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Pregnant 12-Year- Old Vanishes From Home Without a Trace
On December 16, 1996, pregnant 12-year-old Celina Mays disappeared from the family's Willingboro, NJ, home in the middle of the night. Just two weeks from her delivery date, Celina left her prenatal vitamins, purse, and other important items behind in her bedroom.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Journal
“Disturbing” Gas Chamber Execution of Donald Eugene Harding Prompted use of Lethal Injection in Some States
The gas chamber execution of Donald Eugene Harding on April 6, 1992, was so violent, it prompted some states to use lethal injection as their primary method of execution.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Criminal
Where’s Timmothy? 11-Years Ago, Timmothy’s Mom Committed Suicide, Said He Was Fine But No One Would Ever See Him Again.
She left a note indicating her 6-year-old son Timmothy was safe but promised no one would ever see him again. Amy Fry-Pitzen then took her own life. More than 11 years later, her words remain true. No one has seen Timmothy since he left school with his mother that day, and his whereabouts remain unknown.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Journal
Woman Dies After Getting Sucked Out of and Stuck in an Airplane Window at 32,000 Feet Elevation
On April 17, 2018, Hollie Mackie boarded Southwest Airlines Flight 1380, taking a seat on Row 14C, since her preferred seat in the front was taken already. She planned to catch another flight from Dallas to reach her home in Oklahoma City after landing from this flight and looked forward to arriving home.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Journal
The Murder of Jeffrey Dahmer . Top Story - October 2022.
Jeffrey Dahmer wasn’t well-liked by inmates at Columbia Correctional Facility, but he understood. After the heinous crimes he committed, Jeffrey said he would not be surprised -or upset-if someone killed him, too. Besides, growing up he was unpopular, a pretty weird kid who dissolved animal parts in acid and scared his classmates with his awkwardness.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Criminal
The Heartless Murder of Troy LaFerrara
In November 2013, Miranda Barbour placed an ad on Craigslist offering “companionship” for $100. Troy LaFerrara responded to the ad. Miranda, then 19 years old, and Troy agreed to meet at Susquehanna Valley Mall where they would travel six miles to Sunbury, PA.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Criminal
The Battery Acid & Blender Murder of 16-Month-Old Oncwanique
Warning: The following story contains graphic content that some readers may find disturbing. Joan Tribblet and Everette Johnson were the parents of four children, including 16-month-old Oncwanique. Joan was pregnant with their fifth child. (One of the children was from Joan’s previous relationship.) The toddler slept in the bed with Joan and Everette.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Criminal
The Fetal Abduction Murder of Darlene Hayes
Residents at an apartment complex on Southgate Street in Worcester, MA, called the landlord with complaints of a foul-smelling “death” odor. Since several tenants had the same complaint, the landlord immediately drove to the complex to check on the resident of a specific apartment from which the odor came.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Criminal
Horrific Cases of Nursing Home Abuse
Approximately 5 million reported cases of nursing home abuse occur every year in the U.S., according to data gathered from Nursing Home Abuse Justice. Of these cases, 10% are aged 60 or older. Older and vulnerable individuals face higher rates of nursing home abuse.
By Criminal Matters3 years ago in Journal
