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On a quiet May 1990 morning in the upscale village of Wellington, Florida, Marlene Warren answered her front door to a brightly dressed clown bearing flowers and balloons. The clown calmly pulled out a gun and fatally shot Marlene from point blank range. Why would anyone want to kill Marlene? It would take decades to unravel this bizarre mystery.
Today's snack: Thinsters Key Lime Pie
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Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-killer-clown-case-sheila-keen-warren-marlene-warren-murder-48-hours/ABC 20/20, S45 E29, The Case of the Killer ClownSnapped, S33 E19, Sheila Keen Warren48 Hours, Murder by Clown, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEpzQtnz9y0 Felonious Florida, The Killer Clown of WellingtonZeman, David. âMasked clown bore flowers, gifts â and a gun.â The Miami Herald, May 27, 1990, p. A1.Rozsa, Lori. âNo motive in clown shooting.â The Miami Herald, May 30, 1990, p. B1.Kozlowski, Ron. âMurder involving clown well-planned, police say.â The Palm Beach Post, May 30, 1990, p. B1.Rozsa, Lori. âClown-killing probe investigates link between auto firm, stolen car.â The Miami Herald, Jun 2, 1990, p. A1.Kozlowski, Ron. âPolice inspect victimâs phone records in clown slaying.â The Palm Beach Post, Jun 6, 1990, p. A1.Ross Albers, Rebecca. âRacketeering, auto theft charges filed.â The Miami Herald, Oct 27, 1990, p. 2B.Somerville, Sean. âWoman couldnât be killer clown, kin say.â The Palm Beach Post, Nov 11, 1990, p. 1A.Rozsa, Lori. âSlaying began 8-month ordeal, says âclown murderâ suspect.â The Miami Herald, Feb 3, 1991, p. 1A.Caputo, Marc. âErrors found in sheriffâs evidence procedures.â The Palm Beach Post, Feb 16, 2000, p. 1B.Duret, Daphne, et al. âDocuments give deepest look yet at 1990 case.â The Palm Beach Post, Apr 14, 2018, p. 1A.Freeman, Marc. âHusband of killer clown suspect: Cops âhad nothing before, have nothing nowâ.â Florida Sun Sentinel, May 12, 2019, p. B1.Freeman, Marc. âClown suspect says she canât afford defense.â Florida Sun Sentinel, Nov 9, 2019, p. A1. -
By all accounts, Jennifer and Michael Blagg were the perfect couple and the envy of their friends. Michael had a great job and was devoted to his wife and adorable 6-year-old daughter, Abby. But when Michael came home from work on November 13, 2001, to find his wife and daughter missing and bloodstains in the bedroom, his world was shattered. What unfolded in the coming months was a shocking story of a man leading two lives, one public and one private. Begging the question, can you ever really know anyone?
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By all accounts, Jennifer and Michael Blagg were the perfect couple and the envy of their friends. Michael had a great job and was devoted to his wife and adorable 6-year-old daughter, Abby. But when Michael came home from work on November 13, 2001, to find his wife and daughter missing and bloodstains in the bedroom, his world was shattered. What unfolded in the coming months was a shocking story of a man leading two lives, one public and one private. Begging the question, can you ever really know anyone?
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Today's snack:
Rocky Mountain Avalance Bars (no-bake)
4 (24 oz )cups white chocolate chips
3/4 (6.6 oz) cup peanut butter
3 cups rice krispies
3 cups mini marshmallows
1/2 cup crushed pretzels
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
-------------------------------------------Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.Line a 9 x11 pan with parchment paper.Melt peanut butter and white chocolate chips in the microwave for 90 seconds at 50% power, stir, and repeat for another 90 seconds, at 50% power. Stir until smooth.Stir in pretzels, mini marshmallows, rice krispies, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.Pour into the prepared pan and press down firmly. Sprinkle lightly with flaked salt, if desired. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.Note:âšEvery microwave is different; white chocolate can seize quickly, so use caution, and start slowly.
