In April 2023, a dream wedding took place on a beautiful beach in South Carolina, United States. But just hours after saying, “I do”, tragedy struck. Samantha, still dressed as a bride, lost her life after a crime occurred. Today you will learn about the tragic end of Samantha and Aric Hutchinson's marriage, a union that lasted less than six hours.

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On July 6th 2022, the emergency services of the state of Michigan in the United States, received a distress call from a boy named Paul, reporting that his fifteen year old brother was unconscious. The boy had autism and ADHD and required extra care and attention from his family. Unfortunately, when the paramedics arrived at the scene, the boy had already passed away. The subsequent autopsy revealed startling information. So much so, that during court hearings, his own mother vomited in court after seeing the photos of her son's condition. But the question was, who was responsible for his death. This is the story of Timothy Ferguson

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In July 2019, a 4 year old girl named Paislee vanished without a trace. On that particular day, court officials arrived at her home to remove her from the custody of her biological parents, who had their paternal rights taken away by the court. She was supposed to be placed with her new legal guardians. However, no one was there.
 
Paislee and her parents had disappeared, but days later the father reappeared claiming that his wife and daughter had run away, and that he had tried to find them with no success. A very poorly told story. Mother and daughter remained missing for years, until in 2022 they were found, in a place where no one could have imagined.
 
The discovery led to the arrest of three people, including Paislee’s own father and this raised a difficult question. Were they criminals, or just desperate parents who didn't want to lose custody of their daughter?
 
Today you will learn about the case of Paislee Shultis.

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Throughout the last episodes of Serial Killers that have already been presented here on the channel, we can see that there is a Modus Operandi in all of them, (except Israel Keyes).
 
I've already brought some cases here on the channel such as Barbie & Ken, Jeffrey Dahmer, Cody Legebokoff, Alexander Pituskin, and the most recent BTK. In all these cases we discovered that there is a considerable amount of time between their actions.
 
However, in today's case, despite this Serial Killer having committed his first fatal crime in 2015, in 2016, he claimed practically one new victim per month and all of them inside a house that became known as The House of Horrors. April, June, August and September, there wasn't another one in September because the victim managed to escape and brought the gruesome activities of the  Serial Killer Shawn Grate to the authorities.

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A Young American, Natalee Holloway had her whole life ahead of her, a promising career as a doctor and dreams waiting to unfold. However, she disappeared in 2005 without leaving a trace during a graduation trip to Aruba,  in the Caribbean. What promised to be a memorable outing with her colleagues turned into a mysterious police case.

Coincidence or not, the last place Natalee was seen, Carlos’n Charlies, was also linked to the 1998 disappearance of Amy Bradley, another American tourist who was invited to Aruba. Amy’s case, which I’ve covered here before, has led many to speculate about a possible connection between the two disappearances, particularly involving human trafficking.

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In 2017, a young woman named Chloe Ayling was kidnapped while abroad. Yet, just six days later, she calmly walked into a consulate, claiming she had been released. This bizarre kidnapping case quickly garnered national attention, and with each step of the investigation, the mystery only deepened. In today's episode, we'll delve into the intricate details of this case, and I urge you to pay close attention because, in the end, I want to know your thoughts. What really happened to Chloe Ayling?

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In 2011, a girl named Bethany Decker stopped answering calls and responding to messages from friends for a few days. Then, one day, a friend saw Bethany's Facebook profile was online and managed to get a response from her. However, the way Bethany answered questions seemed off and strange.

Furthermore, she didn't know things she should have easily known the answer to. In fact, it became clear that someone was impersonating her online to cover up a heinous crime. This case, which took over a decade to resolve, finally saw justice in 2023 when the perpetrator was sentenced. The sentence sparked outrage among Bethany's friends and family, who had been seeking answers for so long.

Today, we delve into the tragic story of Bethany Decker's disappearance and death.

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Today, you'll discover the incredible story of a girl who survived an unimaginable attack by someone no one suspected capable of such violence. She spent 30 hours in the rain, cold, and suffering from broken bones, but today she is alive to share her story.

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In 2009, one of the most notorious kidnappings in the nation took place in Canada, as this case involved a series of clues that each time pointed to a new suspect. The atmosphere during the investigation was so intense that even the missing girl's parents had a live argument, in front of several television cameras across the country. Today, you will learn about the disturbing case of the kidnapping and murder of Tori Stafford.

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Having a good relationship with neighbors is fundamental to wellbeing. It may seem strange to some to wave or say hi, but small gestures can make a difference in social interactions. Unfortunately, not every neighborhood is made up of good neighbors.

Perhaps isolating yourself and not having contact with anyone may even be a good option, but when a neighbor takes pleasure in causing trouble, and disturbing the peace of the neighborhood, especially with the aim of recording and posting it all on social media for likes and followers, only the worst can happen.
 
This story is one of the most controversial cases I've ever shared on this channel, and I'm certain it will divide opinions. However, it serves as a perfect example of why we cannot take the law into our own hands.
 
So, get ready, because today’s case is about Zachary Latham, an 18 year old young man, whose insatiable desire for more followers led him to take the life of one of his neighbors, all the while recording and posting everything on social media.

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