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…
David Owen Brooks‘ life took a dark turn at an early age. Meeting Dean Corll while in sixth grade was the beginning of a nightmarish chapter. Brooks became one of many kids who frequented the Corll Candy Company, a place that seemed innocent but harbored deep shadows. For Brooks, the appeal was personal. Corll was…
Brian Dugan‘s early years were marked by a traumatic birth and a childhood filled with chaos and violence. Born in 1956, Dugan’s entry into the world was anything but smooth. According to his family, complications arose during delivery. Medical staff, in an attempt to delay the birth, pushed Brian’s head back inside his mother and…
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 Clown and The Candyman is a documentary series that unravels the dark and twisted world connecting two infamous serial killers, Dean Corll and John Wayne Gacy. This series doesn’t just recount their chilling crimes—it digs deep into the interwoven network of pedophiles operating in the 1970s. First, let’s touch on the level of detail…
John David Norman, born on October 13, 1927, in Ada, Oklahoma, remains an elusive figure. Not much information is available about his formative years or family background, which adds a layer of mystery to an already sinister life. It’s believed he served in the military during the 1940s, though the specifics are unclear. Norman’s own…
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…
John David Norman‘s operations in the child trafficking world marked him as a significant figure in one of the darkest chapters of criminal history. He ran his operations with an iron fist, manipulating and coercing minors for sexual exploitation. His influence and connections were far-reaching, making him a powerful player in these illicit circles. One…
