When Rich Lesmeister and his wife, Carol, saw the blood smeared across the side of one of the moving trucks at the Tuff Movers yard, they knew that something was horribly wrong. Then they saw the bullet holes on the side of another truck. It was clear that they were standing in the middle of a crime scene. But when the police arrived, they were adamant, despite the blood and bullet holes, that no crime had taken place.
Read MoreIf you haven’t heard of QAnon, consider yourself lucky. But if you've spent much time on the Internet in 2020, which you probably have given the pandemic and being stuck inside your house, it's likely that you've come across it while scrolling through social media.
Read MoreI always try to be objective when researching and writing up articles, but this is more difficult in some cases than others. Let’s just say there are cases where it doesn’t take a genius to make a good guess of who is responsible for what happened. This is the story of Sky Metalwala. It’s heartbreaking and incredibly frustrating, and by the time you’re finished reading I’m sure you’ll also have some strong opinions.
Read MoreThe second segment in the Skidmore, Missouri series.
April 11, 2001 - 20-year-old Branson Perry decided to spend the day cleaning his house in preparation for his father’s return from hospital. His friend Gena came over to help him. At one point, he went to put something in the outdoor storage shed, telling Gena he would be right back. He was never seen again.
Read MoreIt’s a very different story I’m going to tell here: that of Shannon Matthews. I began this piece with Madeleine’s case because if Madeleine hadn’t disappeared, it’s likely Shannon wouldn’t have either. This case has always fascinated me and I can’t wait to tell you about it.
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