The Man Who Silenced History: Jack Ruby’s Split-Second Decision
The Ruby and Oswald Connection Ruby resided in apartments #207 & #206 at the renowned Marsala Place Apartments. This vibrant […]
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Stetson-Wearing Detective from Iconic Oswald Photo Finally at Rest
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Jesse Curry’s Burden: How JFK’s Assassination Defined a Police Chief’s Legacy
Jesse Curry’s pivotal role in American history is largely due to his involvement during the JFK assassination on November 22, 1963.
The Mount Pleasant Pizza Hut Murders: A Brutal 1982 Cold Case
On May 11, 1982, a quiet night in Mount Pleasant, Texas, turned into one of the town’s darkest chapters. Inside
When Saving Cash Cost Lives: The 1937 New London School Explosion
On a normal spring afternoon, students and teachers were about to wrap up their day at the newly built, cash‑rich
Hotel Sparks – The Rise and Fall of an Okmulgee Icon
Origins and Grand Opening (1922–1923) George W. Sparks had a vision in 1922: a classy, three‑story brick hotel in downtown
A Life Taken, A Legacy Remembered: The Murder of Mary Moore Searight
On August 18, 1996, 86-year-old Mary Moore Searight was brutally attacked inside her home at 711 Pine Bluff Street in
The Mysterious 1897 Aurora UFO Incident
In April 1897, long before the famous Roswell incident, the Dallas Morning News reported a remarkable story by S. E.
The Howard Hall Murder: Clyde Barrow in Sherman, Texas
A robbery occurred at a suburban grocery store in Sherman, Texas, on October 11, 1932. The store was located at
When Toys Turn Deadly: The Enduring Terror of Child’s Play
What if your child’s favorite toy harbored the soul of a serial killer? This nightmare scenario became reality for horror
Mysterious diasapearance of Johnny Gosch
The Disappearance Johnny Gosch, a 12-year-old paperboy, vanished on September 5, 1982, while delivering the Des Moines Sunday Register in
The Final Hours of Bonnie and Clyde: May 22–23, 1934
On May 23, 1934, Bonnie and Clyde slowed their Ford on a Louisiana backroad—and never left alive. Was it justice served or overkill disguised as law? Here’s their final timeline
Al Capone’s Valentine: A Massacre That Shocked the World
When Police Uniforms Became Murder Disguises The location housed the S-M-C Cartage Company warehouse, which served as a garage where members
H.H. Holmes Murder Castle
The Man Behind the Monster H.H. Holmes, born Herman Webster Mudgett in 1861, stands as one of America’s first documented serial killers.
Three Boys, One Tragedy: The 1955 Chicago Murders That Shocked a City
A Community’s Worst Nightmare When the three friends failed to return that night in Chicago, their families’ concern quickly turned
🕊️ Rediscovering Ralphael Plescia’s “Christian School” in Salt Lake City
For over fifty years, the so-called “Christian School” stood along South State Street as more than just a misnamed building.
From Outlaw to Obscurity: Finding the grave of Blanche Barrow’s
The Forgotten One Their interest is engendered not only by her connection to a notorious family but also by the
Gilgal Sculpture Garden: A Visionary Tribute Hidden in Plain Sight
Tucked away on Salt Lake City’s East 500 South, the Gilgal Sculpture Garden is a small public park bursting with
Shaking off tragedy, Our Lady of the Angels Church
On December 1, 1958, one of the most devastating school fires in American history occurred at Our Lady of the
Share a Dr. Pepper Drink with Dr. Pepper
Charles Courtice Alderton: The Inventor of Dr Pepper Charles Courtice Alderton (1857-1941) was an American pharmacist hailing from Brooklyn, whose
Zoey Felix Remembered: A Life That Made a Difference
Zoey Grace Felix was a bright, joyful 5-year-old from Topeka, Kansas. Her life was tragically cut short on October 2, 2023. Zoey Felix was known
Robert Piest: The Missing Teen Who Exposed John Wayne Gacy’s Crimes
The Disappearance That Changed Everything Robert Piest, a 15-year-old sophomore at Maine West High School, was working his final shift at Nisson
Kate Spade’s Last Design: A Simple Grave in Her Beloved Hometown
Kate Spade totally shook up the fashion world with her fun, colorful bags that practically screamed “I’ve got style AND
Fatal Stabbing at SureStay Plus Hotel: Suspect in Custody After Incident
Edmond, OK – In the early hours of Tuesday, July 29, local law enforcement responded to reports of a stabbing
The First K.F.C.
