The Gaffney Spree Killer - July 3 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

5 Feb 12min

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

4 Feb 14min

February 3rd: The Durham Family Murders (1972) One call can change everything. On February 3rd 1972 a phone call was made that would change the lives of those close to the Durham family and the community of Boone, North Carolina. Then, 5 decades later, another call would come in that would alter the course of an entire investigation. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/triple-murder-solved-50-years-north-carolina-family-found-slain-bathtu-rcna15467, https://www.charlotteobserver.com/news/state/north-carolina/article258176483.html, https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/09/us/dixie-mafia-murder-durham-north-carolina.html, https://thewilkesrecord.com/50-year-durham-family-murder-mystery-solved-p3716-149.htm, https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/durham-family-murder-case-killer-identity-b2011578.html, https://www.journalpatriot.com/news/perpetrators-in-durham-murders-named/article_5395df29-c5e3-5ef4-95c3-a702fdfa0546.html, https://people.com/crime/50-years-after-n-c-family-was-found-murdered-in-bathtub-during-snowstorm-police-id-group-of-men-as-suspects/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Feb 9min

February 2nd: Audrey Lee Cook's Body Found (1986) When a loved one vanishes, families are left with more questions than answers. On February 2nd 1986 a Jane Doe was found that soon became part of a larger case. Meanwhile, the young woman’s family continued to search for her, having no clue she was already deceased. https://people.com/crime/texas-killing-fields-2-women-bodies-identified/, https://abc13.com/killing-fields-texas-league-city-cold-case/5695172/, https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Audrey_Cook, https://www.leaguecitytx.gov/3279/Audrey-Cook---Cold-Case-86-216, https://abc13.com/calder-road-league-city-killing-fields-victims-identified-women/5243389/, https://www.click2houston.com/news/2019/04/15/who-was-audrey-lee-cook/, https://www.commercialappeal.com/story/news/breaking/2019/04/19/texas-police-need-help-slain-memphis-womans-cold-case-audrey-lee-cook-donna-prudhomme/3487105002/, https://fox17.com/news/local/texas-killing-fields-cold-case-cracked-identified-as-tennessee-woman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2 Feb 9min

February 1st: Rita Bouchard’s Body Found (1947) What happens when paranoia is warranted? When someone’s fears are made true in the worst way possible? On February 1st 1947 a young woman’s body was found in a secluded area in Rhode Island. A woman who had a deep fear of becoming a victim and, at the end of her life, experienced that horror first hand. https://medium.com/the-asylum-antiquarian/a-fiendish-murder-the-rhode-island-cold-case-you-never-heard-of-e353771e8bcc, https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/rita-bouchard, https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/blackstone-valley/detective-reopens-investigation-into-vicious-1947-murder/, https://insidemystery.com/the-killing-of-rita-bouchard-the-rhode-island-cold-case-that-youve-never-heard-of Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1 Feb 20min

January 31st: Pearl Bryan Killed (1896) Local crimes tend to leave a lasting impression. One that could live on centuries after the crime itself. On January 31st 1896 a young woman was killed and, even today, her murder is one of the most talked about crimes in Kentucky history. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Pearl_Bryan, https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/04/abortions-kentucky-before-supreme-court-roe-v-wade-pearl-bryan/9015862002/, https://nkytribune.com/2020/08/our-rich-history-shoe-dealer-solves-ghastly-murder-of-pearl-bryan-found-missing-her-head-in-1893/, https://www.usgenwebsites.org/KYCampbell/legendpearlbryan.htm, https://heathermonroe.medium.com/the-gruesome-murder-of-pearl-bryan-492eb83a859e, https://www.nkyviews.com/campbell/text/pearl_wilhelm.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

31 Jan 7min

January 30th: Ramsey Scrivo Head Found (2014) Mothers feel the need to protect their children no matter how old they are. At least, most mothers do. On January 30th 2014 human remains were found in a case that saw a mother as their prime suspect. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-facts-ramsay-scrivo-murder, https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2015/05/19/donna-scrivo-murder-dismember-son/27533835/, https://www.freep.com/story/news/local/michigan/macomb/2015/05/06/donna-scrivo-murder-son-trial-opening/70905840/, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/oxygen-s-snapped-where-donna-scrivo-today, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/donna-scrivo-michigan-woman-guilty-of-murder-in-death-dismemberment-of-son/, https://www.thetimesherald.com/story/news/local/2014/09/05/woman-accused-killing-dismembering-son-back-court/15120405/, https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2015/06/30/donna-scrivo/29501645/, https://www.nydailynews.com/2015/05/18/im-not-mother-of-the-year-sicko-michigan-nurse-guilty-in-killing-dismemberment-of-32-year-old-son-video/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

30 Jan 6min

January 29th: Hadiya Pendleton Killed (2013) Crimes where someone is an accidental target can be particularly devastating. On January 29th 2013 a young girl was in the wrong place at the wrong time and became a victim of a rival gang that had nothing to do with her. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Hadiya_Pendleton, https://abc7chicago.com/hadiya-pendleton-shooting-micheail-ward-conviction-overturned/13058373/, https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2023/3/31/23663723/hadiya-pendleton-murder-appeal-micheail-ward, https://abc7chicago.com/hadiya-pendleton-shooting-chicago-gun-violence-kenwood/12749117/, https://graphics.chicagotribune.com/hadiyas-friends/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/man-convicted-fatal-shooting-hadiya-pendleton-sentenced-42-years-prison-n1274543 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 Jan 7min