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Sophie Sergie: Hearing Day 8

April 14, 2021 By Alice

Sophie Sergie Photograph Alaska State Troopers

On Tuesday, April 13, the pre-trial hearings continued in the 1993 rape-murder of Sophie Sergie. Both the Sun Journal and the Union Leader reported about a crucial piece of information: the bullet that caused her death. Again, the hearing was by video conference. Sophie Sergie was killed with a single bullet to the back of […]

Filed Under: Cold Case News Tagged With: Alaska, DNA, Sophie Sergie

Sophie Sergie: Hearing Day 7

April 13, 2021 By Alice

Sophie Sergie tiled background

On Monday, April 12, the hearings in the 1993 murder of Sophie Sergie continued by video conference. This time, the possibilities of alternative suspects were discussed, that is, suspects other than Steven H. Downs. I hinted in other posts that I wondered about phenotyping in this case, if it was done, and if Downs resembles […]

Filed Under: Cold Case News Tagged With: Alaska, DNA, Sophie Sergie

Neosho Grace Doe is Shawna Beth Garber

April 5, 2021 By Alice

Shawna Beth Garber facial reconstruction

Now officially identified as Shawna Beth Garber (born March 1, 1968) she was known as the ‘McDonald County Grace Doe’ and on my website as Neosho Grace Doe. Why did I give her that name? After her remains were recovered, Detective Lorie Howard sent them to Freeman Hospital in Neosho and the scans were sent […]

Filed Under: Cold Case News, Forensics, Unsolved Tagged With: Forensic Genealogy, Missouri, Neosho Grace Doe, Shawna Beth Garber, Unidentified

Serial Killers by Joni Johnston, Psy.D.

April 4, 2021 By Alice

Serial Killers Joni Johnston

The full title of the book is ‘Serial Killers; 101 Questions True Crime Fans Ask.’ Dr. Joni Johnston, a practicing clinical and forensic psychologist, has written a book in plain English that you should pick up and not just to see some myths debunked. You should pick it up because she includes many lesser known […]

Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: Book Reviews, Joni Johnston

Fatal Intent by Tammy Euliano

April 2, 2021 By Alice

Fatal Intent by Tammy Euliano

The author, Tammy Euliano, is a practicing anesthesiologist and as per the book cover, she has tenure at the University of Florida. Fatal Intent is her debut novel. And what a debut it is. The Characters Meet Dr. Kate Downey. This woman lives the nightmare you hope to never have as a reality. Husband Greg […]

Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: Book Reviews, Tammy Euliano

Lakota Rae Renville (1983 – 2005)

April 1, 2021 By Alice

Lakota Rae Renville Grid AdS

Lakota Rae Renville (July 6, 1983 – Oct 16, 2005) was only 22 years old when her body was found on Oct 16, 2005. Her remains were in an open gravel lot near Pitcher Road, Independence, Missouri. Lakota,  a member of the Sisseton-Wahpeton Sioux tribe of South Dakota, was the daughter of Julie Keeble Watts […]

Filed Under: Case of the Month, Unsolved Tagged With: Case of the Month, Lakota Rae Renville, M-Vac Systems, Missouri, stabbing death

Helen Ruth Conwright Young (1936–1976)

March 19, 2021 By Alice

Helen Ruth Conwright Young colour picture

Helen Ruth Conwright Young (Aug 31, 1936 – July 31, 1976) was born in Ore City, Texas, to the Rev. Freddie D. Conwright and Mrs. Luella Jane Walker Conwright. She left behind husband Roy Young , eight sons, and one daughter. She had five brothers and nine sisters. Her case is unsolved. The Case Helen […]

Filed Under: Unsolved Tagged With: DNA, Helen Ruth Conwright Young, M-Vac Systems, suffocation, Texas

Sophie Sergie: Hearing Day 6

March 12, 2021 By Alice

Sophie Sergie black and white version

Central Maine reports that on Thursday, the hearings in the 1993 rape-murder of Sophie Sergie continued by video conference. Steven H. Downs attended. He is charged in this case. We heard from CeCe Moore, the chief genetic genealogist with Parabon NanoLabs. She matched part of the DNA found in semen to a profile in GEDmatch. […]

Filed Under: Cold Case News, Unsolved Tagged With: Alaska, DNA, phenotyping, Sophie Sergie

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On this website, I write about old, unsolved cases. Most are from the pre-DNA era and are in need of renewed media attention. I only do research and leave the active investigation of these cases to the professionals.

My posts are about homicides, missing and unidentified people, wrongful convictions, and forensics as related to these cases.

On book reviews: I only review select works of true crime, crime fiction, and historical fiction/mysteries. The stories have to fit my website's theme and research. It remains my prerogative to not review a book.

My database has over 325 cases listed by the victim’s last name. You will find a brief description there as well. The database will always be free to the public to use. You cannot buy ad space on my website, ever.

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William Thomas Zeigler

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On March 31, 2016, an evidentiary hearing was held to request touch DNA testing. On July 18, 2016, Judge Whitehead denied that request.

On November 23, 2016, an appeal was filed with the Florida Supreme Court. On April 21, 2017, the Florida Supreme Court denied the request for touch DNA analysis.

On May 8, 2017 a motion for a rehearing with the US Supreme Court was filed. It was denied November 13, 2017.

In the summer of 2019, the appeal for DNA testing to the Florida Conviction Integrity Unit was denied.

Richard Lapointe

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In March 2015, the Connecticut State Supreme Court ordered a new trial for Richard lapointe. On Oct 2, 2015, International Wrongful Conviction Day, Richard was set free. The judge ruled that he cannot be retried for the 1987 rape-murder of Mrs. Bernice Martin. Richard Lapointe died on Aug 4, 2020 of Covid19 complications.

In 1987, someone killed Bernice Martin. I hope that she will not become a forgotten file.
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