#1
Everyone was saying it was random s*icide or just bad luck.
I don't buy it.
I think there was a serial k*ller or something operating in the city.
If you've ever lived in a high rise you know it's damned near impossible to accidentally throw yourself down a garbage chute. And I just don't see most women choosing that as their way out.
#2
Woman mysteriously vanished from her work without a trace and they found her body a few weeks later. During this time, they showed interviews with her husband, who she married pretty recently, I think. And the way he talked about her was terrifying. He went on and on about how he hated her kids, they were taking her away from him, she wasn't allowed to be anyone else's, etc. Never made any sort of expression other than a blank stare.
Near the end of the episode, he talked about how he slept with her urn every night and "frolicked" in the ashes every morning. He lied to her son that he lost the urn so that the kids wouldn't have access to their mom's memorial. His last statement was that he was glad she was dead cause it meant that nobody else could have her. The episode concluded with the narrator saying that they currently had no suspects.
rosescript:
This sounds exactly like an episode of the recent reboot of Unsolved Mysteries, “13 Minutes” about Patrice Endres. She disappeared from work one day and was found dead later, her husband was an absolute creep and her poor son never got an closure.
#3
There's no evidence at all. People like to believe the stepmother k*lled him or something but there is no sound evidence, and I believe the search for him was the most money Oregon has spent on a missing person case. Over 10 years later and there's still nothing.
Nowadays, many people seem to be fans of true crime TV series or podcasts. I would be lying if I said I didn’t watch true crime series myself. But for some, it can be difficult to understand why someone would want to spend their time immersing themselves in upsetting or even terrifying stories.
Well, we got curious as to why they would do something like that, too. So we got in touch with Dr. Kevin Bennett, a full teaching professor of psychology at Penn State University, Beaver Campus, and creator of the Kevin Bennett Is Snarling podcast, who shared that people's interest in true crime and dark or troubling stories can be attributed to a combination of psychological, evolutionary, and social factors.
#4
In 2008 Joshua Maddox left his house to go for a walk and never returned. 7 years later in 2015, his body was found in the chimney of a cabin that was in the process of being demolished.
There are multiple weird elements to the case:
-Josh was found in the fetal position facing head-first into the chimney
-In order to have gotten into the chimney he would have needed to scale the building and remove a metal grate that was blocking the entrance, placed there so that animal were not able to get in.
-Josh was found completely nude except for a thermal shirt
-the cabin was still locked and secured.
And strangest of all:
-His clothes were found neatly folded inside of the cabin, sitting right in front of the fire place.
There's so may weird details of the case that just don't make any sense whatsoever.
#5
-RadarRanger-:
Thanks, I came looking for this one. She tried to speak the name of the guy who burned her alive but her scorched flesh could no longer produce the sounds correctly. She was seen on cctv at the gas station, but whoever she was with was not visible in frame.
“On a psychological level, humans are naturally drawn to stories that evoke strong emotions such as fear, suspense, and curiosity, which can stimulate the brain's reward system and provide a sense of excitement or even catharsis,” Dr. Bennett explained.
“Evolutionarily, there may be an adaptive component—learning about dangerous situations and criminal behavior can help individuals better understand threats and avoid potential dangers,” he continued.
“Socially, true crime narratives often provide a moral framework, allowing people to explore questions of justice, morality, and human nature. The extent of one's interest in such topics can be influenced by personality traits (for example, high openness to experience, sensation-seeking tendencies), personal experiences, and even cultural influences such as media exposure.”
#6
Jill Dando was a well-known British TV presenter and journalist, who was shot dead in broad daylight, on her doorstep on 26th April 1999. They still don't know who killed her or why. Someone was convicted and imprisoned, but later acquitted.
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#8
Finnrip:
Yep. Wikipedia says: “Another theory was brought forward in February 2002 by a woman identified only as "Martha." Police considered "Martha"'s story to be plausible but were troubled by her testimony, as she had a history of mental illness.[12][14] "M" claimed that her abusive mother had "purchased" the unknown boy (whose name was Jonathan) from his birth parents in the summer of 1954.[8][15] Subsequently, the boy was subjected to extreme physical and sexual abuse for two and a half years. One evening at dinner, the boy vomited up his meal of baked beans and was given a severe beating, with his head slammed against the floor until he was semiconscious. He was given a bath, during which he died. These details matched information known only to the police, as the coroner had found that the boy's stomach contained the remains of baked beans and that his fingers were water-wrinkled.[8]”
If you surveyed the people around you, chances are, you would find at least a few individuals who listen to or watch true-crime-based content. According to Pew Research Center’s recent data, true crime seems to be the most common topic among top-ranked podcasts. They are reportedly listened to by roughly a third of American podcast listeners on a regular basis.
#9
Police in the home town think they know that there was foul play, but have no leads that they can follow. The case is closed.
#10
PennyoftheNerds:
I know there were several suspects, but I assume you are referring to George Hodel. And if so, it baffles me that his family even thinks he did it. So much so that his son became a detective in part to try and prove his father was guilty.
#11
In Dr. Bennett's opinion, people’s interest in true crime stories has grown significantly in recent years, driven by the widespread availability of content across streaming platforms, podcasts, and social media.
“This rise can be linked to broader cultural shifts, such as an increased fascination with psychology and criminology, as well as the comfort of engaging with fear in a controlled environment.
“The uncertain and complex times we live in—marked by political, economic, and social upheavals—may also contribute to this trend, as true crime offers a way to process real-world anxieties in a structured narrative format. Moreover, the digital age has made it easier for people to participate in crime-solving communities, fostering a sense of involvement and collective problem-solving,” the psychology professor explained.
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#14
Does anyone have a update on this.
Chetanzi:
Her sister survived also, despite being shot multiple times and pistol-whipped on the head. They're teenagers now and being re-interviewed for any new leads. Poor girls. I kind of agree with the other commenter who replied to you... sounds like it was a professional hit. Left the gun (shattered, in pieces) at the scene of the crime. Shot the cyclist execution-style. Freaking horrible.
Despite being intriguing and making a good topic for a podcast or a TV series, cold cases can have a detrimental effect on a person’s well-being.
“Unsolved mysteries can have a profound psychological impact on people, often leading to feelings of frustration, anxiety, and a lingering sense of unease,” Dr. Bennett noted. “The human brain is wired to seek closure and understanding, and when faced with unresolved cases, individuals may experience cognitive dissonance or intrusive thoughts as they attempt to make sense of the unknown.
“This lack of closure can fuel ongoing curiosity and even obsession, leading people to revisit details, construct theories, and engage in speculative discussions,” he said, adding that on a collective level, though, unsolved mysteries can create a sense of communal intrigue, bonding people together over shared efforts to uncover the truth.
#15
However, someone I know was a former roommate that owed Killam money. Killam even told his mother that someone was out to get him. After his death Killam’s car was found in the parking garage of a building the person I know worked in. This same person was caught and charged with credit card theft/fraud for using Killam’s credit cards after he went missing. The m**der weapon was determined to be a knife. The person I know gave a knife to their friend to hold for “safe keeping”.
The person I know went to trial which ended in it being thrown out due to circumstantial evidence. I can’t prove it but I am convinced the person I know is a m**derer…and he got away with it.
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#17
They heard from her when she got off the plane, and not again.
It’s been about 15 years.
#18
For true crime buffs, one potential suspect is Chuck Avery, the older brother to Steven Avery, subject of Netflix's docu-series Making a M**derer. Turns out Chuck is violent rapist and ped*phile.
#19
What happened to the child is one question. Why the police have obviously chosen to give the mother a pass is a much bigger question.
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