August 23rd: Kanika Powell Meets Strangers at her Door (2008)

What do you do when a stranger knocks at your door? On August 23rd 2008 a young woman had to make that very decision. Thus beginning a series of events that would end in her murder.

https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Kanika-Powell, https://www.trace-evidence.com/kanika-powell, https://unsolved.com/podcasts/a-killer-comes-knocking/, https://blackgirlgonepodcast.com/blog/f/the-unsolved-murder-of-kanika-powell

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August 22nd: Jessica Easterly's Body Found (2019)

How police handle a case can make or break an investigation. On August 22nd 2019 a body was found in a case that, from the very beginning, was marred by the lack of action by investigators. A case that, because of this, remains unsolved.

https://bayoujustice.com/2021/06/mysterious-death-of-new-orleans-porn-star/, https://uncovered.com/cases/jessica-easterly-durning-new-orleans-la, https://www.fox8live.com/2024/02/27/four-years-after-her-death-jessica-easterlys-family-continues-fighting-answers/, https://justice4jessica.org/jessicas-story, https://www.change.org/p/investigate-jessica-easterly-durning-s-death-mayor-urge-nopd-to-invite-lsp-to-help, https://www.fox8live.com/2024/02/27/retired-detective-offers-aid-easterly-family-desperate-closure/

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August 21st: Ruby Ridge Siege Started (1992)

There are some cases that completely shape the way future incidents are handled. The way government agencies react to cases in the aftermath. On August 21st 1992 gunfire was exchanged and, with that, a history making siege began.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruby_Ridge, https://www.britannica.com/event/Ruby-Ridge, https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2017/aug/26/ruby-ridge-1992-modern-american-militia-charlottesville, https://oig.justice.gov/sites/default/files/archive/special/0211/chapter5.htm, https://www.famous-trials.com/rubyridge/1152-home

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August 20th: Nicole Nachtman Kills (2015)

Secrets don’t keep. They only get worse the longer they remain hidden. On August 20th 2015 a woman took the life of a loved one in order to keep a secret.

https://medium.com/cogent-hex/student-housing-issues-leads-to-two-tragic-murders-16c855321482, https://www.tampabay.com/news/publicsafety/jury-weighs-if-nicole-nachtman-is-guilty-of-killing-mother-stepfather-20190802/, https://www.fox13news.com/news/nachtman-guilty-of-murdering-mother-stepfather-sentenced-to-life-in-prison, https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/crime/murder-trial-begins-for-former-fsu-students-accused-of-killing-parents/67-091f53aa-56b6-4f50-a2d3-58721c813082, https://www.fox13news.com/news/on-stand-brother-recalls-nicole-nachtmans-murder-confession, https://www.tampabay.com/hillsborough/expert-mother-physically-emotionally-abused-daughter-before-murder-20190731/, https://www.wfla.com/news/hillsborough-county/ex-roommate-describes-chaotic-mom-daughter-relationship-in-nicole-nachtman-trial/

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August 19th: Sydney Sutherland Killed (2020)

There are some cases that take years, even decades, to solve. Then there are some that take just days. On August 19th 2020 a young woman disappeared and, before her family could even get the chance to really, properly, get days of searching under their belts, a man was already in custody claiming he knew how she lost her life.

https://people.com/crime/sydney-sutherland-murder-farmer-pleads-guilty/, https://www.kait8.com/2021/10/01/lewellyn-pleads-guilty-sydney-sutherland-murder/, https://memorials.jacksonsfh.com/book-of-memories/4308200/sutherland-sydney-claire/obituary.php, https://katv.com/news/local/quake-lewellyn-pleads-guilty-to-murder-rape-in-sydney-sutherland-case, https://people.com/crime/man-accused-ramming-jogger-sydney-sutherland-allegedly-tried-to-forget-about-crime/, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/arkansas-farmer-abducted--murdered-nurse-after-he-spotted-her-jo

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August 18th: Sally Horner Dies (1952)

