The M-Vac System has secured a conviction in the 1995 cold case of Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch. From KSL: “After about four hours of deliberation, jurors found Joseph Michael Simpson, 49, guilty of aggravated murder Thursday in the 1995 death of Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch. The teenager who had been living in Salt Lake City was found […]
Archives for September 2016
JonBenét Ramsey 1996-2016
Like so many of you I watched the two CBS specials on the JonBenét Ramsey case. A lot became clearer but I am still foggy on many issues. I am not going to summarize the crime as it is well-known. If you are not familiar with this case, click here. What still bothers me: the 911 call: […]
Please share this post, thank you.
See you at CrimeCon2017!
Get psyched for the first national convention for true crime fans. In June 2017, this convention brings together true crime fans, content creators, and experts all in one space. Can you already smell the opportunities for mischief? One unforgettable weekend (if you survive, of course) we will talk about cold cases, motives, exchange experiences, and […]
Please share this post, thank you.
A new look into the JonBenet Ramsey case
Tonight, a new team explores the JonBenet Ramsey case. Jim Clemente (FBI-ret. and profiler) joined by Laura Richards (formerly from New Scotland Yard), Dr. Henry Lee, Dr. Werner Spitz, James Fitzgerald, Stan Burke, and Chief James Kolar will discuss and reinvestigate the JonBenet Ramsey case tonight (Sept 18th) on CBS at 8:30 Eastern and 8:00pm […]
Please share this post, thank you.
Have you seen Christopher Zahl?
Christopher “Chris” Allen Zahl (Jan 11, 1951 – ?) was last seen alive on May 12, 1994, in Holmdel, Monmouth County, New Jersey, 07094. He was 43 years old. Chris is a tall white man with brown hair and blue eyes. He has a scar on his right knee. His disappearance is suspect and NamUs […]
Please share this post, thank you.
Gun Alley by Kevin Morgan
Gun Alley by Kevin Morgan is about the murder of Alma Tirtschke (12) a.k.a. the “schoolgirl murder.” It is a cold case, a wrongful conviction, the rape-murder of a child, sloppy police work, jailhouse information, and a rush to judgment that led to the botched execution on April 24, 1922 of an innocent man. Collin Campbell […]
Please share this post, thank you.
Jury selection in Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch case
Jury selection has started in the 1995 Krystal Lynn Beslanowitch murder case. Krystal’s nude body was found lying face down on the rocky bank of the Provo River, Utah. She was just 17 years old. Aside from fingernail scrapings, parts of the large, granite rocks were saved as evidence. How important was it to save those rocks? Crucial. M-Vac […]
Please share this post, thank you.
Opening up the Valerie Percy files
From the Chicago Tribune: Last “Wednesday, a Cook County judge ordered Kenilworth officials to hand over some of the paperwork so she can determine whether the voluminous case file should be allowed to remain under wraps as the murder mystery enters its sixth decade.” Authorities now have a seven-day deadline to explain why they fear […]
