Unsolved child murders from decades ago might feel like distant echoes, but these cases still have an undeniable impact today. When you zoom in on the period from 1956 to 1998, the gravity and prevalence of these unsolved cases are startling. An incredible number of American families are haunted by the unanswered questions that echo…
Child abduction shakes us to the core, tapping into primal fears about safety and innocence lost. You see, the perception of this crime has been a roller-coaster ride through history, influenced by media, social changes, and evolving legal systems. Take the Charley Ross case of 1874—one of America’s earliest ransom kidnappings. It was a slap…
The book ‘Stalemate’ by John Philpin takes readers into the chilling world of unsolved child abduction and murder cases in the San Francisco Bay Area, portraying the complex and unsettling investigation that ensues. At the heart of ‘Stalemate’ lies a narrative that blends suspense with the cold reality of modern forensic investigation. John Philpin, a…
Noreen Gosch’s book, ‘Why Johnny Can’t Come Home,’ first hit the shelves in 2000, a personal project born from heart-wrenching circumstances. Driven by a relentless pursuit of understanding, Noreen poured years of research and personal encounters into its pages. She didn’t just skim the surface—she dug deep into private investigator records and pieced together accounts…
Walter Collins, a young boy from Los Angeles, simply disappeared on March 10, 1928, after heading out for a regular day at the cinema. His mother, Christine, had given him money for a movie. What should have been a simple outing turned into a nightmare when Walter didn’t return home. This unexpected turn marked the…
Malakia “Kia” Zali Logan was a joyful eight-year-old girl living with her family in Greenwood, South Carolina. She was born on August 1, 1979, to Richard and Bernetta Logan. Her dad was the mayor of Saluda, a nearby town, and her mom was shaping young minds as a middle school teacher. Life was pretty normal…
On Sunday, September 5, 1982, Johnny Gosch, a 12-year-old boy from West Des Moines, Iowa, started his day like any other. He left his home before dawn to begin his paper route, accompanied by his beloved Dachshund, Gretchen. Johnny’s father usually went with him on these early-morning runs, but that day, Johnny decided to go…
