February 23, 2012

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William Desmond Taylor

William Desmond Taylor

During the evening of February 1, 1922, silent movie director William Desmond Taylor was shot to death by a single bullet in his Los Angeles bungalow. His body was found the next morning by his houseman.

The Boston Strangler

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The murder spree attributed to the Strangler began in June of 1962. The first wave of victims, continuing through the end of August, were middle-aged to elderly women living alone. There was no sign of forced entry, leading the police to believe the killer had talked his way into each victim’s home.

The Original Night Stalker

Cheri Domingo and Gregory Sanchez, victims of the Original Night Stalker

The Original Night Stalker is a serial killer and rapist who operated in both the northern and southern parts of California from 1976 until the mid-1980s.

Who Killed Bob Crane?

Bob Crane (left) on the set of "Hogan's Heroes"

Robert Crane was a beloved television actor whose real life had a seedy side and whose death baffled his friends, fans and the police.

Did Lizzie Borden Kill Her Parents?

Lizzie Borden

The trial of Lizzie Borden lasted 15 days. The jury found her not guilty as most of the evidence against her was hearsay and a lack of other evidence pointing to someone else being in the house.

The Death of J.B. Elwell

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The police were baffled by the crime scene. There was no gun found, but the bullet that killed him was found neatly placed on a table in the room.