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On September 16, 1986, Dennis Rader, disguised as a telephone repairman, knocked on Vicki Wegerle’s door and requested to check her telephone lines inside her home. Once granted entry, Rader feigned inspecting the telephone lines before pulling out a pistol when Vicki’s back was turned. He then led her to the bedroom, where he tied…
Marine Hedge, 53, was found along a dirt road eight days after she was abducted from her home on April 27, 1985, when she had spent the evening eating dinner and playing bingo with her boyfriend. She had been strangled, and a knotted pair of pantyhose was found nearby. She lived on the same street…
On the night of December 8, 1977, Nancy Fox, a 25-year-old woman living in Wichita, Kansas, fell victim to serial killer Dennis Rader, infamously known as BTK—short for Bind, Torture, Kill. Rader, who was later revealed to be responsible for a string of brutal murders spanning decades, had selected Nancy as his next target through careful surveillance and meticulous planning. That…
Shirley Vian was a mother of five who was brutally murdered in her home in Wichita, Kansas, on March 17, 1977. On that day, Dennis Rader broke into Shirley Vian’s home and attacked her. He bound her hands and strangled her to death. Vian’s three children, who were present in the house at the time,…
Kathryn Bright was attacked in her home in Wichita, Kansas, on April 4, 1974. She was stabbed multiple times but managed to initially survive the assault. Kathryn’s brother, Kevin Bright, was also attacked during the incident but survived. The house is no longer there, but the site is easily accessible.
15 January 1974 The Otero family murder was a series of brutal killings that took place in Wichita, Kansas, in 1974. Four members of the Otero family—Joseph, Julie, Joseph Jr., and Josephine—were bound, tortured, and killed in their home. The man responsible was Dennis Rader. He would later become known as the “BTK Killer.”
Dennis Rader, also known as the “BTK Killer,” is an American serial killer who terrorized the Wichita, Kansas area between the 1970s and early 2000s. “BTK” stands for “Bind, Torture, Kill,” which was Rader’s modus operandi. He killed a total of ten people, including men, women, and children Rader’s first known murders were in 1974,…
On the morning of July 18, 1989, instead of the expected courier delivering a script for “The Godfather III” in preparation for her audition with director Francis Ford Coppola, it was Robert Bardo who rang Schaeffer’s doorbell. Upon opening the door, Bardo presented her with a card she had sent him in response to one…
Michael and Robert Bever were two brothers involved in a horrific and widely publicized crime in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, in 2015. The brothers, aged 18 and 16 at the time of the incident, conspired to murder their family members. Their plan was chillingly detailed and included ambushing their parents and siblings in their home. The…
Lizzie Borden is a well-known figure in American history who gained notoriety for her alleged involvement in the murders of her father and stepmother in 1892. Lizzie Andrew Borden was born on July 19, 1860, in Fall River, Massachusetts. On August 4, 1892, Andrew Borden and his second wife, Abby Borden, were found brutally murdered…
On August 3, 1978, Rebecca David took her seven children to the eleventh-floor balcony of the International Dune Hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah. The older children jumped off willingly, while Rebecca threw the younger ones over. Amid the chaos, onlookers shouted for her to stop, but after all her children were on the ground,…
Dana Plato was an American actress. She is best known for her role as Kimberly Drummond on the popular 1980s sitcom “Diff’rent Strokes.” She was born on November 7, 1964, in Maywood, California. Unfortunately, Dana Plato passed away on May 8, 1999, at the age of 34. Plato’s life was marked by personal struggles and…
UNSOLVED At approximately 9:00pm on June 6, 1998, 16-year-old Dena Dean left from Marvins Food Store in the Town West Shopping Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma and was not seen alive again. Her body was discovered 6 days later a short distance away. Marvins Food Store Arby’s where Dena Dean worked Body of Dena Dean found…
Married with Children is a popular American sitcom that aired from 1987 to 1997. It was created by Michael G. Moye and Ron Leavitt and followed the dysfunctional Bundy family living in Chicago. The main characters included Al Bundy (played by Ed O’Neill), a misanthropic shoe salesman; Peggy Bundy (played by Katey Sagal), Al’s lazy…
