Almost Fiction

In the beginning it appeared as if Paul Eugene Rowles was an easy criminal to work with if there ever was such a thing. 

Almost every time he was confronted about a crime he would quickly crumble and admit to it if he was in fact the man who had committed the act, but eventually that all changed. 

Due to that fact we just can’t be sure exactly what he’s done, but what we do know is grim to say the least.




SOURCES: 

On the trail of a serial killer. By Glenn Garvin - MiamiHerald.com. April 26, 2014. 

https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/rowles-paul.htm

A look at Paul Rowles' background and criminal past. By WFLA.com. February 5, 2014.

Student’s killer dies untried in prison as story of guilt and heroism unfolds from justice system. By Jack Strickland. TheTallahasseeNews.com. April 02, 2013.

Paul Rowles' only surviving victim shares her story. By John Martin, and Claire Wiseman. February 7, 2014.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Tiffany_Sessions

Paul Rowles Timeline. By The Gainesville Sun for Gainsville.com. February 5, 2014.

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There is not much to say about Christa Gail Pike, except for the fac that she single handedly proves that evil lives among us. 

SOURCES:https://murderpedia.org/female.P/p/pike-christa.htm
STATE v. PIKE (1998) Supreme Court of Tennessee,at Knoxville. STATE of Tennessee, Appellee, v. Christa Gail PIKE, Appellant. Decided: October 05, 1998.https://www.mercyforchrista.org/christa-s-storyJudge dismisses death row inmate Christa Pike's bid to reopen her criminal case. By John North For WBIR10 News. October 31, 2023. Woman convicted in 1995 Knoxville murder asks death sentence be vacated. By Gregory Raucoules for WATE Knox County News. August 30, 2023. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christa_PikeStaff management; How to tell the difference between an excuse and a reason. By Steve Parker for Linkedin.com. September 24, 2024. 

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Not much is known about Dennis Duane Webb because luckily for us, he was caught relatively early in his career. He was cold, heartless, and ignorant traits he thought were positive attributes rather than negative ones. Welcome back to yet another episode of Almost Fiction. Don’t forget to leave a review. 

SOURCES:https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/webb-dennis-duane.htmPeople v. Webb (1993) 6 Cal.4th 494 , 24 Cal.Rptr.2d 779; 862 P.2d 779 [No. S006938. Dec 7, 1993.]

https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/california-inmate-on-death-row-since-1988-dies-in-the-hospital/Dennis Webb, Convicted in 1988 of Murdering Atascadero Couple, Dies on Death Row. By Matt Fountain. December 14, 2016. 

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Gary Gene Tison tried anything and everything to avoid punishment, no matter how small the issue. 



He also had a family who stood by him no matter how ridiculous he became. 

Those two facets combined caused one of the worst prison breaks in Arizona history. 

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SOURCES: 

The Tison Prison Break Arizona Gary, Donald, Ricky, and Ray Tison; Randy Greenawalt 1978 by Beverly Roath from the book Malice, Madness, and Mayhem: an Electric Collection of American Infamy. 2010. 

https://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/tison-gary-gene.htm

Shotgun-toting sons free dad, 2nd killer. By David L. Teibel. The Arizona Daily Star. July 31, 1978.

Tison's Body Found, Corpse Half a Mile from Shootout Site. By John Rawlinson and Armando Durazo. The Arizona Daily Star. August 23, 1978.

Prison escapees still at large; 'serious security breach' cited. By John DeWitt and Armando Durazo. The Arizona Daily Star. August 1, 1978.

Escapees linked to 3 deaths. The Arizona Daily Star. August 8, 1978.

3 Captured, One Killed in Shootout. By Aarmando Durazo, Gene Nail and John Rawlinson - The Arizona Daily Star. August 12, 1978.


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Thomas William Rigterink was a former model turned killer who seemingly out of nowhere, committed a brutal attack, one that spilled over to innocents just trying to live their lives. 

It’s a sobering testament to just how quickly our lives can change, especially when we least expect it. 

