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The Handy Candy Man by Cheryl S. Justice and Delilah G. Michael

August 27, 2020 By Alice

Alice Louise Lee case book The Handy Candy Man

Alice Louise Lee (Jun. 3, 1953 – Aug. 29, 1960) was just 7 years old when she was murdered. I wrote about her case before, here. In that post, an article is mentioned in which former Oregon State Police trooper Al Wolfe thought that Alice’s killer was an older person. You can find that article […]

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Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: Alice Louise Lee, Book Reviews, Cheryl S. Justice, Delilah G. Michael

The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz

August 24, 2020 By Alice

The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz

The House of Silk by Anthony Horowitz has its place on the website from the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Estate. Rightfully so, it is a wonderful read. Horowitz wrote a new story, that includes all our favorite characters, follows Holmes in a fast-paced investigation, and it is narrated by Dr. John Watson. The entire story […]

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Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: Anthony Horowitz, Book Reviews

DeAngelo Jr., Convicted Felon

August 21, 2020 By Alice

Joseph James DeAngelo, Jr Grid AdS

It is  a rainy day on the East Coast. It set the perfect mood to write the introduction to this post. Because today, the man who ruined so many lives, the man who has dominated his many victims’ lives, will finally slip into the abyss of oblivion. Hence forth, Joseph James DeAngelo Jr. is a […]

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Filed Under: Cold Case News Tagged With: California, DNA, East Area Rapist (EAR), Forensic Genealogy, Golden State Killer, Joseph James DeAngelo Jr.

Update Christy Lynn Floyd

August 13, 2020 By Alice

Christy Lynn Floyd/WSLS

On May 14 of this year, I posted about the Chesterfield County Jane Doe. She has since been identified. Her name is Christy Lynn Floyd. From WSLS: “Chesterfield County Police announced on August 12, 2020 that the remains belong to Christy Lynn Floyd, who was 16 and lived in the 2300 block of West Grace […]

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Filed Under: Cold Case News Tagged With: Chesterfield County Jane Doe, Christy Lynn Floyd, Parabon, Virginia

Act of Deception by John Bishop, MD

August 12, 2020 By Alice

Act of Deception John Bishop MD

John Bishop, MD is an orthopedic surgeon based in Houston, Texas. On his website, he says that “the thing I liked about orthopedics was that most of the patients were healthy and well. They were, however, temporarily injured, and both patient and doctor could expect a recovery after an appropriate healing time following surgery.” The […]

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Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: Book Reviews, John Bishop

Who killed Antonio Nunez Jr.?

August 10, 2020 By Alice

Antonio Nunez Jr

The Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland California are offering a $20,000 reward for information that will help solve the shooting death of Antonio Nunez Jr. Antonio was shot and killed instantly around 1046pm on December 4, 2009. His 15-year-old brother, who was in the truck with him, was shot in the hip. The brothers […]

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Filed Under: Unsolved Tagged With: Antonio Nunez Jr, California, gunshots, Oakland

Life sentence in Michelle Martinko murder

August 7, 2020 By Alice

Michelle Martinko, courtesy Robert J. Riley

Today, we close the case of Michelle Martinko. Jerry Lynn Burns received the mandatory sentence of life in prison without the possibility of parole. He was ordered to pay victim restitution of $150’000 to the estate of Michelle Marie Martinko or her heirs. The defense is seeking a restitution hearing on a later date. Burns […]

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Filed Under: Cold Case News Tagged With: Cedar Rapids, DNA, Iowa, Knife Attack, Michelle Marie Martinko

No One Will Hear Your Screams by Thomas O’Callaghan

August 6, 2020 By Alice

Thomas O'Callaghan No One Will Hear Your Screams

Thomas O’Callaghan is the author of the John Driscoll Thriller Series. This is the first book that I read from this author so the review below only covers the book ‘No One Will Hear Your Screams’ and not the entire series. The Author O’Callaghan is a member of the Mystery Writers of America and the […]

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Filed Under: Book Reviews Tagged With: Book Reviews, Thomas O'Callaghan

Rest in Peace, Richard Lapointe

August 5, 2020 By Alice

Richard Lapointe Journal Inquirer

Richard Lapointe (Oct. 18, 1945 – Aug.  4, 2020) died of corona virus complications. “He eventually tested negative for the virus, but could not outlive its complications.” Richard was born with Dandy Walker syndrome. This syndrome causes a malformation of the head. Fluids build up and place pressure on the brain. It is a hereditary […]

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Filed Under: Cold Case News Tagged With: Bernice Martin, Connecticut, DNA, Richard A. Lapointe, Wrongful Convictions

Nicky Verstappen: trial October 2020

August 4, 2020 By Alice

Nicky Verstappen Photography Dutch Police

Delays in trial proceedings due to Covid19 happened everywhere. So too in the case of Nicky Verstappen, the Netherlands. This week, it was decided that Jos Brech will be back in court on September 28 and 29 for trial preparations. Trial is now set for October 5, 7, 8, 12, and 16. In September, the […]

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Filed Under: Cold Case News Tagged With: DNA, Nicky Verstappen, the Netherlands

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