Sources:
Francis, Eric. (2008). Taken From Home: A Father, a Dark Secret, and a Brutal Murder. St. Martinâs Paperbacks. Scott, Robert. (2014). Killer Dad. Pinnacle Books.https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dark-side-of-the-mesa-1/ 48 Hours fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2018/07/endometriosis-linked-to-childhood-abuse.htmlhttps://pluto.tv/us/on-demand/series/61247028d343140013d47185/season/19/episode/61259a4cd24f5e00135eb982https://people.com/crime/juror-marilyn-charlesworth-sued-for-overturned-murder-conviction/https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000393628_01/e4b2258c-90c7-35d0-a545-387bcefb55f6https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/plan-your-visit/about-grand-junction/https://www.gjsentinel.com/county-suicide-rate-higher-than-state-national-averages-study-finds/article_11e96bda-2d6a-11ee-a2a3-273ec7080fcf.htmlhttps://www.9news.com/article/news/local/michael-blagg-trial/i-was-under-a-lot-of-stress-michael-blagg-addresses-behavior-after-wifes-murder/73-532626109 -
Matt and Kari Baker seemed like the perfect couple with the perfect family. Living near Waco, Texas, Matt was a Baptist minister and Kari was a third grade teacher. They were raising two beautiful daughters, Kensi and Grace. But Kariâs family and friends knew that she had struggled. Seven years earlier, she and Matt had lost another daughter, Kassidy, soon after her first birthday. When Kari died in April 2006, her death was quickly ruled a suicide. But, Kariâs family and friends had a hard time accepting that conclusion. They saw someone who was a fighter and would do anything to be there for her daughters. They were determined to find out the truth, no matter how long it would take or how difficult it would be.
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Matt and Kari Baker seemed like the perfect couple with the perfect family. Living near Waco, Texas, Matt was a Baptist minister and Kari was a third grade teacher. They were raising two beautiful daughters, Kensi and Grace. But Kariâs family and friends knew that she had struggled. Seven years earlier, she and Matt had lost another daughter, Kassidy, soon after her first birthday. When Kari died in April 2006, her death was quickly ruled a suicide. But, Kariâs family and friends had a hard time accepting that conclusion. They saw someone who was a fighter and would do anything to be there for her daughters. They were determined to find out the truth, no matter how long it would take or how difficult it would be.
Today's snacks: Lay's West Indies Hot n' Sweet Chilli Chips, Masala Murukku, and Britannia Little Hearts
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Matt and Kari Baker seemed like the perfect couple with the perfect family. Living near Waco, Texas, Matt was a Baptist minister and Kari was a third grade teacher. They were raising two beautiful daughters, Kensi and Grace. But Kariâs family and friends knew that she had struggled. Seven years earlier, she and Matt had lost another daughter, Kassidy, soon after her first birthday. When Kari died in April 2006, her death was quickly ruled a suicide. But, Kariâs family and friends had a hard time accepting that conclusion. They saw someone who was a fighter and would do anything to be there for her daughters. They were determined to find out the truth, no matter how long it would take or how difficult it would be.
Todayâs snacks: Julioâs Corn Tortilla Chips, Mateoâs Gourmet Salsa, and Velveeta Queso con Salsa Cheese Dip
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Sources:
https://www.tdcaa.com/journal/the-murdering-minister/https://www.courttv.com/trials/tx-v-baker-2010/Deadly little secrets : the minister, his mistress, and a heartless Texas murder, by Casey, Kathrynhttps://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-valley-of-the-shadow-of-death/https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/witness-for-the-prosecution/20/20, The Preacherâs Hidden Life48 Hours, S24 E6, Dirty Little SecretsProsecuting Evil With Kelly Siegler, S1 E6, The Mask of Godhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/extra-matt-baker-talks-to-48-hours-2/https://memorials.oakcrestwaco.com/book-of-memories/2161993/baker-kari/obituary.phphttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0379073800003935 https://dontevengetstarted.blogspot.com/ https://wacotrib.com/read-the-complete-arrest-warrant-for-matt-baker/article_3729ddae-b7e5-5451-809a-a84814ada393.html -
Christian Longo, 19, married his wife MaryJane, 26, in 1993 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The couple had three children in rapid succession, Zachery, Sadie, and Madison. Chris was the sole breadwinner in the family and after his business, Final Touch Construction Cleaning, began to fail, he struggled to keep his family afloat and soon turned to a life of crime to make ends meet writing counterfeit checks. The family was in dire straits financially and had alienated all of their friends and family through Chrisâ lies and deception.
