Hans Schmidt, an apparently ordinary Catholic priest during the turn of the century, concealed a sinister secret beneath his pious facade. Born in Aschaffenberg, Germany in 1881, Schmidt was ordained as a Catholic priest in 1906. Following his religious duties in his home country, he was dispatched to the United States in 1909, making a brief stop in Louisville, KY, before ultimately settling at St. Bonaface's Parish in New York, NY.

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As the temperatures rise and the days grow longer, there's no better time to indulge in some gripping true crime tales. Whether you're lounging by the pool or hiding from the heat indoors, these 10 best true crime books will keep you on the edge of your seat all summer long.

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Joshua Dean, a former quality auditor at a major Boeing supplier, passed away after bringing attention to incorrectly drilled holes in the fuselage of 737 Max aircraft. Dean, aged 45, succumbed on Tuesday morning, as confirmed by his family on social media. His family revealed to NPR on Thursday that Dean's health rapidly deteriorated following a diagnosis of a MRSA bacterial infection.

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Between 2001 and 2005, a total of 11 women were murdered and subsequently buried in the desert as part of the West Mesa murders that occurred in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Initially, it seemed like an ordinary Monday night, but February 2, 2009, would forever be etched in Christine Ross's memory. Ross strolled with her dog, Ruca, along a dry wash in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It was during this walk that Ruca stumbled upon a bone resembling a femur. Little did Ross know, this discovery would lead to the revelation of 11 deceased individuals, now known as the West Mesa Murders, buried beneath the surface.

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There is an abundance of true crime documentaries available on streaming platforms.
Enthusiasts of this genre have an insatiable appetite for these bone-chilling narratives of brutality and deceit. Here are a few examples that you may consider adding to your watchlist if you desire another documentary that will leave you sleepless at night.

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For two decades, Snapped has enthralled audiences with the tales of how seemingly ordinary women can transform into ruthless murderers.

Part One

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As Amythist McCart's high school graduation neared, the East Valley senior diligently ticked off her responsibilities - paperwork completed, cap and gown purchased, schedule shared with family and friends.

During this time, Amythist couldn't help but think of her friend, Esmeralda "Kit" Mora. The two had first met on the very first day of kindergarten at Terrace Heights Elementary School. Despite Amythist moving away for a period of time, upon her return in second grade, she and Kit picked up right where they had left off.

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The Asunta Case, Netflix's chilling true crime thriller, unveils shocking revelations surrounding the fate of Asunta Basterra. Based on the real-life events of the Asunta Case in Spain, the series delves into the circumstances that led to the convictions of Rosario Porto and Alfonso Basterra for the death of their adopted daughter. The story begins with Asunta's adoptive parents reporting her disappearance to the police on September 21, 2013, after Rosario had left her at home. The following morning, Asunta's lifeless body is discovered near their house by two passing men.

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Following Harvey Weinstein's sentencing to 23 years in prison for multiple counts of rape in 2020, he essentially faded from public consciousness. With him behind bars and justice served, his name became synonymous with abuses of power. However, the impact of Weinstein's actions, particularly the emergence of the #metoo movement in 2017, remains significant and relevant. In early 2023, he received an additional 16-year sentence due to another rape conviction.


The Manhattan district attorney's office told NPR it intends to retry the case.

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The tragic killing of 14-year-old Reena Virk in 1997 by her peers deeply impacted a small community in British Columbia, Canada, and captured the interest of determined journalist Rebecca Godfrey. Her extensive research and subsequent bestselling book on the incident serve as the foundation for the upcoming Hulu series, Under the Bridge.



On November 14, 1997, a group of teenagers enticed Virk to go under the Craigflower Bridge near the Shoreline School in Saanich. During this encounter, Bell intentionally extinguished a lit cigarette on Reena's forehead, sparking a violent altercation involving Ellard, who struck Virk with a closed fist, as well as several other girls and a boy named Warren Glowatski.

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