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A killer who hid in plain sight. A city that never saw him coming. And the vulnerable women society looked past—until it was too late. In the brutal heart of 1990s Baltimore, where homelessness, addiction, and violence collided beneath abandoned bridges and in forgotten industrial zones, Joe Metheny preyed on women living at the margins—women whose disappearances went unnoticed for far too long. THE BEAST OF BALTIMORE is a chilling, meticulously researched investigation into one of America’s most disturbing and misunderstood killers. From his fractured childhood and deepening ...

For more than fifteen years, the man known only as the NorCal Rapist invaded homes, terrorized women, and vanished into the night without leaving a name, a face, or a single clue that pointed to his identity. His crimes spanned multiple counties, countless investigative agencies, and nearly two decades of fear. Survivors rebuilt their lives while living with the haunting knowledge that their attacker was still out there—hidden, silent, and watching. Detectives followed every lead. Traditional DNA testing failed. The case went cold. The ghost remained. Until forensic genealogy changed ...

Rayful Edmond III was born on November 26, 1964, in Washington, D.C., to Rayful Edmond Jr. and Constance “Bootsie” Perry. Both parents held government jobs but were also involved in illegal drug sales, exposing Edmond to the narcotics trade from a young age. By age nine, he was assisting his parents in packaging and distributing diet pills, marking his early initiation into the world of drug trafficking. Wikipedia+1BlackPast.org+1 Despite his criminal environment, Edmond excelled academically and athletically. At Dunbar High School, he was voted "most popular" and "best dressed," and he...

They were trusted nurses—daughters, mothers, veterans themselves. Behind their calm smiles and steady hands, death moved quietly through the hospital halls. Kristen Gilbert and Reta Mays worked decades apart in two different states, yet their crimes were mirror images of betrayal. Each used the same access, the same authority, and the same mask of compassion to murder those who trusted them most: American veterans. In Angels of Death, investigative author Elliot Christopher reconstructs the parallel stories of two women who turned healing into horror—and exposes how a vast institution ...

The Line Fire Arsonist: The True Story of Justin Halstenberg is a harrowing, meticulously researched exploration into one of California’s most chilling and destructive criminal minds. Written by investigative true crime author Elliot Christpher, this narrative delves deep into the life, crimes, and psychology of Justin Halstenberg—a man whose fires lit up the night sky and left behind charred landscapes, ruined lives, and a community scarred forever. From the smoldering ashes of the Keller Peak Line Fire to the quiet panic that gripped Southern California towns, Inferno Within ...

Memoirs of a Hitman dives deep into the chilling life and crimes of William Dean Wickline Jr., a man whose violent legacy left a lasting scar on Ohio’s criminal history. This investigative true crime narrative explores not just the grisly murders and criminal empire Wickline built, but also the shadowy underpinnings of his psyche, the social environments that shaped him, and the law enforcement struggles that ultimately brought him to justice. Born in 1952 to a troubled working-class family, Wickline’s early years were marked by domestic violence and emotional neglect. From an early age...

In June 1986, Bruce Nickell, a heavy-equipment operator living near Seattle, died suddenly after taking what seemed like an ordinary dose of Excedrin for a headache. His death was initially attributed to natural causes. Less than a week later, another local resident, 40-year-old bank employee Sue Snow, collapsed after swallowing two Excedrin capsules during her morning routine. Toxicology revealed cyanide. Panic erupted, recalling the infamous Tylenol murders of 1982. Supermarket shelves were cleared, nationwide recalls announced, and consumers everywhere looked at medicine bottles with ...

“The Necrophile Next Door: The True Story of Karen Greenlee ” is a chilling, meticulously researched, and unflinchingly honest exploration of one of the most disturbing and culturally silenced cases in American criminal history. Told through the lens of investigative journalism and forensic psychology, this book unearths the true story of Karen Margaret Greenlee—a young California mortuary worker whose 1979 confession to necrophilia would ignite public outrage, legislative scrutiny, and a lasting cultural taboo. The book reconstructs Greenlee’s case from every possible angle: ...

A case that haunted America for more than thirty years. A killer who died before anyone knew his name. A forensic breakthrough that rewrote history. In The DNA of a Killer: From False Confessions to Forensic Truths, true-crime author Elliot Christopher unravels one of the most shocking cold-case revelations of our time: the discovery that drifter and police impersonator Robert Eugene Brashers was responsible for a web of assaults, murders, and the infamous Austin Yogurt Shop Murders—a crime that baffled investigators for decades. Through exclusive research, reconstructed timelines, and a ...

Death Within the Mountain Pines is a gripping and meticulously researched true crime account chronicling the long-awaited resolution of a harrowing cold case that haunted Colorado for nearly four decades. At the heart of the narrative lies the tragic story of Annette Schnee and Bobbie Jo Oberholtzer, two young women who vanished in 1982 in the remote mountainous region of Park County. Their disappearance and subsequent murders remained unsolved for decades, until groundbreaking advances in forensic science and genealogy finally led to the identification and conviction of Alan Lee Phillips. ...