They decided to head to the Oregon coast for a fresh start but soon Chris and MaryJane were out of money and options.On December 19, 2002, the body of Zachery Longo, 4, was found floating in the water. Soon after, his sisterâs body was found in the same waters; later two suitcases were found containing the bodies of MaryJane and Madison.Days later, Christian Longo fled the country for Cancun Mexico.
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Christian Longo, 19, married his wife MaryJane, 26, in 1993 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The couple had three children in rapid succession, Zachery, Sadie, and Madison. Chris was the sole breadwinner in the family and after his business, Final Touch Construction Cleaning, began to fail, he struggled to keep his family afloat and soon turned to a life of crime to make ends meet writing counterfeit checks. The family was in dire straits financially and had alienated all of their friends and family through Chrisâ lies and deception.
They decided to head to the Oregon coast for a fresh start but soon Chris and MaryJane were out of money and options. On December 19, 2002, the body of Zachery Longo, 4, was found floating in the water. Soon after, his sisterâs body was found in the same waters; later two suitcases were found containing the bodies of MaryJane and Madison. Days later, Christian Longo fled the country for Cancun Mexico.
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Today's snack: Dutch oven popcorn made with clarified butter and M&M's.
Sources:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FCK55S/ref=docs-os-doi_0 True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, Finkel, Michael, 2005https://people.com/crime/christian-londo-interview-about-true-story-movie/https://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/29/us/man-is-sought-after-his-wife-and-children-die-in-oregon.html (some of his crimes chronicled)https://www.npr.org/2017/02/19/510585965/poor-education-leads-to-lost-dreams-and-low-income-for-many-jehovahs-witnesseshttps://pluto.tv/us/on-demand/series/61247028d343140013d47185/season/26/episode/619401141ff13a001a210fc4https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2014/03/killer_christian_longos_kidney.htmlhttps://kval.com/news/local/words-of-a-killer-longo-writes-about-family-he-killed -
Molly Watson was about to get married to the love of her life, James Addie, and she couldnât have been happier. The two had been together for almost seven years before Molly finally popped the question and James said yes. But Molly would not live to see the big day. Two days before the wedding she was found dead, with a single bullet through the back of her head, on a desolate dirt road in rural Monroe County, Missouri. The investigation into her death would uncover secrets that would forever change the lives of everyone in Jamesâ and Mollyâs orbit.
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Todayâs snacks: Cabot Seriously Sharp Popcorn and Crunchmaster Rice Poppers
Sources:https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/a-missouri-woman-was-killed-by-her-married-fiance-2-days-before-their-wedding Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death, S3 E2, A Double Life20/20 S44 E10, I Now Pronounce You Deadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c4N85Qz9_w&list=PLMD8umRLJkKwZH-AF8VgBFcBH3ms01T_o&index=1https://abc17news.b-cdn.net/abc17news.com/2022/07/84656-Appellants-Brief.pdf https://www.courttv.com/trials/mo-v-addie-2021/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYUeTLdk6fU -
Linda and Tom Kolman, married 10 years, were going through a rough patch when Gilberto Nunez, a local dentist, entered their lives. Gil quickly became a close friend to both, weaving himself into their daily lives. In November 2011, Tom was found dead in his car outside of his gym, initially it was believed he suffered a heart attack. However, as the investigation unfolded, a shocking, sordid relationship was exposed.
