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Carter Covington
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Published in The Crime Center

·6 days ago

How Mud From a Tire Helped Convict a Son of His Own Parents’ Murders

The story of Derrick and Eileen Severs, who were brutally murdered by their son. — The Severs’ were known as amazing, caring people in their calm village just outside of London, England. They were simple people. Derrick liked to frequent the local bar for a drink and food, while Eileen mainly kept herself and enjoyed a small friend group. Life in the slow-paced countryside was…

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How Mud From a Tire Helped Convict a Son of His Own Parents’ Murders
How Mud From a Tire Helped Convict a Son of His Own Parents’ Murders
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Published in The Crime Center

·6 days ago

The Infamous Hungarian Serial Killer Regrets His Murders

After many years, the most prolific Hungarian killer is seeking his own salvation for his crimes. — Lajos Balogh is serving a life sentence in a high-security prison in Hungary. Although it may not seem like it from the picture above, Balogh is one of the worst serial killer in all of Hungarian history. In Hungary, he is simply known as the The Monster of Szazhalombatta. …

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The Infamous Hungarian Serial Killer Regrets His Murders
The Infamous Hungarian Serial Killer Regrets His Murders
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Published in The Crime Center

·Jan 15

Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison For Murder-for-Hire of Professor

Florida State University professor Daniel Markel was murdered in cold blood. — A Florida woman has been sentenced to life behind bars for her role in the murder-for-hire of local Florida State University professor Daniel Markel. Katherine Magbanua, aged 37, was sentenced to life behind bars without parole and two 30-year terms. …

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Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison For Murder-for-Hire of Professor
Woman Sentenced to Life in Prison For Murder-for-Hire of Professor
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Published in The Crime Center

·Jan 4

Defense Attorney Found Murdered In Her Own Office

Did the suspicious husband have something to do with her gruesome death? — At 5:49 am in Baton Rouge, Louisiana on a dark morning, a frantic call comes into the police dispatch. The man on the other line is worried about his wife, a big-time attorney in the city. The husband claims to have left his wife the night before at the office…

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Defense Attorney Found Murdered In Her Own Office
Defense Attorney Found Murdered In Her Own Office
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Published in The Crime Center

·Dec 13, 2022

How Soil Analysis and Mud Helped to Find a Cold Blood Killer

The story of Ty Lothon and how police found his killer through forensic evidence. — September 26, 2006, was a washout in Fairfax County in Virginia. Rain was pouring and the night was highly dreary. One driver in Fairfax County was traveling on a secluded dirt road in the shower. It was then that he stumbled across something genuinely heinous. He found two men shot…

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How Soil Analysis and Mud Helped to Find a Cold Blood Killer
How Soil Analysis and Mud Helped to Find a Cold Blood Killer
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Published in The Crime Center

·Dec 9, 2022

The Boy in the Box Has Finally Been Identified

The gruesome story of how the murder of an unidentified little boy still remains unsolved to this very day. — I originally published a story detailing the horrific case of the Boy in the Box on May 31 of this year. Just yesterday, Philadelphia police identified the boy in the box as Joseph Zarelli. The following is my article from May 31… America has had its fair share of unsolved…

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The Boy in the Box Has Finally Been Identified
The Boy in the Box Has Finally Been Identified
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Published in The Crime Center

·Nov 3, 2022

How Forensic Investigators Captured John List After 18 Years on the Run

The story of John List and the murder of his mother, wife, and children. — John List was your average, honorable man. He had three young, beautiful children, a loving wife, and a great family. They all lived in an impressive Westfield, New Jersey mansion with marble floors, 19 rooms, and a grand ballroom. List worked as an accountant for a local Westfield bank where…

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How Forensic Investigators Captured John List After 18 Years on the Run
How Forensic Investigators Captured John List After 18 Years on the Run
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Published in The Crime Center

·Oct 28, 2022

The Unsolved Case of ‘The Watcher’

How new homeowners were tormented by cryptic letters sent to their new home. — This article was originally published on July 20, 2022. I thought that it was worth it to republish this piece in light of the new Netflix series based on this case. Enjoy! For many people buying a new home is a stressful yet amazing experience. It is often seen as…

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The Unsolved Case of ‘The Watcher’
The Unsolved Case of ‘The Watcher’
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Published in The Crime Center

·Oct 20, 2022

An NYC Mobster Dodged Attack After Attack Before His Son Got Him

The story of Sylvester Zolltola and why his son murdered him in cold blood. — Everyone knows and loves mob-style movies. From The Godfather to Goodfellas, films that included mobsters are on the all-time best movies list. During the 1970s and 80s, the Italian mob was prevalent in New York and New Jersey metropolitan areas. The NYPD in conjunction with the FBI worked to take…

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An NYC Mobster Dodged Attack After Attack Before His Son Got Him
An NYC Mobster Dodged Attack After Attack Before His Son Got Him
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Published in The Crime Center

·Oct 18, 2022

The Disturbing Disappearance of Asha Degree

Why the puzzling disappearance of a nine-year-old girl has not been solved in more than 20 years. — Harold and Iquilla Degree were a young couple looking to expand. They had just gotten married on Valentine’s Day in 1988. The couple had their first son, O’Bryant, in 1989. …

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The Disturbing Disappearance of Asha Degree
The Disturbing Disappearance of Asha Degree
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