It’s Crime O Clock Somewhere

On January 17, 2010, the body of Samuel Johnson Jr., was found in a San Antonio cemetery. Not only had Samuel been brutally killed, but his body had been transported in the trunk of his own car. Who would have wanted to kill a loving father? Sources: Snapped, Season 32 Episode 19 https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/vanessa-cameron-convicted-of-forcing-family-to-kill-ex https://www.mysananton...

In October 2011, a woman named Marie Carlson disappeared. The police learned from members of a church in Fort Walton Beach, Florida, that Marie had been in a polygamous relationship with the pastor, James Flanders, and his wife, Tanya. Was this relationship the motive for why Marie disappeared, or did she disappear on her own? Sources: Devil in Suburbia- Season 1 episode 2, 'The Old Fashioned...

On October 5, 1989, the Greenville, Pennsylvania police were contacted about an alleged gravesite. They dug around the area until they found the body of Roger 'Butch' Pratt. His hands were handcuffed and his feet were tied with a necktie. Who would have wanted to kill Butch and why? Sources: I Killed My BFF- Season 1 Episode 3, 'Frat Brother Homicide' https://www.washingtonpost.com...

On March 22, 2008, the body of 25-year-old Rochelle Anderson was found outside the gas station where she worked. Rochelle was a young mother and well-known to the officers working on her case. The police realized almost immediately that Rochelle had been attacked and killed during a robbery of the gas station. Sources: Stolen Voices, Buried Secrets- Season 2 episode 24, 'Night Shift Nightmare' htt...

On February 4, 2019, B'dour Al-Yasari contacted the police in Holt, Michigan. B'dour told the dispatcher that she believed someone had broken in and harmed her husband, Ammar. B'dour's behavior after her husband's death caught the attention of Ammar's sister and the police. Was B'dour somehow involved in her husband's death? Sources: American Monster- Season 10 epis...

**Warning, this case discusses murder and dismemberment.** On April 7, 2008, a woman named Sue Bostic contacted the Greenville, South Carolina police department. She had received a threatening note and a bag of body parts had been left on her doorstep. A 2nd bag was found the same day with another letter addressed to a woman named Grace. Was Grace the victim, or did she have a connection to the vi...

On September 18, 2014, Jill Halliburton Su was found dead in her home. Her son, Justin was the one who found her and called 911. Justin immediately became a suspect, but surveillance footage ruled him out. Who else would have wanted to kill such a loving mother and wife? Sources: Floribama Murders- Season 1 episode 7, 'Death Comes to Davie' https://www.oxygen.com/floribama-murders/crime-news/dayon...

On September 20, 2017, Kelli Underwood was found dead in her home. Sadly, Kelli’s daughter was the one would found her. She let the police know that several people in Kelli’s life may have wanted her dead. Sources: Mean Girl Murders- Season 1 episode 4, ‘Desperate Texas Housewives’ https://www.oxygen.com/snapped-killer-couples/crime-news/kelli-underwood-murdered-planned-by-ex-ronnie-welborn?amp ht...

Warning, this case discusses domestic violence, sexual assault and murder. On April 16, 2010, Bronwyn Richards was found dead outside her front door. Her estranged husband, Bobby was arrested the same day. Bronwyn had finally had enough of Bobby's abusive and cheating ways. Bronwyn was ready to file for divorce and move on with her boyfriend, but Bobby was not going to give her that chance. Source...

On August 11, 2014, the police in Hillsborough County, Florida received an alarming 911 call. A local handyman named Raul Ortiz had been jumped and attacked by 3 men. Raul was rushed to the hospital and passed away from his injuries 2 days later. The police soon learned that Raul had been targeted by a local family, and that it hadn't been the first time he had been attacked by them. Sources:...

In October 2013, Yessenia Suarez, and her children, Taliah and Michael Elijah Otto disappeared. The police learned from Yessenia's family that she and her husband, Luis, were about to get a divorce. When questioned, Luis told the police that he would never hurt his family and that someone else had. But, who else would have the motive to make a family disappear? Sources: American Justice- Season 15...

**Warning, this case does discuss murder and dismemberment.** In October 2018, several bags containing the remains of David Carter were found on Insterstate 75, near the Michigan border. David was a 39-year-old loving family man and hard-worker. David's killer hasn't been brought to justice, but his family believe that they know exactly who is responible for his death. Sources: Unsolves My...

**Warning, this case discusses murder and suicide.** On September 14, 2018, Jimmy Allan called 911 to report that his wife, Amy was trying to commit suicide. The police were immediately suspicious when they arrived at the scene. Jimmy was emotional, but there were no tears. The crime scene was also off. The police didn't see any notable injuries on Amy. Did Amy really commit suicide, or was sh...

