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A series of terrifying nightmares led a couple to uncover a human skeleton buried in their cellar. The discovery pointed to a decades-old secret and a spectral confession from a former resident.
A chilling discovery on a secluded North Carolina road led investigators down a path of obsession and brutal violence. A single shoe print on a victim's sweatshirt became the key to unlocking the truth behind Kim Medlin's murder.
Seventy days into the Nancy Guthrie case, fears of it going cold are rising. A mixed DNA sample is the only lead, but it requires advanced analysis. Expert CeCe Moore believes saliva DNA from the perpetrator, potentially left while holding a flashlight, is a key to solving the mystery. New technologies could help investigators overcome these challenges.
After 15 years, a major breakthrough has occurred in the 2011 murder of Iowa real estate agent Ashley Okland. Kristin Ramsey has been arrested and charged with first-degree murder, with new details emerging about witness accounts and alleged inconsistencies in the suspect's statements.
Rex Heuermann has pleaded guilty to murdering eight women, concluding a high-profile case with overwhelming evidence. The plea avoids a public trial, offers some family closure, and includes cooperation with the FBI on unsolved cases. He will spend the rest of his life in prison.
Police discovered Mo'Nique Gilbertson, 68, deceased in a locked freezer after a welfare check. Her roommate, Daniel Rash, was arrested and charged with murder, with investigators believing he exploited her vulnerability. Rash claims she died of an overdose.
The disappearance of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie from her Tucson home continues to puzzle investigators. New details reveal an immaculate house with no signs of assault, but blood on the front steps. Savannah Guthrie's emotional interview aims to spur leads in the ongoing search.
A Suffolk County prosecutor has declared Rex Heuermann will be held responsible for the Gilgo Beach murders. The resolution offers closure to victims' families after decades of pain. A dedicated task force's persistent investigation, fueled by family advocacy, led to the breakthrough.
New DNA evidence in the Sandra Birchmore murder case suggests a potential cover-up by local investigators. Prosecutors allege Matthew Farwell's DNA was found on the ligature and victim's underwear, despite male DNA being present at the scene years earlier. The case also involves allegations of abuse by other officers.
The search for Nancy Guthrie, abducted from her Arizona home, intensifies with new details emerging and the potential of investigative genetic genealogy to crack the case. Concerns about the initial investigation's handling and the family's plea for help continue.
