Anchorage, Alaska – Brian Smith, a seemingly affable figure to friends and colleagues, was recently found guilty of a shocking series of crimes against vulnerable women in Anchorage. Originally from South Africa, Smith was known for his friendly demeanor, jokes, and nomadic lifestyle. However, authorities uncovered a dark side to Smith, labeling him a predator … Read more
Bethpage, Long Island – The shocking murder of Leah Hirschel by her husband, Bill Walsh, sent shockwaves through the community in 2008. As one of the most disturbing crimes in Long Island history, the details of Hirschel’s death and Walsh’s attempt to cover it up have haunted many. Hirschel, a beloved special education teacher, was … Read more
AUSTIN, Texas – In a tragic sequence of events that left a trail of violence from San Antonio to Austin, a 34-year-old man killed his parents and four others while also wounding two police officers, according to authorities on Wednesday. Shane James, of San Antonio, is facing two charges of capital murder after separate attacks … Read more
In December, a correspondence was revealed between convicted killer Keith Jesperson, also known as the “Happy Face Killer,” and accused “Gilgo Beach 4 Killer” Rex Heuermann. Jesperson, who had murdered eight women during the 1990s, had sent letters from his Oregon prison cell to Heuermann, urging him to confess instead of going to trial. Heuermann … Read more