On August 15, 2002, Stacy DeGrandchamp attended a house party at the home of her ex-boyfriend, Brandon Nuff. Stacy got into an argument with Brandon's ex-girlfriend, Holly Boisvert. Stacy ended up bleeding out on the ground, and passed away from two stab wounds. Why was Stacy killed, and had she been lured to the party that night? Sources: https://www.wane.com/top-stories/fort-wayne-woman-plea...

On November 24, 1990, the Thermopolis, Wyoming police responded to a house fire at the Wiley home. They found the bodies of Becky, Jesse, Willy and Tyrone inside the home. At first, James 'Jamie' Wiley claimed that a man had broken into the house and killed his family. He eventually admitted to killing his family and was arrested. Jamie was sentenced to life without parole at just 15 years...

In the early morning hours of November 3, 2000, Emily Murray clocked out at Pirate's Cove restaurant for the last time. Emily clocked out at 3:07am, and disappeared. Her remains were found 37 days later in a trailer 90 miles away from Gambier, Ohio. What had happened to Emily after she left Pirate's Cove? Sources: Murder in the Heartland- Season 7 episode 3, 'Last Shift at Pirate's...

On September 13, 2015, the fire department in Greenwood, California responded to a call about a possible vegetation fire. However, the case soon turned into a homicide investigation when the remains of 3 bodies were found in the ashes. Sources- Family Massacre- Season 1 episode 5 https://www.oxygen.com/family-massacre/crime-news/family-massacre-what-to-know-about-nolan-buchanan-case https://www.ox...

On January 28, 1983, the Duffield family was attacked in their home in Olathe, Kansas. Carol Duffield had been at work, John had been asleep, but their 3 children, Kelly, Janelle and Paul were attacked. Kelly was also abducted, and Janelle was killed immediately. Why was this family attacked, and was it random or an inside job? Sources: Ice Cold Killers- Season 4 episode 8, 'Silent Night'...

On June 10, 2016, Christina Grimmie, best known for her YouTube channel and 3rd place finish on The Voice, was shot and killed. Christina had been performing her last concert at The Plaza in Orlando, Florida. Christina's brother, Marcus Grimmie was able to tackle the shooter before the shooter turned the gun on himself. The shooter was identified almost immediately, but why did he kill Christi...

On March 31, 2010, a 55-year-old woman named Monica Schmeyer called 911. Monica was found dead in her home, and had been shot. The police found various envelopes of cash around the house. Was Monica targeted because of the money, or was someone hired to kill her? Sources: Forensic Files 2- Season 2 episode 8, 'The Orange Shorts' https://www.oxygen.com/an-unexpected-killer/crime-news/timothy-jacoby...

On September 15, 2014, the neighbor of Carmela and David Knight called 911. He reported that their house was on fire. David and his sons had been at hockey practice, but Carmela's body was found in the garage. Her autopsy would later reveal that she had been dead before the fire was set. Who would have wanted to kill such a loving wife and mother? Sources: Dateline- Season 31 episode 7, 'Fire and...

Shao Tong was born in Dalian, China. In 2012, she was giving the opportunity to study at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa. In September 2014, Shao Tong thought she was going to spend a romantic weekend with her boyfriend. However, she disappeared, and was reported missing by her roommate.   Sources:  See No Evil- Season 10 episode 10, 'The Other Man'  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Sha...

On February 14, 2002, a limo driver named Costas 'Gus' Christofi thought he was meeting one of his idols. Gus picked up former NBA star, Jayson Williams and his friends, and drove them to Jayson's mansion. Inside the home, Gus was shot. It would take several weeks for the police to get to the bottom of what had really happened inside that mansion.  Sources:  Accident, Suicide or Murder?...

On August 4, 2016, Inez Tulk, an Army veteran and mother, was killed by her estranged husband. Inez's husband, Toby Gregory is now sitting in prison, and blames his time in the military and PTSD for causing this to happen.  Sources:  I Am a Killer- Season 4 episode 3, 'Serving Time'  https://www.abqjournal.com/823804/mother-of-four-formerly-of-santa-fe-killed-by-estranged-husband-in...

On Friday, January 13, 2017, a 34 year old single mother, Julii Johnson was shot and killed outside her boyfriend's house. At first, suspicion fell on the boyfriend, but after a thorough investigation, the police believed that someone once close to the boyfriend was involved.  Sources:  Calls From the Inside- Season 1 episode 5, 'Jealousy's Killer Web'  https://www.macombdaily.com/2...