Amanda Schumann Deza was reported missing in 1994 and thought to have been a victim of serial killer, Terry Rasmussen — For twenty-seven years, a woman, known only as ‘The Lady in the Fridge,’ has laid unidentified. In March 1995, a scavenger searching for bottles and cans found a submerged refrigerator in the Whiskey Slough canal near Bacon Island Road in Holt, California. Curious, he waded over to the fridge and…

A Kamas, Utah judge ruled that a woman accused of murdering her husband will have to wait for a preliminary hearing to determine if there is enough evidence to move forward, KUTV reports. Kouri Richins, 34, awaits trial for the murder of her husband, Eric Richins, after he was found…

His grandmother’s only mistake was loving and supporting him. — Charles William “Billy” Armentrout III took his first breath on August 2, 1965, at the now-defunct St. Louis City Hospital at 1515 Layafette near South City. He was the only child of Charles and Gloria. By Billy’s account, he “wasn’t too old when his parents separated — probably six or…

Rae Carruth hired someone to kill his pregnant girlfriend. She eventually succumbed to her injuries; the child survived — On November 16, 1999, just after midnight in Charlotte, North Carolina, A woman named Cherica Adams called 911 and reported being shot at. During the 911 call, Cherica told the dispatcher that she had been shot and that she was eight months pregnant. …

Susan Wright claimed Jeff abused her, but was she really eager to get her hands on his life insurance money? “I couldn’t stop stabbing him; I couldn’t stop,” Susan Wright testified as she stood trial for the brutal murder of her husband Jeff. …

In the annals of criminal history, few names are as chilling as that of H.H. Holmes. Born as Herman Webster Mudgett on May 16, 1861, Holmes would go on to become one of the most notorious serial killers in American history. He gained infamy for his heinous crimes and for…

Just the beginning of the most vicious crimes that took place between 1970 and 1979 — The 1970s was prime time for serial killers. It is considered “the golden decade” by crime enthusiasts. With hitchhiking and freedom culture on the rise, their victim pools were exploding. While serial killers are typically the most well-known criminals, especially those who emerged during the 1970s, I try not to…

He was considered one of Argentina’s biggest sociopaths. — I can say that this is one of the more interesting serial killer names that I’ve heard in quite a while. And to be considered one of the most sociopathic serial killers at a young age is quite damning and terrifying. Godino never had a chance at everyday and non-troubled…

The tragic case of Sheila von Wiese — Note: This is a case full of confusing confessions. Reader discretion is advised. It was approaching the dark hours of the day. The police received a disturbing phone call from a taxi driver. The driver informed the police about something that was left in his car. There was a suitcase…

Two homeless brothers were wrongfully convicted of Sandra Phillips’ murder. Sandra Phillips was a 38-year-old mother of four from Swansea, Wales. She had been working as a manager at the Private Shop, a sex shop on Dillwyn Street. Reportedly, Sandra did not want to work there but was struggling financially…

Popular Family Vlogger Arrested After Her ‘Emaciated’ Child Ran for Help — Court documents show that Utah mommy blogger Ruby Franke's arrest last week came after one of Franke’s six children escaped from the residence through a window and asked a neighbor for help. The neighbor saw duct tape wrapped around the child’s ankles and wrists and contacted law enforcement, according to…

Promising Young Woman In October of 1996, eighteen-year-old co-ed Berry Bryant was sitting on top of the world. A natural beauty with an impressive intellect to boot, she was already becoming popular with her fellow students only a month after her arrival at Wyoming’s Northwest College. …

Saga Prefecture, Japan — In the shadowed annals of crime history, there are tales that send shivers down one’s spine, leaving an indelible mark on a community’s psyche. The Wednesday Strangler, a name whispered in fearful tones, continues to haunt the residents of Saga Prefecture, Japan. From 1975 to 1989…

The Dark Tale of Ray and Faye Copeland: A Gruesome Crime in the Heartland — In the heartland of America, where many elderly couples spend their golden years traveling, pursuing hobbies, or cherishing time with their grandchildren, there emerged an unsettling exception. Ray and Faye Copeland chose a path vastly different from the norm. …

In the heart of London’s East End, where narrow cobbled streets whisper secrets from the past, I embarked on a journey that would reveal the dark and enigmatic character of one of history’s most infamous serial killers — Jack the Ripper. This immersive experience, known as the “Jack the…

“If I don’t come back you look for me between Vanderhoof and Clucluz Lake,” Ronnie Jack — The Offer On August 1st, 1989, Ronald Paul Jack was in the First Litre Pub where he was offered a logging opportunity by a stranger. The man said that Ronnie, as Ronald was better known, could buck logs and his partner, Doreen Ann Jack, could work in the camp kitchen, not too…

Homicide Victim Highway: 16 Nation: Nisga’a Nation Remains Found: March 26th, 1978 Location: Prince Rupert, British Columbia Recognized By Project E-PANA: No — Mary Jane Hill was a 31-year-old mother of three from the Nisga’a Nation. Her youngest child, Vicki Hill, was only 6 months old when Mary was found murdered. “They said I looked like her. She loved to play sports,” Vicki Hill explained to CBC News, now 44 years old.

A former classmate of Susan Ovington and Eyvonne Bender is hoping $10,000 will persuade someone to come forward with information. — A new reward is being offered in a cold case dating all the way back to 1979 in the hope that it will provide fresh information that could lead to a conviction. The case is the double murder of Susan Ovington and her best friend Eyvonne Bender, who were both…

Colleen MacMillen was a 16-year-old girl who lived in Lac La Hache in British Columbia. The photos provided by Colleen’s family show a pretty, rosey-cheeked, strawberry blonde with brown or hazel eyes. Shawn MacMillen, Colleen’s younger brother described her in a statement to the press in 2012. “Colleen was a…

Daisy Daisy De Melker: South Africa’s First Female Serial Killer — This is the story of Daisy De Melker, a young woman from Grahamstown, South Africa, who came from dirt and decided she wanted more out of life. She was willing to do whatever it took to ensure she lived a pampered, cushy life far from the poverty-stricken home she grew up in — this meant crushing anything and anyone who stood in her way. Daisy was a mother and a wife — and she would become one of South Africa’s most prolific female serial killers.