Mary Opitz disappeared from a Florida mall parking lot in January 1981 after leaving her mother and brother to wait in their car. Initially considered a runaway, suspicions of foul play arose after a similar disappearance of Mary Hare from the same location a month later, whose body was later found to be a homicide. The circumstances of both cases, including abandoned cars and lack of clues, prompted authorities to consider a connection. Christopher Wilder, a known offender active in the area during that time and suspected in other disappearances, became a person of interest in both Mary Opitz's unsolved case and Mary Hare's murder before his death in 1984.Read the blog post: HERE

Explore the 1910 disappearance of Dorothy Arnold, a wealthy New York socialite, outlining the details surrounding her last known movements and the subsequent investigation. They highlight the societal context of the Gilded Age, including expectations for women and the fear of scandal, which influenced the initial handling of the case. The texts detail the Arnold family's efforts to find her, the police involvement, and the numerous theories that arose regarding her fate, ranging from elopement and suicide to abduction and a botched abortion. Ultimately, these excerpts illustrate the enduring mystery of Arnold's vanishing and its impact on her family and the public imagination, solidifying it as one of the oldest unsolved missing persons cases in the United States.

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Between 1980 and 1981, six women disappeared from Melbourne's southeastern suburbs, later found murdered in remote areas. The crimes, known as the Tynong North and Frankston murders, remain unsolved despite investigations, media coverage, and community appeals.

Explore the unsolved 2008 murder of realtor Lindsay Buziak in Victoria, BC—a case shrouded in mystery and unanswered questions.

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Uncover William Hale’s ruthless Osage murders in the 1920s, driven by greed for oil wealth and power during the Reign of Terror. Original Tulsa King.

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This podcast episode provides an in-depth examination of the Keddie Cabin Murders, a chilling quadruple homicide that occurred in 1981 in a secluded area of California. The discussion meticulously reconstructs the horrific crime scene, detailing the brutal mutilation of the victims and the mysterious disappearance of 12-year-old Tina Sharp. It critically analyzes the flawed police investigation, highlighting significant lapses in evidence handling and the inadequate pursuit of key suspects, Martin Smartt and Bo Boubede, despite a potential confession. The episode presents various theories surrounding the case, from crimes of passion to drug-related motives, while emphasizing the enduring mystery that captivates true crime enthusiasts. The aim is to foster public dialogue and potentially uncover new insights, all while honoring the memory of the victims and advocating for justice.

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