John Dillinger was an infamous American criminal and bank robber during the early 1930s. He was born on June 22, 1903, in Indianapolis, Indiana. Dillinger grew up in a lower-middle-class family and became involved in petty crimes in his youth. He was first arrested in 1924 for robbery but was eventually released on parole. Dillinger’s…
George “Machine Gun” Kelly Barnes (1895-1954) was an American gangster and bank robber during the Prohibition era. He was born on July 18, 1895, in Memphis, Tennessee, United States. Machine Gun Kelly gained notoriety for his involvement in various criminal activities, including bootlegging, kidnapping, and armed robbery. He earned the nickname “Machine Gun” due to…
BackgroundCandy Montgomery and Betty Gore lived next door in Wylie, Texas. Both were married with children. They met through church and neighborhood events. Rumors of an affair between Montgomery and Allan Gore caused tension. The CrimeOn June 13, 1980, Betty Gore was found in her home. She had sustained multiple axe wounds. The force of…
Ed Gein was an American murderer and body snatcher who gained notoriety in the 1950s. Born in 1906 in Wisconsin, Gein’s crimes were discovered in 1957 when police investigated the disappearance of a local woman, Bernice Worden. They found Worden’s decapitated body hanging in Gein’s shed, alongside other gruesome evidence of his crimes. Gein’s acts…
Located in northeastern Oklahoma, Pitcher was once a thriving mining town nestled in the heart of the Tri-State Mining District. Its story is one of prosperity followed by environmental devastation, leading to its ultimate abandonment. Established in the early 20th century, Pitcher flourished primarily due to the extensive lead and zinc deposits found in the…
The Marcus Garvey Charter School, once a beacon of educational opportunity and community empowerment, now stands as a solemn testament to abandonment. Located in [insert location], the school was founded with the noble mission of providing quality education to underserved communities, inspired by the vision and principles of Marcus Garvey. However, over time, dwindling enrollment,…
The Waco siege, also known as the Waco standoff, was a highly publicized event that took place in 1993 near Waco, Texas, involving a confrontation between federal law enforcement agencies and the Branch Davidians, a religious sect led by David Koresh. The siege lasted for 51 days, from February 28 to April 19, 1993, and…
The Eastland disaster of 1915 is etched in history as one of the most devastating maritime accidents in America. It serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of safety measures and the profound impact a single moment can have on countless lives. Let’s delve into the details of the Eastland disaster, from its causes…
N739PA, also known as “Clipper Maid of the Seas,” was a Boeing 747-121 aircraft that was operated by Pan American World Airways (Pan Am) that was scheduled to fly from Frankfurt, Germany to Detroit, USA with a stopover in London. This specific aircraft gained significant historical significance due to its involvement in the tragic Pan…
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The local sheriff announced a discovery. While searching a rural Oklahoma property for two missing teenagers, they uncovered the bodies of seven individuals. The remains included the two missing teens. A convicted sex offender, who had been sought alongside them, was also among the deceased. Additionally, a woman later revealed that her daughter and three…
The day began like any other. Postal workers were beginning their morning routines—sorting mail, making plans for their deliveries. But the usual hustle and bustle of an average workday was soon to be shattered. Patrick Sherrill, a part-time mail carrier known to his fellow mail carriers as “Crazy Pat,” was about change the lives of…
Karen Silkwood was a dedicated lab technician and outspoken union activist at Kerr-McGee’s plutonium processing plant in Crescent, Oklahoma, during the early 1970s. Her story is a significant case of whistleblowing, highlighting serious concerns about worker safety and ethical practices within the nuclear industry. Career and Union Involvement: Silkwood began working at the Kerr-McGee plant in…
The Clutter Family The Clutter family lived in Holcomb, Kansas, and were well known for their honesty and hard work. Herbert Clutter ran a successful wheat farm and helped start the local Farm Credit System. He used modern farming methods and led in both civic groups and the Methodist church. Bonnie Clutter was kind and…
Amber and Josh Hilberling were a young couple from Tulsa, Oklahoma. They gained national attention in 2011 following a tragic incident. Amber Hilberling was accused of pushing her husband Josh Hilberling out of their 25th-floor apartment window during an argument. Josh fell to his death, and Amber was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. The…
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