Episode 8  Heather Strube's life took a tragic turn during a bitter custody battle with her ex-husband, Steven Strube. In April 2009, as she went to a Target parking lot for a custody exchange of their son, Carson, she was brutally shot in front of Carson, who was still in the car. Eyewitnesses described the shooter as someone dressed as a man, adding to the mystery. The investigation pointed to Joanna Hayes, Steven's mother, as the suspect. She had a history of animosity towards Heather and a motive to prevent her from getting custody of Carson. Joanna was convicted of murder and related charges, showing how family disputes can turn deadly.

Episode 7: Pool In this tragic case, Tiara Pool, a 21-year-old Navy wife from Jacksonville, Florida, met David Sparre on Craigslist. Their encounter took a horrific turn when Sparre brutally stabbed Tiara 89 times in her apartment in July 2010. Tiara's search for companionship ended in a senseless and brutal murder. Sparre was arrested, and during his trial, he didn't defend himself. He received the death penalty. Despite later appeals about his legal representation and mental health, he remained on death row. This case highlights the dangers of online interactions and the devastating impact of such violence.

Episode 6: Plasse Before her tragic murder on August 26, 2011, Amanda Plasse lived as a vibrant young woman in Chicopee, Massachusetts. The murder itself was a horrific and violent event, marked by a gruesome crime scene. However, what followed added more pain to her family's grief. Two police officers, meant to safeguard her apartment, took disrespectful photos of Amanda's lifeless body using their personal phones. These pictures were then shared widely, causing additional distress. The investigation took years, leading to the arrest and conviction of Dennis Rosa-Roman for Amanda's murder. Beyond seeking justice, Amanda's mother, Michelle Penna, fought for "Amanda's Law." This law, passed in August 2022, prevents first responders from sharing unauthorized crime scene photos, respecting the dignity and privacy of victims and their families in such tragic situations.

Episode 5: Hardy The murder of Afrikka Hardy in October 2014 was a chilling catalyst for the investigation that ultimately exposed the heinous crimes committed by Darren Deon Vann. Afrikka, a 19-year-old woman, fell victim to Vann's predatory tactics, which targeted vulnerable women, particularly sex workers. Her murder led to Vann's arrest, and during the subsequent investigation, he confessed to the murders of at least seven women in Indiana. His method involved luring victims through online platforms, such as Backpage, strangulation, and abandoning their bodies in vacant structures in Gary, Indiana. The case also brought to light the potential of technology and data analysis in identifying patterns in unsolved crimes. Vann's conviction in May 2018 resulted in seven concurrent life sentences without parole, providing some closure to the families of his victims.

Episode 4 - Sondra Better In 1998, the murder of Sondra Better in West Palm Beach, Florida, cast a long shadow of mystery, remaining unsolved for two decades. The case experienced a dramatic turn in 2018 when Todd Barket, unsuspectingly, applied for a job, triggering a routine background check. This check led to a startling discovery through a police database, linking him directly to the crime scene with matching fingerprints and DNA evidence. This unexpected breakthrough finally closed a chapter on a 20-year-old cold case, delivering long-awaited justice to Sondra Better's family. It also provided the community, which had been haunted by the unresolved crime, with much-needed closure, highlighting the enduring impact of forensic science in solving crimes.

Episode 2: Rainsford In 2020, Michael Rainsford, a popular 20-year-old skateboarder, was fatally shot through his kitchen window while preparing to visit his girlfriend. The culprits were two brothers, Michael and James Foy, who sought revenge following an unrelated incident. The investigation benefited from social media evidence, particularly Snapchat, which exposed their actions that night. Notably, the Foys had a criminal history. In March 2021, both were sentenced to life in prison, with Michael facing a minimum of 30 years and James a minimum of 28 years. Three others were also sentenced for obstructing justice. Mikey's story underscores the tragic consequences of revenge and highlights the significance of digital evidence in contemporary crime-solving.

Episode 3 - Kumeta Rudd In 1973, Noreen Kumeta Rudd's life was cut tragically short, just 27 days after marrying Donnie Rudd. Initially deemed a car accident, this event led to Donnie collecting a $120,000 life insurance payout. Life went on for Donnie, who remarried and seemed to leave the past behind. However, in 1991, he emerged as a suspect in a separate murder case, casting a shadow over the circumstances of Noreen's death. By 2013, a reexamination of the case uncovered that Noreen's death was not an accident but a homicide. This revelation led to Donnie Rudd's arrest in 2015, and by 2018, he was convicted of first-degree murder for killing Noreen, finally bringing justice after 45 years of unanswered questions and legal evasion.

Episode 1: Still/Greaves In 1999, 20-year-old Jennifer Still, is murdered under mysterious circumstances in Pennsylvania. It’s not until 2005, following the horrific homicide of Heather and Lisa Greaves(along with her young child) that a breakthrough occurs and an arrest is made for both Jennifer's murder and the 2005 killings. This series of events underscores the unpredictable and devastating nature of violent crime, leaving lasting scars on families and communities while also focusing on the law prevailing and the murderer being placed behind bars.

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