Murder Files Unsealed

The episode describes the tragic death of Erica Gamino, a San Jose resident, who was found dead in Tijuana, Mexico. Her family, who believes she was murdered, has been struggling to obtain information about her death from Mexican authorities and is calling for her body to be returned to the United States. The family is seeking assistance from Congressman Ro Khanna's office in hopes of getting answ...

Nearly 30 years after 6-year-old Morgan Nick disappeared from an Arkansas baseball field, advanced DNA testing has identified Billy Jack Lincks as a suspect in her abduction. Lincks, who died in 2000, was initially a person of interest but was cleared due to a lack of evidence. However, authorities reopened the case in 2019, and DNA analysis of hair found in Lincks' red truck revealed a familial l...

Authorities suspect that the deceased individual, who passed away in an Idaho correctional facility, may be connected to the unresolved homicides of several women in British Columbia, Alberta, and various locations across the United States. The serial offender exhibited minimal attempts to conceal his actions. Throughout a year in the 1970s, he discarded the remains of four young women at various...

Two hours west of Toronto, along Highway 401, is the small city of London, Ontario. Referred to as the Forest City, this locale is notable for being the birthplace of celebrities such as Justin Bieber, Ryan Gosling, and Rachel McAdams. Additionally, from 1959 to 1984, it was the site of the highest known concentration of serial killers globally. Over a span of 25 years, the city experienced 29 hor...

This episode explores the global prevalence of serial killers, presenting a list of the top ten countries with the highest recorded number of serial killers. The sources examine several notorious cases within each country, highlighting the motivations, methods, and societal impacts of these crimes. While acknowledging potential biases in reporting, the text emphasizes the importance of robust poli...

A new episode of the documentary series "Never Seen Again" focuses on the unsolved disappearances of two London women, Kathryn Bordato and Shelley Desrochers. The episode features interviews with family members of both women, as well as investigators and experts, and explores the possibility that the two cases may be connected. The episode reveals that both women had a history of substance abuse a...

An additional elderly woman identified the Bouncing Ball Killer prior to her death, providing a description to law enforcement. Lena Bensusen, aged 84, was assaulted by an intruder in her residence and subsequently succumbed to her injuries at the hospital on September 6, 1960, as reported by the Los Angeles Times. Her passing was never formally linked to the serial killer. Who were the possible s...

The Bouncing Ball Killer is recognized as one of California's most infamous serial murderers, with the perpetrator's identity remaining elusive to this day. This serial killer, also referred to as the Bouncing Ball Slayer, the Bouncing Ball Strangler, and the Rubber Ball Strangler, instilled fear in Los Angeles by raping and murdering at least seven women between May 1959 and June 1960. A witness,...

The provided text recounts the mysterious death of Artemus Ogletree in Kansas City, Missouri in 1935. He was found beaten and stabbed in his hotel room after a series of strange events involving phone calls, unidentified visitors, and suspicious behavior. Despite an investigation that included extensive press coverage and a seemingly anonymous confession, Ogletree's true killer remains unknown. Th...

This episode explores five paranormal and true crime stories connected to Kansas City. It features the unsolved mystery of Colonel Thomas Hunton Swope's death, the crimes of serial killer Robert Berdella, the alleged haunting of the Sallie House, the murder of Artemus Ogletree in a hotel room, and the ghostly history of the Belvoir Winery. The article highlights the dark side of Kansas City’s hist...

Kenneth Parnell kidnapped Steven Stayner in 1972 and Timmy White in 1980. After serving only five years in prison for these offenses, he attempted to purchase another child for $500. In 2003, law enforcement in Berkeley, California apprehended Kenneth Parnell for attempting to buy a four-year-old boy. This incident was not his first encounter with the legal system; the 71-year-old had a history of...

James Yoblonski, a 13-year-old boy from Reedsburg, Wisconsin, disappeared seven months ago. Security footage captured James leaving his home in the early morning hours, driving the family van, and ultimately abandoning it on Highway 12. A makeshift campsite was discovered nearby containing James' belongings, but he was not found. Despite extensive searches and investigations, James' whereabouts re...

The sources provide a comprehensive account of the life and crimes of Raymond Leslie Morris, a serial predator and child killer who operated in the West Midlands of England during the 1960s. The text describes Morris’s early life, his increasing violence and sexual aggression, and his eventual arrest and conviction for the murder of Christine Darby. The sources also highlight the police investigat...

