TYLER, Texas – The memory of the tragic London School explosion that claimed almost 300 lives on March 18, 1937, in New London, Texas, continues to resonate across the nation, becoming a significant piece of East Texas history. In an effort to ensure that the impact of this disaster is everlasting, officials in Smith County … Read more
MONTGOMERY, Alabama – On January 2, 2024, Alabama death row inmate Kenneth Smith, 58, experienced a gruesome and agonizing execution that has brought renewed attention to the controversial practice of the death penalty in the United States. The execution, conducted through a never-before-used method known as nitrogen hypoxia, is a stark reminder of the ongoing … Read more
BEAUFORT, N.C. – As the 38th anniversary of the tragic explosion of the space shuttle Challenger is marked this Sunday, students at Beaufort Elementary School have a special way to honor the memory of the shuttle’s pilot, Captain Michael J. Smith, a native of Beaufort. The school features a mini museum dedicated to him in … Read more
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. – On the night of July 6, 1932, Zachary “Smith” Reynolds, a member of the esteemed Reynolds family and heir to the R.J. Reynolds Tobacco fortune, was found shot in the head on the sleeping porch of his family’s residence. The circumstances surrounding his death, whether it was suicide or an accident, have … Read more
Los Angeles, CA – The deaths of music legends often leave a void in the hearts of fans, and when these deaths occur under suspicious or murky circumstances, the void becomes even deeper. From Sam Cooke to Elliott Smith, the music industry has seen its fair share of unsolved mysteries, fueling conspiracy theories and fascination … Read more
After years of unanswered questions and a seemingly cold case, the investigation into the death of Stephen Smith in South Carolina, which was sparked by new leads found during the Murdaugh murders investigation, offers renewed hope for justice. The case file was revived during the investigation into the deaths of Maggie and Paul Murdaugh at … Read more
MANCHESTER, Georgia – A Georgia teenager has been arrested and charged with the murder of Brandon Smith, a high school football player whose body was discovered just a day before his team was scheduled to play in the state championship. A’darius Jashawn Williams, 19, was taken into custody for the murder of the 17-year-old athlete. … Read more
Columbia, South Carolina – In 2024, there may be the potential for several notorious criminals in the United States to be released on parole after spending decades behind bars for heinous crimes. However, while their release is not guaranteed, they must demonstrate reformation in front of a parole board before being considered for freedom. Among … Read more