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An Old West Murder Mystery - February 1 2026 Feb 01, 2026

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February 1st: Colonel Albert Fountain Disappears (1896)

When someone is hellbent to do the right thing they can acquire quite the list of enemies. On February 1st 1896 a man who had a history of making enemies disappeared without warning.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Albert_Jennings_Fountain, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/we-albertfountain/, https://www.desertusa.com/desert-people/fountain-murder.html, https://epcc.libguides.com/c.php?g=754275&p=5406075

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A Murder With A Movie Plot - January 31 2026 Jan 31, 2026

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January 31st: Jenelle Potter Kills (2012)

Some murder cases are cut and dry. Simple and to the point. Others are incredibly complicated. On January 31st 2012 a murder took place in which the plot is like something out of a movie.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/social-media-feud-led-couples-murder/story?id=108711016, https://www.oxygen.com/criminal-confessions/crime-time/woman-impersonates-cia-agent-convince-murder, https://medium.com/@nikyoung/the-story-of-the-killer-catfisher-jenelle-potter-ee1f40ab7ab8, https://law.justia.com/cases/tennessee/court-of-criminal-appeals/2019/e2015-02261-cca-r3-cd.html, https://abcnews.go.com/US/social-media-feud-led-murder-young-tennessee-couple/story?id=34346840, https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/social-media-feud-led-couples-murder-108711016, https://www.timesnews.net/one-of-three-facebook-murder-convictions-overturned-mother-granted-new-trial/article_4aea9524-0618-11ec-a093-8b71991a842d.html, https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/attorneys-respond-to-guilty-plea-reduced-sentence-of-barbara-potter-in-2012-facebook-murders/

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The Tragic Murder of Kayleigh Slusher - January 30 2026 Jan 30, 2026

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January 30th: Kayleigh Slusher Killed (2014)

One misstep can lead to a nightmare. On January 30th 2014 a little girl lost her life. A death that, had some people acted differently or done their jobs in a different manner, might have been prevented.

https://people.com/crime/5-things-kayleigh-slusher-napa-murdered-girl-freezer/https://casetext.com/case/slusher-v-city-of-napa-1, https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/napa-judge-denies-resentencing-request-from-kayleigh-slushers-killers/, https://www.ktvu.com/news/resentencing-denied-couple-convicted-3-year-olds-brutal-murder, https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/kayleigh-slusher-napa-couple-torture-murder-re-sentenced-appeal/, https://patch.com/california/napavalley/appeals-court-reverses-torture-charge-napa-toddlers-death, https://abc7news.com/jury-finds-napa-couple-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-in-death-3-year-old-girl-kayleigh-slusher-trial/2055936/, https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/autopsy-conducted-on-3-year-old-girl-mother-boyfriend-in-custody/1995049/

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A Truly Horrible Monster On The Bus Route - January 29 2026 Jan 29, 2026

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January 29th: Alianna DeFreeze's Body Found (2017)

Certain checks are in place to make sure children are safe. But what happened before they were there or when they failed? On January 29th 2017 a young girl’s body was found in a case where, unfortunately, a death had to happen in order for a new safety measure to exist and protect others.

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A Missing Child Case Mishandled From the Start - January 28 2026 Jan 28, 2026

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January 28th: Rui Pedro Teixeira Mendonca Born (1987)

Sometimes a case and how it’s handled depends on a victim’s location. On January 28th 1987 a young boy was born. One who would go missing and whose case would be handled by a police force who, according to many, bungled it from the very beginning.

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The Dangers of Online Strangers - January 27 2026 Jan 27, 2026

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January 27th: Nicole Lovell Killed (2016)

You never know who you’ll meet online. If they are who they say they are. On January 27th 2016 a young girl disappeared. A case that was heavily influenced by social media and what happens when you meet someone, a stranger, online.

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/nicole-lovell-murder-was-a-virginia-teen-lured-to-her-death-through-a-smartphone-app/, https://wset.com/news/local/latest-ex-vt-student-believed-killing-nicole-lovell-was-fantasy-evidence-found-in-dorm, https://www.collegiatetimes.com/news/david-eisenhauer-natalie-keepers-sentenced-to-prison-in-connection-to-nicole-lovells-murder/article_2a495d40-f67c-11e8-888f-eb9b3af5fa96.html, https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Defense-rests-its-case-in-Natalie-Keepers-trial-493860711.html, https://edition.cnn.com/2016/02/04/us/virginia-tech-girl-killed-keepers-bail-denied/index.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ex-virginia-tech-student-gets-50-years-in-fatal-stabbing-of-girl-13/, https://www.cnn.com/2016/02/08/us/blacksburg-virginia-natalie-keepers-profile-nicole-lovell/index.html

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One of the Worst Miscarriages of Justice in European History - January 26 2026 Jan 26, 2026

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January 26th: Guðmundur Einarsson Disappears (1974)

Desperation to solve a case can lead to massive missteps. On January 26th 1974 a man disappeared in a case that is considered one of the worst miscarriages of justice in European history.

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What Money Can Do To Family - January 25 2026 Jan 25, 2026

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January 25th: Peggy Nadell Killed (2014)

Money can come between people. Even family. On January 25th 2014 a woman was brutally killed inside her home. A crime motivated by money and committed by someone close to the victim.

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A Tragic Child Care Story - The Death of Harper Rose Briar - January 24 2026 Jan 24, 2026

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January 24th: Stacey L. Vaillancourt Kills (2019)

Trusting others with the care of your children is incredibly difficult. Especially a stranger. On January 24th 2019 a little girl was rushed from her daycare to a hospital. A death that, according to the courts, was caused by a woman meant to care for the child in question.

https://www.necn.com/news/local/vermont-day-care-provider-convicted-of-causing-infants-death-with-antihistamine-sentenced/3183800/, https://www.wcax.com/2023/12/01/jury-deliberations-underway-vt-child-care-provider-accused-manslaughter/, https://www.mynbc5.com/article/stacey-vaillancourt-infant-manslaughter/46010013, https://vtdigger.org/2023/06/19/manslaughter-case-in-infants-death-moves-toward-trial/, https://www.mychamplainvalley.com/news/local-news/sentencing-for-vermont-daycare-provider-convicted-in-infants-death/, https://www.wcax.com/2024/03/12/vt-child-care-provider-sentenced-prison-babys-death/, https://nypost.com/2019/03/19/day-care-provider-charged-in-death-of-infant-on-childs-third-day-at-facility/

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