303: The Ones You Least Expect - February 27 2020 - Today in True Crime History

April 9th: Sarah Lunde Killed (2005) One should be careful with the people they allow around their children. On April 9th 2005 a young girl had her life brutally ripped away from her by a man who had a connection with her mother. https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna7535840, https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/sarah-lunde/, https://www.tampabay.com/archive/2008/08/23/onstott-gets-life-for-girl-s-murder/, https://www.cnn.com/2005/US/04/16/florida.girl/index.html, https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/victims-mother-and-brother-testify-against-david-onstott/67-391877019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 Apr 7min

April 8th: Elsie Paroubek Abducted (1911) Sometimes, answers are impossible to find. On April 8th 1911 a young girl disappeared in a case that, even today, lacks any concrete answers. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elsie_Paroubek, https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/gypsies, https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/kidnappings/elsie-paroubek/, https://www.escapeintolife.com/essays/the-two-worlds-of-henry-darger/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

8 Apr 17min

April 7th: Lainz Angels of Death Arrested (1989) The hospital is a place where, one would hope, they have a chance to get better. On April 7th 1989 a group of women were arrested for crimes they allegedly committed against patients who came into the hospital to receive treatment. Instead, they were met with a truly horrible death at the hands of the very people there to help them. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lainz_Angels_of_Death, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/jul/18/austria, https://vocal.media/criminal/the-lainz-angels-of-death, https://www.nytimes.com/1989/04/18/world/killing-of-49-patients-by-4-nurse-s-aides-stuns-the-austrians.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Apr 8min

April 6th: Bison Dele Born (1969) Blood is thicker than water. It’s a saying many use to describe the bond between family members. That bond, however, is not always a sacred one. On April 6th 1969 a man was born who would go on to have some success in the world of professional sports. A man who, just when he started living the life he really wanted, had everything ripped away by someone incredibly close to him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bison_Dele, https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-what-happened-bison-dele-cause-death-late-nba-player-explored#:~:text=Two%20months%20after%20the%20trio's,for%20forging%20his%20brother's%20signature.&text=Dabord%20made%20a%20confession%20during,his%20brother%20would%20kill%20him., https://www.cbc.ca/sports/basketball/bison-dele-killed-by-brother-report-1.323223, https://nzherald.co.nz/nz/mystery-nz-woman-link-to-mid-sea-triple-killing/6J7QWIE3B5FUCS4X6NOBRV5DVI/, https://www.si.com/longform/bison-dele/index.html, https://www.sportscasting.com/the-mysterious-life-and-murder-at-sea-of-nba-champion-bison-dele-aka-brian-williams/, https://www.the-sun.com/sport/8847090/mysterious-death-of-forgotten-michael-jordan-teammate-bison-dele/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 Apr 11min

April 5th: Alonzo Brooks' Death Ruled a Homicide (2021) There are so many factors to consider when a crime is committed. On April 5th 2021 a cold case took a massive turn when the victims' cause of death was ruled a homicide. A case in which, authorities now believe, may have been motivated by the victims race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 Apr 8min

April 4th: Charles Taylor Killed (2015) Revenge and love can be a powerful motivator for some of the most devastating actions. On April 4th 2015 a man was killed by a woman who, even now, remains remorseless for her actions. Ones she claims were motivated by her desperate need for revenge. https://www.cambridge.org/core/books/abs/social-media-homicide-confessions/murder-of-charles-taylor/10C4C897B806E0EA774F091ED27B915E, https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/EXCLUSIVE-Amanda-Taylor-talks-about-Montgomery-Co-murder-planned-crime-spree-373366421.html, https://www.chillingcrimes.com/blogs/news/charlie-taylor, https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/05/18/exclusive-selfie-killer-amanda-taylor-speaks-out-from-behind-bars/, https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3590097/selfie-killer-amanda-taylor-killed-father-in-law-photos-corpse-happy/, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4517230/Selfie-killer-reveals-took-photo-body.html, https://www.wsls.com/news/2015/11/12/amanda-taylor-will-spend-life-in-jail/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

4 Apr 10min

April 3rd: Stephanie Roper Killed (1982) Not all kind offers are made without malice. On April 3rd 1982 a young woman’s life was brutally taken away from her at the hands of two men she thought were just being kind.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Stephanie_Roper, https://www.frostburg.edu/profile/s23/remembering-stephanie-roper.php, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/1982/09/30/md-man-convicted-of-roper-murder/b72fbceb-f4f0-47f8-b0c1-365b02b65d75/, https://www.mdcrimevictims.org/about/, https://theprivateerclause.com/the-murder-of-stephanie-roper/, https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/40-years-after-her-murder-stephanie-ropers-family-continues-advocating-for-victims-rights/3021439/, https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1982/04/16/when-evil-came-along/3f31f169-c3d1-4ef5-bf8b-e56e225db4bc/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Apr 7min

April 2nd: Marvin Gaye Born (1939) When someone famous has their life ended, the world looks on with shock and despair. On April 2nd 1939 an incredibly talented man was born who would go on to become the favorite musician of millions. All of whom were devastated when they learned that a tumultuous relationship ended his life. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marvin_Gaye, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Marvin_Gaye, https://americansongwriter.com/the-story-behind-the-murder-of-marvin-gaye/, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/marvin-gaye-murder, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/celebrity/bad-blood-between-marvin-gaye-and-his-father-led-to-motown-legends-murder Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Apr 22min