It’s Crime O Clock Somewhere

On February 13, 2013, the body of Miguel 'Mike' Barajas was found in his Colorado Springs home. At first, it looked like a robbery gone wrong, or maybe a gang hit, as the house had been graffitied. These theories soon went out the window after a man came forward admitting that he planned the murder with several people very close to Mike.  Sources:  Snapped, Season 21 episode 3 https://ga...

On February 24, 1987, the Upshur County police received a 911 call around 1am. A man named Wayne Wyers had been shot in his home. It was believed that Wayne had been shot by his wife, Priscilla, but Priscilla said the real shooter was her 11-year-old daughter, Mary. Would an 11-year- old do the unthinkable, or was she coached to do it?  Sources:  People Magazine Investigates: Season 6 ep...

On June 10, 2016, Annie Hester made a chilling 911 call. She said someone had come into her home, and stabbed her. Annie was stabbed about 60 times, and had passed away at the hospital. Annie's ex-husband and his new wife were soon the prime suspects. Was their true motive jealousy, money, a custody battle, or all of the above?  Sources:  Dateline: Season 30 episode 25, 'The Undoing'&nbs...

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On May 25, 2010, 18-year-old Amanda Douglas called 911. Amanda said she and her father, Orlando, had discovered Demetra Smith dead. Demetra, a security guard, had been shot in the head with her own service weapon. Soon, a shocking confession turned this case upside down.  Sources:  Atlanta Justice, Season 1 episode 2, 'Ring of Truth'  https://caselaw.findlaw.com/ga-supreme-court/188...

In March 2015, 18-year-old AJ Hadsell disappeared. The search for her lasted 5 weeks until her step-father's GPS led the police to an abandoned house. AJ's body was found, and the medical examiner revealed that she died of heroin poisoning. What really happened to AJ, and why was she killed by someone she loved and trusted?  Sources:  Dateline, Season 30 episode 28, 'The Jacket'  https://www.13new...

On October 5, 2012, 6-year-old Taylor Syring went to the beach with his step-mom, Laura. Taylor wanted to swim, so Laura agreed. Laura claimed to have been just on the shore, and saw Taylor get sucked under. Instead of administering CPR or calling 911, Laura drove 12 miles to the hospital. Taylor was pronounced dead. Why didn't Laura try harder to save Taylor?  Sources:  ABC 20/20, Seaso...

In October 1985, Mickey Bryan was found dead in her home. The police soon zeroed in on one suspect: her husband, Joe. Joe was a beloved school principal, so the case really shocked the small town of Clifton, Texas.  Sources:  ABC 20/20, Season 44 episode 2, 'The Principal's Wife.'  https://abcnews.go.com/US/murders-texas-town-connected-convicted-killer-maintains-innocence/story?id=8...

On February 20, 2009, a 4-year-old was found standing in the doorway. She told a tree trimmer that her mom, Kenzie Houk, was dead. Kenzie's soon to be step-son, Jordan Brown, 11, was arrested just 18 hours after she died. The police had tunnel vision, and didn't look into any other suspects, ruining a young boy's life in the process.  Sources:  ABC 20/20, Season 41 episode 8, 'My Son Is...

On January 24, 2018, 16-year-old, Diamond Bradley walked to the nearby Marathon gas station, and disappeared. Her body was found just a few days later. Diamond had been talking to different men on an advertising website, and had met with one on the day she died.  Sources:  See No Evil, Season 9 episode 2, 'In My Heart, I Knew.'  https://thecinemaholic.com/diamond-bradley-murder-wher...

In January 2010, 21-year-old mother, Rose Goggins disappeared. Rose's future in-laws, Steven Beersdorf Sr., and his wife, Sylvia, said Rose had left for her evening classes, and never returned. It would take just a few days for police to learn what had happened to Rose, and who killed her. But, questions still remain as to what really happened that day.  Sources:  Killer Couples, Season...

On July 21, 2015, Mary Yoder was rushed to the hospital. Mary had complained about having stomach issues, and had been sick all night. Mary died the next day. Her cause of death was ruled as colchicine toxicity. Someone close to the family was eventually arrested for killing Mary. Who would've wanted to poison Mary, and is the right person in prison for this?  Sources:  A Time to Kill, S...

