances of two London women, Kathryn Bordato and Shelley Desrochers. The episode features interviews with family members of both women, as well as investigators and experts, and explores the possibility that the two cases may be connected. The episode reveals that both women had a history of substance abuse and sex work and that they both had a connection to the same man. The episode also presents three the...
An additional elderly woman identified the Bouncing Ball Killer prior to her death, providing a description to law enforcement. Lena Bensusen, aged 84, was assaulted by an intruder in her residence and subsequently succumbed to her injuries at the hospital on September 6, 1960, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Her passing was never formally linked to the serial killer. Who were the possible suspects in the Bouncing Ball Killer slayings? In June 1960, following the murder of Mercedes Langero...
The Bouncing Ball Killer is recognized as one of California's most infamous serial murderers, with the perpetrator's identity remaining elusive to this day. This serial killer, also referred to as the Bouncing Ball Slayer, the Bouncing Ball Strangler, and the Rubber Ball Strangler, instilled fear in Los Angeles by raping and murdering at least seven women between May 1959 and June 1960. A witness, who reported having seen the assailant in her apartment, informed the police that he was bouncing a...
The provided text recounts the mysterious death of Artemus Ogletree in Kansas City, Missouri in 1935. He was found beaten and stabbed in his hotel room after a series of strange events involving phone calls, unidentified visitors, and suspicious behavior. Despite an investigation that included extensive press coverage and a seemingly anonymous confession, Ogletree's true killer remains unknown. The text highlights the confusion surrounding his identity, the inconsistency of his purported letters...
This episode explores five paranormal and true crime stories connected to Kansas City. It features the unsolved mystery of Colonel Thomas Hunton Swope's death, the crimes of serial killer Robert Berdella, the alleged haunting of the Sallie House, the murder of Artemus Ogletree in a hotel room, and the ghostly history of the Belvoir Winery. The article highlights the dark side of Kansas City’s history, drawing attention to unsolved murders, serial killers, and haunted locations, offering a glimps...
Kenneth Parnell kidnapped Steven Stayner in 1972 and Timmy White in 1980. After serving only five years in prison for these offenses, he attempted to purchase another child for $500. In 2003, law enforcement in Berkeley, California apprehended Kenneth Parnell for attempting to buy a four-year-old boy. This incident was not his first encounter with the legal system; the 71-year-old had a history of convictions for the abduction of two other boys. A prosecutor remarked during Parnell's 2004 trial,...
James Yoblonski, a 13-year-old boy from Reedsburg, Wisconsin, disappeared seven months ago. Security footage captured James leaving his home in the early morning hours, driving the family van, and ultimately abandoning it on Highway 12. A makeshift campsite was discovered nearby containing James' belongings, but he was not found. Despite extensive searches and investigations, James' whereabouts remain unknown. Law enforcement has exhausted most leads and are now relying on public tips to further...
The sources provide a comprehensive account of the life and crimes of Raymond Leslie Morris, a serial predator and child killer who operated in the West Midlands of England during the 1960s. The text describes Morris’s early life, his increasing violence and sexual aggression, and his eventual arrest and conviction for the murder of Christine Darby. The sources also highlight the police investigation, the victims, and the trial, including eyewitness testimony and the evidence that led to Morris'...
The episode details the 1988 abduction and murder of Michaela Joy Garecht in Hayward, California. The article follows the extensive investigation spanning decades, including numerous false leads and potential suspects like Phillip Garrido and the Speed Freak Killers. The investigation eventually resulted in the arrest of David Misch in 2020, based on fingerprints linking him to the crime scene. The case received widespread national media attention and continues to be a source of public interest.
Arizona authorities identified human remains found last week as belonging to Bradley Klose, a 16-year-old boy who had been missing since April. Klose was on the autism spectrum and his disappearance was considered uncharacteristic by his family. Although authorities conducted extensive searches, including sharing missing posters, they were unable to locate Klose until his remains were discovered in September. The cause of death is still under investigation, but authorities say there is no indica...
Authorities have identified a suspect in connection with three homicides in southeastern Virginia, two of which are linked to the notorious Colonial Parkway Murders. On January 8, 2024, Virginia State Police, along with various law enforcement agencies, announced a suspect in the 1987 double homicide of David L. Knobling, aged 20, and Robin M. Edwards, aged 14. Both individuals were tragically shot near a wildlife refuge in Isle of Wight County. The murders of Knobling and Edwards are believed t...
It is believed that the murders occurred at a different location, possibly not even along the Parkway. David Knobling's truck was discovered with its doors ajar, the keys still in the ignition, and the radio playing. As an automotive enthusiast, Knobling was known for never leaving his truck unlocked. Typically, he parked by reversing into spaces; however, the truck was found parked head-in. Notably, Knobling had modified his car's radio to connect directly to the battery, eliminating the need t...