The episode details the 1988 abduction and murder of Michaela Joy Garecht in Hayward, California. The article follows the extensive investigation spanning decades, including numerous false leads and potential suspects like Phillip Garrido and the Speed Freak Killers. The investigation eventually resulted in the arrest of David Misch in 2020, based on fingerprints linking him to the crime scene. Th...

Arizona authorities identified human remains found last week as belonging to Bradley Klose, a 16-year-old boy who had been missing since April. Klose was on the autism spectrum and his disappearance was considered uncharacteristic by his family. Although authorities conducted extensive searches, including sharing missing posters, they were unable to locate Klose until his remains were discovered i...

Authorities have identified a suspect in connection with three homicides in southeastern Virginia, two of which are linked to the notorious Colonial Parkway Murders. On January 8, 2024, Virginia State Police, along with various law enforcement agencies, announced a suspect in the 1987 double homicide of David L. Knobling, aged 20, and Robin M. Edwards, aged 14. Both individuals were tragically sho...

It is believed that the murders occurred at a different location, possibly not even along the Parkway. David Knobling's truck was discovered with its doors ajar, the keys still in the ignition, and the radio playing. As an automotive enthusiast, Knobling was known for never leaving his truck unlocked. Typically, he parked by reversing into spaces; however, the truck was found parked head-in. Notab...

Laurie Ann Powell Compton, an 18-year-old graduate of Gloucester High School, disappeared on March 8, 1988, following a dispute with her boyfriend, which culminated in her exiting his vehicle. The last sighting of her was at 11:30 p.m., as she walked along the dark and deserted Route 614, heading towards Route 17 in the White Marsh area of Gloucester County. At the time, she was dressed in a purpl...

Despite these findings, an FBI polygraph examiner determined that Wilmer was not a suspect, leading to his release. In May 1988, the FBI announced a reward of $10,000 for information related to the case. By June, the term Colonial Parkway Murders had begun to be used to describe the series of killings. On July 1, 1989, Teresa Lynn Howell was observed departing the well-known Zodiac Club in Hampton...

On January 8, 2024, the Virginia State Police disclosed that DNA evidence had identified Alan W. Wilmer Sr., a hunter and fisherman, as the perpetrator in the murders of Knobling and Edwards. Additionally, DNA analysis connected him to the unrelated murder of Teresa Lynn Spaw Howell, which occurred in 1989. It is noteworthy that Wilmer passed away in 2017. Brian Craig Pettinger, aged 25, was a hea...

The Colonial Parkway murders refer to a series of serial killings involving at least eight individuals in Virginia from 1986 to 1989. These crimes are connected to the Colonial Parkway, a 22-mile roadway that traverses the Colonial National Historical Park, linking the historic sites of Jamestown, Williamsburg, and Yorktown. The parkway features long stretches without streetlights and is notably s...

The episode describes the investigation into the unsolved Oakland County Child Killer case, which occurred in Michigan between 1976 and 1977. It details the four confirmed child victims, the suspected abductions, and the extensive investigation, which included the creation of a task force, the examination of numerous suspects, and the use of DNA testing. The text also highlights controversies surr...

The episode details the unsolved disappearance of Misty Copsey, who vanished in 1992 at the age of 14. The case has remained a mystery for over 30 years, despite the efforts of law enforcement and her family. The article highlights the challenges of investigating the case, particularly the lack of physical evidence and the limitations of memory over time. It also focuses on the impact of the disap...

The episode detail the life and crimes of Lawrence "Larry" Ray, a man who was convicted of 15 federal crimes, including trafficking, extortion, and racketeering conspiracy. After moving into his daughter's dorm at Sarah Lawrence College, Ray preyed on her classmates and friends for nearly a decade, subjecting them to physical, psychological, and abuse. Ray's history is rife with alleged involvemen...

San Antonio police are conducting a new search for Lina Sardar Khil, a three-year-old Afghan refugee who went missing in December 2021. The search was prompted by a tip received by police, but they are not disclosing the details of the tip. Police and the FBI have met with Lina's family to address their concerns about communication regarding the case, and the family plans to be present during the...