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Rod Kackley's Shocking True Crime Stories Newsletter November 1973 Flashback Edition - Top 5 True Crime Stories Welcome, Shocking True Crime Enthusiasts! This week, we're taking a trip back in time to November 1973 — 50 years ago — the days when the Universe really stood for something. The world was a different place, but one thing remained constant - Shocking True Crime Stories that continue to captivate us. Join us as we revisit the top five true crime tales of that era. 1. The Denver Sniper - November 1973 In November 1973, Denver was terrorized by a sniper who randomly targeted innocent victims. The spree, which lasted for weeks, had the entire city on edge. The authorities launched a massive manhunt, eventually leading to the capture of the elusive sniper, who turned out to be a disturbed war veteran. 2. The Fort Lauderdale Strangler A series of gruesome murders rocked Fort Lauderdale in November 1973. Five young women were brutally strangled, sending shockwaves through the community. The case remained unsolved for years until DNA evidence finally led to the arrest of a former neighbor. 3. The Heist of the Century - Stockholm Bank Robbery In November 1973, a group of bank robbers in Stockholm executed a heist that would go down in history. They tunneled into the bank's vault and made off with millions in cash and valuables. The audacity of the crime and the gang's cunning planning made this heist the stuff of legends. 4. The Disappearance of Joan Risch On a seemingly ordinary day in November 1973, Joan Risch vanished from her suburban Boston home, leaving behind signs of a struggle and disturbing clues. Her case remains unsolved to this day, sparking countless theories and speculations about her mysterious disappearance. 5. The Oakland County Child Killer The terrifying case of the Oakland County Child Killer dominated headlines in November 1973. Four children were abducted and brutally murdered in the Detroit area, leaving parents and law enforcement in a state of panic. Despite extensive investigations, the identity of the killer and the motive behind these tragic murders remains a mystery. And I can tell you as one who lived in Metro Detroit during that time, it was a breaking point for parents. When I grew up in the Detroit suburb of Warren, it was nothing for kids to stay outdoors all day, playing where we wanted, waiting for our mothers’ voices to call us home for dinner. After the Oakland County Child Killer stories broke, nobody was allowed out alone for a long, long time. ———— These stories from November 1973 remind us of the enduring fascination with true crime, as we continue to seek answers and justice for the victims. Stay tuned for more gripping tales from the world of true crime. Until next week, remember to lock your doors and keep a watchful eye, for the world of true crime is always lurking in the shadows. Stay curious and stay safe! Rod

Shocking True Crime Stories Weekly Newsletter Issue #1 | October 30, 2023 Hello, Shocking True Crime Stories Fans, As the spookiest day of the year approaches, I bring you tales of murder and mayhem that happened under the shadow of Halloween throughout history. In this special edition, I present three chilling stories to make your skin crawl. Are you ready for a bone-chilling journey? 1. The Texas Chainsaw Murders (1974) Inspiration for the classic horror film, "The Texas Chainsaw Massacre," came from the real-life case of Ed Gein. In the eerie backdrop of Plainfield, Wisconsin, Gein committed heinous acts, including exhuming corpses and crafting ghastly furniture and clothing from human remains. His reign of terror was uncovered in 1957, leaving a horrifying mark on Halloween history. 2. The Ouija Board Murder (1930) In Los Angeles, California, on Halloween night in 1930, a bizarre séance turned deadly. A gathering to communicate with the spirit world ended with a guest being shot and killed. The murderer claimed the Ouija board compelled him to commit the crime, leading to a chilling trial that remains a spooky footnote in true crime annals. 3. The Phantom Killer of Texarkana (1946) In the Texarkana Moonlight Murders, a serial killer wearing a white mask terrorized the town during the spring of 1946. The phantom killer's reign of terror peaked on Halloween when he attacked two young victims. The elusive murderer was never apprehended, leaving behind a haunted town with unanswered questions. In the chilling pages of The Murder of Katherine Brown: A Shocking True Crime Story, prepare to be captivated by a tale that delves deep into the darkest recesses of human obsession. This nonfiction masterpiece unravels the horrifying account of a man consumed by an insatiable lust, a desire that would ultimately lead him down a path of unimaginable depravity. Within the confines of a small, rural community in Western Michigan, a loving father of two became an embodiment of the infamous Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, concealing his sinister alter ego behind a facade of normalcy. Driven by an unyielding need for a woman he could never possess, he succumbed to his basest instincts, transforming into a merciless madman. And when his desperate cravings became unbearable, he resorted to the ultimate act of violence: murder. Four lives were brutally extinguished on that fateful night, forever etching their names into the annals of this close-knit town's history. The aftermath of this heinous act would send shockwaves through the