Crime Type - Violent Crime

Sarah Boone became infamous after being accused of trapping her boyfriend inside a suitcase and leaving him to die during one of Florida’s most disturbing domestic homicide cases. The case gained international attention after investigators discovered cellphone videos allegedly recorded by Boone showing her boyfriend pleading for help while trapped inside the suitcase shortly before his death. Nicknamed the “Suitcase Killer” by media outlets, Boone drew intense public fascination because of the bizarre circumstances surrounding the crime and her repeated claims that the incident was an accident during a game of hide-and-seek. The disturbing video evidence, volatile relationship history and Boone’s unusual courtroom behavior later transformed the case into one of the internet’s most heavily discussed modern true crime stories.

Zachary Harp became publicly known following his involvement in the investigation into the death of his sister, Katlyn Harp, in West Virginia. The deeply disturbing family murder case generated outrage because multiple household members were accused in connection with the abuse and killing of the teenage victim. Authorities alleged Zachary Harp participated in violence and abuse directed toward Katlyn before her death. Prosecutors described the case as involving severe mistreatment within the household, with evidence pointing to prolonged abuse and efforts to conceal what occurred. The investigation shocked the local community and drew significant regional media attention.

William Harp became widely known after the tragic murder of his daughter, Katlyn Harp, in a deeply disturbing family violence case in West Virginia. The case shocked local communities because the crime involved a father killing his own child and later attempting to conceal aspects of the investigation. Authorities described the murder as brutal and emotionally devastating, with evidence later revealing a history of abuse and violence inside the household. The case generated major regional media attention and highlighted ongoing concerns surrounding domestic violence, child abuse and failures to protect vulnerable children from family members.

Bradley Murdoch became one of Australia’s most infamous killers after murdering British backpacker Peter Falconio in the Northern Territory Outback in 2001. The case shocked Australia and the United Kingdom due to the remote desert setting, the disappearance of Falconio’s body and the terrifying survival story of Falconio’s girlfriend, Joanne Lees. Murdoch was portrayed as a violent drug-running truck driver with links to criminal networks across remote Australia. His conviction became one of the country’s most high-profile murder cases, inspiring documentaries, books and films while generating decades of speculation about what truly happened in the Outback. Murdoch maintained his innocence until his death from throat cancer in 2025, never revealing the location of Falconio’s remains.

Tamika Chesser became the focus of one of Australia’s most shocking criminal investigations after being charged over the alleged murder and dismemberment of her partner in South Australia in 2025. The former reality television contestant and model was accused of killing her boyfriend, Julian Story, inside their Port Lincoln home before allegedly attempting to burn and conceal parts of his remains. The gruesome allegations generated intense national media attention due to Chesser’s past appearance on Australian television and the disturbing details surrounding the case. Investigators described the crime scene as confronting and complex, while reports surrounding Chesser’s mental state, alleged psychosis and detention inside a psychiatric facility added further controversy and public fascination to the investigation.

Lyle Menendez became one of the most infamous figures in American true crime history after he and his younger brother, Erik Menendez, were convicted of murdering their wealthy parents inside their Beverly Hills mansion in 1989. The shocking nature of the killings, combined with the family’s image of wealth and privilege, turned the case into a global media obsession throughout the 1990s. Lyle was portrayed by prosecutors as manipulative, arrogant and motivated by greed, while the defense argued he was a deeply traumatised son shaped by years of alleged emotional, physical and sexual abuse inside the Menendez household. Decades later, the Menendez brothers case remains one of the most debated family murder cases in American criminal history.

Richard Glossip is an American man whose murder conviction became one of the most controversial criminal cases in modern U.S. legal history. Convicted in connection with the 1997 killing of motel owner Barry Van Treese in Oklahoma City, Glossip maintained his innocence for decades while facing multiple execution dates. The case drew international attention due to allegations of unreliable testimony, prosecutorial concerns, and questions surrounding the integrity of the conviction. His legal battle became a major focal point in debates over the death penalty, wrongful convictions, and the reliability of incentivized witness testimony.

Angharad Williamson became one of the United Kingdom's most reviled child killers after murdering her two young sons, John Paul Bennett and Jake Bennett, alongside her partner, Jamie Barrow, in South Wales in 2020. The boys endured prolonged abuse before being killed inside their family home. Following a high-profile trial, Williamson and Barrow were convicted of murder and sentenced to life imprisonment, with the case prompting renewed calls for stronger child protection measures.