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In two rural towns in Mississippi, in 1993 and 1998, two young and beautiful women went missing... and little did their families know that they would be left with more questions than answers. Follow 90s Crime Time on Social Media!
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1. The Clarksdale Press Register- 
   1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/268360954/?match=1&terms=phyllis%20rome 
   2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/268371246/?match=1&terms=phyllis%20rome 
   3. https://www.newspapers.com/image/268365557/?match=1&terms=phyllis%20rome 
   4. https://www.newspapers.com/image/278793537/?match=1&terms=robin%20smith 
2. Hattiesburg American- https://www.newspapers.com/image/277008348/?match=1&terms=robin%20smith 
3. Sun Herald- https://www.newspapers.com/image/744392056/?match=1&terms=robin%20smith 
4. MissingSippi
   1. https://www.missingsippi.org/phyllis-rome 
   2. https://www.missingsippi.org/robin-smith 
5. WXXV25- https://www.wxxv25.com/what-happened-to-robin/ 
6. WLOX- https://www.wlox.com/story/13467891/robin-smith-has-been-missing-since-1998-gulfport-police-have-reopened-the-investigation/ 
7. The Charley Project-
   1. https://charleyproject.org/case/robin-michelle-smith 
   2. https://charleyproject.org/case/phyllis-rome 

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In 1993, a 21-year-old newly graduated Naval officer was ready to start her career as an engineer. She had excelled during her time at the Naval Academy, made excellent grades, was a star athlete, and was known as a very good person around campus. Despite her accomplishments, though, the young lady was battling a personal relationship that she thought was great at first... until it wasn't. Once that relationship came to blows, and someone felt rejected, it would end in tragedy, taking three lives... Follow 90s Crime Time on Social Media!
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1. 1. Steel Hearts- https://www.steel-hearts.org/store/p/ltjg-alton-l-grizzard
   2. United States Navy- https://usna93.com/usna93/index.php/in-memoriam/1-kerryn-lynn-o-neil
   3. The Baltimore Sun- https://www.newspapers.com/image/170766673/?terms=kerry%20oneill%20alton 
      1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/170660624/?match=1&terms=kerry%20oneill%20alton
   4. News of Cumberland County- https://www.newspapers.com/image/1083086745/?match=1&terms=kerry%20oneill%20alton 
   5. Citizen's Voice- https://www.newspapers.com/image/438634583/?match=1&terms=kerry%20oneill%20alton
      1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/438645232/?match=1&terms=george%20p%20smith
   6. The Times Leader- https://www.newspapers.com/image/416536573/?terms=kerry%20oneill%20alton
      1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/416529392/?match=1&terms=kerry%20oneill%20alton
      2. https://www.timesleader.com/archive/836301/questions-pain-remain-in-naval-officers-deaths
   7. Virginia Tech Library- https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1993/rt9312/931204/12040224.htm
   8. LA Times- https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-12-02-mn-63155-story.html
      1. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1993-12-03-mn-63624-story.html
   9. The Sacramento Bee- https://www.newspapers.com/image/626651524/?match=1&terms=george%20p%20smith
   10. Standard Speaker- https://www.newspapers.com/image/61402741/?match=1&terms=george%20p%20smith
   11. New York Times- https://www.nytimes.com/1993/12/07/us/3-promising-naval-officers-leave-tears-and-disbelief.html
   12. Kerry's mother Bonnie's testimony- https://www.judiciary.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/oneill_testimony_10_08_02.pdf

     