community, shattering its peace and tranquility. As the days turned into months, a dedicated task force of fifty detectives and forensic experts tirelessly pursued justice, leaving no stone unturned in their quest to unmask the murderer. But it was the testimony of an unlikely witness—a crack-smoking prostitute who had narrowly escaped his clutches—that would provide the first crack in the killer's facade. And behind the cold bars of his prison cell, a chilling jailhouse confession to his cellmate would reveal the full extent of his twisted psyche. The Murder of Katherine Brown is a gripping narrative, at times heartbreaking, that explores the depths of a homicidal sex fiend's contempt for women, his victims paying the ultimate price for his deranged desires. This true crime saga goes beyond the grisly details of a mass murder, weaving in the stories of the families left to mourn, forever scarred by the loss of their loved ones. Yet, amidst the tragedy, there is resilience—an indomitable spirit that prevails as these shattered lives find the strength to carry on, ensuring that the memory of the fallen will never fade. Prepare to be enthralled by this shocking true crime account that unveils the darkest corners of the human psyche, leaving an indelible mark on your soul. Available exclusively through Amazon and Kindle, The Murder of Katherine Brown was declared a “KDP Select All-Star” for the month of September thanks to more than 37,000 Kindle Unlimited page reads and support from readers. Thanks! With more than 47,000 pages read through Kindle Unlimited and strong sales in October; The Murder of Katherine Brown continues to do very well. Thanks again, readers!!! Click here to start reading The Murder of Katherine Brown… A final note: Stay vigilant this Halloween season, Shocking True Crime Stories aficionados, and keep an eye out for things that go bump in the night. As the shadows lengthen and the air grows colder, remember that the most sinister stories are sometimes the truest. Wishing you a spine-tingling Halloween! One more thing: Never forget, if you've got time to breathe, you've got time for coffee! Best Regards, Rod

I plan to watch the new Netflix series "Get Gotti" tonight. That guy was a gift to writers who love alliteration, wasn’t he? Anyway, you know that no matter how the FBI and the NYPD might crow about Gotti’s takedown, it was a rat, Sammy “The Bull” Gravano, who sealed their case against the Teflon Don. Cellmates who spill the beans figure prominently in several of my Shocking True Crime Stories, including “The Murder of Kelsey Berreth.” In this tale, a jailhouse informant not only tells prosecutors about his new prison BFF’s successful plot to kill Kelsey but also rats out the murderer’s plan to systematically execute all the prosecution witnesses. Is there no honor among thieves or killers? According to a May 31, 2019, blog post from the law firm Werkman, Jackson & Quinn, LLP, the simple answer is “no.” And, even though the prosecution loves to turn a rat, Werkman, Jackson & Quinn said jailhouse informants are incredibly unreliable because: Being incarcerated, they are surrounded by vulnerable targets already suspected of criminal conduct. As they are under the control of jail officials, these informants are willing to exchange information for a variety of benefits, such as food, cigarettes, telephone access, visiting privileges, and cell assignments. While they are in jail, informants may acquire skills in gathering and fabricating information, colluding with other prisoners, recruiting others on the outside to do research, and even stealing another prisoner’s legal papers. Even when no promises have been expressly made, the experience of being in jail teaches prisoners that the government will confer benefits in in exchange for information, incentivizing them to extract information and fabricate confessions for leniency. Seasoned snitches know that their testimony is more valuable to the government if they can state that they have not been promised a benefit. They invent reasons for their cooperation (such as being disgusted by the defendant’s crimes) and learn the value of going after targets without express direction from the government. So it will be up to your lawyer to show the jury why this guy’s lying on the stand about you. The worst-case scenario is that maybe he isn’t full of sh*t, and you will have to do the time for your crime. —- Cops and criminals might love to stretch the truth, and the truth is, so do I. But of course, in a purely legal way. After spending most of my adult life as a radio and print reporter and now writing books, I’ve shifted from an emphasis on politics and business to the world of true crime. But, good heavens, sometimes I get sick and tired of clouding the issue with facts. You know what I mean. Sometimes, I need to break free and write something unrelated to reality, a story that is just fun to read. I have done that with “Stolen Desires-Shattered Trust: A Tale of Crime and Redemption.” Prepare to be captivated by the gripping and intense world of Stolen Desires: Shattered Trust. This pulse-pounding crime thriller will keep you on the edge of your seat from the very first page. Jack, a complex and enigmatic figure with a shadowy past, becomes an unlikely savior when he rescues Lily, a young and desperate woman, from the streets of Grand Rapids, Michigan. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn as Jack, an ex-cop, leads Lily into the dark, dangerous underworld of crime. Set against the backdrop of a city in turmoil, where secrets lurk in every alleyway, Stolen Desires: Shattered Trust is a tale of crime and deception that will challenge your perception of trust and loyalty. And guess what? In this story, someone goes rogue and rats. Read the book to find out who and why. Stolen Desires Shattered Trust. All you gotta do is click here. I hope you enjoy this story. —- If you'd like to stay updated on all my latest books and stories, whether they are Shocking True Crime Stories or pure figments of my imagination, click here and go to my website, get on my newsletter list, or read free stories on my blog. Those free stories might or might not become full-blown books someday. Depends on whether you like them or not. Stay in touch, and whatever else you do, keep reading! Rod

