TheDailyBeast

One of the biggest benefits of the internet is that it affords people the ability to Google individuals they’ve begun dating to see if there are horrific skeletons in their closets. That resource would have been invaluable to at least some of the six women who married Thomas Randolph, a Nevada man whose spouses had a strange habit of turning up dead after he had taken out multiple, sizable life insurance policies on them. Randolph’s messy past earned him the nickname the “Black Widower,” and it came to a head with the demise of his sixth (and, to date, final)...

He Had Six Wives. Four Died. Was He a Serial Killer?

Fans of the Netflix series Mindhunter might recall the character of Dr. Wendy Carr (Anna Torv), a psychologist who joins forces with FBI criminal profilers to study the unique psychology of serial killers in hopes of more effectively catching them. But they might not know about the inspiration for the character: Dr. Ann Wolbert Burgess, whose long, distinguished career finally gets the attention it deserves in a new documentary from Hulu, Mastermind: To Think Like a Killer.

Meet the woman whose research helped the FBI catch notorious serial killers

Blanco, TX

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Brigid Pfeifer

There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

The Independent

A man has appeared in court accused of killing and dismembering ten women and dumping their bodies in a quarry.A court in Kenya has allowed police to detain a man suspected of the crimes for 30 days as investigations continue.Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, 33, appeared in Makadara court on Tuesday, accompanied by his lawyer, who had protested an application by the police to detain Khalusha further.The suspect was arrested at a bar early on Monday morning as he was watching the Euro final.Since Friday police have been retrieving the dismembered bodies of women from a quarry located near the suspect's house,...

Police say serial killer confessed to 42 murders as dismembered bodies found in quarry

CBS News

Johannesburg — Kenya's National Police said Monday they had arrested a 33-year-old man whom they called a "psychopathic serial killer with no respect for human life." They said the suspect, Collins Jumaisi Khalusha, had admitted to murdering 42 women, including his wife, whom they say he acknowledged as his first victim.Mohammed Amin, chief of Kenya's national Directorate of Criminal Investigations, said Khalusha  had murdered some victims as recently as just four days prior to his arrest, but that his alleged killing spree began in 2022.  Amin made the statement during a news conference at DCI headquarters in Nairobi on...

Police say "psychopathic serial killer" arrested over murder of 42 women

New York City, NY

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Cheryl E Preston

Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

Seattle, WA

New York Post

Edna Cowell Martin was at work processing king crab legs in Dutch Harbor, Alaska, in late 1975 when she got a long-distance phone call from her brother. 

John told Edna the good news that an arrest in Utah led authorities to believe they’d caught the psycho who’d been kidnapping and killing female college students in Seattle the previous year.

The bad news?  The suspect was the Bundy cousin with whom Edna and John spent their childhoods. 



“It’s Ted,” John said.

It was impossible for Edna to believe, that a man who admitted to raping, torturing, and killing (sometimes beheading) more than 30 women in...

Ted Bundy’s cousin dishes on the dark family history that made a serial killer

Irish Star

Ramiro Gonzales was sentenced to death after confessing to the 2001 murder of 18-year-old Bridget Townsend

Brother of killer's victim turns up to death row execution to 'watch justice be served'

Newlywed couple Chris and Shannan Watts were filmed as they took their wedding vows in 2012, and a body language expert has analysed the footage for any signs that Chris may have been a killer

Killer husband Chris Watts 'uncomfortable' behavior that his wife might have mistaken for being a 'good guy'

Clarke County, MS

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Mississippi News Group

In a tragic turn of events, 14-year-old Chquese Porter has been denied bond following his formal charging as an adult in the shooting death of 12-year-old Caleb Bender. The incident occurred around 1:00 am on June 29th, 2024, at a residence on River Rd near the intersection of Leola St in the Town of Stonewall, according to a press release from the Clarke County Sheriff.

Bond Denied for 14-Year-Old Charged with Murder in Clarke County

Tennessee State

Gulfport, MS

23-year-old Bricen Rivers, who had recently been released from jail in Tennessee, has been arrested for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, 22-year-old Lauren Johansen, in Gulfport, Mississippi according to a release from the Harrison County Sheriff's Department.

