A Promising Life Cut ShortSuzanne Jovin, a 21-year-old Yale University senior, was a vibrant and accomplished student known for her academic excellence and community involvement. Born in Göttingen, ...

Early Life and Troubled BeginningsJohn Mark Karr, born on December 11, 1964, lived much of his early life away from the public eye. At the age of 19, he entered into a controversial marriage with ...

The Night That Shattered Austin's InnocenceOn December 6, 1991, the city of Austin, Texas, was forever changed. At approximately 11:00 p.m., a fire was reported at an "I Can't Believe It's Yogurt!" ...

The Origins of a Troubled MindRichard Trenton Chase was born on May 23, 1950, in Santa Clara County, California. His early life was marred by familial discord and alleged abuse. Chase's father was ...

Early Life and Law Enforcement CareerJeanne Assam's journey into the public eye began long before the events of December 9, 2007. She served as a police officer with the Minneapolis Police ...

The Illusion of a Perfect MarriageMark and Lori Hacking appeared to be the epitome of a loving couple. High school sweethearts from Orem, Utah, they married in 1999 and were planning a move to North ...

Early Life and Troubled BeginningsElizabeth Diane Frederickson Downs was born on August 7, 1955, in Phoenix, Arizona. Raised in a conservative household, she later alleged that her father molested ...

The Tragedy in HendersonvilleOn August 10, 2012, the quiet town of Hendersonville, Tennessee, was shaken by a horrifying crime. Fifteen-year-old Zachary Davis brutally murdered his mother, Melanie ...