A Night of Violence at the Starlite MotelIn the early hours of April 9, 1982, the Starlite Motel at 3320 West Broadway in Council Bluffs, Iowa, became the scene of a brutal crime. At approximately ...

IntroductionOn December 24, 1983, the small community of Center Point, Iowa, was shaken by the brutal murder of 24-year-old Ronald Lee Novak. Despite extensive investigations, his case remains ...

Introduction: A Community's Quiet LossIn the heartland of Iowa, the tranquil town of Nora Springs became the backdrop for a perplexing and tragic event—the death of 58-year-old Gary Dean Lack. A ...

IntroductionIn the quiet city of Ames, Iowa, a chilling crime occurred in 2007 that remains unsolved to this day—the brutal murder of 37-year-old Aaron Michael Marr. Despite extensive ...

IntroductionThe small town of Portland, Indiana, is known for its tight-knit community and serene landscapes. However, beneath its tranquil exterior lies a chilling mystery that has haunted its ...

IntroductionIn the annals of unsolved crimes, few cases are as haunting as the 1972 murder of Vickie Lynn Harrell. A young woman with a promising future, her life was abruptly and brutally ended, ...

Discovery of the BodyOn November 27, 1974, the lifeless body of 22-year-old Vickie McDonough was discovered near a railroad access road, approximately 300 feet south of Brick Road in Clay Township, ...

A Quiet Evening Walk Turns TragicOn the evening of August 24, 1975, 23-year-old Pamela Ann Smith set out from her rural residence east of Greens Fork, Indiana, for a routine walk around 6:30 p.m. The ...