Today's snacks: The Whole Shabang potato chips
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https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/8_s6Ivym2_ERQF6qNS5Fn7uOAxH491UJ/https://thecinemaholic.com/tom-kolmans-murder/https://www.recordonline.com/story/news/crime/2015/10/02/kolman-s-death-impacted-lives/33349835007/https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/kingston-dentist-murderhttps://www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Gilberto-Nunez-Court-Documents.pdfhttps://www.recordonline.com/story/news/crime/2016/06/01/widow-testifies-about-love-affair/28346832007/https://www.recordonline.com/story/news/crime/2015/10/02/kolman-s-death-impacted-lives/33349835007/https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2016/05/25/opening-arguments-in-nunez-murder-trial/2/https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2018/09/13/gilberto-nunez-kingston-dentist-acquitted-of-murder-but-convicted-on-other-charges-set-loose/https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2016/05/27/pathologist-testifies-at-nunezs-murder-trial/https://deadline.com/2022/07/david-harbour-pedro-pascal-star-my-dentists-murder-limited-series-hbo-1235078062/https://www.oneidadispatch.com/2016/06/01/nunez-trial-day-4-lover-testifies-about-affair-finding-husbands-body/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/07/03/my-dentists-murder-trial -
Amy and Brian Fanion were pillars of the Westfield, Massachusetts community. Married for over 30 years, active in their church, Amy was a beloved stay-at-home mom and Brian a well-respected police detective. When Brian called 911 shortly after noon on May 8th, 2018 to say that Amy had shot herself in the head, no one who knew the couple well doubted his story. But as investigators delved into the evidence, a different picture started to emerge. Was it possible that this highly regarded police officer killed his wife in a premeditated, cold-blooded manner?
Today's snack: Cheetos Goût Fromage
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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brian-fanion-amy-fanion-westfield-massachusetts-detectives-affair-exposed-shooting-death-murder-trial-48hours/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brian-fanion-westfield-massachusetts-amy-fanion-detective-searches-gunshot-residue-testing-before-wife-killed/https://www.masslive.com/news/2023/02/its-obvious-you-dont-want-me-anymore-amy-fanions-last-words-according-to-defense-in-murder-trial.html48 Hours, S37 E29, The Detectiveâs Wife https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-detectives-wife/ Killer Cases, S4 E3, The Policemanâs Wife, https://play.aetv.com/shows/killer-cases/season-4/episode-3 https://www.newspapers.com/image/942888142/?match=1&terms=brian%20fanionhttps://thewestfieldnews.com/brian-fanions-story-was-inconsistent-said-prosecutors/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-mortem-the-detectives-wife/id1711274501?i=1000654726254https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-detectives-wife-fanion-trial-breakdown/id1726639020?i=1000656658933https://obits.masslive.com/us/obituaries/masslive/name/amy-fanion-obituary?id=10850310 -
The Karen Read murder trial has captivated the country. Karen is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John OâKeefe, in anger after a night of drinking with friends with her Lexus SUV when she dropped him off at a friendâs house, just after midnight on January 29, 2022 as a blizzard slammed the town of Canton, Massachusetts. After the alleged incident, Karen left the scene of the crime. Her defense made the bold claim that the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police Department conspired to cover up Johnâs murder to protect two law enforcement agents, Brian Higgins and Brian Albert and Brianâs 17-year-old nephew Colin Albert. They argued that the trio beat John and left him in the snow to die by planting evidence and coaching witnesses.