On April 27, 2009, the body of 24-year-old Michelle Lee was found in her apartment by her roommate. The NYPD soon discovered she was one of their own, as Michelle worked in the NYPD crime lab. Michelle's diary led the police to her killer, but her personal life and relationships were exposed.  Sources:  Torn From the Headlines: NY Post Reports, Season 1 episode 6, 'CSI Slay'  https:...

On November 12, 2010, two masked intruders broke into the home of Paul and Mara Skinner. Paul died at the scene, but his wife, Mara, survived. A detailed map of the Skinner home was found at the crime scene, leading the police to an unlikely suspect.  Sources:  Killer Couples- Season 11 episode 9 https://murderpedia.org/female. S/s/skinner-tia.htm https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/new...

On October 4, 1999, a loving wife and mother was shot to death in a library parking lot. Was a love triangle the cause of this murder? Was the husband involved? And, how did another women get three other people to do her dirty work?  Sources:  Snapped, Season 28 episode 17 https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/donna-trapani-has-lovers-wife-gail-fulton-murdered  https://deadlywom...

On January 28, 2006, 32-year-old, Nicole Pietz disappeared. Her husband, David reported her missing, but did he know more than he was letting on? Nicole's body was found 9 days later, but it took 6 more years to bring her killer to justice.  Sources:  Dateline- Season 22 episode 11, 'Secrets in Seattle'  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nicole-pietz-murder-a-mothers-relentless-search-fo...

On February 29, 2004, the body of 39-year-old Kimberly O'Neal, was found at Deer Park on the Camp Pendleton military base. Kimberly was married to a Marine named Greg O'Neal, but had been having an affair with another Marine named Archie.  Sources:  Forbidden: Dying For Love- Season 4 episode 8, 'Love is War.'  https://www.lamag.com/longform/the-war-within/  https://www.sandieg...

On April 16, 2005, the bodies of Glinda Pulley, 38, and Tyler Jones, 10, were found in their home. The case was immediately ruled a murder-suicide, and Tyler Jones was ruled as the shooter. Glinda and Tyler's family believes that Glinda's boyfriend, Dennis Carter, was involved. He has never been charged in connection with their deaths. The case still remains a murder-suicide.  Sources: ...

On May 26, 1984, the body of 21-year-old Brad Perry, was discovered in the back room of a Texaco gas station. At the time, Brad was working the night shift to earn extra money for school and his upcoming wedding. Brad's case went cold for many years, until 2008, when a conviction was finally handed down to the evil person that took Brad's life that night in 1984.  Sources:  Cold Case Fil...

In October 2002, the body of 21-year-old Wendy Trapaga was found. She had been beaten so badly, that she was unrecognizable. The police soon learned that Wendy had only been married to a man named Michel Escoto for four days, and that he had taken out a $1 million life insurance policy out on her. Was that his motive, and did he really marry and kill her for money? Sources:  Dateline- Season...

On July 3, 2016, the body of 31-year-old Kumba Sesay was found in a ditch. Kumba had been a well-known host for a internet radio show in Houston, Texas. It wasn't long before the police had a person that Kumba thought she knew well in custody.  Sources: American Detective- Season 2 episode 4, 'Radio Silence.'  https://abc13.com/body-found-southeast-houston-southwind-street-jutland-road/1...

On June 7, 2007, Cristi Hall, a mother of three, was reported to have drowned in her backyard spa. Her husband Chris, and daughter Courtney, had attempted to revive her. Cristi was pronounced dead, and her husband was arrested for murder later that night. Was it a murder or a tragic accident, as her husband said it was.  Sources:  Dateline: Season 20 episode 4, 'Someone Was Watching.'&nb...

On February 27, 2018, 25-year-old Patrick De La Cerda was shot several times and killed on his front door step. He had been lured outside to get a package that he had been waiting for. His fiancé's ex-boyfriend, Gregory Bender, had been threatening him, and this time acted on the threat.  Sources:  48 Hours: 'The Ring: The Murder of Patrick De La Cerda'  https://www.cbsnews.com/pict...

I will be back next week with an all new case and book recommendation. AND REMEMBER, IT’S CRIME O CLOCK SOMEWHERE!!!

On January 31, 2011, 14-year-old Alana Calahan was shot in her home while she uploaded photos to her Facebook. She was then dragged out into the woods, and was found by her sister, and a 14-year-old neighbor named Aaron Schmidt.  Aaron Schmidt was later arrested for Alana's murder. He confessed that it was an accident. He was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Was Aaron's tr...