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In June 2020, shocked classmates watched as Yu Quin Sun’s roommate violently murdered her during a Zoom class. 

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https://www.sfdistrictattorney.org/press-release/district-attorney-brooke-jenkins-announces-new-charges-against-alleged-notorious-fence-quoc-le-copy/ 

https://apnews.com/article/san-francisco-roommate-killing-convicted-bdfc0a14a0ad848644b71938f9d34cd1   

https://sfstandard.com/criminal-justice/san-francisco-man-convicted-of-killing-roommate-during-live-zoom-class/ 

https://www.ktvu.com/news/sf-woman-79-was-on-zoom-call-when-she-was-killed-sources-say 

https://sfist.com/2023/05/30/guilty-verdict-comes-down-in-2020-richmond-district-murder-recorded-on-zoom/ 

https://trellis.law/case/fdi16785147/min-jian-guan-vs.-deng-cheng-xie 

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In May 1983, 14-year-old Peter Zimmer brutally murdered his family. Given an absurdly short sentence, Zimmer started his life over as Jovan “Joe” Collier four years later. As Joe, he masqueraded through people’s lives, eventually meeting his birth mother and wooing a woman named Candy Williams. Twenty-five years after murdering his family, he became a dangerous stalker. 

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https://archive.jsonline.com/news/wisconsin/113146709.html/

https://archive.jsonline.com/news/crime/92026444.html   

https://law.justia.com/cases/wisconsin/court-of-appeals/1989/88-0390-6.html 

https://abcnews.go.com/2020/TheLaw/teen-killers-secret-25-years-ago-murdered-family/story?id=12123695 

https://apnews.com/article/e1f35ebca963e77dfc8035de27f7ae3e 

“The Candyman.” Web of Lies. Season 3, Episode 10.

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In September 2008, a gruesome murder shocked Ottawa County, Michigan when a house fire led to the discovery of a mass murder. Inside the home, authorities recovered the charred bodies of Sharmaine Zimmer, Jeremy Zimmer, Tyler Zimmer, and Katherine Brown. 

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https://law.justia.com/cases/michigan/court-of-appeals-unpublished/2010/20101123-c293141-44-293141-opn.html 

https://mdocweb.state.mi.us/OTIS2/otis2profile.aspx?mdocNumber=725574 

https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2009/05/29/jury-convicts-man-in-mich-quadruple-killing/

https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/local/mom-remembers-murdered-daughter-with-katty-shack-5k/69-271518809

https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2008/11/man_arraigned_for_wright_towns.html   

https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2009/05/police_recount_events_leading.html 

https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/grandrapids/name/sharmaine-zimmer-obituary?id=12891475

https://obits.mlive.com/us/obituaries/grandrapids/name/katherine-brown-obituary?id=12891466 

https://freepages.rootsweb.com/~henryhowesbook/genealogy/ashland.html

https://www.goerie.com/story/news/crime/2021/06/30/greene-township-murder-suicide-fire-under-investigation-richard-zimmer-erie/7808765002/ 

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Megan Tilman thought she found love with William Rice and Christina Harnish. When the trio first dropped off the map, everyone thought they were together. Unbeknownst to investigators, Megan’s remains were already waiting for identification. 

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https://www.aacounty.org/news-and-events/news/pair-sentenced-to-40-years-for-2017-murder-of-former-roommate 

https://apnews.com/article/killing-dismemberment-maryland-roommate-tilman-ee6c6fb3798850d39abe73d2489deddc 

https://www.capitalgazette.com/news/ac-cn-megan-tilman-murder-sentencing-christina-harnish-william-rice-20230527-i4znbaqc4jdopjxglgjlkbrrqe-story.html 

https://www.baltimoresun.com/maryland/anne-arundel/ac-cn-megan-tilman-murder-sentencing-christina-harnish-william-rice-20230527-i4znbaqc4jdopjxglgjlkbrrqe-story.html 

https://www.eyeonannapolis.net/2023/01/guilty-plea-in-murder-of-annapolis-woman-in-2017/ 

https://www.wmar2news.com/local/there-just-is-no-mercy-on-their-soul-couple-found-guilty-in-annapolis-womans-murder 

https://www.kvoa.com/news/local/maryland-murder-persons-of-interests-are-now-living-in-tucson/article_280bd8de-d2f9-51ff-af5b-d3aa93667003.html 

https://www.wmar2news.com/local/more-than-5-years-after-her-murder-megan-tilmans-family-gets-closer-to-justice 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=688eK-pM7dE

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18-year-old Aaron Iturra seemed to have it all: popularity, a close-knit family, and a big heart. So, why did someone kill him in his bed? The investigation into his murder would reveal a very unlikely killer. 

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https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/jul/24/gang-mom-sentenced-for-arranging-murder/

https://www.oxygen.com/an-unexpected-killer/aaron-iturra-murder-arranged-by-gang-mom-mary-thompson

https://www.thefreelibrary.com/Judge+refuses+to+cut+sentence+for+%27gang+mom%27.-a0216445619

https://apnews.com/article/233b15db660d6da92561930233528ff3 

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1995-06-25-me-16836-story.html 

“The Crusader’s Son.” I’d Kill for You. Season 2, Episode 8. 

“Hidden Betrayal.” An Unexpected Killer. Season 2, Episode 13.

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In July 2004, a family tragedy shook the small New Mexico town of Hondo. A ghastly murder on a rural ranch owned by a famous investigative reporter revealed dark family secrets and a teen’s need for escape.