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The Karen Read murder trial has captivated the country. Karen is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John OâKeefe, in anger after a night of drinking with friends with her Lexus SUV when she dropped him off at a friendâs house, just after midnight on January 29, 2022 as a blizzard slammed the town of Canton, Massachusetts. After the alleged incident, Karen left the scene of the crime. Her defense made the bold claim that the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police Department conspired to cover up Johnâs murder to protect two law enforcement agents, Brian Higgins and Brian Albert and Brianâs 17-year-old nephew Colin Albert. They argued that the trio beat John and left him in the snow to die by planting evidence and coaching witnesses.
Today's snacks: Cheetos Sticks Palitos and Salamini Piccante
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The Karen Read murder trial has captivated the country. Karen is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John OâKeefe, in anger after a night of drinking with friends with her Lexus SUV when she dropped him off at a friendâs house, just after midnight on January 29, 2022 as a blizzard slammed the town of Canton, Massachusetts. After the alleged incident, Karen left the scene of the crime. Her defense made the bold claim that the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police Department conspired to cover up Johnâs murder to protect two law enforcement agents, Brian Higgins and Brian Albert, and Brianâs 17-year-old nephew Colin Albert. They argued that the trio beat John and left him in the snow to die by planting evidence and coaching witnesses.
Today's snacks: Kinder Joy, Baiocchi Pistacchio, Nutella Biscuits
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Sources:
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M3977083701 Karen Readâs househttps://www.nbcboston.com/news/canton-karen-read-case/karen-read-trial-all-livestreams/3374387/ interactive map of key players in the Karen Read trialhttps://www.nbcboston.com/news/canton-karen-read-case/karen-read-trial-all-livestreams/3374387/ Highlights of all 35 days of the trial https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/karen-read-trial-john-okeefe-death-what-know-rcna155905https://apnews.com/article/karen-read-officer-death-boston-officer-testimony-14ed255442a844b3c2d51e50e0549a9bhttps://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2024/06/25/karen-read-john-okeefe-michael-proctor-state-police-murder-massachusetts-boston/74202592007/https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2024/06/28/karen-read-trial-jury-deadlocked-hung-beverly-cannone/74246480007/https://people.com/karen-read-lead-investigator-admits-texting-wanting-her-die-suicide-8662882https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2014/01/16/two-young-canton-kids-lose/40602672007/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236494717/john_j-o%27keefehttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/karen-read-trial-john-okeefe-murder-investigation-rcna159517https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/high-bail-girlfriend-charged-with-manslaughter-death-off-duty-boston-police-officer/LML5PWOBFVAB3P6SMKD7CINY64/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13423279/Karen-Read-snaps-John-OKeefe-murder-trial.htmlhttps://www.boston25news.com/news/local/norfolk-county/state-police-association-releases-statement-after-embattled-trooper-michael-proctor-reassigned/PIFBS5WAXNFQHOUXWE6AQMDRII/frehttps://www.wbur.org/news/2024/07/08/karen-read-michael-proctor-state-police-hearinghttps://apnews.com/article/karen-read-boston-police-officer-murder-7222b8d74b2fb2e757209f09c437a766https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/karen-read-live-stream-today-murder-trial-day-8-chris-albert/https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/fraternity_and_sorority_life/documents/bac-charts1617.pdfhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1064164644/?match=1&terms=who%20is%20Karen%20Readhttps://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/karen-read-prosecutors-push-back-on-jury-claims/3425865/https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2023/09/27/canton-karen-read/https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2024/05/19/who-is-turtleboy-aidan-kearney/https://www.newspapers.com/image/811872745/https://www.newspapers.com/image/847671830/?terms=%22Karen%20Read%22https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/karen-read-trial-motion-to-dismiss-hearing/https://www.newspapers.com/image/956421122/?match=1&terms=%22Karen%20Read%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/1058025899/https://www.newspapers.com/image/1064158087/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/read-the-texts-between-karen-read-and-atf-agent-brian-higgins-you-think-you-can-handle-me/ar-BB1n0yh9 -
In April 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were found shot and killed in cold blood in the small community of Piketon, Ohio. The killings were targeted and methodically carried out at four different crime scenes, leaving behind very little evidence. It would become one of the most complicated and lengthy investigations in Ohio history. The question on everyoneâs mind: Who would mercilessly kill an entire family in cold blood?
