The latest update in the case of William Thomas Zeigler (79) is that the defense has filed a motion to vacate his conviction. Zeigler has been on death row since July 2, 1976. “WESH 2 Investigates in January was the first to reveal results of his latest round of DNA testing, authorized by a ninth […]
Beaumont Children: Third Excavation
UPDATE March 1, 2025: “The seven-day search for the missing Beaumont children at the former Castalloy site, in Adelaide’s west, has failed to unearth any signs of remains but MP Frank Pangallo says he’s received “significant information” from “extremely credible people”. The independent MP announced early on Saturday afternoon that the search, which he claims was […]
Settlement for Richard Lapointe Family
The State of Connecticut has settled with the Lapointe Family for nearly $5.9 million. Richard Lapointe was wrongfully convicted and incarcerated for the rape-murder of Mrs. Bernice Martin. In 1992, Richard A. Lapointe was sentenced to life plus 60 years for the 1987 rape-murder of Mrs. Bernice Martin. Lapointe had Dandy walker Syndrome and was physically […]
DNA shows Zeigler is innocent
The latest DNA testing of all the evidence in the case of William Thomas Zeigler confirms what he said all along, he did not kill his wife, his parents-in-law, and he did not kill Charles Mays on Christmas Eve, 1975. The article in the Tampa Bay does an excellent job summarizing what happened. Plus, it […]
In a House of Lies by Ian Rankin
On Wikipedia it says Rankin’s inspiration for this book partially came from the murder of Daniel Morgan who “was a private detective in South London in the late 1980s. He died of axe wounds to his head in a pub car park in Sydenham, South London in 1987. He was investigating alleged police corruption at […]
Wish You Were Here by John Allore and Patricia Pearson
In the book Wish You Were Here by John Allore and Patricia Pearson, the authors share the investigation into the murder of John’s sister Theresa Marie Allore and what they have done to find the person responsible. The book The book highlights the complete overview of the investigation spanning several decades. We meet the people […]
Happy Holiday Season
As we near the end of this calendar year, I want to take a moment to wish you all a very happy Holiday Season. I hope that the New Year will bring you all that is good. DCC turned fifteen this Thanksgiving. Thank you to all the readers who have been with me since 2009. […]
Remembering Erica Nicole Cook
The Longview News-Journal of Feb 22, 2014 reported the Upshur County Sheriff received a call about a house fire on Woodchuck Road, Gilmer, Texas. After the fire was under control they found the remains of a woman. An autopsy ruled her death a homicide. The cause of death was not immediately made public. I assume she […]
A Divine Fury by D.V. Bishop
Bishop brings Cesare Aldo back to Florence and the Otto di Guardia e Balia, the most feared criminal court. They are feared for their authority to detain and torture. All the main characters from the previous three books struggle with their conscience, life goals, dedication, beliefs, and faith. Cesare Aldo, demoted to constable and on […]
Postmortem by Courtney Lund O’Neil
Postmortem by Courtney Lund O’Neil presents an interesting question: how does pain, trauma, and grief pass from one person to their children? The author’s mother, Kim Byers, was instrumental in putting John Wayne Gacy on trial. Her actions gave the authorities the physical evidence to place Rob Priest in Gacy’s house. There is a lot […]