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After detectives in Boston began to try to figure out who would do such a grotesque act to an innocent victim not even from the States... What they would realize, though, is that despite having many persons of interest and theories, it would still be very difficult to figure out the monster. Follow 90s Crime Time on Social Media!
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1. 1. Boston Globe-
      1. https://apps.bostonglobe.com/true-crime/half-a-body/
      2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441014807/?match=1&terms=karina%20holmer  
      3. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441918414/?match=1&terms=karina%20holmer
      4. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441016594/?terms=karina%20holmer
      5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441014499/
      6. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441015523/?terms=karina%20holmer&match=1 -
      7. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441013702/?terms=WOMAN%20FOUND%20IN%20DUMPSTER
      8. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441014850/?match=1&terms=WOMAN%20FOUND%20IN%20DUMPSTER
   2. Boston Magazine-
      1. https://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston-archive/1988/zanzibar/
   3. Valley News-
      1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/834071410/?match=1&terms=karina%20holmer

1. 1. Boston Herald-
      1. https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/03/30/from-the-archive-karina-holmer-chased-a-dream-to-live-in-the-u-s-a/

1. 1. GBH- https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2019-06-24/remembering-karina-holmer-by-name-not-just-by-the-crime-that-killed-her

1. 1. South Coast Today- https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/state/1996/06/28/nanny-s-letters-show-discontent/50634720007/

1. 1. Jackson City Patriot-
      1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1167296939/?match=1&terms=karina%20holmer

1. 1. Find A Grave-
      1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191107042/karina_erika-holmer
2. 1. The Huntsville Times- https://www.newspapers.com/image/1186667272/?match=1&terms=Who%20killed%20karina%20holmer

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In the bustling city of Boston, Massachusetts, many of the city's younger population partied their hearts out to unwind, possibly make new friends, or establish connections. This was definitely the case of a young girl from around the world who was in the United States to work and to see other parts of the world; however, after her short visit to the new country, tragedy would strike when her body, or what was left of it, would be found in the most grotesque way... and her case would become one of Boston's most infamous case... Follow 90s Crime Time on Social Media!
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1. 1. Boston Globe-
      1. https://apps.bostonglobe.com/true-crime/half-a-body/
      2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441014807/?match=1&terms=karina%20holmer  
      3. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441918414/?match=1&terms=karina%20holmer
      4. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441016594/?terms=karina%20holmer
      5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441014499/
      6. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441015523/?terms=karina%20holmer&match=1 -
      7. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441013702/?terms=WOMAN%20FOUND%20IN%20DUMPSTER
      8. https://www.newspapers.com/image/441014850/?match=1&terms=WOMAN%20FOUND%20IN%20DUMPSTER
   2. Boston Magazine- 
      1. https://www.bostonmagazine.com/best-of-boston-archive/1988/zanzibar/ 
   3. Valley News- 
      1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/834071410/?match=1&terms=karina%20holmer 

1. 1. Boston Herald-
      1. https://www.bostonherald.com/2022/03/30/from-the-archive-karina-holmer-chased-a-dream-to-live-in-the-u-s-a/ 

1. 1. GBH- https://www.wgbh.org/news/local/2019-06-24/remembering-karina-holmer-by-name-not-just-by-the-crime-that-killed-her 

1. 1. South Coast Today- https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/news/state/1996/06/28/nanny-s-letters-show-discontent/50634720007/ 

1. 1. Jackson City Patriot- 
      1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1167296939/?match=1&terms=karina%20holmer 

1. 1. Find A Grave- 
      1. https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/191107042/karina_erika-holmer 
2. 1. The Huntsville Times- https://www.newspapers.com/image/1186667272/?match=1&terms=Who%20killed%20karina%20holmer 

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Hi there! Simone from 90s Crime Time with a quick update about the show. Can't wait to release new episodes soon!

