Crime Curious

The body of Janice Weston, 36 was on top of her corporate lawyer game when she was found in a ditch near the A1 in Cambridgeshire on 11 September 1983. She had been bludgeoned to death. The details of her life and possible motives come to light throughout the investigation but it is just not enough to bring closure to this beautiful woman's case as it still remains unsolved today.
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-66812075
Who Killed Janice Weston?. On the morning of September 11, 1983, a… | by Eve S Evans | True Crime Hub | Medium
Janice Weston - The True Crime Database
Janice Weston: The A1 Murder – Crime Immemorial
A1 murder: Police issue appeal over 1983 killing of Janice Weston (bbc.com)

Sara is a survivor of child sex trafficking but that is not how she was viewed in a court of law when she was sentenced to life without the possibility of patrol at the age of 16. This one will leave you wondering how we could have been so negligent as a society in general in the early 90's and highlight how far we have come.
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Interview with Vogue At 16, Sara Kruzan Was Sentenced to Life Without Parole. Now She’s Ready to Take Back Her Story | Vogue
(2022). I Cried to Dream Again: Trafficking, Murder, and Deliverance – A Memoir . with Cori Thomas. New York: Pantheon Books. ISBN 978-0-593-31588-0
Sara Kruzan - Wikipedia

Alexandra Zapp was a young, vibrant woman that had a love and expertise for sailing and charity work. Paul Leahy was a violent habitual sex offender felon with no future. The chances that the two would ever have met in a social setting were zero- but when Alexandra stops at a rest area to use the bathroom, her life and those who loved her would be forever changed due to the choices of Leahy who just so happened to work at the rest area Burger King.
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Paul Leahy | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers
What Happened to Alexandra Zapp?. She was at the wrong place at the wrong… | by Carter Covington | The Crime Center | Medium
Murder of Alexandra Zapp - Wikipedia
COMMONWEALTH v. LEAHY (2005) | FindLaw
A California dog missing since the summer is found in Michigan | AP News

Heather Quan had recently moved in with her boyfriend Ryan Waller and the two were simply spending a quiet night in on December 23, 2006 when two men invade the home, kill Heather and leave Ryan for dead. The details of what was discovered and assumed by law enforcement two days later are shocking. Assuming Ryan had murdered Heather, he is taken into custody even though he had been shot twice in the head.
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Suspected Killer Turned Victim: The Tragic Death of Ryan Waller | by Nikki Young | Medium
1-ca-cr-08-0781.pdf (justia.com)
Hours-Long Interrogation with Man Suspected of Murder who had 2 Bullets in his Head | by Criminal Matters | Medium
Ryan Waller: A Tragic Tale of Murder and Police Misconduct (paranormalcatalog.net)
News Flash • Larry Lloyd Carver Convicted for 2006 Murder of (maricopacountyattorney.org)
What Happened To Ryan Waller? Footage of Murder & Shooting Mystery Solved (celebsuburb.com)

Reagan Hancock was 34 weeks pregnant with her second daughter when friend Taylor Parker took her life- all in an attempt to womb raid Reagan's baby to cover up her own web of lies and deceit she had weaving in her own life.
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New Details In Taylor Parker Trial For Reagan Hancock Murder | Crime News (oxygen.com)
Timeline emerges in Taylor Parker capital murder, fetal abduction trial | KTALnews.com
Reagan Hancock Death: Graphic Details at Taylor Parker Trial (lawandcrime.com)
GRAPHIC: Testimony in Day 10 of Taylor Parker trial details brutal, violent attack (ktalnews.com)
Death Row Information (texas.gov)
Taylor Parker sentenced to death for murder of New Boston mother, unborn baby (ktalnews.com)
Taylor Parker Allegedly Cut Baby Out Of Mom's Womb, Pretended Hers | Crime News (oxygen.com)
Who are the women on Death Row in Texas? | Taylor Parker becomes seventh woman on Texas Death Row (ktalnews.com)
Pig named Albert Einswine leads New Jersey police on chase (nypost.com)

Martin Tankleff woke up on the first day of what was supposed to be his senior year of high school only to discover his parents had been brutally murdered in his home while he slept. Marty was taught to trust the police, so he when they told him that his father had regained consciousness long enough to identify him as the attacker, Marty being only 17 years old did not know what to do. Unfortunately, at the time the police department handling the case was corrupt and not interested into looking at potential other obvious suspects.
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Martin Tankleff - Wikipedia
Martin Tankleff: Where is the Falsely Convicted Today? (thecinemaholic.com)
He Served 17 Years for Murder, Now He and the Friend Who Helped Prove His Innocence are Helping Others (people.com)

