True Crime

As a teenager, Tracy Ocasio lived in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and attended high school there before moving to Florida with her family in 1998. Throughout her young adult life, she held various jobs at both restaurants and retail stores – working as a waitress at Denny’s, a sales associate at Michael’s, Ross Dress for Less, and […] More

Phoenix Coldon was born Phoneix Reeves and raised in California before she ultimately moved to Missouri and was adopted by her father, Lawrence Coldon. As a child, she was frequently home-schooled and participated in recreational activities. She played multiple musical instruments and was even a local junior fencing champion. Then, once she turned 18, she […] More

In 2013, Kendrick Johnson was a successful 17-year-old student-athlete attending Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Also referred to as “KJ,” he participated in a number of sports – including football, basketball, and track. At home, he had a tight-knit relationship with his family, who regarded him as a humble young man. Yet, in January […] More

In 2021, Justine Gross was a 19-year-old Penn State University student known for her determination and spirited personality. While attending high school in Summit, New Jersey, she was a varsity cheerleader and an honors student. Justine was also a lifelong member of Kumon, moving from student to tutor/grader at the age of 14. She went […] More

Originally from Livermore, California, Sigrid Stevenson eventually moved to Princeton, New Jersey, after her father became a professor at the renowned Ivy League university. By the time she was 25 years old in 1977, she was embarking on her own higher education pursuits – attending Trenton State College in hopes of earning a Master’s Degree […] More

In 2004, Jennifer Wilkerson was 26-years-old and living in Lubbock, Texas. While she was originally from Hobbs, New Mexico, she moved to Lubbock with plans to attend South Plains College and become a paralegal. So, she moved into a rental trailer with a couple and got a job working at Nothin’ Butt Smokes. However, on […] More

On July 30, 2024, a 33-year-old former ballerina and swimsuit model named Ashley Benefield was found guilty of manslaughter with a firearm in a case that has been dubbed “The Black Swan Murder.” She was charged with killing her husband, Doug Benefield, in Florida four years ago on September 27, 2020. In court, she claimed […] More

Kayla M. Decker is a mom to three young boys, and in 2022, the 35-year-old was living in Bee Spring, Kentucky. She was known as a very outgoing woman who formed friendships easily. In fact, despite not having a close relationship with her family and battling Lupus, an autoimmune disease, she had a large, solid […] More

Born on October 4, 1954, Winston Arthur Maxey III grew up in Rupert, Idaho. He had seven siblings and went by the nickname “Little Wint” among his loved ones. Winston was known as a shy young boy, but even his peers recalled him as having a heart of gold. He was also proactive and inventive, […] More

As a teenager, Virginia Pictou Noyes of Maine was known to be a popular straight-A student. She also got married young and looked forward to starting a family. But, in 1990, she faced her first major tragedy. That year, a house fire caused the death of two of Virginia’s children. Wracked with grief, she reportedly […] More

Located on the banks of the Kennebec River in Maine, the city of Waterville has a rich history and quaint downtown area. Home to many shops, eateries, and museums, Waterville is a popular spot to visit – especially in the warmer months. That’s why Lexxi Tristram Sironen, a 43-year-old transgender woman with two teenage children, […] More

In 2008, 23-year-old Christine Lindsey Walters was a college student known for her friendly, adventurous energy. She’d studied botany at the University of Wisconsin while teaching yoga and pilates and working at an organic farm on the side. She also lived with her family at their home in Deerfield until she decided to make a […] More

Nicole “Nikki” Anderson, a 56-year-old from Randolph Township, Minnesota, was nearing the end of her chemotherapy treatments for breast cancer, which she had been undergoing for the past two years. But on the morning of July 6, 2024, she vanished, and no one has heard from her since. Nicole was living with her mother in […] More

After spending the day with her loved ones on June 28, 2023, Nanci Britner – a grandmother from Winchester, Virginia – mysteriously vanished while trying to get a ride home and has remained missing ever since. At the time, 45-year-old Nanci was living in a home located on North Ken Street. She was engaged, had […] More

In 2013, 31-year-old Melissa Ortiz-Rodriguez was still married to her husband, Jose, and they had two daughters together. However, the pair were separated at the time, living in a home located on Lafayette Avenue in Collingdale, Pennsylvania.  On February 25, 2013, authorities were also contacted in response to a domestic dispute at their home. Melissa […] More

Born on September 26, 1993, Maureen Kelly grew up in Vancouver, Washington, with her mother and two brothers. As a teenager, she went on to attend both Lewis and Clark High School and Hudson’s Bay High School. However, by the time she was just 19-years-old in 2013, Maureen mysteriously disappeared in a perplexing case that […] More

In 2012, Kortne Stouffer disappeared from her residence in Palmyra, Pennsylvania, without a trace. Earlier in the year, she had moved into an apartment in Palmyra with her boyfriend. She worked as a hairstylist and as a dog groomer for her father’s business. Before she vanished, Kortne spent the evening with friends in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. […] More

Marissa Carmichael of High Point, North Carolina, is a 25-year-old mother of five children between the ages of 3 and 9. However, in January of this year, she mysteriously disappeared after calling 911. It all began on January 13, 2024, when she spent the entire day with her family members. Then, she told her sister […] More

Born on October 4, 1972, Jonett Wanner grew up in Wishek, North Dakota, with her identical twin sister and older brother. Then, by the time she was 50-years-old in 2023, Jonett was still living in the state – specifically in West Fargo. She resided in her home located on Bell Boulevard with just her pet […] More

In 1892, a gruesome double homicide in the New England area captured America’s attention. The murder case involving the suspect Lizzie Borden became one of the most famous in the history of crime in the nation. Her memory was kept alive for generations through a chilling rhyme that summarizes her deeds. Here’s what happened. On […] More

Amy Lynn Bradley was born in Petersburg, Virginia, on May 12, 1974, and was a resident of Chesterfield County, Virginia. She went on to attend college at Longwood, Virginia, on a basketball scholarship. Then, she graduated with a degree in physical education and was looking forward to starting a new job at a computer consulting […] More