Shot Through the Heart is an exhaustive, investigative account of one of the most controversial capital punishment cases in modern American history. Spanning over five decades, the book explores the life, crimes, and execution of Ronnie Lee Gardner—a Utah man whose violent acts and ultimate death by firing squad ignited national and international debates about the death penalty, prison reform, and the moral limits of justice. The story begins in Gardner’s troubled childhood, marked by instability, neglect, and early exposure to crime and substance abuse. Born into a broken home plagued ...

In the heart of California’s Central Valley, two childhood friends from the small town of Linden—Wesley Shermantine and Loren Herzog—descended into a world of drug-fueled violence, leaving behind a trail of death and devastation that would haunt communities for decades. The Speed Freak Killers – Meth, Murder, and Mayhem is a comprehensive true crime investigation into one of the most chilling serial killer duos in American history, tracing the roots of their brutality, the victims they claimed, and the justice long denied to grieving families. Chapters 1 through 3 explore their ...

Before hackers became household names, before cyberwar reshaped nations, there was a sound — 2600 hertz — that changed everything. In the 1970s, a handful of restless dreamers discovered that a toy whistle from a box of Cap’n Crunch cereal could trick the world’s most powerful phone network. Among them was John Draper, a radar technician turned underground legend, whose homemade “blue boxes” opened the hidden arteries of global communication. They weren’t thieves; they were explorers — probing the seams of a system that was never meant to be seen. Their curiosity would ...

John Edward Robinson, often labeled the “Internet’s First Serial Killer,” was an American murderer whose crimes in the late 20th century showcased a chilling new era of predation through digital means. Operating primarily in Missouri, Robinson exploited the burgeoning accessibility of the internet to lure victims—mostly young women—under the guise of professional opportunity, romance, or mentorship. His crimes represented one of the first high-profile cases in which the internet became an active tool for a serial killer, highlighting the emerging dangers of online anonymity. ...

The Anime Arsonist: The Tragedy at Kyoto Animation and the Mind of Shinji Aoba is a comprehensive, narrative-driven investigation into one of the most devastating mass murders in modern Japanese history. On July 18, 2019, Kyoto Animation—a beloved anime studio known for its emotional storytelling, delicate artistry, and deeply human characters—was targeted in an act of terror that shocked the world. The attack claimed 36 lives, injured dozens more, and left an indelible scar on Japan’s cultural landscape. This book traces the arc of that tragedy from its quiet beginnings to its far-...

Serial Car Thieves unfolds across multiple chapters, each peeling back layers on the individuals, gangs, systems, and societal factors that drive this phenomenon. Law enforcement’s painstaking surveillance and wiretaps painted a vivid picture of organized crime in motion, exposing how deeply entrenched the problem had become. The book explores the “chop shop economy,” where stolen cars disappear in hours through illicit dismantling and VIN-switching schemes. Corrupt mechanics, middlemen, and insurance fraud networks collaborate to erase paper trails, making recovery difficult and the ...

In the tranquil heart of Indiana, where the rumble of racecars at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway punctuated a peaceful suburban rhythm, an unexpected terror shattered the quiet. In September 1978, the town of Speedway became ground zero for a calculated bombing spree that would test the limits of law enforcement, redefine the meaning of safety in small-town America, and launch a decades-long search for justice. The Bomber Next Door: The True Story of the Speedway Bomber is a compelling, meticulously researched true crime narrative that peels back the layers of a case that still ...

Frontier Tales is an online ezine dedicated to bringing new Western short stories into view. Each month, readers vote on their favorite Tale for that month. At the end of the year, there are 12 stories they have selected as the best. The editor then picks one more to make a total of thirteen, a baker's dozen. These are the winning stories from the sixth year of the ezine's production. Enjoy!

When Violence Became Content—and Murder Became Performance by Elliot Christopher A True Crime Files Investigation In February 2024, Melody Hoffman trusted the wrong people. What followed was not chaos, panic, or a crime spiraling out of control. It was methodical, planned, and quietly documented. Phones tracked movement. Wearables recorded distress. Cameras captured preparation. And after Melody Hoffman was dead, selfies were taken. THE SELFIE KILLERS is not a book about shock or spectacle. It is an examination of how violence unfolded in plain sight—and how modern technology preserved ...

A mysterious suicide. An airbus A380 heads over the Colorado mountains, before crashing through the snow clouds. The only bridge over the River Styx is taken out. No phones, no internet, no communication with the outside world. Then things start to get strange. Welcome to a town called Hell. This collaborative collection of short stories takes place over the last seven days in Hell. Poisonous green slime, murderous rampages, talking trees, rogue wolf-packs - the residents of Hell are having a bad week.