Pete Harman met Colonel Sanders in Chicago. Sanders was confidently invited to Utah to showcase his exceptional chicken at Harman’s
Buddy Holly’s Texas: Where Rock & Roll Lives On
Let’s face it – Buddy Holly may have left us way too soon, but his Texas roots still rock! His
Jerry Springer: From Politics to Pop Culture Icon
Gerald Norman “Jerry” Springer took one of the most unconventional paths to television fame in entertainment history. Born in London
A Dark Chapter in Oklahoma City’s History: The 1992 NE 50th Street Murders
On May 16, 1992, a quiet neighborhood near NE 50th Street and Spencer Road, on the far northeastern edge of
Shootout at the Red Crown Tavern and Tourist Cabins
Red Crown Tourist Court: A Missouri Landmark with a Notorious Past The Red Crown Tourist Court proudly stands near Platte
The Night Richard Speck Murdered Eight Nurses in Chicago (July 13–14, 1966)
On the night of July 13–14, 1966, Richard Speck committed one of the most horrifying mass murders in American history.
Where Carol DaRonch Escaped Ted Bundy
On November 8, 1974, an 18-year-old Carol DaRonch was at a shopping mall in Murray, Utah when she was approached
40 Seconds That Shook Kansas City: The Hyatt Tragedy Revisited
July 17, 2025, marks another somber anniversary of the Hyatt Regency skywalk tragedy in Kansas City—a dark milestone in structural
Tragedy on Bird Bridge: The Death of Sandra “Sandy” Bird
Sandra “Sandy” Bird, age 33, was a devoted mother of three, a gifted mathematics teacher, and an active member of
Unsolved Murder of Samantha Renee Patrick
Undated photograph of Sarah Renee Patrick — a young woman whose life was tragically cut short, leaving behind unanswered questions
From Trooper and Chaplain to Shoplifter
Mark Leenerts, once a respected Kansas Highway Patrol member (2018–2023) and chaplain for the Kansas National Guard’s 190th Air Refueling Wing,
The Unsolved Murder of Judy Weichert: A 1984 Yukon, Oklahoma Cold Case
On the morning of July 28, 1984, 28-year-old Judy Weichert left for a 16-mile training run. She lived in the
💔 A Kansas Tragedy: July 7, 2002
On the morning of July 7, 2002, police were alerted to a grim discovery in Topeka, Kansas: Mike Sisco (age 47)
The Murder of Rob Andrew: A Tale of Betrayal, Trial, and Controversy
A Relationship in Trouble On November 20, 2001, Rob Andrew, an advertising executive and church deacon in Oklahoma City, was
Unsolved Mystery: The Abduction and Death of Sarah Cox
Sarah Cox, a 20-year-old retail worker, disappeared after finishing her shift at a 7‑Eleven in Oklahoma City. According to reports,
Key Locations from ‘Twister’ You Must Visit
Jo’s Parents House Bill and Melissa are Introduced Bill and Jo almost wreck while driving Wakita Water Tower Aunt Megs
Exploring the Abandoned St. John’s Hospital in Salina, Kansas
At 139 N. Penn Avenue in Salina, Kansas, the abandoned St. John’s Hospital stands as a poignant reminder of the
The Patricia Columbo Case: A Chilling Chapter in True Crime History
In the often disturbing world of true crime, some stories stand out not just for their brutality, but for the
From Beulah Annan to Roxie Hart: A Scandalous Legacy
Beulah AnnanLong before Chicago dazzled Broadway and Hollywood with jazz hands and courtroom theatrics, there was a real woman at
Alvin Straight: The Lawnmower Man Who Drove Into Legend
In an age of GPS, smartphones, and instant gratification, it’s easy to forget the power of sheer will, simplicity, and
John Hanson and the 1999 Tulsa County Double Murder: A Case of Justice and Controversy
In a crime that shocked the Tulsa community and the state of Oklahoma, 77-year-old Mary Agnes Bowles was kidnapped from
Exploring the Abandoned Blackwell Train Station in Blackwell, Oklahoma
Tucked away in the small town of Blackwell, Oklahoma, the abandoned Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway depot stands as
Reginald and Jonathan Carr: The Wichita Massacre That Shook A Community
In the closing days of 2000, the city of Wichita, Kansas, was rocked by a brutal crime spree that would
Chickens Take Over Miami: Fowl Play or Feathery Uprising?
Miami, FL – June 2025 In a bizarre turn of events that has left residents clucking in disbelief, chickens have
The Tragic Murder of Randy Sheridan: A Custody Battle Gone Wrong
On December 22, 1992, 40-year-old Randy Sheridan was gunned down while jogging near his home in Junction City, Kansas. He
William Heirens: The 1946 Lipstick Killer Who Haunted Chicago
The summer of 1946 in Chicago was one of fear and fascination. Three brutal murders, a cryptic message scrawled in