What’s new? Glad you asked! I have been busy… The Murder of Katherine Brown: A Shocking True Crime Story Step into the heart-pounding world of The Murder of Katherine Brown: A Shocking True Crime Story, where forbidden passion and unimaginable violence collide in a gripping tale that will keep you on the edge of your seat. This nonfiction masterpiece uncovers the chilling account of a man consumed by his own insatiable cravings, leading him down a path of destruction and death. In the quiet corners of a rural community in Western Michigan, a seemingly ordinary father of two harbored a dark secret. Driven by an uncontrollable lust for a woman he could never possess, he transformed into a malevolent force, embodying the duality of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. The line between love and obsession blurred, pushing him to commit unspeakable acts of violence. One fateful night, the tranquil streets of this close-knit town became stained with blood. Four lives were brutally snuffed out, forever imprinting themselves on the collective memory of a shattered community. The Murder of Katherine Brown: A Shocking True Crime Story is more than a chilling account of murder; it is a tale of resilience and the enduring power of the human spirit. Blood On The Tracks: Real-Life Tales of Murder and Mystery Discover the dark side of human nature with Blood on the Tracks. This true crime book takes you on a journey through the most heinous murder cases in history, including unsolved mysteries that will leave you wondering. Each story is expertly researched and crafted to provide a captivating account of the events leading up to the crime and the investigation that followed. From the infamous Thanksgiving Massacre to the shocking case of the Vanishing Bride & Groom, to the unbelievable story of a Dominatrix and her Doppelgänger, Blood on the Tracks leaves no stone unturned. As you turn each page, you'll feel the tension and suspense build as you try to piece together the clues and solve the case alongside the investigators. With a gripping writing style and vivid detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime. Don't miss out on this captivating journey through the world of murder and mystery. The Murder of Bella Black In this gripping novel, “The Murder of Bella Black," a young woman finds herself trusting the wrong person with her life. Despite her fear of needles, she lets him inject her, unaware that he intends to plunge her into an eternal slumber. Unbeknownst to her, a close friend who harbored unrequited love had the means to send her into a deep sleep. Blinded by trust, she succumbs to his deception, never suspecting the depth of his hatred towards her. When her lifeless body is discovered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the police are baffled. There are no signs of forced entry, and the autopsy reveals no obvious cause of death. It appears that sometimes young women simply die. However, a meticulous medical examiner uncovers a minuscule puncture wound, barely visible on her arm, leading to a sudden shift in the investigation. “The Murder of Bella Black" is a heart-wrenching and harrowing account of a young woman's murder, and the unwavering determination of the police department to ensure her killer does not evade justice. That’s it for now. Time to get back to work on two new books, Stolen Desires: A Tale of Crime and Redemption, and The Murder of Mary Falzone. Believe me, you will be the first to know, when they are published. Keep reading friends, Rod

I have 62 titles for sale on Amazon and Kindle, many of them true crime. Of all the shocking true crime stories I have written, The Murder of Thora Chamberlain is my favorite. How can you beat this story? It’s November 1945. Campbell, California, is packed with thousands of GIs, sailors, marines, and airmen returning from overseas. A 14-year-old girl, Thora Chamberlain, accepts $5 to babysit a man’s niece and nephew, gets into his blue Plymouth sedan, and disappears. Well, she doesn’t disappear that minute. She is seen one more time, her face pressed up against the passenger side window of the Plymouth, and the kid is screaming for her life. The FBI is on the case, led by one of the bureau’s top kidnapping investigators. A suspect is quickly identified. The FBI follows him from California to Illinois and back again, even giving him a ride once, hoping to find Thora Chamberlain alive and well. Finally, the man, Thomas McMonigle, admits kidnapping and killing Thora. He tells the FBI he threw her body over the cliffs of Devil’s Slide and into the Pacific Ocean. A search is fruitless, yet agents find two socks that might be Thora’s. But no body, not yet. Then, a