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September 5th: Murder of Escolastica Harrison (1998)

You never imagine that the person you befriend, someone you trust, could so viciously turn their back on you. On September 5th 1998 a woman lost her life in the midst of a plan made by a man she thought was her friend. All for the sake of a payout.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Escolastica_Harrison, https://fox4kc.com/politics/washington-dc-bureau/supreme-court-hears-texas-death-penalty-case/amp/, https://abc13.com/post/ruben-gutierrez-faces-planned-lethal-injection-1998-stabbing/15062639/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ruben-gutierrez-dna-testing-stay-of-execution-supreme-court-1998-stabbing-death-woman-escolastica-harrison/, https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/man-convicted-in-gruesome-brownsville-murder-scheduled-to-be-executed-this-summer/, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/07/15/ruben-gutierrez-texas-death-row-execution/74411490007/, https://www.statesman.com/story/news/politics/state/2024/07/16/us-supreme-court-intervenes-minutes-before-texas-mans-execution/74434051007/, https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/07/15/escolastica-harrison-ruben-gutierrez-execution-texas/74375473007/, https://fox56news.com/news/politics/supreme-court-hears-texas-death-penalty-case/amp/

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Sometimes murders are carefully planned out, targeted, and malicious. Other times they are random, quick, and completely senseless. On September 3rd 1910 an amazing artist was born who created magic for 36 years. A man whose life was tragically taken away in an instant by some unknown stranger.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yale_Gracey, https://factsandfigment.com/master-of-magic-disney-legend-yale-gracey/, https://www.disneydining.com/disney-imagineers-murder-remains-unsolved-with-no-leads-no-motive-so-far-bb1/, https://disney.fandom.com/wiki/Yale_Gracey, https://www.upi.com/Archives/1983/09/06/Police-hope-a-hospital-interview-with-the-widow-of/6340431668800/, https://www.upi.com/Archives/1983/09/06/A-retired-special-effects-expert-for-Walt-Disney-Studios-was/5767431668800/

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August 31st: Joshua Ungersma and Alberto Vanmeter Killed (2020)

Knowing someone’s intentions can change an investigation, a trial, and a person’s prison sentence. On August 31st 2020 two men lost their lives in a bizarre shooting that had both sides claiming self defense. A case where intention was everything.

https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2021/12/03/lafayette-pizza-deliveryman-murderer-receives-51-year-sentence/8836150002/, https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/woman-sentenced-to-50-years-in-killing-of-lafayette-pizza-delivery-driver-jaelynn-billups-joshua-ungersma-alberto-vanmeter/531-f3e0d54d-5c7b-43fb-a02d-dc7a692897e1, https://www.wrtv.com/news/local-news/crime/woman-found-guilty-of-killing-pizza-delivery-driver-in-lafayette, https://www.jconline.com/story/news/crime/2021/10/29/lafayette-teenager-jaelynn-billups-guilty-murder-robbery-theft-weapon-charges/6200106001/, https://www.wthr.com/article/news/crime/17-year-old-charged-with-murder-in-killing-of-lafayette-pizza-delivery-driver/531-37e19b48-34b1-4972-8968-e0ad0e0797b1, https://www.wlfi.com/news/local/testimony-murder-suspect-killed-delivery-driver-while-on-the-phone-with-911/article_2d16afce-24da-5702-b884-678863f742f6.html, https://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/2022/21a-cr-02890.html, https://apnews.com/article/crime-shootings-indiana-robbery-lafayette-a7fbf9307cdcc50b4e2140411d2369e7

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August 30th: Dixie Shanahan Kills(2003)

As a victim, does that give you the right to take a human life? An act of self defense to get out of a truly horrific situation? On August 30th 2003 a woman did what she claimed she thought was necessary to escape a dangerous situation. One that she felt she had no other way out of. 

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August 29th: Sheila O'Leary Sentenced (2022)

Choosing a certain diet or lifestyle for yourself, as an adult, is your prerogative. You have the autonomy to say what is and is not working and what makes you feel good. But, is it okay to make those choices for your child? One who can’t communicate how they feel? On August 29th 2022 a woman was sentenced for the crime that was the outcome of one of these choices. 

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August 28th: Stephen Akinmurele Dies (1999)

Deep hatred can motivate dangerous people to commit heinous crimes. On August 28th 1999 a man died while behind bars for a crime committed against a group of individuals he allegedly hated.

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August 27th: Amanda Colley Killed (2015)

When assumptions are proven false it can shatter an entire community. On August 27th 2015 a perfect family was completely dismantled by a truly horrific crime. Shocking a suburban neighborhood who never would have suspected something like this could happen in their community.

https://www.staugustine.com/story/news/2020/11/25/colley-death-sentences-upheld-2015-double-murder/6424783002/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2018/07/18/st-augustine-man-guilty-of-killing-estranged-wife-friend/11356655007/, , https://www.news4jax.com/news/2018/07/13/medical-examiner-testimony-james-colleys-wife-shot-9-times/https://www.news4jax.com/news/2018/07/13/medical-examiner-testimony-james-colleys-wife-shot-9-times/, https://flaglerlive.com/james-t-colley/, https://www.news4jax.com/news/2018/07/18/st-johns-county-man-convicted-of-murder-in-slaying-of-wife-her-friend/, https://www.staugustine.com/story/news/local/2018/11/30/colley-sentenced-to-death-in-2015-murabella-murders/6732567007/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2018/11/30/north-st-johns-county-murders-lead-to-death-penalty/7972309007/, https://www.news-journalonline.com/story/news/state/2018/07/26/jury-wants-death-for-man-who-killed-estranged-wife-friend/11265801007/, https://writtentony.medium.com/husband-murders-wife-and-her-best-friend-after-learning-about-wifes-secret-3eade4299bc1, https://lawandcrime.com/live-trials/live-trials-current/james-colley/james-colley-sentenced-to-death-for-killing-estranged-wife-and-her-best-friend/

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