Ignacio Jordà González is better known under his screen name in the adult entertainment industry as Nacho Vidal. Vidal has led many people though a spiritual walk to their souls with the help of the dehydrated scales of the Colorado river toad (also known as other names). There is a venom on the scales that is known to have hallucinogenic properties and can be deadly. It was during a ritual that Nacho is alleged to have been the leader of, when Jose Abad tragically died due to adverse reactions from the venom. The 11 month investigation into the fashion photographers death leads them to the home of Nacho Vidal and this was not his first encounters with the law either.
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Porn Star Nacho Vidal Arrested After Fatal Toad Ceremony | Crime News (oxygen.com)
Nacho Vidal - Wikipedia
Nacho Vidal, from 'toad drug' guru to accused of murder - Teller Report
Spanish porn star held by police after man dies at his house from inhaling poisonous toad fumes (telegraph.co.uk)
Spanish Porn Star Charged With Manslaughter in Connection With Toad Venom Ritual – Rolling Stone
Alleged "Emperor" money-laundering kingpin imprisoned without bail
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This case comes with a trigger alert to child abuse. Timothy Ferguson moved in with his biological mother Shanda Vander Ark in North Shores Michigan in 2021 after not being in her care since 2012. In the summer of 2022 Timothy was found dead of malnourishment and hypothermia in the basement of his home- Shanda and her adult son Paul Ferguson had to explain to investigators, the community, a panel of jurors and themselves how exactly they could not see the danger Timothy was in weighing only 69 pounds at the time of his death.
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Mother guilty of murdering special needs son (lawandcrime.com)
Shanda Vander Ark Tortured Son to Death: Prosecutors (lawandcrime.com)
Shanda Vander Ark gets life in prison for torturing disabled son to death (nypost.com)
Mom accused of killing son had similar allegations in the past | wzzm13.com
Vander Ark trial | Disturbing details of alleged torture, death | wzzm13.com
Tortured Son Murder Trial: Prosecution Opening Statement | Court TV Video
3 things to know before mom is sentenced for torturing son to death (mlive.com)
Mom convicted in teen’s torture death moved to prison prior to sentencing (mlive.com)
Mom who tortured son to death has parental rights to youngest child terminated - mlive.com
Shanda Vander Ark wants to keep parental rights of child | wzzm13.com
'I feel like a complete failure': Mom accused of killing her teen testifies (fox17online.com)
Paul Ferguson sentenced in teen brother's torture, death | wzzm13.com
These 5 Stories of Amazing Times Wild Animals Who Helped Humans in Need Will Leave You Awe-Struck - One Green Planet

Jennifer Cave was a bright 21 year old with her entire life ahead of her until one night she goes out to celebrate her new job and never returns. Unable to file a missing person's report due, Jennifer's loved ones take it upon themselves to investigate her disappearance and make a gruesome discovery.
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The Preventable and Grisly Murder of Jennifer Cave | by Brianna Bennett, M.A., M.F.A. | CrimeBeat | Medium
The Unexplained Death of Jennifer Cave: Laura Hall's trial ends with conviction – but no insight - News - The Austin Chronicle
Murder of Jennifer Cave - Wikipedia
Exploring the Life and Death of Jennifer Cave in True Crime Podcast The Orange Tree: Former UT students Tinu Thomas and Haley Butler find a history of murder on campus - Screens - The Austin Chronicle

Robert (Robbie) Brower was angry at the world- and number one on his long list of people he had a beef with, was his former attorney Mike Hostilo. Robbie was convinced Mr. Hostilo's legal advice ruined his life after he was sentenced for 5 years for assaulting another man with a hammer. Once released Robbie was determined to seek his own justice by holding Mr. Hostilo hostage with the help of his wife Connie until he was promised a new trial and a free and clear record.
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Brower v. State :: 2009 :: Court of Appeals of Georgia Decisions :: Georgia Case Law :: Georgia Law :: US Law :: Justia
Brower v. State :: 1998 :: Court of Appeals of Georgia Decisions :: Georgia Case Law :: Georgia Law :: US Law :: Justia
BROWER v. STATE | Court of Appeals of Georgia | 01-08-1998 | www.anylaw.com
The Kidnapping Story of Mike Hostilo (mikehostilolawfirm.com)
Sister of sentenced woman recounts events of Hostilo hostage situation (wtoc.com)
Browers found guilty - Statesboro Herald