The Rise and Fall of Railroad TownsIn the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the expansion of the railroad network across the United States led to the emergence of numerous towns strategically ...

Introduction: The Complexity of SnappingThe phenomenon of a person "snapping"—experiencing a sudden, intense emotional outburst—has intrigued psychologists and neuroscientists for decades. Such ...

IntroductionThe quaint town of Morton, Washington, known for its serene landscapes and tight-knit community, became the center of a perplexing mystery on December 28, 2012. On this day, Lawrence ...

Introduction to the CaseJohn Edward Morgan, a resident of Arcata, California, vanished without a trace on August 25, 2013. Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement and the community, his ...

Introduction: A Mysterious DisappearanceOn October 22, 2013, the city of Casper, Wyoming, became the backdrop for a perplexing missing persons case. William Howard Coursen, a 55-year-old resident, ...

IntroductionLaura Piñon, a 35-year-old resident of Chula Vista, California, vanished without a trace on March 11, 2014. Her disappearance has left her family and community searching for answers, as ...

Disappearance in Downtown WilmingtonShannon Rippy VanNewkirk, a 53-year-old resident of Wilmington, North Carolina, was last seen on April 5, 2014, at The Husk, a bar located in the 30 block of South ...

IntroductionChristopher Michael Vasquez, a 23-year-old resident of Independence, Missouri, vanished without a trace on June 12, 2014. Despite extensive efforts by law enforcement and the community, ...