On the morning of August 15th, 2002, the lifeless bodies of Michael and Mary Short were found in their home. Both had sustained a single gunshot wound to the head. Their killer had cut the phone lines leading to the Short house, indicating that the murders had been premeditated. Missing from the scene was the … Read more
Picture a tiny 13-month-old girl with soft curls, chubby cheeks, and the innocent trust that only a baby can have. Her name was Amora Bain Carson. She should have been safe in her mother’s arms, learning to walk, babbling her first words, and feeling loved. Instead, in a lonely trailer in rural East Texas, she … Read more
Imagine packing your bags for a fresh start, chasing hope after unimaginable loss, only to meet a fate so cruel it defies comprehension. This is the story of Lora Sinner, a vibrant 20-year-old whose life was brutally stolen in the remote wilderness of Northern California. What began as a simple camping trip with supposed friends … Read more
19-year-old Kadin Black was last seen in Wrightsville, Pennsylvania on December 17, 2022. He was reported missing after he disappeared from his friend’s families residence he was staying at. Background Kadin McKallaster Black was born on December 10, 2003 to parents Maurice Black and Kara Patterson. He grew up with two older and two younger … Read more
Patrick Carnes was a fiercely independent and kind grandfatherly figure. In 2011, Patrick was retired, widowed, and contemplating moving from his home in Reno, Nevada to Toledo, Ohio, where he could be closer to family. In April 2011, he traveled to Toledo to check out some retirement facilities. As usual, his dog Lucky was with … Read more
17-year-old Alissa Turney was last seen in Phoenix, Arizona on May 17, 2001. She disappeared from home on the last day of her junior year in high school. Background Alissa Marie Turney was born on April 3, 1984 to parents Barbara Farner and Stephen Strahm. Her parents divorced when she was 3-years-old. In 1986, her … Read more
In Wentzville, Missouri, in the autumn of 2016, a heartbreaking and deeply disturbing case unfolded involving a tiny infant whose life was filled with pain and ended far too soon. This is the story of baby Jaxson “Jax” Burnette, a child who should have known comfort, love, and safety, but instead became the victim of … Read more
In January 2022, the Australian suburb of North Parramatta in Sydney, New South Wales became the setting of a heartbreaking tragedy that shocked communities across the country and around the world. A young woman with a bright future ahead of her — 19‑year‑old Arnima Hayat — lost her life in circumstances that left family, friends, … Read more
In 2017, a quiet neighborhood in Georgia became the center of a deeply disturbing criminal case — one that highlighted how abuse can hide behind ordinary doors and familiar faces. At the heart of the case was Jennifer Hand, a Georgia mother raising her young son and daughter. Like many parents trying to rebuild their … Read more
On January 31, 2011, what began as a seemingly ordinary day in Boynton Beach, Florida, turned into a tragic story that would shock the community and make national headlines. Sheri Deann Carter, a 29‑year‑old woman with a bachelor’s degree in English and dreams of attending law school, had placed an online ad advertising her services. … Read more