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February 4th: Black Donnelly Massacre (1880)
What happens when hatred bubbles over? On February 4th 1880 a family who was absolutely hated in their community saw just how dangerous that emotion could be first hand.
https://www.canadianmysteries.ca/sites/donnellys/home/indexen.html, https://ghostwalks.com/articles/black-donnellys-massacre-ghosts, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Donnellys#Massacre, https://www.aronheller.com/articles/the-black-donnellys-live-on-125-years-later/, https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/donnelly/5.html
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February 3rd: The Durham Family Murders (1972)
One call can change everything. On February 3rd 1972 a phone call was made that would change the lives of those close to the Durham family and the community of Boone, North Carolina. Then, 5 decades later, another call would come in that would alter the course of an entire investigation.
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/triple-murder-solved-50-years-north-carolina-family-found-slain-bathtu-rcna15467, https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article258176483.html, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/09/us/dixie-mafia-murder-durham-north-carolina.html, https://thewilkesrecord.com/50-year-durham-family-murder-mystery-solved-p3716-149.htm, https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/durham-family-murder-case-killer-identity-b2011578.html, https://www.journalpatriot.com/news/perpetrators-in-durham-murders-named/article_5395df29-c5e3-5ef4-95c3-a702fdfa0546.html, https://people.com/crime/50-years-after-n-c-family-was-found-murdered-in-bathtub-during-snowstorm-police-id-group-of-men-as-suspects/
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February 2nd: Audrey Lee Cook's Body Found (1986)
When a loved one vanishes, families are left with more questions than answers. On February 2nd 1986 a Jane Doe was found that soon became part of a larger case. Meanwhile, the young woman’s family continued to search for her, having no clue she was already deceased.
https://people.com/crime/texas-killing-fields-2-women-bodies-identified/, https://abc13.com/killing-fields-texas-league-city-cold-case/5695172/, https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Audrey_Cook, https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/3279/Audrey-Cook---Cold-Case-86-216, https://abc13.com/calder-road-league-city-killing-fields-victims-identified-women/5243389/, https://www.click2houston.com/news/2019/04/15/who-was-audrey-lee-cook/, https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/breaking/2019/04/19/texas-police-need-help-slain-memphis-womans-cold-case-audrey-lee-cook-donna-prudhomme/3487105002/, https://fox17.com/news/local/texas-killing-fields-cold-case-cracked-identified-as-tennessee-woman
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February 1st: Rita Bouchard’s Body Found (1947)
What happens when paranoia is warranted? When someone’s fears are made true in the worst way possible? On February 1st 1947 a young woman’s body was found in a secluded area in Rhode Island. A woman who had a deep fear of becoming a victim and, at the end of her life, experienced that horror first hand.
https://medium.com/the-asylum-antiquarian/a-fiendish-murder-the-rhode-island-cold-case-you-never-heard-of-e353771e8bcc, https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/rita-bouchard, https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/detective-reopens-investigation-into-vicious-1947-murder/, https://insidemystery.com/the-killing-of-rita-bouchard-the-rhode-island-cold-case-that-youve-never-heard-of
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January 31st: Pearl Bryan Killed (1896)
Local crimes tend to leave a lasting impression. One that could live on centuries after the crime itself. On January 31st 1896 a young woman was killed and, even today, her murder is one of the most talked about crimes in Kentucky history.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Pearl_Bryan, https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/04/abortions-kentucky-before-supreme-court-roe-v-wade-pearl-bryan/9015862002/, https://nkytribune.com/2020/08/our-rich-history-shoe-dealer-solves-ghastly-murder-of-pearl-bryan-found-missing-her-head-in-1893/, https://www.usgenwebsites.org/KYCampbell/legendpearlbryan.htm, https://heathermonroe.medium.com/the-gruesome-murder-of-pearl-bryan-492eb83a859e, https://www.nkyviews.com/campbell/text/pearl_wilhelm.html
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January 30th: Ramsey Scrivo Head Found (2014)
Mothers feel the need to protect their children no matter how old they are. At least, most mothers do. On January 30th 2014 human remains were found in a case that saw a mother as their prime suspect.
