The Murder of Riley Whitelaw
Although we might not necessarily love our jobs, we can at least feel confident in the knowledge that while we are working at said job, our employer will keep us safe.
Read MoreThe Murders of Arlis Perry, Leslie Perlov and Janet Taylor
There were few places in Arlis Perry’s new home of Stanford, California, where she really felt at home. However, the Stanford Memorial Church (or MemChu as it is affectionately referred to by university students and faculty), located in the Stanford University’s Main Quad, was the exception.
Read MoreKilling for Kicks: Benjamin and Erika Sifrit
As a motive for murder, thrill, in my opinion, is probably the most frightening. As sick and twisted as it is to kill a person for sexual gratification, as lust killers do, at least we can understand their motivations (if “understand” is the right word). There are those who kill for monetary gain, and those who kill out of jealousy and/or rage. While these murders are horrifying, they do not leave us mystified as to the killer’s reasoning behind their terrible deed. Killing for the thrill of it is a different story.
Read MoreRosendo Rodriguez: The Suitcase Killer
“He’s really good at killing people” said Lubbock County District Attorney Matt Powell. “He’s very calm, very calculated.”
It was March 26, 2018, the day before 38-year-old Rosendo Rodriguez was due to be executed for a murder he committed nearly 13 years earlier.
Read MoreThe Murder of Lauren Giddings
“A body?” Stephen McDaniel certainly appeared stunned by what the reporter told him. The expression on his face, barely visible behind the mass of untamed curls, suddenly changed. He looked like he had seen a ghost. He blinked several times, shaking his head slightly. Opening and closing his mouth, he was clearly lost for words.
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