Todayâs snacks: Sun Snacks Torreznos, Lava Cheese, Omnom Chocolate LakkrĂs + Sea Salt, RjĂłma KĂșlur
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In April 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were found shot and killed in cold blood in the small community of Piketon, Ohio. The killings were targeted and methodically carried out at four different crime scenes, leaving behind very little evidence. It would become one of the most complicated and lengthy investigations in Ohio history. The question on everyoneâs mind: Who would mercilessly kill an entire family in cold blood?
Todayâs snack: Skyline Chili
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The Pike County Murders: A Family Massacre, Peacock TVThe Piketon Massacre podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ7bVwytJTc Knight, Cameron. â911 calls help reveal horror of family tragedy.â The Marion Star, Apr 24, 2016, p. A1.https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2016/04/25/exclusive-we-aint-no-revenge-our-hearts-pike-co-family-says/83517330/Sweigart, Josh and Bennish, Steve. âSo many âwhysâ: Ohio authorities begin work to find out who is responsible for largest mass killing in U.S. this year.â Dayton Daily News, May 1, 2016, p. 1.BieryGolick, Keith and Fugleberg, Jeremy. âMournersâ wish: âFly high Rhodensâ.â Cincinnati Enquirer, May 3, 2016, p. A5.BieryGolick, Keith and Fugleberg, Jeremy. ââBeyond devastationâ: Six victims of April 22 shootings remembered at funeral.â Chillicothe Gazette, May 4, 2016, p. A1.Zachariah, Holly. âRhoden family is tired of waiting in the dark after Pike County murders.â The Journal News, Hamilton, Ohio, Jun 27, 2016, p. 14.Zachariah, Holly and Smola, Jennifer. âPain still fresh year after killings.â Akron Beacon Journal, Apr 18, 2017, p. B3.Ison, Jona and Londberg, Max. âJake Wagner pleads not guilty: Ordered held without bond on 23 charges related to 2016 Rhoden family killings.â Cincinnati Enquirer, Nov 28, 2018, p. A4.https://www.wcpo.com/news/crime/charges-against-fredericka-wagner-dismissed-in-rhoden-family-massacre Londberg, Max and Brookbank, Sarah. âPike Co. sheriff pleads not guilty in 16 criminal charges.â Chillicothe Gazette, Jul 3, 2019, p. A1.https://www.wlwt.com/article/rita-newcomb-charged-in-pike-county-homicide-case-avoids-returning-to-jail/28849160Zachariah, Holly. âGrandmother in Rhoden coverup takes plea deal: Felony charges against Newcomb were dropped.â Cincinnati Enquirer, Dec 4, 2019, p. A8.Mitchell, Madeline. âRhoden massacre at 4 years and counting: Coronavirus may further delay fall murder trials.â Cincinnati Enquirer, Apr 22, 2020, p. A4.Reutter, Justin. âSuspended Pike County sheriff pleads guilty to theft in office.â The Newark Advocate, Sep 25, 2020, p. A3.https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/state/2021/04/22/jake-wagner-rhoden-family-homicides-pike-county-ohio-pleads-guilty/7333052002/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2021/09/10/legal-analyst-30-year-sentence-conspirator-pike-county-slayings-fair/8281747002/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2021/09/16/rhoden-family-murders-billy-wagner-appear-court-thursday/8351330002/ Zachariah, Holly. âWill the Rhoden family finally see a resolution?â Chillicothe Gazette, Jan 2, 2022, p. A3.https://www.wcpo.com/news/pike-county-massacre/pike-county-murder-trial-opening-statements-start-first-trial-for-2016-massacrehttps://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/12/day-1-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-first-day-of-the-rhoden-homicide-trial/https://www.fox19.com/2022/10/26/pike-county-jury-sees-photos-murder-weapons-hidden-cement-filled-buckets/?outputType=ampNewberry, Patricia Gallagher. ââSnipers on a hillâ: In Pike County, Jake Wagner admits to 5 of 8 Rhoden family killings.â Cincinnati Enquirer, Oct 26, 2022, p. A1.Newberry, Patricia Gallagher. âWagners distrusted the justice system, George Wagner IVâs mother testifies.