junk dealer discovers a body at the foot of Devil’s Slide. Not Thora, says Thomas. But, he says, it’s another woman I killed. From there, we have a sensational trial — women across the country fall in love and lust with Thomas McMonigle. He’s housed in San Quentin because the county sheriff doesn’t think McMonigle can be protected from angry citizens. After all, a few years before, a mob of civilians had broken into the jail, grabbed two suspected killers, and strung them up in a park — all broadcast live — and encouraged by a Los Angeles radio station. Okay. McMonigle is convicted and sentenced to death. But a scientist shows up and says he can bring the dead back to life. He asks for a chance to show what is possible after McMonigle is pulled out of the San Quentin gas chamber. What? Bring a convicted — and executed killer — back from the dead? Are you kidding? And guess what? The story is not over yet -- not by a long shot. The Murder of Thora Chamberlain. My favorite Shocking True Crime Story. And Jim Sulanowski does me the honor of featuring the book on his podcast, Murder Most Foul. Click here to listen to our conversation.

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If they aren’t already, the days of serial killers stealthily slaying victims, taking home trophies, and confounding law enforcement for, sometimes, decades may be over. Or, at least, coming to an end. So writes Hurubie Meko in the New York Times. There’s no doubt that fewer serial killers are killing fewer and fewer of us. Meko points to a 2020 study by researchers from Florida Gulf Coast University’s Serial Killer Database and Radford University that shows 198 serial killers were active in 1987. Then, sociopaths murdered at least 404 people across the United States. Yet, by 2018, the number of people whose lives ended at the hands of serial killers had dropped to just 44. And the number of active serial slayers was pegged at a measly dozen. So, WTF happened? Our habits have changed. We drive our kids to school. Children rarely wander their neighborhoods without being watched by adults — parents, friends, and neighbors. And, good God, who among us goes hitchhiking anymore? Or even picks up a hitchhiker looking for companionship behind the wheel? In the 21st century, it's also much easier to stop serial killers in their tracks after that first murder. Just think about the cameras inside and outside retail establishments, banks, parking lots, and even on our home doorbells. Do serial killers carry cell phones? You bet. Doesn’t matter where we are; once we click on our phones or computers, Big Brother knows where we are and where we’ve been. That's true for serial killers, too. No matter what you see on the TV crime shows, here’s something else to think about — so-called burners, those cheap disposable flippable phones are no longer untraceable. So, it’s no cakewalk being a serial killer. Does that mean the maniacal sociopaths lurking over our shoulders have given up? Terence Leary, the team leader for the database, tells Meko serial killers may have gone underground and are laying in wait, watching us, waiting for an opportune time to strike. How about this? What if our murderous neighbors are simply switching descriptions and titles for their avocation, now plying their blood-soaked trade as — now, get this — mass murderers? Well, that would entail a massive MO shift, wouldn’t it? Part of a serial killer's stock in trade, as Meko writes, is leaving behind a twisted trail of clues, with victims surreptitiously hidden in remote locations, or buried away only to be found decades later, like the accused Gilgo Beach serial killer, Rex Heuermann, is thought to have done on Long Island. Mass murderers, on the other deadly hand, often live-stream their homicides on social media and make no secret that their fingers are on the triggers of military-style weapons designed to inflict as much bodily damage as possible. It would take quite a personality shift from serial killer to mass murderer. There may be one more possibility, according to Leary. “Maybe they just decided to give it up.” He wanted her. He couldn't have her. He killed her. Driven by his unquenchable lust to have a woman he couldn't have, a loving father of two turned into a "Jekyll and Hyde" madman, murdering four people one night, committing a mass murder that a small, rural community in Western Michigan would never forget. After eight long months of investigation by a special task force of fifty detectives and forensic specialists, it was the testimony of a crack-smoking prostitute who survived one of his brutal attacks, and a jailhouse confession to his cellmate that brought this monster to justice. The Murder of Katherine Brown: A Shocking True Crime Story is a gripping, at times heartbreaking tale of mass murder and a killer who so hated women that he believed bullets were too good for them. This homicidal sex fiend preferred to beat his female victims to death. A loving father of two, he could turn so selfish, brutal and full of hatred that he could put his lustful desires about the lives of four people he'd known since childhood; burning their house down around them to hide the evidence of his hideous crime. However, The Murder of Katherine Brown: A Shocking True Crime Story is also an inspirational tale. It is the story of the families who buried their loved ones and moved on, never forgetting those who died so tragically that night in September 2008, but still carrying on with their lives. Read More...