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Sources: 

Supreme Court of Florida. No. SC05-2162. THOMAS WILLIAM RIGTERINK, Appellant,
Vs. STATE OF FLORIDA, Appellee. January 30, 2009. 

Ex-Model Rigterink Is Sentenced to Death. Adopted Son of PCC Professors Becomes Polk's 14th Death Row Inmate. Jason Geary - The Ledger. October 15, 2005

https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2010/03/01/court-orders-new-look-at-fla-murder-case/

Murder Defendant Takes the Stand: Thomas Rigterink tells jurors he played no part in double slaying, by Jason Geary - The Ledger Friday, September 2, 2005.

Stabbing Suspect Arrested: Authorities say Thomas William Rigterink admitted to being involved in two slayings, by Amy L. Edwards - The Ledger. Friday, October 17, 2003.

Daniel Lee Siebert becomes another name on our growing list of murderers who were let out of jail, only to kill again.
He also makes another growing list, the list of killers who for some reason had almost unbelievable luck, until… he didn’t. 
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SOURCES:
https://www.nytimes.com/1986/03/11/nyregion/guide-killed-in-atlantic-city-died-in-a-lounge-police-say.html
https://law.justia.com/cases/alabama/court-of-appeals-criminal/1989/562-so-2d-586-0.html
Alabama Death Row Inmate Who Challenged Protocol Dies. Desiree Hunter, Associated Press Writer. 
Edwards, A K . All American Criminal: Daniel Lee Siebert. Kindle Edition.

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There’s really not much to say about this week's episode other than it was definitely one of the harder cases I have covered. 

By definition, Banita M. Jacks was a mother and that’s about the only positive thing I can say about her, especially after all that she’s done. 




Sources: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Banita_Jacks

SE Home Where Girls Found Slain Not Selling After New Paint, 40% Reduction, It Goes to Auction; By Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post Staff Writer, Thursday, February 19, 2009.

Banita Jacks Case: Lots of Blame to Go Around in D.C. Girls' Deaths, Report Says; By Petula Dvorak, Washington Post Staff Writer, Friday, April 3, 2009.

Prosecutor Tells Horror Story in Deaths of 4 D.C. Girls; Defense Denies Guilt; By Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post Staff Writer, Thursday, July 16, 2009.

Details of Banita Jacks's Relationship With Eldest Daughter Emerge; By Keith L. Alexander, Washington Post Staff Writer, Wednesday, July 15, 2009.

Fenty Fires 6 In Girls' Deaths; By Petula Dvorak and David Nakamura, Washington Post Staff Writers, Tuesday, January 15, 2008.


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This week we go over the case of another killer couple, a pair of individuals who would have done just about anything not for each other, but for meth. 

This week we talk about Cynthia Lynn Coffman and James Gregory Marlow. 

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SOURCES:

Michael Newton - An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers - Hunting Humans

S.C. Upholds Death Sentences for ‘Folsom Wolf’ and Girlfriend Who Claimed He Battered Her By Kenneth Ofgang - MetNews.com Friday, August 20, 2004

Condemned and Waiting: Cynthia Coffman Came West for a New Life; Now She Faces 2nd Death Sentence By Nancy Wride - Los Angeles Times April 26, 1992

People v. Marlow IN THE SUPREME COURT OF CALIFORNIA August 19, 2004 THE PEOPLE, PLAINTIFF AND RESPONDENT, v. JAMES GREGORY MARLOW AND CYNTHIA LYNN COFFMAN, DEFENDANTS AND APPELLANTS.

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Welcome back to Almost Fiction and the conclusion of our talke about Gordon Frederick Cummins. 

SOURCES:
Read, Simon. In the Dark . Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. 
https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cummins-gordon.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Cummins

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Gordon Frederick Cummins wasn’t the original ripper, but it didn’t stop him from trying to make a name for himself anyways. 

SOURCES:
https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/cummins-gordon.htm
Read, Simon. In the Dark . Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gordon_Cummins

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