https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-facts-ramsay-scrivo-murder, https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2015/05/19/donna-scrivo-murder-dismember-son/27533835/, https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2015/05/06/donna-scrivo-murder-son-trial-opening/70905840/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/oxygen-s-snapped-where-donna-scrivo-today, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donna-scrivo-michigan-woman-guilty-of-murder-in-death-dismemberment-of-son/, https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/2014/09/05/woman-accused-killing-dismembering-son-back-court/15120405/, https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2015/06/30/donna-scrivo/29501645/, https://www.nydailynews.com/2015/05/18/im-not-mother-of-the-year-sicko-michigan-nurse-guilty-in-killing-dismemberment-of-32-year-old-son-video/
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January 29th: Hadiya Pendleton Killed (2013)
Crimes where someone is an accidental target can be particularly devastating. On January 29th 2013 a young girl was in the wrong place at the wrong time and became a victim of a rival gang that had nothing to do with her.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Hadiya_Pendleton, https://abc7chicago.com/hadiya-pendleton-shooting-micheail-ward-conviction-overturned/13058373/, https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2023/3/31/23663723/hadiya-pendleton-murder-appeal-micheail-ward, https://abc7chicago.com/hadiya-pendleton-shooting-chicago-gun-violence-kenwood/12749117/, https://graphics.chicagotribune.com/hadiyas-friends/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-convicted-fatal-shooting-hadiya-pendleton-sentenced-42-years-prison-n1274543
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January 28th: Jesse James Hollywood Born (1980)
Trust can sometimes be misplaced or misguided. Placing you in a dangerous situation. On January 28th 1980 a man was born who would orchestrate a crime against a young teenage boy. One who, despite the situation, seemed to trust his captors when they said he would be going home soon.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Nicholas_Markowitz, https://allthatsinteresting.com/nicholas-markowitz, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2000-dec-10-me-63811-story.html, https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/The-Truth-Behind-Alpha-Dog-Ben-Markowitz-Too-Soon-Taken, https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrime/comments/f5j7z6/full_case_of_nicholas_markowitz_long/
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January 27th: The Doodler's First Murder (1974)
Sometimes securing an arrest warrant is impossible. Even if investigators are certain they have the identity of their suspect. On January 27th 1974 a serial killer took their first known victim in a case that remains unsolved despite police allegedly having the identity of the guilty party.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Doodler, https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/doodler-true-crime-podcast/chapter-one, https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/doodler-serial-killer-suspect-sketch-age-progression-san-francisco-cold-case/, https://www.wendyheard.com/thedoodler, https://people.com/crime/inside-hunt-san-franciscos-notorious-doodler-serial-killer/
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January 26th: Ellen Greenberg Killed (2011)
Sometimes we, as observers, think a case has an obvious conclusion. So, it becomes shocking when that obvious choice isn’t made. On January 26th 2011 a young woman lost her life in a tragic manner. One which is still actively being debated even today.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ellen_Rae_Greenberg, https://nypost.com/2023/09/14/court-rules-philly-teachers-death-with-20-stab-wounds-as-suicide-slams-deeply-flawed-probe/, https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/ellen-rae-greenberg-death-court-ruling/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/ellen-greenberg, https://www.pennlive.com/crime/2023/05/ellen-greenberg-died-by-suicide-with-20-stab-wounds-her-parents-are-out-to-prove-thats-impossible.html, https://www.foxnews.com/us/philadelphia-teachers-suspicious-suicide-crime-scene-cleaned-before-police-arrived-search-warrant
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January 25th: Angel of the Meadow's Body Found (2010)
When victims have their identities stripped from them it becomes a devastating aspect of a cold case. On January 25th 2010 a young woman’s body was found in a case that, unfortunately, remains unsolved to this day.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angel_of_the_Meadow, https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/mystery-angel-of-the-meadow-24781517, https://dnasolves.com/articles/angel-of-the-meadow.html, https://mousehouselife.wordpress.com/2022/01/23/angel-of-the-meadow-who-was-she/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1775gfg/the_angel_of_the_meadow_england_53_years_without/?rdt=49835, https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/haunting-information-provided-police-investigating-17621529, https://morbidology.com/the-angel-of-the-meadow/
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January 24th: Patricia Lynne Rorrer Born (Joann Katrinak) (1964)
Jealousy can be a powerful motivator. On January 24th 1964 a key player in a devastating case was born. One who may or may not be guilty of brutally murdering a young woman and her infant son.