Mistake in Release Leads to Tragic Murder of Ex-Girlfriend in Mississippi

Beverly Hills, CA

In Touch Weekly

Richard Simmons‘ cause of death was deferred by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner after an autopsy was completed, In Touch can exclusively report. According to official records, Richard’s autopsy was done on Sunday, July 14. The medical examiner listed Richard’s body as “ready for release.” An investigator was listed as being assigned to the case.

Richard Simmons’ Autopsy Complete, Body Ready For Release to Family After Death at 76

OK Magazine

Convicted murderer Chris Watts placed the blame for the heinous killings of his wife, Shanann, and their two daughters, Bella and Celeste, on his former mistress, Nicol Kessinger, whom he refers to only as "Jezebel." According to a new report, Watts, currently serving a life sentence at Dodge Correctional Institution, shared his thoughts through handwritten notes.In one letter, dated March 2020, Watts wrote a confession in the form of a prayer. “The words of a harlot have brought me low,” he said. “Her flattering speech was like drops of honey that pierced my heart and soul. Little did I know...

Killer Dad Chris Watts Claims Mistress Influenced His Decision to Brutally Murder His Family in Letters to Fellow Inmate

Santa Cruz County, CA

Serial killer Edmund Kemper, who was nicknamed the “co-ed butcher” for his brutal murders of eight women in the 1970s, has been denied parole once again.The “depraved” 75-year-old was convicted in 1973 following a spate of horrific killings, which included female high school and college students aged between 15 and 23, his own mother and grandparents.Kemper was known to decapitate and dismember his victims, as well as engage in necrophilia with the bodies.He was denied parole on Tuesday by a California state panel during a hearing that he did not attend. Santa Cruz County District Attorney Jeff Rosell urged the...

‘Co-ed butcher’ serial killer Edmund Kemper is denied parole again for murders of eight women

Los Angeles, CA

ComingSoon

Disclaimer: This article contains mentions of murder. Reader discretion is advised. The true crime docuseries Homicide: Los Angeles premiered on July 16, 2024, on Netflix. The show comes as a follow-up to the previously released Homicide: New York by Dick Wolf. The Los Angeles edition sees detectives and prosecutors highlight the city’s notorious murder cases. They also delve into the details about how they cracked them.

Homicide: Los Angeles: Where Is Lana Clarkson’s Killer Phil Spector Now?

Jacksonville, FL

Jacksonville Today

A 68-year-old man is behind bars on $1 million bail in connection with multiple sexual assaults in the mid- to late 1990s — years after he was released from prison in another rape.

Suspected serial rapist arrested after three decades

Lancaster County, PA

NewsByJoshua

Fans of Frisco's Chicken were left reeling as the beloved Peruvian-style eatery announced the closure of all its locations in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The chain, known for its delicious food and strong community values, posted a heartfelt note on its doors, informing customers of the devastating news.

Favorite Chicken Chain Suddenly Closes All Stores, Heartfelt Message Found on Doors

Utah State

Aspects of Ted Bundy’s early years have long been a mystery. Edna Cowell Martin, his cousin, fills in a few blanks. Martin’s story confirms Bundy’s envy, anger, and skill at duplicity. True crime fans with a thirst for tales about Ted Bundy ensure that anyone who offers...

Ted Bundy’s Back Story

Virginia State

Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Distractify

It's a tale as old as time. A bad man did a bad thing and instead of taking responsibility for his actions, blames a woman instead. Convicted killer Chris Watts has found a horrifying new way to pass the time while serving multiple life sentences at Dodge Correctional Institution in Waupun, Wis.Apparently Watts has chosen to skip the self-reflective, healing route in favor of zero accountability when it comes to the murders of his wife and two daughters. He is making some wild claims in leaked letters from prison that seem to show he has learned no lessons and feels...

Chris Watts Slams Former Mistress in Leaked Letters From Prison — Blames Her for the Murders

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Key evidence from victims helps solve homicides in true crime docuseries 'How I Caught My Killer'

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Key evidence from victims helps solve homicides in true crime docuseries 'How I Caught My Killer'

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