The night of December 7, 1929, four guys in Room 922 of the Hayward Hotel in downtown Los Angeles decide they are going to put the news of the crash on Wall Street, that everyone’s been talking about since the end of October, out of their minds, at least for a few hours. J. Meyers, L.R. Detterman, Gregory Woodford and J.A. Pursley, a salesman for Runkle Brother’s Chocolate Company of San Francisco, are having a grand old time, telling one funny story after another. Meyers and Detterman —also candy salesmen — are sitting in comfortable chairs at a table in the ninth-floor hotel room, but for some reason, Woodford and Pursley chose to open a window and sit on a ledge over looking a courtyard below. Jokes fly like bullets at the Somme in France a dozen years ago. Side slappers, real rib ticklers, Meyers and Detterman are laughing so hard they can barely catch their breath. They raise hands in surrender. Please no more jokes! But Woodford, a native of Inglewood, California, and president of the Resner Chocolate Company, has to tell just one more. His favorite joke of all time. Guaranteed to get a laugh. He tells it, all four men convulse in laughter, and Woodford, to make a point, wipes tears of mirth from his eyes and gives Pursley a playful slap on the shoulder. Unfortunately that sends the Portland, Oregon, resident tumbling off the window ledge. Laughter quickly turns to screams. Woodford, without thinking twice, grabs Pursley’s arm. Anything to save his buddy. Pursley makes a failed attempt to grab a window curtain, as he rolls backwards off the ledge. It’s not enough. On his way off the ledge, Pursley’s leg flies up and catches one of Woodford’s legs below the knee. That sends both men off the ledge, looking at a seven-story drop. Meyers and Detterman are flabbergasted as Pursley and Woodford vanish. One moment the two are sitting on the ledge, the next instant — they are gone. Laughter. Screams. Silence. The two men in the hotel room hold their breath for what seems an eternity. In less than ten seconds, both Meyers and Detterman will jump out of their skin as the quiet of a December night is broken by the sound of a crashing thud. Woodford and Pursley smash into a skylight and a steel roof, that serves as floor of a courtyard, seven floors below the window of Room 922. Both bodies slam into a large potted plant that is crushed and broken in to several pieces. Hotel staff and guests rush to offer assistance, but they are too late. Coming to a screeching halt, those who ran to the accident scene are left standing in shocked silence, hands over mouths, choking back their dinner. No one can believe what they are seeing. Woodford’s body is badly mangled. His head is crushed and every bone in the poor man’s body is broken. There’s no doubt that he’s dead. Probably killed on impact. Pursley is alive. But just barely. He too is in terrible shape. Pursley’s skull is fractured. His left leg twisted, torn, and mangled. His chest is crushed and surgeons at the Georgia Street Receiving Hospital will find he also suffered internal injuries. Doctors perform emergency surgery. It isn’t enough. They’re physicians, not miracle workers. A day later, Pursley is dead. Adding to the tragedy — his wife of just a couple months, they got hitched October 23 — is waiting for him in a room at the Plaza Hotel in San Francisco. “It was terrible — it was awful,” Detterman says the next day. “It stunned us — crushed us. I could hardly breathe.” Meyers agrees with his friend, that “it was the most awful moment of my life.” An LA County coroners inquest will be held, December 9, after the deaths of Woodford and Pursley are investigated. While a pint of liquor was found in the room, the LAPD will testify that there is no evidence any of the four men in Room 922 at the Hayward had touched even one drop of the alcohol. Nor is there a single sign of a fight or even a struggle. Nothing to explain what happened. Just four guys having a good time. And the joke. LA County officials promise their inquest will begin with the question, “what was so damn funny?” They want to hear the joke. A day later, December 10, 1929, the verdicts are released. “Accidental Death,” in both cases. The cause of death: Nothing but a good joke told very well. As hard as I tried, I have not been able to find the joke! Maybe that’s for the best. Perhaps it’s like the video tape in the movie The Ring with Naomi Watts. Watch it, or in this case, listen to it…and you are just another stiff on a cold slab in the mortuary. Just like the LA candy men, Woodford and Pursley. Rod In this gripping novel, “The Murder of Bella Black," a young woman finds herself trusting the wrong person