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/still-a-convenient-suspect, https://patriciarorrer.com/, https://www.lvpnews.com/20231122/rorrer-has-another-day-in-court/, https://www.mcall.com/2023/07/06/patricia-rorrer-katrinak-case/, https://www.wfmz.com/news/area/lehighvalley/woman-convicted-of-killing-mother-baby-seeks-to-prove-innocence-at-new-hearing/article_e18769d4-7cf5-11ee-8a77-939ac8b1af39.html, https://www.mcall.com/2023/11/01/patricia-rorrer-katrinak-hearings/, https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2020/09/26/patricia-rorrer-an-update/comment-page-1/,
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January 23rd: Skin Hunters Brought to Light (2002)
Those in the medical career are sworn to do no harm and try their best to save the lives of their patients. But, what if the deaths of these patients provided them with a payout? On January 23rd 2002 a newspaper brought to light a truly horrifying crime happening inside a Polish hospital.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skin_Hunters, https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(07)60254-2/fulltext
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January 22nd: Birna Brjansdottir's Body Found (2017)
When evidence is stacked against a suspect, it can be painful to watch them try and assert their innocence. On January 22nd 2017 a young woman’s body was found in a crime that completely rocked the country of Iceland. One where the evidence was abundant but the suspect continued to claim his innocence.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Birna_Brj%C3%A1nsd%C3%B3ttir, https://www.truecrimeedition.com/post/birna-brjansdottir, https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/apr/12/the-murder-that-shook-iceland, https://www.nytimes.com/2017/02/07/world/europe/iceland-murder-victim-birna-brjansdottir-autopsy.html, https://icelandmag.is/article/guilty-verdict-thomas-moller-brutal-murder-birna-brjansdottir-confirmed, https://www.cnn.com/2017/02/03/europe/birna-brjansdottir-iceland-murder/index.html
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January 21st: Adrianne Reynolds Killed (2005)
Friendships end all the time. But what if, by disconnecting from a friend group, you unknowingly place yourself in danger? On January 21st 2005 a young girl was killed by a pair of individuals who she believed were her best friends.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Adrianne_Reynolds, https://www.themidwestcrimefiles.com/post/unthinkable-the-murder-of-adrianne-reynolds, https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/kolb-sarah.htm, https://qctimes.com/news/local/crime-courts/illinois-appellate-court-affirms-sarah-kolbs-sentence-for-killing-dismembering-adrianne-reynolds/article_c861938e-3f2c-57d7-9886-412de35d4e31.html, https://www.kwqc.com/2023/01/12/sarah-kolb-appeals-sentence-murder-adrianne-reynolds-moline/, https://www.wqad.com/article/news/crime/adrianne-renolds-cory-gregory-harli-quinn-murder-sentence-upheld-reaction/526-78ff2e02-bbe6-4d04-948e-91ea084a92d0
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January 20th: Daniel M'Naghten Kills (1843)
Some cases can alter the legal system. On January 20th 1843 a man pulled the trigger and, with that, embarked on a court case that completely altered the way we look at criminal insanity.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Daniel_M%27Naghten, https://www.psychiatrictimes.com/view/daniel-m-naghten-the-man-who-changed-the-law-on-insanity, https://www.casebriefs.com/blog/law/criminal-law/criminal-law-keyed-to-kadish/exculpation/mnaghtens-case/, https://law.justia.com/cases/foreign/united-kingdom/8-eng-rep-718.html, https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/mcnaughtan-daniel, https://ajp.psychiatryonline.org/doi/abs/10.1176/ajp.112.8.651?journalCode=ajp
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January 19th: Scott Cheever Kills (2005)
Diminished responsibility plays a large role in how a person is sentenced. But what happens when their state of mind is, in fact, diminished but by their own hand? On January 19th 2005 a man committed a murder that, he claimed, was not premeditated due to his inebriation.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kansas_v._Cheever, https://www.emporiagazette.com/news/police_courts_fire/article_49753006-2231-5c68-a269-9f6c0b7ed546.html, https://www.cjonline.com/story/news/politics/state/2016/07/22/kansas-supreme-court-upholds-capital-murder-conviction-death-sentence-scott-cheever/16580147007/, https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article329472.html, https://www.ksal.com/death-sentence-for-sheriffs-killing-upheld/
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January 18th: Ricardo Caputo Surrendered to Police (1994)
Charm has a way of disarming people. On January 18th 1994 a man surrendered to police and admitted to his involvement in 4 separate murders. A man who used his charm to gain the trust of his victims.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ricardo_Caputo, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Ricardo_Caputo, https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/caputo-ricardo.htm, https://medium.com/true-crime-addiction/serial-killer-on-the-run-for-over-20-years-turns-himself-in-true-crime-58d473e051bc, https://www.nytimes.com/1998/02/22/nyregion/trying-to-pierce-the-veil-of-a-serial-killer.html
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January 17th: Patrick Edward Purdy Kills (1989)
When a perpetrator takes their own life after a crime it becomes impossible to understand their motive. On January 17th 1989 a truly devastating school shooting occurred. Though many have drawn their own conclusion when it comes to motive, a suicide left behind more questions than answers.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1989_Stockton_schoolyard_shooting, https://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/purdy-patrick.htm, https://www.sfchronicle.com/projects/nor-cal-shootings/
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January 16th: Helene Pruszynski Killed (1980)
You never know what change in life will put you directly in the path of someone dangerous. On January 16th 1980 a young vibrant woman with everything ahead of her was brutally slain in a case that saw a move, one that offered her a bright future, actually place her in the direct path of someone incredibly dangerous.
https://dcsheriff.net/sheriffs-office/divisions/investigations/major-crimes/cold-cases/cold-case-helene-pruszynski/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-helene-pruszynski-s-murder, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/helene-pruszynski-murder-where-james-clanton-today, https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=1138, https://people.com/crime/helene-pruszynski-1980-murder-dna-genealogy-helped-solve-murder/, https://www.9news.com/article/news/investigations/40-years-dark-helene-pruszynski-cold-case-documentary/73-d69931af-088a-42ec-ac0e-2b16bc233a45, https://www.denverpost.com/2020/07/01/helene-pruszynski-murder-james-clanton-colorado/
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