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In an upper-middle-class suburb of Chicago, a mom of three small children was going through a divorce while also battling crippling depression. Despite pressing on through divorce and parenting pretty smoothly... when she learned her spouse was moving on while still legally married... she made them pay the price in her own way... in the worst possible way. Follow 90s Crime Time on Social Media!
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1. 1. Chicago Sun-Times - https://chicago.suntimes.com/2001/11/11/18422484/one-mom-3-dead-kids-and-a-terrible-question-why-did-marilyn-lemak-do-it

1. 1. Daily Herald -
      1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/13872847/?terms=marilyn%20lemak
      2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/10382897/?terms=marilyn%20lemak
      3. https://www.newspapers.com/image/25734940/?match=1&terms=Marilyn%20Lemak
      4. https://www.newspapers.com/image/13872915/?match=1&terms=Marilyn%20Lemak
      5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/13895764/?terms=Marilyn%20Lemak

1. 1. Chicago Tribune - https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-2001-12-13-0112130296-story.html
      1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/169414302/
      2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/168861312/?terms=marilyn%20lemak 
      3. https://www.newspapers.com/image/169954387/
      4. https://www.newspapers.com/image/169528769/?terms=Marilyn%20Lemak
      5. https://www.chicagotribune.com/1999/12/17/transcript-of-marilyn-lemaks-911-call/?clearUserState=true 
      6. https://www.chicagotribune.com/1999/10/08/lemak-divorce-granted-7-months-after-killings/ 
      7. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/03/25/marilyn-lemak-i-did-a-terrible-tragic-thing/ 
      8. https://www.chicagotribune.com/2019/03/02/20-years-ago-marilyn-lemak-killed-her-3-children-in-their-naperville-home-the-case-still-haunts-law-enforcement/ 

1. 1. The New York Times- https://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/19/us/verdict-near-on-mother-of-dead-children.html 

1. 1. UPI- https://www.upi.com/Archives/2001/12/18/Arguments-against-mom-who-killed-kids/1701008651600/ 

1. 1. Tallahassee Democrat - https://www.newspapers.com/image/247712883/?terms=marilyn%20lemak&match=1

1. 1. The Ledger- https://www.theledger.com/story/news/1999/03/07/mother-charged-with-murder/26528481007/ 

1. 1. South Bend Tribune - https://www.newspapers.com/image/521565377/?terms=marilyn%20lemak&match=1 

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In 1996, all one single California mother was trying to do was raise her three children to the best of her ability... but little did she know was that someone she loved so much didn't care about her nurturing, and did whatever they could to get her out of the way...   Follow 90s Crime Time on Social Media!
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1. 1. San Diego Tribune- https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2009/02/27/grappling-with-the-past/
   2. LA Times- https://www.newspapers.com/image/155453352/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjE1NTQ1MzM1MiwiaWF0IjoxNzQ0NTgwMTY4LCJleHAiOjE3NDQ2NjY1Njh9.LFx7QXSd8GFrhHRRg2eOcYm5A5Hi5vca9-o3VG1e3Q0
      1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/155447634/
      2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/155449518/?match=1&terms=amber%20bray%20dixie%20hollier
      3. https://www.newspapers.com/image/155577176/?match=1&terms=amber%20bray%20dixie%20hollier
      4. https://www.newspapers.com/image/158906183/?terms=amber%20bray%20dixie%20hollier  
      5. https://www.newspapers.com/image/158903067/?match=1&terms=amber%20bray%20dixie%20hollier
      6. https://www.newspapers.com/image/159643132/?match=1&terms=amber%20bray
      7. https://www.newspapers.com/image/155439114/?match=1&terms=amber%20bray
      8. https://www.newspapers.com/image/155469246/?match=1&terms=amber%20bray