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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/teen-guilty-in-ranch-killings/ 

http://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/10/08/new.mexico.posey.release/index.html

https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna12665680 

https://www.scdailypress.com/2010/06/25/relatives-in-nm-ranch-slayings-win-87-million-judgment/ 

https://www.heraldbulletin.com/archives/man-who-killed-3-at-sam-donaldsons-nm-ranch-freed/article_c0e1aed7-f0b2-5ece-8c26-1fdc1077380e.html 

https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/world/archives/2004/07/11/2003178541 

https://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=90026&page=1 

https://www.abqjournal.com/12183/555am-cody-posey-out-of-jail.html 

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In January 2023, a chance encounter between two men ended in a bloody murder in front of the Portland Art Museum.  

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https://www.portlandoregon.gov/police/news/read.cfm?id=452731 

https://katu.com/news/local/man-allegedly-stabbed-to-death-near-art-museum-for-peeing-in-front-of-suspect-crime-murder-homicide-stabbing-violence-city-arrest-police-travel-shooting-assault-weird 

https://www.portlandtribune.com/news/update-fatal-downtown-stabbing-suspect-arrested/article_bdb292d2-a248-11ed-84ac-4b100f259062.html 

https://www.corbeillfuneralhomes.com/obituary/jonathan-bennett

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In February 2015, a gruesome discovery behind a vacant building revealed a twisted plan to murder 29-year-old mom-to-be Samantha Dean. This web of deceit would involve multiple (pretty dumb) hitmen and take the FBI all the way to the island of Bali in Indonesia. 

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https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Clark_-_07.23.15.pdf 

https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/2179005-vontrey-clark-search-warrant 

https://casetext.com/case/in-re-moore-4242041 

https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov/news/releases/ag-paxton-announces-guilty-verdict-freddie-smith-capital-murder-trial 

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/bastrop-county/timeline-the-murder-of-samantha-dean/ 

https://people.com/crime/samantha-dean-murder-ex-texas-cop-and-father-of-child-detained-in-indonesia/ 

https://www.wltx.com/article/news/local/warrant-dean-murder-scene-appeared-staged/269-152624959 

https://people.com/crime/former-texas-police-officer-pleads-guilty-to-killing-girlfriend-who-was-7-months-pregnant/ 

https://www.kxan.com/news/local/bastrop-county/vontrey-clarks-longtime-girlfriend-issues-statement/ 

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/2022/07/08/man-found-guilty-in-murder-for-hire-death-of-pregnant-samantha-dean/65369567007/ 

https://www.kgw.com/article/news/local/state-to-pursue-death-penalty-against-former-austin-officer-vontrey-clark/269-488087056 

https://www.porterloring.com/obituaries/Samantha-Elizabeth-Dean?obId=18143261 

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After committing four horrific crimes in Colorado, the hammer-wielding attacker hitchhiked to Kingman, Arizona. A day after his arrival, he committed another violent bludgeoning. This crime would get him caught–at least temporarily. It turns out, he was slippery–and would use him time outside of bars to resume his crime spree.

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https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/file/Court_Probation/18th_Judicial_District/Arapahoe/Cases_of_Interest/Ewing%20DA%20Motion%202%20Complaint%20and%20Information%20Redacted.pdf 

https://www.da18.org/2021/08/murderer-of-auroras-bennett-family-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/ 

https://denvergazette.com/news/local/alex-ewing-receives-life-sentence-for-1984-hammer-killing-of-patricia-smith/article_f336cf30-ba8c-11ec-a1ef-53afacf29193.html 

https://www.9news.com/article/news/investigations/blame/opening-statements-1984-hammer-attack-patricia-smith/73-f14b0c60-2ef6-4c2d-92fc-a4fa3f10dc0d 

https://www.denverpost.com/2022/04/07/alex-ewing-hammer-killer-guilty-patricia-smith/ 

https://people.com/crime/bennett-killings-alex-ewing-sentenced-three-life-terms/

https://www.9news.com/article/news/investigations/blame/alex-ewing-court-outburst/73-48434654-4760-4daf-a260-c8bcd84e3e47 

https://people.com/crime/people-magazine-investigates-victim-colorado-hammer-killer-speaks-out/ 

https://www.9news.com/article/news/investigations/blame/alex-christopher-ewing-1984-colorado-hammer-attacks/73-d668975a-1b27-4ddb-872a-f58c186a4a9e 

https://www.denverpost.com/2015/02/01/aurora-woman-attacked-by-serial-killer-seeks-release-of-withheld-clue/ 

https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/alex-ewing-says-system-rigged-patricia-smith-murder-trial 

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/vanessa-bennett-survivor 

“The Colorado Hammer Killer.” People Magazine Investigates. Season 6, Episode 5. 

“Lone Survivor.” Cold Case Files. Season 2, Episode 27.

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In 2010, a senseless murder rocked a private Christian school in Jacksonville, Florida. The reason for the murder is absolutely baffling. 

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https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2017/12/15/pair-convicted-classmate-s-murder-forgo-chances-lighter-sentences/15782343007/

https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2010/02/11/stub-832/15956419007/ 

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/timesunion/name/makia-coney-obituary?id=21957133 

https://www.news4jax.com/news/2017/11/27/man-who-shot-teen-classmate-in-thrill-kill-re-sentenced-to-life-with-review/ 

https://www.wokv.com/news/local/former-university-christian-student-loses-appeal-murder-case/rpvpty7qvHv247G93dAKtO/ 

https://www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/teen-killer-seeking-freedom/83450487/ 

https://www.staugustine.com/story/news/2010/02/15/teen-charged-student-slaying-attacked-jax-detention-center/16123363007/ 

https://www.wokv.com/news/family-murdered-jacksonville-student-sues-school/Vx5fWQap85Vu6klBz1Tg7J/ 

https://www.news4jax.com/news/2018/09/17/judge-mulls-thrill-kill-murderers-request-for-shorter-sentence/