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The Alphabet Murders - Coincidence or Serial Killer? - November 26 2025 Nov 26, 2025

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November 26th: Last of Alphabet Murders Victims Reported Missing (1973)

Sometimes there are coincidences in a case that can muddle an investigation. On November 26th 1973 the last of three victims were reported missing in what was called the Alphabet Murders. A case that, many believe, the main detail might have been nothing more than a coincidence.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alphabet_murders, https://www.newsweek.com/double-initial-murders-alphabet-murders-alphabet-killer-rochester-new-york-1844558, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/alphabet-murders-victims-dna-suspects-rochester-new-york, https://allthatsinteresting.com/alphabet-murders, https://medium.com/the-history-insider/the-alphabet-murders-that-terrified-rochester-ny-for-three-years-remains-unsolved-today-32c7a7891b0c, https://biographics.org/the-alphabet-killer-letters-of-obsession/, https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/suspects-diary-alphabet-murders-case-describes-victims-flna6c10924814, https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/investigations/2009/03/01/double-initial-murders-remain-mystery-after-35-years-police-still/77384622/, https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/double-initial-murders-alphabet-unsolved-child-murders

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Listen Now: American Scandal | The West Memphis Three Nov 25, 2025

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On May 5, 1993, three 8-year-old boys were brutally murdered in West Memphis, Arkansas. The tiny local police department launches an investigation but finds little physical evidence to lead them to a suspect. Eventually, outside pressure pushes them to charge someone with the killings, whether or not the evidence supports their conclusions.

American Scandal takes you deep into the heart of America’s dark side to look at what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they’re caught. Listen to American Scandal: The West Memphis Three

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The Yoga Teacher Who Shot Her Ex-Husbands Girlfriend - November 25 2025 Nov 25, 2025

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November 25th: Chelsea Cook Kills (2018)

Divorce can be incredibly difficult. So can watching your former partner move on. On November 25th 2018 a woman struggling to move past her divorce took matters into her own hands.

https://www.deseret.com/utah/2020/6/29/21306903/utah-teacher-who-killed-ex-husbands-new-girlfriend-front-kids-prison-chelsea-cook-murder-christmas/, https://kutv.com/news/local/utah-woman-pleads-guilty-to-murder-of-ex-husbands-girlfriend-in-front-of-children, https://www.sltrib.com/news/2020/06/30/former-utah-teacher-will/, https://people.com/crime/teacher-lured-ex-husband-away-from-house-before-killing-new-girlfriend-in-front-of-twin-daughters/, , https://www.ksl.com/article/46720551/teacher-admits-killing-ex-husbands-new-girlfriend-in-front-of-kidshttps://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/jealous-mum-shoots-ex-husbands-22687527, https://www.abc4.com/news/local-news/former-teacher-accused-of-murder-appears-before-judge/, https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/yoga-teacher-shoots-ex-husbands-new-girlfriend-in-front-of-twin-, https://people.com/crime/teacher-allegedly-lured-ex-husband-away-from-home-before-shooting-his-girlfriend/

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The Devil Made Me Do It Murder Case - November 24 2025 Nov 24, 2025

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November 24th: Arne Cheyenne Johnson Convicted (Devil Made Me Do It) (1981)

Sometimes belief in the paranormal becomes rooted in even the most tragic stories. On November 24th 1981 a man was convicted after using a groundbreaking defense in court. A case that saw the paranormal at its very core and challenged the belief of the jury and anyone who heard the details.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Arne_Cheyenne_Johnson, https://apnews.com/article/c758c33ba4756f757e1dfec4f0abd39e, https://archives.law.virginia.edu/dengrove/writeup/arne-cheyenne-johnson, https://time.com/6325498/the-devil-on-trial-netflix-true-story/, , https://www.foxnews.com/us/real-life-devil-made-me-do-it-case-arne-cheyenne-johnson-scared-us-lawyerhttps://allthatsinteresting.com/arne-cheyenne-johnson, https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/oct/18/netflix-documentary-devil-on-trial-murder-demon-possessed, https://people.com/netflix-true-crime-documentary-devil-made-me-do-it-8362618

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The Attempted Murder of Christy Martin - November 23 2025 Nov 23, 2025

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November 23rd: Christy Salters-Martin Almost Killed by Husband (2010)

Fear can be a powerful motivator. On November 23rd 2010 an attack took place. And, though there are two very different sides of the story, both were motivated primarily by fear.

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A Monster in San Francisco - November 22 2025 Nov 22, 2025

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The Single Hair Left On A Ski-Mask - November 21 2025 Nov 21, 2025

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The Serial Killer Posing as a Reformed Man - November 20 2025 Nov 20, 2025

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A Marching Band Hazing Murder - November 19 2025 Nov 19, 2025

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November 19th: Robert Champion Killed (2011)

Wanting to be a member of a group, especially a prestigious one, can sometimes take a lot of work. However, it should never put your life in danger. On November 19th 2011 a young man went through a ritual to be a member of a group. One that would cost him his life.

https://abcnews.go.com/US/hazing-assault-famu-drum-major-robert-champion-detailed/story?id=16415215, https://www.miamiherald.com/news/state/florida/article115652918.html, https://stophazing.org/articles-linked-in-curriculum/robert-champion-drum-major/, https://www.espn.com/college-football/story/_/id/12142923/ringleader-sentenced-famu-hazing-death-robert-champion, https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/fox-35-exclusive-parents-of-late-famu-drum-major-robert-champion-reflect-on-his-death, https://www.cnn.com/2011/12/21/justice/florida-am-investigation/index.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sentencing-for-3-involved-in-famu-hazing-death-of-robert-champion/, https://www.jacksonville.com/story/news/crime/2012/09/11/famu-says-drum-major-responsible-his-hazing-death-not-university/15854782007/

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The Most Bungled Murder Case in French History - November 18 2025 Nov 18, 2025

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November 18th: Pierre Chanal Born (1946)

There are some cases that, when looked at from an outside perspective, are very clearly mishandled. On November 18th 1946 the man at the center of what was later considered one of the most badly bungled investigations in French history was born.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierre_Chanal, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/oct/16/france.jonhenley, https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/chanal-pierre.htm, https://julesyus.medium.com/the-french-serial-killer-commando-9a374a18b784

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