Shannon Brooks, married into the Brooks family, witnessed the abuse and murder of Vera Jo Reigle. Threatened with death if she spoke, she initially lied to police but later cooperated to avoid jail. The case involves multiple interviews with family members and suspects, highlighting the family’s alleged involvement in her violent death. A petition seeks to reopen the investigation.
On October 13, 2021, 33-year-old postal worker Jason Schaefer was shot and killed while delivering mail in Longmont, Colorado. His ex-girlfriend, Devan Schreiner, and her boyfriend, AJ Ritchie, were convicted of first-degree murder in 2023 and sentenced to life imprisonment without parole. The case linked them to a custody dispute and alleged involvement in his death.
On August 27, 2020, Lurdes "Lullies" Keymolen, 23, was killed on her birthday in Kent, Washington. Her boyfriend, Cordonte Walker, 23, was interrogated the same day. The incident occurred in Kent, Washington, with no further details provided.
Melisa Montanez, Wade Wilson's girlfriend, survived his violent attacks. Wilson murdered two victims in a brutal manner, highlighting his criminal actions and her narrow escape from his wrath.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard is set to be released on December 28, 2023, after 8 years in prison for her mother Dee Dee Blanchard's 2015 murder. She was convicted of second-degree murder in the case involving Nicholas Godejohn, her estranged husband.
Nicole Franklin Poole, 42, was interrogated by the Clive Iowa Police Department on December 19, 2019, regarding the December 9, 2019, disappearance of 14-year-old Natalia Miranda.
In April 2013, 30-year-old Desiree Sunford was shot nine times in her Yakima, Washington, home during what appeared to be a burglary. The case remained unsolved for over a year until a 2014 tip from Paige Blades identified Marty Grismer as the suspect. Blades, involved in a love triangle with Desiree and her husband Scott, was not charged but faced speculation over her potential role.
A wild case emerged in Florida, prompting an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Authorities launched a probe to determine the events leading to the case, focusing on the individuals involved and the legal proceedings that followed.
In June 2023, 18-year-old Natalie Martin died in Myrtle Beach, SC, after being stabbed by her ex-boyfriend Blake Linkous, 18, during a senior trip. Friends found Blake bloodied and claiming Natalie was dead, prompting emergency calls. Linkous later pleaded guilty to murder in 2025, receiving a 45-year prison sentence with no parole.
Randell Angelo was arrested in Jacksonville, FL, on 12-4-2021, after choking his girlfriend and striking her with a hammer during a struggle. The victim sustained facial injuries and a swollen hand, while the suspect had minor lip abrasions. Their child suffered head injuries, with conflicting accounts of the incident. The aggravated battery charge was reduced to fighting, and a temporary protection order was issued.
On January 22, 2022, 27-year-old Joseph Smith was fatally shot twice in his Taylors, South Carolina, apartment during a home invasion. Investigators arrested three suspects, including 22-year-old Tyberious Pyles, by May 2022. Pyles was convicted of murder and sentenced to 40 years in prison in 2025, while Dream Adams' case remains pending.
A Florida murder case involves three fatalities, with the suspect likely continuing his actions had he not been intercepted. Investigators are examining the incident's circumstances and potential motivations.