In the pleasant sunshine of an October afternoon in 2015, Richard Jones, a 39-year-old man, strolled along the confines of the yard within the Kansas state prison. Richard was incarcerated for a robbery conviction. As he walked, he spotted a modest basketball court with a solitary hoop in the distance. On the blacktop, numerous fellow […]
In the early afternoon of October 12, 1960, Otoya Yamaguchi, a 17-year-old high school student, found himself alone in his brother’s house in Tokyo, Japan. He patiently awaited the boiling of a tea kettle. Despite it being a Wednesday, Otoya should have been in school. However, on that particular day, he had attended school briefly
On September 27, 2018, in a quaint Dutch town, a security camera recorded the leisurely approach of six men toward a brick bungalow nestled within one of the country’s holiday parks. These parks are known for providing affordable accommodations to tourists, offering amenities such as campsites, RV parking, and budget-friendly bungalow rentals. Additionally, they often
Shortly past midnight on March 9, 1947, a man named Langley Collyer discreetly exited his four-story Brownstone mansion located on the renowned Fifth Avenue in New York City. At 61 years of age, Langley was a trained engineer with an extraordinary talent as a concert pianist, amassing considerable wealth over the years. However, his attire
Around 9 p.m. on Saturday, October 15, 1988, Cheryl Pitre, a 33-year-old woman, reached for a candy bar from the display within PJ’s Market. PJ’s Market was a small convenience store in Port Orchard, Washington, where Cheryl was the cashier. Without scanning the candy bar, Cheryl handed it to a female college student who had
Rina, a linguist and artist lady, lived in Helmsley. She faced mental health struggles, leading to a tragic and mysterious death.
On the evening of May 29, 2007, Romy Baligula, a 29-year-old man, strolled into a karaoke bar in San Mateo, Philippines, accompanied by a lively group of friends. Recent times had presented Romy with challenges, but he was in high spirits that night. An hour earlier, he and his companions had started indulging in alcohol,
Cat Startles Marisa at Home On October 28, 2006, in the Florida city of Port Richey, a 37-year-old woman named Marisa Weber entered her home through the front door and greeted her mother. Although her mother didn’t respond, Marisa could hear her busy in the kitchen preparing dinner. Marisa took a few steps into their
In December 2010, just two days before Christmas, Alan Caterall, a 54-year-old employee at a kayak molding facility in the United Kingdom, found himself in the break room with his future son-in-law, Mark. Both worked at the same company and were engaged in a peaceful discussion about the holiday gifts they had purchased for their
