Missing Persons
What Happened to the Flannan Isle Lighthouse Keepers?
The waves of the Atlantic Ocean can be unforgiving near Northern Scotland. Ships rely on lighthouses to approach the rocky shores if they intend to enter the UK from the north. One such lighthouse sits on the remote Flannan Isles, far from civilization and isolated from most of the UK. Scottish …
Scuba Diver Disappears Without a Trace
On August 18, 2010, 30-year-old scuba diver Ben McDaniel parked his pickup truck in the parking lot of a dive shop near Vortex Spring in Ponce de Leon, Florida. The employees of the shop knew McDaniel well–he was an avid diver and frequently made excursions to the Vortex Spring. By …
Active Cases
Largest Database of Serial Killer Letters Compiled, Big Boon for Cold Cases
Cold Case Consultants of America (C.C.C.O.A.), an agency that specializes in unsolved homicides, has compiled the largest known database of letters written by serial killers, promising a major boon for reopening cold cases. Largest-ever database of letters by known serial killers dates back to 1944 It’s been called the largest …
Suspicious Activity: What to Watch Out for and When to Call the Police
You see someone stalking through an alley at night. You’re not sure why they’re acting so cagey, but you see them eyeing a parked car nearby. They jimmy the door, trying to get in, nervously looking over their shoulder as they try to enter the vehicle. Has this person just …
Olympic Runner Agnes Tirop Found Dead, Husband Arrested
Agnes Tirop, an Olympic runner from Kenya, was found stabbed to death in her home on Wednesday, October 13. Tirop, who lived in Iten, Kenya, was a two-time bronze medalist and recently broke a long-standing record in the 10km Adizero Road To Records event in Germany. Tirop’s impressive showing set …
South Carolina Attorney Alex Murdaugh Taken into Police Custody
South Carolina attorney Alex Murdaugh, the current patriarch of a longstanding legal dynasty, has been taken into custody by police on charges of insurance fraud, conspiracy to commit insurance fraud, and filing a false police report. Murdaugh’s family has been at the center of a chaotic series of deaths and …
Dodgers’ Pitcher Trevor Bauer Accused of Assault by Two Women
Trevor Bauer, the superstar LA Dodgers pitcher, has been accused of assault by two women. On Thursday, a judge denied one of the women a permanent restraining order against Bauer, while simultaneously dissolving the temporary order she had in place. The woman has accused Bauer of striking her and asphyxiating …
2 Bodies Found in Car in NC Likely Missing Lesbian Couple, Killer on Loose?
A car belonging to one of two North Carolina women missing since mid-April was found in a heavily wooded area with two bodies inside. Decomposition has made identification difficult, as autopsies are scheduled and the hunt for additional clues remains ongoing. Newly engaged lesbian couple goes missing in mid-April A …
DB Cooper Vanished into Thin Air, Literally
On November 24, 1971, a man who identified himself as “Dan Cooper” boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 305. The short flight was scheduled to go from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, in only half an hour. However, Cooper had other plans for the commercial jetliner. Once the plane was in the …
Unsolved Cases
DB Cooper Vanished into Thin Air, Literally
On November 24, 1971, a man who identified himself as “Dan Cooper” boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 305. The short flight was scheduled to go from Portland, Oregon, to Seattle, Washington, in only half an hour. However, Cooper had other plans for the commercial jetliner. Once the plane was in the …
The Unsolved Disappearance of Cynthia Anderson
Cynthia Anderson mysteriously vanished from her job as a secretary at a law firm in August 1981. She had received threatening phone calls from a stranger for months leading up to her disappearance, and authorities immediately assumed that foul play was responsible for Anderson vanishing. However, the lack of physical …
The Mysterious Dyatlov Pass Incident
On February 1, 1959, nine hikers in the Dyatlov Pass went missing. An investigation found that the group made camp on a slope in a remote region of Dyatlov, made themselves dinner, and seemingly went to bed as normal. However, at some point in the evening, something disturbed the group …
Bizarre Unsolved Cases: The Somerton Man
On December 1, 1948, a pair of joggers on Somerton Beach in Adelaide, Australia, noticed a man lying on the sand. The man was well-dressed and appeared to be relaxing under the warm summer sun. They paid the figure no mind and continued on their morning jog. When they returned …
Joseph Force Crater Disappeared From NYC in Broad Daylight: What Happened?
On August 6, 1930, a New York State Supreme Court Justice named Joseph F. Crater disappeared without a trace from New York City. Crater’s disappearance caused a media sensation and received massive publicity, but his whereabouts and ultimate fate remain a mystery. What happened that late summer day in NYC, …
The Monster With 21 Faces Tormented Glico for a Year—Then Vanished
On the evening of March 18, 1984, Ezaki Glico CEO Katsuhisa Ezaki was taking a relaxing bath. Two armed, masked men broke into his home and kidnapped him, shocking his mother, wife, and children, who were all home at the time. The assailants sent Ezaki’s company, Japanese candy manufacturer Glico, …
What Happened to Michelle von Emster: A Tragic Accident or a Grisly Murder?
The bizarre death of Michelle von Emster continues to confound investigators. Was her death a freak accident, or was she the victim of a brutal murder? On Friday, April 15, 1994, in San Diego, California, surfers noticed a strange shape in the water that two seagulls were resting on. Upon …
The Death of Superman: What Happened to George Reeves?
Born George Keefer Brewster, the actor George Reeves was once best remembered for his role as the title character in the TV series Adventures of Superman. In the modern era, however, he’s remembered more due to the mysterious circumstances of his death in 1959. George Reeves’ Acting Career Born in …
Mysterious Murder of ‘Princess Blue’ Remains Unsolved after nearly 30 Years
A ring with a big blue sapphire has earned a teenaged murder victim the nickname of “Princess Blue” and, along with other jewelry, comprises the only strong identifying clues investigators have in trying to solve a nearly 30-year-old mystery. Man finds a pile of bones On September 10, 1990, in …
The Truly Bizarre Disappearance of the Jamison Family: Cult in Oklahoma?
In 2009, a bizarre disappearance captured the public imagination. The Jamison family of Eufaula, Oklahoma vanished one October afternoon while scouting a plot of land they were prepared to purchase. Father Bobby, mother Sherilynn, and their child Madyson were classified as missing for some four years before their remains were …
Investigators Hope New DNA Tech Can Solve Teen’s Murder After 25 Years
This week marks 25 years since 14-year-old Jenny Lin was stabbed to death in her home after returning from school. Cold case investigators are hopeful that advances in DNA technology can help crack this cold case. 25 years ago: Teen murdered in her home On May 27, 1994, only two …
Authorities Get New Evidence from Person of Interest in Kristin Smart Case
Cold case investigators have served the second search warrant this year at the California home a “person of interest,” recovering “some items of interest” in the 1996 disappearance of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student Kristin Smart. Background on the disappearance of Kristin Smart Cal Poly San Luis Obispo student …