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The Body on the Beach and The Roman Elite - April 11 2026 Apr 11, 2026

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April 11th: Wilma Montesi Body Found (1953)

Some cases are truly bizarre. They have strange twists and turns that really don’t make a lot of sense. Which might be the reason they end up unsolved. On April 11th 1953 the body of a young girl was found at the beach. A case with a ton of weird turns that, unfortunately, remains unsolved.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Wilma_Montesi, https://time.com/archive/6869270/foreign-news-how-did-wilma-die/, https://press.uchicago.edu/Misc/Chicago/668487.html, https://time.com/archive/6621906/italy-the-montesi-affair/, https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/pz8hmk/what_happened_to_wilma_montesi_a_girl_is_found/

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The Cold Case Murder of Jacob Landin - April 10 2026 Apr 10, 2026

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April 10th: Jacob Landin Killed(1987)

How frustrating it must feel to know who a killer is, to have him in your grasp, and not be able to do anything about it. On April 10th 1987 a baby lost his life while in the care of a man who, as far as most are concerned, is the one responsible for his death. Yet, as it stands, he walks free with no consequences.

https://projectcoldcase.org/2023/05/28/jacob-landin/, https://www.dchieftain.com/features/mother-brother-build-jacob-landin-s-tragedy-into-legacy/article_9d7f2921-af34-5d1e-9863-bbc1149338e2.html, https://www.solvethecase.org/case/1987-1/jacob-jeremiah-landin, https://www.change.org/p/da-clint-wellborn-please-reopen-the-case-of-the-murder-of-jacob-landin, https://uncovered.com/cases/jacob-landin, https://trueconsequences.medium.com/justice-deferred-for-new-mexicos-forgotten-children-f0a14a11e511, https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/new-mexico-man-calling-on-attorney-general-to-solve-1987-socorro-cold-case/, https://unquestionablycriminal.medium.com/justice-for-jacob-landin-new-mexicos-forgotten-child-f42d6b2b7d36

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The Tower of London Mystery - April 9 2026 Apr 09, 2026

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April 9th: Edward IV Dies (Two Princes in the Tower) (1483)

There are some cases that, while they don’t necessarily scream true crime, are historic and deserve a moment to be spoken about. On April 9th 1483 a man died from a sudden illness. Triggering a domino effect that would cost his children their lives.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Princes_in_the_Tower, https://www.pbs.org/wnet/secrets/who-were-the-princes-in-the-tower-6eabhg/7962/, https://www.hrp.org.uk/tower-of-london/history-and-stories/the-princes-in-the-tower/#gs.jiqz6o, https://richardiii.net/faqs/the-princes-in-the-tower/, https://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/princes_in_tower.shtml

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The Antifreeze Murders - April 8 2026 Apr 08, 2026

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The Murder of Bride to be Stephanie Scott - March 7 2026 Apr 07, 2026

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April 7th: Police Launch Public Appeal for Stephanie Scott (2015)

Stranger danger is a concept, albeit a controversial one, taught to children. It’s not one that many adults take the time to consider. On April 7th 2015 police launched a public appeal for a missing woman. A victim who came into contact with a stranger and was immediately placed in a deadly amount of danger.

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A Killer in the Neighborhood - April 6 2026 Apr 06, 2026

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April 6th: Ward Weaver Born (1963)

As children, we want to believe the adults in our orbit are safe. On April 6th 1963 a man was born who would prove to two young girls that this is not at all the case.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ward_Weaver_III, https://murderpedia.org/male.W/w/weaver-ward.htm, https://www.portlandtribune.com/news/ward-weaver-killings-family-explored-in-book-on-the-origins-of-evil/article_a6b4d5de-7e54-11ee-9a4b-3376a96d708f.html, https://www.thoughtco.com/the-ward-weaver-case-971098, https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna11065622

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The Death of Kurt Cobain - April 5 2026 Apr 05, 2026

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April 5th: Kurt Cobain Dies (1994)

There are some deaths so infamous they have people scrambling to understand and comprehend. And, with that, comes conspiracy theories. On April 5th 1994 a true rock star lost his life in a way that many struggled to comprehend. And, because of that, some believed his death had to be murder instead of suicide.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suicide_of_Kurt_Cobain, https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/kurt-cobains-downward-spiral-the-last-days-of-nirvanas-leader-99797/, https://allthatsinteresting.com/kurt-cobain-murdered, https://allthatsinteresting.com/kurt-cobain-death, https://unsolved.com/gallery/kurt-cobain/

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Hollywood and The Mob - April 4 2026 Apr 04, 2026

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April 4th: John Stompanato Murder (1958)

How far would you go to protect your loved one? Does age matter? On April 4th 1948 an unlikely murder took place that, even today, has many wondering if it went down exactly as everyone says it did.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Johnny_Stompanato, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheryl_Crane, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lana_Turner, https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1999/4/the-gangster-and-the-goddess, https://allthatsinteresting.com/johnny-stompanato

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Dr. Death - April 3 2026 Apr 03, 2026

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April 3rd: Christopher Duntsch Born (1971)

Doctors are some of the most trusted individuals in the world. Or, at least, they should be. On April 3rd 1971 a man was born who would, over the course of less than 2 years, earn the moniker, Dr. Death.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christopher_Duntsch, https://time.com/6080714/dr-death-true-story/, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2014/may/02/texas-legal-doctor-lawsuit-christopher-duntsch, https://www.newyorker.com/culture/podcast-dept/dr-death-and-the-perils-of-making-medical-malpractice-a-thriller, https://www.propublica.org/article/dr-death-christopher-duntsch-a-surgeon-so-bad-it-was-criminal, https://www.tdcaa.com/journal/taking-down-dr-death/

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The All American Family - April 2 2026 Apr 02, 2026

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April 2nd: AJ Armstrong Trial Began (2019)

No family is perfect. No matter how amazing they look from the outside looking in. On April 2nd 2019 a trial began in a case that saw an All American family torn to shreds.

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