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In 1996, a teenage girl in rural Alabama was preparing for the birth of her baby... but little did she know was that someone close to her was jealous, and would do anything to make sure the baby would be hers... Follow 90s Crime Time on Social Media!
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1. 1. The Montgomery Advisor- https://www.newspapers.com/image/260168865/?match=1&terms=carethia%20curry 
   2. The Dothan Eagle- https://www.newspapers.com/image/981496937/?match=1&terms=carethia%20curry 
   3. Case Law- https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/al-court-of-criminal-appeals/1117040.html 
   4. Find A Grave- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/134868678/carethia_coushea-curry 
   5. New York Times- https://www.nytimes.com/1998/09/27/us/national-news-briefs-guilty-verdict-in-killing-of-pregnant-teen-ager.html 
   6. The Independent- https://www.independent.co.uk/news/life-sentence-for-ripping-baby-from-womb-1191728.html 
   7. The Herald Sun- https://www.newspapers.com/image/792334007/?match=1&terms=carethia%20curry 
   8. The Daily Dispatch- https://www.newspapers.com/image/1159703506/?match=1&terms=carethia%20curry 
   9. The Herald Scotland- https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/12052336.second-mother-killed-for-baby/ 

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On a Spring evening in April 1994, four young fast food workers in Alabama were just trying to make extra money... but two assailants one night stopped their plans forever due to their greed. Follow 90s Crime Time on Social Media!
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1. 1. USA Today- https://www.newspapers.com/image/1146858522/?match=1&terms=darrell%20collier%20 
      1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1142960888/?match=1&terms=robert%20melson 
   2. al.com- https://www.al.com/news/anniston-gadsden/2014/04/20_years_after_gadsden_triple.html 
   3. Appeal for Robert- https://dpic-cdn.org/production/legacy/MelsonClemencyPetition.pdf 
   4. The Dothan Eagle- https://www.newspapers.com/image/980866092/?match=1&terms=robert%20melson 
   5. Find Law- https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-11th-circuit/1021593.html 
      1. https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/al-court-of-criminal-appeals/1117064.html 
   6. The Anniston Star- https://www.newspapers.com/image/106537020/?match=1&terms=Cuhuatemoc%20Peraita 
   7. The Salem Times journal- https://www.newspapers.com/image/570482414/ 
   8. The Birmingham News- https://www.newspapers.com/image/1156917491/?match=1 
      1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1156913632/?match=1&terms=cuhuatemoc%20peraita

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In 1990, a young college student wanted to enter the world of the music industry... but when he came across some shady activity at his workplace, someone felt he may have known too much... and knew he couldn't have that...Follow 90s Crime Time on Social Media!
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1. Statesman Journal- https://www.newspapers.com/image/200780317/?terms=tim%20moreau&match=1
2. KOIN- https://www.koin.com/news/crime/portlands-starry-night-murder-the-crucial-witness-finally-speaks/ 
   1. https://www.koin.com/news/crime/convicted-portland-murderer-faces-jail-time-for-california-crimes/ 
   2. https://www.koin.com/news/crime/portlands-starry-night-murderer-could-qualify-for-early-jail-release-due-to-covid-19/ 
3. The Charley Project- https://charleyproject.org/case/timothy-douglas-moreau 
4. Find A Grave- https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/146449191/timothy-douglas-moreau 
5. Portland Tribune- https://www.portlandtribune.com/news/the-starry-night-murder-timeline/article_126d7ea5-f66e-5e92-943c-0e746a6ca6c5.html
6. he Oregonian- https://www.newspapers.com/image/1091393830/?match=1&terms=tim%20moreau 
   1. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1086056338/?match=1&terms=Larry%20Hurwitz
   2. https://www.newspapers.com/image/1090358963/?match=1&terms=Larry%20Hurwitz
7. Oregon Live- https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2019/09/larry-hurwitz-the-starry-night-murder-and-a-life-of-crime-reporter-jim-redden-on-his-years-tracking-a-killer.html 
   1. https://www.oregonlive.com/trending/2016/08/portland_in_the_90s.html
8. Albany Democrat Herald- https://www.newspapers.com/image/442462030/?terms=tim%20moreau&match=1
9. Willamette Week- https://www.wweek.com/culture/2018/05/22/tim-moreau-would-have-been-50-this-month-had-he-not-been-the-victim-of-one-of-portlands-most-remarkable-crime-stories/ 
   1. https://www.wweek.com/archive/2025/02/23/missing-and-p

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