In a case that sounds like the plot of a horror film, a Memphis man who called himself a “serial killer” will now spend the rest of his life behind bars. Joshua Dotson, 25, received a 261-year prison sentence for the murders of four people—including his pregnant girlfriend. His crimes shook Tennessee and left four … Read more
Bullying isn’t just hurtful—it can be fatal. While often dismissed as “kids being kids,” relentless bullying can escalate into violence, suicide, or even murder. Around the globe, headlines continue to reveal devastating stories where bullying led to irreversible tragedy. These aren’t isolated incidents. They’re part of a growing crisis demanding attention, accountability, and action. When … Read more
A case unfolding in New York has shocked even the most experienced detectives. Five suspects now face murder charges for the brutal, months-long torture and killing of Sam Nordquist, a 24-year-old trans man. The case has ignited national outrage and calls for systemic change. A Journey That Ended in Unimaginable Suffering In September 2024, Sam … Read more
Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind, just 22 years old and eight months pregnant, had every reason to look forward to her future. Instead, in August 2017, her life ended in one of the most horrifying crimes in recent memory. Her neighbor Brooke Crews lured her upstairs, murdered her, and cut her baby from her womb. After nine agonizing … Read more
When people think of death investigators, they often imagine Hollywood’s glamorous portrayals—sleek labs, instant DNA results, and dramatic one-liners. But according to Barbara Butcher, who spent over 20 years as a leading death investigator in New York City, the truth is far more complex—and far more human. Through her powerful memoir What the Dead Know, … Read more
Sex trafficking, a modern form of slavery, is growing faster than most realize. Fueled by digital anonymity and lax enforcement, the trade has become invisible, profitable, and global. In recent years, new cases have exposed the horrifying ways traffickers recruit, control, and exploit victims—often right in front of us. Below are seven chilling facts that … Read more
On a quiet December night in 2000, the Wingate Inn in Cobb County, Georgia, became the site of a senseless and tragic murder. Two masked robbers stormed the hotel lobby. One leaped the front desk and, with a single gunshot, ended the life of Rodney Castlin, a hardworking night manager, husband, and father. For the … Read more
By the summer of 2013, the Staudte family of Springfield, Missouri, appeared cursed by tragedy. First, Mark Staudte, the family’s father, died suddenly in April 2012. Just five months later, his 26-year-old autistic son, Shaun, was also found dead. Then in June 2013, another crisis struck: daughter Sarah was rushed to the hospital, her body … Read more
It should have been a time of joy. Lisa Techel, just 23 and 17 weeks pregnant, was preparing for a bright future with her high school sweetheart. Married less than a year, the couple appeared to have it all—love, stability, and a child on the way. But in the early hours of May 26, 2012, … Read more
On the morning of June 7, 1995, 14-year-old Nacole Smith was just days away from graduating middle school. That day, she walked with her sister and a friend, heading to school in southwest Atlanta. But when she realized she had forgotten a homework assignment, she turned back alone to retrieve it—a routine decision that changed … Read more