Sources report that Gary Ridgway, the notorious Green River Killer, is receiving end-of-life care in a Washington state prison. Ridgway, who pleaded guilty to murdering 49 women in the Seattle area, may have been responsible for many more deaths dating back before 1982. This news has reopened old wounds for the victims’ families, who continue to grapple with the lasting impact of his crimes. Though his plea deal spared him the death penalty, the trauma of the families lives on.
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Donna Adelson has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for her role in the 2014 murder-for-hire of her former son-in-law, Daniel Markel. Markel, a Florida State University law professor, was killed amid a contentious custody battle with Adelson’s daughter. The 75-year-old was convicted of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation, receiving additional consecutive sentences. Adelson has maintained her innocence and plans to appeal, although the court found the evidence clear.
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Austin police have identified Robert Eugene Brashers as a new suspect in the 1991 yogurt shop murders, based on DNA evidence. Brashers, who died by suicide in 1999, was linked to several other killings and rapes in other states. The victims, Amy Ayers, Eliza Thomas, Jennifer Harbison, and Sarah Harbison, were found bound, gagged, and shot at the “I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt” store, which was then set on fire. This announcement comes after the release of an HBO documentary series that has renewed attention to the case, and after two previous suspects were released due to new DNA evidence.
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Famed Tennessee sheriff who inspired Hollywood movie ‘Walking Tall’ implicated in wife’s murder – it’s a headline that, honestly, feels like a punch to the gut. The story of Buford Pusser, the lawman who supposedly cleaned up a corrupt town with a big stick, was a cornerstone of American folklore. “Walking Tall,” the movie, was a hit, making Pusser a symbol of righteous fury against injustice. But now, the truth is rearing its ugly head, and it’s a far cry from the heroic narrative we were sold. The very foundation of the story appears to have been built on a lie.… Continue reading
I was vividly reminded of the infamous case of Morgan Geyser, the woman who stabbed her classmate to please Slender Man, when news emerged of her filing a third release request from a psychiatric hospital. This tragic incident, which occurred over a decade ago, still haunts many of us who remember the sensationalized aftermath and the horrifying details of the crime. As I reflect on this story, I can’t help but feel a sense of deep sadness for all those involved – the victim, the perpetrators, and the families who have been forever changed by this senseless act of violence.
Reading about Morgan Geyser’s latest plea for release from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute struck a chord within me.… Continue reading