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
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
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
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
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
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.
The Haunted History of Worley Hospital in Pampa, Texas
Nestled in the heart of Pampa, Texas, Worley Hospital stands as a testament to the town’s rich history and, for
Abraham Zapruder – The man with the camera
Abraham Zapruder was a Ukrainian-born American clothing manufacturer living in Dallas, Texas. On November 22, 1963, he brought his Bell
James Leavelle – The man in the hat
James Robert Leavelle (August 23, 1920 – August 29, 2019) was a Dallas Police Department homicide detective best known for
Sarah T. Hughes: A Historic Moment in U.S. Presidential History
Sarah T. Hughes, a U.S. District Judge for the Northern District of Texas, played a pivotal role in the immediate
The Santa Claus Bank Robbery: A Christmas Heist Gone Horribly Wrong
On a chilly December morning in 1927, the small town of Cisco, Texas, became the site of one of the
The Barrow Family Station: A Forgotten Dallas Landmark
A modest gas station once stood at 1221 Singleton Boulevard in West Dallas. It played a small but memorable role
Ianni’s Restaurant and Club Shooting
On the night of June 29, 1984, Abdelkrim Belachheb, then 39 years old, had an argument with a woman at
Horror of the Forum Roller World Shootings
Six people were killed and four wounded in July 23rd, 2011 when a man pulled out a gun during his
DNA Breakthrough: Faryion Wardrip’s Reign of Terror Exposed
Between 1984 and 1986, Faryion Wardrip preyed on vulnerable women in Wichita Falls and Fort Worth, Texas, ultimately leading to
The Von Erichs: A Tragic Dynasty
The Von Erich family is a wrestling dynasty known for their success and tragedy in the world of professional wrestling.
The Horrific Tragedy of the MI-T-Fine Car Wash Murders
While working at Mi-T-Fine Car Wash in Irving, Robert Harris masturbated in front of a female customer and was fired
Uncovering the Untold Story of the Pritchard Family’s Encounter with Bonnie and Clyde
The Sam Pritchard family, which consisted of Mr. and Mrs. Pritchard, their daughter and son-in-law, Gladys and Alonzo Cartwright, and
Heartbreak in the Sky: The Day the Music Died
On February 3, 1959, rock and roll musicians Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J.P. “The Big Bopper” Richardson tragically lost
Amber Alert: The Unsolved Mystery of Amber Hagerman
Amber’s case drew widespread media coverage, highlighting the urgent need for better systems and protocols to respond to child abductions.
Movements of Lee Harvey Oswald after the assassination of President Kennedy
On November 22, 1963, shortly after President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in Dallas, Texas, Police Officer J.D. Tippit (Pictured
Darlie Routier: Murder, Trial, and Ongoing Controversy
Darlie Routier is a Texas woman. She was convicted in 1997 for the murder of her two young sons, 5-year-old
Bonnie and Clyde (1967)
“Bonnie and Clyde” is a classic American crime film released in 1967. Directed by Arthur Penn, the movie tells the
Machine Gun Kelly
George “Machine Gun” Kelly Barnes (1895-1954) was an American gangster and bank robber during the Prohibition era. He was born
Where the Real ‘Candy’ Murder Took Place
BackgroundCandy Montgomery and Betty Gore lived next door in Wylie, Texas. Both were married with children. They met through church
Waco: The Siege That Shocked The Nation
The Waco siege, also known as the Waco standoff, was a highly publicized event that took place in 1993 near