â Cincinnati Enquirer, Nov 3, 2022, p. A4.Gambrell, Mandy. âPike County trial defendant George Wagner IV testifies.â Dayton Daily News, Nov 17, 2022, p. B4.Bischoff, Laura. âDeWine: Truth is found in Pike County massacre.â Cincinnati Enquirer, Dec 2, 2022, p. A4.https://www.wlwt.com/article/ohio-pike-county-rhoden-massacre-breakdown/41521453 Newberry, Patricia Gallagher. âWagner IV gets life without parole for Pike County murders.â The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Dec 21, 2022, p. A1.Newberry, Patricia Gallagher. âSurvivors of family massacre seek the Wagnersâ riches: Pike wrongful death suit likely to target land.â Akron Beacon Journal, Aug 9, 2023, p. A7. -
Susan Powell was last seen on December 6, 2009. She and her husband of 8 years, Josh Powell, lived in West Valley City, Utah. In recent years their marriage had been strained due to financial issues and Joshâs detachment from his marriage. When the Powellâs two young sons, Charlie, 4, and Braden, 2, didnât show up at daycare and Susan didnât show up at work, their friends and family were instantly worried. Hours later, Josh was reached on his cell phone. He said heâd left at 1 am and taken his sons camping despite the cold and snowy conditions while Susan stayed home. Josh assumed she went to work. Police interviewed Josh but he was evasive and unhelpful. However, he was not arrested. What followed was a frustrating years-long investigation, a creepy obsession, an ugly custody dispute, and a tragic end.
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Susan Powell was last seen on December 6, 2009. She and her husband of 8 years, Josh Powell, lived in West Valley City, Utah. In recent years their marriage had been strained due to financial issues and Joshâs detachment from his marriage. When the Powellâs two young sons, Charlie, 4, and Braden, 2, didnât show up at daycare and Susan didnât show up at work, their friends and family were instantly worried. Hours later, Josh was reached on his cell phone. He said heâd left at 1 am and taken his sons camping despite the cold and snowy conditions while Susan stayed home. Josh assumed she went to work. Police interviewed Josh but he was evasive and unhelpful. However, he was not arrested. What followed was a frustrating years-long investigation, a creepy obsession, an ugly custody dispute, and a tragic end.
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Susan Powell was last seen on December 6, 2009. She and her husband of 8 years, Josh Powell, lived in West Valley City, Utah. In recent years their marriage had been strained due to financial issues and Joshâs detachment from his marriage. When the Powellâs two young sons, Charlie, 4, and Braden, 2, didnât show up at daycare and Susan didnât show up at work, their friends and family were instantly worried. Hours later, Josh was reached on his cell phone. He said heâd left at 1 am and taken his sons camping despite the cold and snowy conditions while Susan stayed home. Josh assumed she went to work. Police interviewed Josh but he was evasive and unhelpful. However, he was not arrested. What followed was a frustrating years-long investigation, a creepy obsession, an ugly custody dispute, and a tragic end.
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An heiress to the Scripps newspaper fortune, Anne Scripps had a privileged upbringing. When her first marriage ended in divorce she quickly met and married a new man, a house painter named Scott Douglas who was nine years younger than Anne. All Anne wanted was the simple life of a suburban housewife, doting on her children and giving them the warmth and love that she didnât receive in her own childhood. But her new marriage quickly turned into a nightmare, with a tragic outcome that would reverberate for years to come.
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