July 22, 2007, the Petit Family went to bed unaware of the horrors that would descend upon them just a few hours later. What started as a simple home invasion would end with 3 people dead, and a father struggling to continue. This is the story of the Petit Family Murders
Bill, Hayley, Jennifer and MichaelaBill with his wife and sonJoshua and Steven
This week some unexpected news broke in the true crime world that will not only change a lot of things from the past but could also change things moving forward. Who was the Zodiac killer? One of his most infamous ciphers has finally been cracked! What do you think this means moving forward?
Continuing our State Legends Series, this week we focus on Lake Crescent’s Lady Of The Lake. On July 6, 1940, the body of Hallie Illingworth was recovered by two fishermen on Lake Crescent. Her body had become the consistency of soap, preserving much of the evidence that showed she was murdered. The real mystery still remains: Was it accidental? A Crime of passion? Or had it been premeditated? Listen to the story and decide.
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Hallie Illingsworth
Monty Illingsworth
Lake Crescent Tavern
Permit for Internment
Lake Crescent. Credit: http://visitonp.kaleberg.com/places-to-visit/lake-crescent/lake-crescent—the-spruce.html
On November 18, 1978, followers of the People’s Temple in Jonestown, Guyana took part in an act of “Revolutionary Suicide” at the urging of their leader, Jim Jones. This week we tell the story of the rise of Jim Jones and the People’s Temple that ultimately lead to over 900 deaths – 300 of which were children.
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Jim Jones Jonestown CompoundThe Aftermath of the Massacre
16-year-old Emma Walker had a whole life ahead of her. Until that life was taken away by a relationship that ended badly. If you or a loved one are involved in a domestic abuse relationship, please reach out to www.thehotline.org or call 800.799.SAFE (7233). Help is out there.
On January 15th, 1947 a body was found in Leimert Park, California. The body was later identified as aspiring actress Elizabeth Short. The events leading up to her discovery and the reason why she was killed remains a mystery and is still one of the most prolific killings in history. She always said she wanted to be famous….now she’s infamous.
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Elizabeth Short
Elizabeth after she was found
George Hodel
Elizabeth and her former fiancé
Photo of Elizabeth after she was fond and cleaned up to identify
Elizabeth’s Mug Shot from her arrest for underage drinking
The letter and items sent to the Los Angeles Examiner from the killer
Another letter from the killer
A mysterious letter found among clothing at the beach. Ed Burns has only been identified and described by the author of The Black Dahlia Solution. However, the author claims to have been investigating the case for years and believes to have deciphered the cryptic letters received by The Examiner and The Herald-Express. The author also describes how the LAPD was only able to identify Ed Burns in the photograph with Elizabeth after the officers identified him from his suicide. The author claims that the LAPD would not have come out to say a dead man was the Black Dahlia killer when the case was so convoluted and infamous, as it could be considered “bad policing” and ruin the LAPD’s reputation. This possibility of police cover-up was addressed in the 1949 Grand Jury Report.
Elizabeth’s gravestone at Mountain View Cemetery in Oakland, CA
Welcome to another Supernatural Episode of True Crime and Chill. We are so excited to be introducing our new series of local lore from each of the United States. This week we are covering the Bell Witch of Tennessee.
In 1804 John Bell Sr moved to Adams, Tennessee with his wife and children. They had relocated from North Carolina and while there, John and his family joined a church that John actually became a deacon at. Their life was by all accounts really good and they ended up prospering in Tennessee. The Bell children were growing up really well, the family made a really good name for themselves. However, in 1817, their life changed forever when a witch began to terrorize John and his daughter, Betsy. Strange sounds, sheets being pulled off beds in the middle of the night, scratches and bruises, and a disembodied voice threatening John’s life are only a part of this strange tale.
In October of 1992, Oil City, Pennsylvania became known as the town that canceled Halloween after the murder of an 11-year-old little girl. For 13 years her murder remained unsolved…until a detective made a startling discovery.
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Shauna Howe
Jim and Tim O’Brien
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On May 6th, 1993 three boys were found dead in the Devils Den area of Robin Hood Hills in West Memphis, Arkansas. Immediately the town cried cult activity and looked at three teenagers that stood out. However, new evidence that came to light exonerated the teens and have people now asking. If Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin didn’t kill Christoper, Michael, and Stevie…then who did?
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Jessie, Damien and Jason at the time of their arrestChristopher Byers, Micheal Moore, Stevie BranchTrail with the pipe bridge the boys probably tookArea where the boys were found
On May 6th, 1993 three boys were found dead in the Devils Den area of Robin Hood Hills in West Memphis, Arkansas. Immediately the town cried cult activity and looked at three teenagers that stood out. However, new evidence that came to light exonerated the teens and have people now asking. If Damien Echols, Jessie Misskelley, and Jason Baldwin didn’t kill Christoper, Michael, and Stevie…then who did?
Jessie, Damien and Jason at the time of their arrest