with her life. Despite her fear of needles, she lets him inject her, unaware that he intends to plunge her into an eternal slumber. Unbeknownst to her, a close friend who harbored unrequited love had the means to send her into a deep sleep. Blinded by trust, she succumbs to his deception, never suspecting the depth of his hatred towards her. When her lifeless body is discovered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the police are baffled. There are no signs of forced entry, and the autopsy reveals no obvious cause of death. It appears that sometimes young women simply die. However, a meticulous medical examiner uncovers a minuscule puncture wound, barely visible on her arm, leading to a sudden shift in the investigation. “The Murder of Bella Black" is a heart-wrenching and harrowing account of a young woman's murder, and the unwavering determination of the police department to ensure her killer does not evade justice. Click here to read more...

NYC’s scooter-shooter maniac, accused of picking off four people, killing one of them — an 86-year old who was on his way to a Queens mosque to pray — kept falling asleep at his court arraignment, Monday. However, Thomas Abreu was in bed during the arraignment — a hospital bed. So maybe nodding off is kind of understandable. Still, the judge had to stop the hearing several times to make sure the defendant hadn’t died. Or if he was even on this planet. “Are you coherent enough to follow these proceedings today?” Judge Scott Dunn asked. “You keep closing your eyes — are you alert enough to go forward?” Maybe he was really, I don’t know, “someplace else.” “What happens is I think they wanted to kill me or murder me,” Abreu told the judge through a Spanish interpreter. “Everyone says I’m innocent. That’s the best problem there is.” The first person Thomas Abreu, allegedly, decided to kill, a 21-year-old man, begged for his mother after a bullet tore through his torso, burning a hot path of twisting lead ripping through his body and out of his shoulder. A woman coming out of a drug store in the Bronx just as the shots were fired at 11:15 a.m. said the man named Caesar pleaded, “Don’t let me die! Don’t let me die! Mom! Mom! Don’t let me die!” He survived and should be okay. But you know Caesar will never be the same. How could he? Walking down a street one minute, laying on the sidewalk the next, blood pouring out of his torso and shoulder, screaming from the white-hot pain, begging not to die. How could anyone be the same after that? Couple of days before he went ballistically bananas, the 25-year-old, who police sources say is “extremely emotionally disturbed,” told Jose Rodriguez, his boss at a Dominican restaurant, that Alexa, the Amazon virtual assistant, knew what Rodriguez would say, before he said it. This nutcase, who also said his boss implanted a chip in his brain, and “people are after me” is accused of shooting four people, including a couple of little kids, while riding his scooter wildly through New York’s The Bronx and Queens boroughs. When he was arrested, Abreu told the cops, “the Russians are after me, the Chinese are after me, the Italians are after me, Africa is after me.” You know how most times the people who next door to accused killers never suspected a thing was wrong. Most times, they say their neighbor, who turned out to be a homicidal maniac, “was such a nice guy.” Well this time, the people on Abreu’s block in the Bronx, knew he was playing with, at most, 49 or 50 cards. The neighbors say Abreu was always riding around with a bunch of other crazies on bikes and scooters, “like freaking maniacs,” is what one guy told the NY Post. Judge Dunn ordered a psych evaluation. Stay tuned… Discover the dark side of human nature with Blood on the Tracks: Real-Life Tales of Murder and Mystery. This true crime book takes you on a journey through the most heinous murder cases in history, including unsolved mysteries that will leave you wondering. Each story is expertly researched and crafted to provide a captivating account of the events leading up to the crime and the investigation that followed. From the infamous Thanksgiving Massacre to the shocking case of the Vanishing Bride & Groom, to the unbelievable story of a Dominatrix and her Doppelgänger, Blood on the Tracks leaves no stone unturned. As you turn each page, you'll feel the tension and suspense build as you try to piece together the clues and solve the case alongside the investigators. With a gripping writing style and vivid detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime. Don't miss out on this captivating journey through the world of murder and mystery. Click and read now...

