Early Life and Background: Derrick Todd Lee was born on November 5, 1968, in St. Francisville, Louisiana, to a family with a history of domestic violence and criminal behavior. His troubled upbringing included instances of torturing animals and peeping into neighbors’ windows. He had frequent run-ins with the law during his teen years for petty … Read more
In-Depth Overview of Arrest and Initial Trial: In 1993, Steve Branch, Michael Moore, and Christopher Byers were found murdered in a wooded area in West Memphis, Arkansas. Within weeks, three teenagers—Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelley—were arrested. All three were known for their nonconformist behavior, which didn’t sit well with the conservative community. Their … Read more
A More Detailed Look at the Cross-State Crime Spree: Gregory Fester and Jessica Reid set out from Wisconsin in early 2006. They engaged in a series of burglaries across multiple states, displaying a pattern of escalating violence. On April 17, 2006, they broke into the farmhouse of Wayne and Sharmon Stock in Murdock, Nebraska. Both … Read more
Introduction and Crime: Leroy Hall Jr., also known as Lee Hall, was convicted for the 1991 murder of his ex-girlfriend Traci Crozier. The case garnered significant attention due to the brutal nature of the crime. Hall had thrown a container of gasoline into Crozier’s car and set it on fire while she was still inside. … Read more
Shock at the Connecticut Lottery: The Matthew Beck case centers around a tragic incident that occurred on March 6, 1998, at the Connecticut Lottery Corporation headquarters in Newington, Connecticut. Beck, an employee, killed four top executives before taking his own life. The incident rattled the community and led to heightened scrutiny of workplace safety measures … Read more
An Underbelly of Crime in Dallas: Charles Albright, commonly known as the “Eyeball Killer,” committed a series of murders in the late 1980s and early 1990s that struck fear into the hearts of Dallas residents. The Texas metropolis, like many large cities, had its share of crime, but Albright’s actions were especially chilling due to … Read more
A Quiet Riverside County: William Lester Suff, commonly known as the Riverside Prostitute Killer, struck terror in Riverside County, California, from 1986 to 1992. The area was mostly known for its quiet suburban neighborhoods, but this tranquility was disrupted when a series of murders began to unfold. “The Suff case left an indelible mark on … Read more
A Sinister Cult Emerges: In the early 1980s, Chicago and its neighboring areas were haunted by a series of brutal crimes attributed to a group later known as the Chicago Rippers. Among the members of this group was Andrew Kokoraleis, whose involvement in the crimes led to significant media attention and public concern. “The Chicago … Read more
The Discovery of a Dark Secret:In the early 1990s, residents of New York were confronted with the chilling reality that a serial killer had been operating in their midst for years. Joel Rifkin, a seemingly unassuming man, would be revealed as one of New York’s most prolific murderers, with his victims primarily being women involved … Read more
A Terrifying Crime Spree: Between 1988 and 1989, Japan was gripped by fear due to a series of abductions and murders of young girls. Tsutomu Miyazaki, later dubbed the “Otaku Murderer” and the “Little Girl Murderer,” was the individual behind these heinous crimes. His actions and subsequent trial would send shockwaves throughout Japanese society. “The … Read more