On October 7, it is 50 years ago that we lost Lisa Thomas (August 19, 1959 – Oct 7, 1974). She was fifteen years old. There does not seem to be any progress in the case but we have not forgotten Lisa. Remembering Lisa On October 7, an online memorial event will take place at […]
Have you seen Larry Franklin Basnight?
Larry Franklin Basnight (DOB 5/23/1940 – Missing since 7/15/1984) was 44 years old when he vanished. Larry, who was known as Frank or Frankie, was born on May 23, 1940. He disappeared on July 15, 1984 after he was released from the Chesapeake City Jail, Virginia. However, NamUs notes that “Larry was last seen in […]
DaQuan Anthony Martin (Nov 23, 1993 – Jul 2, 2016)
Early on July 2, 2016, first responders got a call about a possible gunshot victim in the 1100 block of Church Street near Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, Virginia. The papers do not specify who made that call or if others heard gun shots too. Police found DaQuan Anthony Martin (22) in the car. He had […]
Homecoming by Kate Morton
If you wish to read a book that leaves you with conflicting emotions about characters, crime, intentions, motives, and complicity, this is it. The book by Kate Morton is a novel and as such strong on character development, settings, and storytelling. The crime is brutal and immediately draws you in the story. The how initially […]
Remember Andre Duane Fuqua
On January 22, 2017, around 11:36 PM police went to the 11000 block of I-37 Southbound, Corpus Christie, Texas. They found a black 2016 Subaru Crosstrek on its side. Andre Duane Fuqua (Dec 2, 1991 – Jan 26, 2017) was inside with multiple gunshot wounds. He was taken to Christus Spohn Hospital Memorial where he […]
Remember Eileen Faye Zarlenga
Eileen Faye Zarlenga (29) was found on Jan 30, 1988 near Gladstone Rd. in the Jackson Township, Girard, Trumbull County, Ohio. The date of death is estimated to have occurred between Jan 26-30, 1988. At some point in the night of January 25, 1988 or in the early morning hours of the 26th, Eileen was […]
Ritual of Fire by D.V. Bishop
Ritual of Fire by D.V. Bishop is the third book in the Cesare Aldo series. We are once again in Florence, 1538. It is hot and there is a persistent drought. If the area does not get some substantial rain soon, crops will be lost. But there’s more at stake, people’s health and sanity matter […]
What happened to Karen Angelillo Ramsey?
About 44 years ago, Karen Angelillo Ramsey went missing. Her remains were found on April 16, 2024 in Patterson. Someone had to know about this even though I cannot find in the few newspaper articles online if she was reported missing. But it makes you wonder. UPDATE: her death has been ruled a homicide but […]
The Redemption of Alexander Seaton by S.G. MacLean
Our main character, Alexander Seaton, has led a life with many difficulties. Author S.G. MacLean describes how Alexander wanted to be a minister, wanted his best friend’s sister for his wife, then fell from grace, lost it all, and after ending up with a serious mental health crisis, he settled to become an embittered teacher. […]
Remember Robert Brent Marshall
Robert Brent Marshall (July 10, 1952 – March 7, 1982) known as Brent, was found stabbed to death near his taxi on 46th Ave SE and 208th St SE in Bothell, Washington. The taxi company he drove for on a part-time basis was Hawley’s North End Taxi. The owner mentioned in the Daily Herald of […]