Sometimes the tragedies don’t stop after the case is solved. On August 18th 1952 a young girl tragically lost her life after being in the center of a truly horrifying story. One she managed to walk away from only to be met with an unexpected end after justice was served.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_Sally_Horner, https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/the-salacious-non-mystery-of-the-real-lolita, https://www.cbc.ca/radio/sunday/the-sunday-edition-september-9-2018-1.4806985/the-forgotten-real-life-story-behind-lolita-1.4807124, https://shesprobablyatthelibrary.home.blog/2019/04/26/the-real-lolita-the-kidnapping-of-sally-horner-and-the-novel-that-scandalized-the-world-sarah-weinman/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/sally-horner, https://truecrimediva.com/tragic-short-life-florence-sally-horner/

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August 17th: Nancy Magana Killed (2019)

Some crimes are completely random. There is no rhyme or reason. A victim is simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. On August 17th 2019 a young woman was sitting in a park when, out of nowhere, she became the victim of a crime for no other reason than that she was there when the gunmen decided to pull the trigger.

https://www.thedailybeast.com/san-bernardino-cops-chasing-serial-killer-gang-who-killed-middle-school-teacher-and-2-year-old, https://abcnews.go.com/US/family-mourns-california-school-teacher-nancy-magana-shot/story?id=65054824, https://ktla.com/news/local-news/san-bernardino-police-seek-people-linked-to-3-homicides-shooting/, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/is-nancy-maganas-san-bernardino-slaying-linked-to-gang-murders, https://nypost.com/2020/02/14/serial-killing-gang-may-be-responsible-for-rash-of-san-barnardino-shootings/, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2019/08/20/nancy-magana-san-bernardino-teacher-shot-delmann-heights-park/2059526001/

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August 16th: Jennifer Wix Born (Jennifer and Adrianna Wix) (1982)

Sometimes a case can be forgotten. But, other times, a family fights to make sure that will never happen. On August 16th 1982 a woman was born who would be at the center of a devastating case. One that her family made sure was never forgotten.

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August 15th: Austin Harrouff Kills (2016)

Sometimes cases have an ending that leaves many unsatisfied. On August 15th 2016 a young man brutally attacked without provocation. A case that, when it came to a conclusion, saw a lot of uproar and anger from the victims’ families. 

*Suggested by Perrie Susman*

https://people.com/crime/austin-harrouff-florida-man-killed-couple-tried-eat-victim-face-not-guilty-insanity/, https://www.tcpalm.com/story/news/crime/martin-county/2022/11/28/austin-harrouff-insane-when-he-killed-couple-judge-rules/10757444002/, https://www.cnn.com/2022/11/29/us/florida-killings-face-biting/index.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/austin-harrouff-trial-man-who-randomly-killed-couple-chewed-victims-face-found-not-guilty-by-reason-of-insasnity/, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/11/30/florida-man-insane-killed-couple-not-guilty-ate-face/10803097002/, https://nypost.com/2022/11/28/white-rich-boy-justice-family-rages-as-florida-cannibal-killer-may-be-free-again/, https://groundreport.in/story-of-austin-harrouff-who-brutally-killed-two-and-not-sent-to-jail/

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August 14th: Joseph and Jossline Roland Killed (2020)

Even when precautions are taken, safety is not guaranteed. On August 14th 2020 a couple who thought they were making safe decisions lost their lives. A case in which a family tried to hold a company accountable for a double murder.

https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/kyree-brown-2-consecutive-life-sentences-murdering-couple-used-car-ad/, https://www.courthousenews.com/family-asks-10th-circuit-to-revive-lawsuit-over-colorado-couple-murdered-while-buying-a-car-off-letgo/, https://people.com/crime/man-convicted-killing-couple-responded-ad-buy-car/, https://www.kktv.com/2023/01/06/man-sentenced-killing-colorado-parents-5-while-trying-sell-them-stolen-car/, https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-murdering-aurora-couple-who-responded-to-used-car-ad, https://dlslawfirm.com/press-release-jossline-roland/, https://www.denverpost.com/2023/01/04/kyree-brown-life-sentence-aurora-double-murder/

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