It’s not just your imagination. There a lot of damn scary children out there, preying on the weak. And, it’s only going to get worse. So says Hannah E. Meyers, a fellow and director of policing and public safety at the Manhattan Institute. She tells the US and the world — via the Daily Mail — that America’s gun-toting children — armed with amazing firepower — are running amok and shooting anything that moves or attracts the interest of their homicidal, pathological tiny brains. Hannah warns the violence is “just another noxious ingredient in a toxic stew destroying kids’ lives ….progressive adults have only themselves to blame.” In her article, Meyers points to the case of a Brooklyn teenager, a 15-year-old, shot in the back. People who live on the wounded boy’s block say he was most likely collateral damage of warring gangs of neighborhood kids. Then, there’s the story of three teenagers gunned down in New York’s Times Square. It wasn’t random. Police tell Meyers the gunman, who knew the victims, is still on the run, while his, or her, victims recover in a NYC hospital. Or how about on the West Coast, where Meyers points to the story of dozens of kids — 81 of whom were arrested — who rampaged through the streets of San Francisco, with guns, fireworks and all the drug paraphernalia it takes to keep a strong buzz going; all the while yelling “ F**CK THE POLICE!” Oh, and that’s not all from San Francisco. As Meyers tells the story in her Daily Mail article, “thieving gangs of kids in ski masks, armed with baseball bats” swarmed upon moms pushing their strollers, picking little children up from school. Who’s to blame? According to Meyers, one word answers that question. Democrats. Meyers says a classic example of wrongheaded progressivism can be seen in Chicago, where hundreds of fighting teenagers and young adults rampaged through the Windy City’s Loop in April, demolishing cars, vandalizing stories, jumping on bus roofs, and shooting their powerful guns at whatever, and whomever, they pleased. Mayor Brandon Johnson, a progressive who claims to be a “fun dad,” said the last thing anyone should do is criticize the out-of-control mobs. Or as Mayor Johnson put it, “It is not constructive to demonize youth who have otherwise been starved of opportunities in their own communities.” Meyers’ article is based on far more than stories picked from headlines. She cites empirical data documenting the rising tide of teen violence sweeping through America’s biggest cities. The numbers also show the violence is not, and will not abate, unless strong action is taken. “National and local leaders cannot ignore this juvenile crime wave,” Meyers writes. “American children need us to be the grown-up in the room.” Within the confines of a small, rural community in Western Michigan, a loving father of two became an embodiment of the infamous Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, concealing his sinister alter ego behind a facade of normalcy. Driven by an unyielding need for a woman he could never possess, he succumbed to his basest instincts, transforming into a merciless madman. And when his desperate cravings became unbearable, he resorted to the ultimate act of violence: murder. Four lives were brutally extinguished on that fateful night, forever etching their names into the annals of this close-knit town's history. The aftermath of this heinous act would send shockwaves through the community, shattering its peace and tranquility. As the days turned into months, a dedicated task force of fifty detectives and forensic experts tirelessly pursued justice, leaving no stone unturned in their quest to unmask the murderer. But it was the testimony of an unlikely witness—a crack-smoking prostitute who had narrowly escaped his clutches—that would provide the first crack in the killer's facade. And behind the cold bars of his prison cell, a chilling jailhouse confession to his cellmate would reveal the full extent of his twisted psyche. The Murder of Katherine Brown, first published as “Lustful Desires,” is a gripping narrative, at times heartbreaking, that explores the depths of a homicidal sex fiend's contempt for women, his victims paying the ultimate price for his deranged desires. This true crime saga goes beyond the grisly details of a mass murder, weaving in the stories of the families left to mourn, forever scarred by the loss of their loved ones. Click here. Read more now…

Prepare to be enthralled by the chilling narrative of “The Murder of Bella Black” where trust becomes a deadly weapon. Overcoming her fear of needles, a young woman allows a man she trusts to administer an injection, oblivious to his sinister intention of sentencing her to an eternal, peaceful sleep. Little does she know, a close friend who longs for more than friendship possesses the means to lull her into everlasting slumber. Blinded by her faith in him, she falls prey to his growing hatred, unacquainted with the impending tragedy. In the city of Grand Rapids, Michigan, the lifeless body of the young woman is discovered, leaving the police perplexed. No signs of forced entry, no evident cause of death—sometimes young women simply fade away. Yet, as the meticulous medical examiner examines her remains, an inconspicuous puncture wound smaller than a freckle on her arm comes to light, thrusting the investigation into full swing. “The Murder of Bella Black" unveils a poignant and heartrending tale of a young woman's murder, while the resolute police department refuses to let her killer evade the clutches of justice. Read More Now...

