Between 1979 and 1981, Atlanta was gripped by fear as a series of kidnapping and murders targeted African-American children, teens, and young adults. Approximately 29 victims, mainly boys, were taken, and murdered during this period. The eerie similarity in many of the cases, like method and location, left the community terrified and desperate for answers….
Elmer Wayne Henley, born May 9, 1956, in Houston, Texas, had what seemed to be an ordinary life at first. He was just another kid trying to navigate his way through adolescence. Things took a dark turn when he befriended David Brooks, a year older and a fellow truant. Henley’s life changed significantly when he…
Between February 15, 1976 and March 16, 1977, a sinister chapter unfolded in Oakland County, Michigan. In this terrifying period, two boys and two girls, aged between 10 and 12, vanished outside their homes. Their lifeless bodies, tragically discovered in public areas, shocked the community to its core. Each disappearance followed a chilling pattern. The…
The Chicago Ripper Crew, also known as the Chicago Rippers, started as an organized crime group engaging in some of the most horrifying and gruesome crimes. This sinister quartet consisted of Robin Gecht, Edward Spreitzer, and brothers Andrew and Thomas Kokoraleis. Gecht, the leader, wasn’t just any criminal mastermind. He had a twisted background that…
To understand the twisted tale of Dean Corll, it’s crucial to look at his early life and the environment that shaped him. Born on December 24, 1939, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dean was the first of Mary Robinson and Arnold Edwin Corll’s two children. His parents had a rocky relationship, which ended in divorce in…
I’m going to take a closer look at John Wayne Gacy’s background. Known for his heinous crimes, Gacy’s early life in Chicago seemed unremarkable. He was born into a blue-collar family, had a rough relationship with his father, but nonetheless, appeared to lead a relatively normal life. You’re going to find out about some lesser-known…
