Police Constable Turned Mass Killer - February 11 2025
February 11th: William Unek Kills (1957) One massacre alone is devastating. Two committed by the same person is absolutely unimaginable. On February 11th 1957 a man took the lives of many in his second rampage. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Unek, https://murderpedia.org/male.U/u/unek-william.htm, https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGrittyPast/comments/w2yx7g/in_1954_william_unek_massacred_21_people_in/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Vanishing of Five Year Old Haleigh Cummings - February 10 2025
February 10th: Haleigh Cummings Discovered Missing (2009) How can a child simply disappear without leaving behind any traces? On February 10th 2009 a young girl seemingly vanished into thin air. A case that, though nothing is confirmed, is filled with truly devastating theories. https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2022/12/26/haleigh-cummings-disappeared-in-putnam-county-florida-feared-dead/69757429007/, https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/10/19/case-that-rocked-community-back-in-spotlight-as-haleigh-cummings-father-walks-out-of-prison/, https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/putnam-county/we-do-not-forget-14-years-since-haleigh-cummings-disappearance-putnam-county/N5WABVYKZZB5LK4DFTI5UEAC7E/, https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/haleigh-cummings-father-pushes-deputy-tries-to-take-his-gun-during-florida-arrest-deputies, https://int-missing.fandom.com/wiki/Haleigh_Cummings, https://abcnews.go.com/US/investigators-missing-girl-haleigh-cummings-dead/story?id=10393476, https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/12/25/haleigh-cummings-father-arrested-again-accused-of-resisting-officer-with-violence-drug-possession/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2010/08/20/new-chilling-details-in-case-of-haleigh-cummings/984854007/, https://news.yahoo.com/not-forget-14-years-since-172835124.html, https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022/10/18/haleigh-cummings-father-to-be-released-from-prison/, https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Haleigh_Cummings Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Ongoing Trials of Richard Glossip - Killer or Innocent Man? - February 9 2025
February 9th: Richard Glossip Born (1963) What happens when an overwhelming majority believe a man behind bars is innocent yet he remains stuck in prison? On February 9th 1963 a man was born who, according to many, is innocent of the crime committed. One who continues to fight to prove this innocence while fighting against the clock counting down to his execution. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Glossip, https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/supreme-court/supreme-court-takes-oklahoma-death-row-inmates-bid-overturn-conviction-rcna105829, https://www.vox.com/scotus/2024/1/22/24046857/supreme-court-death-penalty-richard-glossip-oklahoma, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/us-politics/richard-glossip-death-row-supreme-court-b2483371.html, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/22/us/politics/supreme-court-richard-glossip-oklahoma.html, https://apnews.com/article/supreme-court-execution-richard-glossip-murder-oklahoma-a9409bdc1c22dfc509b9ebe6263b429d, https://saverichardglossip.com/, https://innocenceproject.org/richard-glossip-facing-execution-in-oklahoma-despite-strong-innocence-claim/, https://theintercept.com/2023/05/10/richard-glossip-execution-stay/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Self-defense or Cold Blooded Murder? - February 8 2025
February 8th: Massey Maid Murder (1915) The line between cold blooded murder and self defense can sometimes be blurred. On February 8th 1915 a young woman took the life of her employer in an act, she claimed, was self defense. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/the-massey-murder-100-years-later-the-tabloid-tale-still-fascinates-1.2944925, https://heatherdouglaslaw.com/2015/10/14/the-massey-murder/, https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/once-upon-a-city-the-maid-the-master-and-murder/article_a5e0e52d-bf0b-5452-b2c7-4af5c10c377e.html, https://www.osgoodesociety.ca/book/the-massey-murder-a-maid-her-master-and-the-trial-that-shocked-a-nation/, https://quillandquire.com/review/the-massey-murder-a-maid-her-master-and-the-trial-that-shocked-a-country/, https://watershedmagazine.com/features/masseys-on-my-mind/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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One of the Most Infamous Figures of the Holocaust - February 7 2025
February 7th: Josef Mengele Dies (1979) There are a number of historical events that, when looked at, strike horror in the hearts of many. On February 7th 1979 an infamous figure died after years on the run. A man who took the already horrifying stories of the Holocaust and made them even more terrifying. *Suggested by Perrie Susman* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Josef_Mengele, https://www.nytimes.com/2020/01/28/books/review/mengele-david-g-marwell.html, https://encyclopedia.ushmm.org/content/en/article/josef-mengele, https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/the-angel-of-death-dies, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Josef-Mengele Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Disappearance of a Whistleblower - February 6 2025
February 6th: Sallie-Anne Huckstepp Murdered (1986) Calling out corruption is incredibly brave. It’s also something that can easily place a target on your back. On February 6th 1986 a woman known as a whistleblower left her apartment and was never seen alive ever again. *Suggested by Lauren Cole* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sallie-Anne_Huckstepp, https://www.criminaldefencelawyers.com.au/blog/tragic-murder-of-sallie-anne-huckstepp/, https://www.smh.com.au/national/it-looked-like-suicide-but-it-wasn-t-how-many-killings-did-artful-dodger-cop-rogerson-actually-get-away-with-20240122-p5ez7j.html, https://www.quora.com/What-does-anyone-remember-about-Sallie-Anne-Huckstepp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Tragic Murder of A Twitter Star - February 5 2025
February 5th: Alexis Murphy's Remains Identified (2021) A chance meeting can completely change someone’s life. On February 5th 2021 a set of remains were identified and connected to the years old case of a missing teenager who, by chance, came into contact with the man who would later be charged with her murder. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Alexis_Murphy, https://www.oxygen.com/final-moments/crime-news/randy-taylor-killed-high-school-student-alexis-murphy, https://www.kiro7.com/news/trending/alexis-murphy-body-slain-teen-found-7-years-after-disappearance-6-years-after-killer-convicted/UTMOWX6BBBA45GOBGUO27V4PZ4/, https://wset.com/news/local/10-years-after-alexis-murphy-murder-investigator-provides-new-insight-into-case-randy-taylor-billy-mays-fbi-gas-station-trailer-remains-dna-search-family-aunt-victim-true-crime-nelson-county-virginia-august-2023, https://wset.com/news/local/where-alexis-murphy-aunt-found-closure-forgiveness-randy-taylor-murder-nelson-county-disappearance-remains-anniversary-gas-station-dna-angela-family-hope-august-2023, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/on-tv0/in-pursuit-with-john-walsh/articles/alexis-murphy-remains-discovered-seven-years-after-she-vanished, https://www.foxnews.com/us/virginia-teen-alexis-murphy-final-moments-true-crime-social-media-influencer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The Black-Donnelly Massacre - February 4 2025
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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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