Zombie Hunter Awaits Date With Death Bryan Patrick Miller, who called himself the “Zombie Hunter” got away with murder for more than 20 years. But no more. The Phoenix man was sentenced to death in June 2023, for the separate murders of two women who were attacked in 1992 and 1993. Angela Brosso’s naked, decapitated body was found near a bike trail that ran along the Arizona Canal in north Phoenix in November 1992. “He murdered my angel, he ripped my heart, and I will never, ever be the same,”said Linda Brosso, Angela's mother, Melanie Bernas was killed nearly a year later. Her body was found floating in the canal. “Words cannot begin to explain the level of excruciating pain we experience every single day since her murder,” Bernas' sister, Jill Canetta, said in court, according to KPHO-TV. “We live without her smile, her hugs, her companionship. We live without her love.” Daddy Killer Facing Life In Prison This is a hell of a story to be writing on Father’s Day Weekend, but you need to know that Megan Joyce Imirowicz — then 18 years old — murdered her daddy in October 2021 by throwing a chemical drain cleaner — lye — on him while the poor guy was sleeping. Why? Unfortunately Konrad was too drunk to drive Megan to her hair salon appointment. And she got pissed. Well, on June 15, 2023, Megan broke down in tears, totally losing it, when the jury came back with its verdicts. Now Megan is looking at life in prison after being found guilty by a Michigan jury of domestic violence and “unlawful possession or use of a harmful irritant causing death.” Son Goes After Father With Machete Daddy didn’t die in this one, but he got hurt real bad. In San Antonio, Texas, police say a father and son were arguing when Matthew Randall Sanchez Levario Jr. started swinging a machete at his 55-year-old father. Got him on the ankle. Matthew Senior will be okay. But his 36-year-old son is locked up, facing a charge of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. Four Dead, 42 Injured in start to blood-soaked Father’s Day/Juneteenth Weekend in U.S. A suburban Illinois Juneteenth celebration turned violent about half-an-hour after midnight on June 18, 2023. Willowbrook, Illinois, Battalion Chief Joe Ostrander said at least one person was killed and 20 more wounded in gunfire that rang out amidst a crowd of more than 300 people. One of the wounded was said to be in critical condition. In addition, one person was shot to death and nine others — all under the age of 18 — in Missouri. Five more were injured by gunfire near a Washington state campground that was hosting a music festival Saturday night. More bodies fell in Oakland, California. At least three dead by last count. Dog Walkers Tangle, Canine Killed Only in New York. Some people walking their dogs in Central Park got tangled up in each other’s leashes, argued, and one of them pulled out a blade and stabbed one of the dogs. The victim — a female Pitbull-German Shepherd mix, had to be put to sleep. The guy with the knife was still on the loose, at last report. Harvard Medical School Morgue Manager Accused of Selling Body Parts Cedric Lodge — a former manager of Harvard Medical School’s Morgue —where they keep cadavers and human pieces and parts for student study — and his wife, are on a list of six people accused of “trafficking in stolen human remains.” According to United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam, the indictments and information allege that a nationwide network of individuals bought and sold human remains stolen from Harvard Medical School and an Arkansas mortuary. “Some crimes defy understanding,” said United States Attorney Gerard M. Karam. Blood On The Tracks: Real-Life Tales of Murder and Mystery Discover the dark side of human nature with Blood on the Tracks. This true crime book takes you on a journey through the most heinous murder cases in history, including unsolved mysteries that will leave you wondering. Each story is expertly researched and crafted to provide a captivating account of the events leading up to the crime and the investigation that followed. From the infamous Thanksgiving Massacre to the shocking case of the Vanishing Bride & Groom, to the unbelievable story of a Dominatrix and her Doppelgänger, Blood on the Tracks leaves no stone unturned. As you turn each page, you'll feel the tension and suspense build as you try to piece together the clues and solve the case alongside the investigators. With a gripping writing style and vivid detail, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in true crime. Don't miss out on this captivating journey through the world of murder and mystery. Click here….read more…