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January 31, 1982: Kathie Durst Disappears Jan 31, 2022

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Kathie Durst, wife of millionaire Robert Durst, left her friend's house in South Salem, New York, and was never seen alive again.

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January 30, 1889: Archduke Rudolf’s Suicide Pact Jan 30, 2022

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Archduke Rudolf of Austria and his 17-year-old mistress, Baroness Mary Vetsera, were found dead in their bedchambers. It is believed to have been a suicide pact.

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January 29, 1996: La Fenice Burns Down Jan 29, 2022

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La Fenice, the 229-year-old Venetian opera house, burned to the ground. Investigators would have to determine if it was an accident or arson.

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January 28, 1671: Captain Morgan Raids Panama Jan 28, 2022

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Captain Henry Morgan led an attack on the Spanish settlement of Panama with 36 ships and over 1,500 buccaneers. The resulting battle left Panama City in flames.

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January 27, 1974: The Doodler’s First Kill Jan 27, 2022

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The body of Gerald Earl Cavanaugh, the first victim of a serial killer called the Doodler, was discovered on a beach in San Francisco. The unidentified serial killer committed at least five murders and possibly up to nine more.

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January 26, 1996: John du Pont Kills Dave Schultz Jan 26, 2022

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Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz was shot and killed by American philanthropist John du Pont on the millionaire's estate. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn of Haunted Places, a podcast that takes listeners on an audio tour of a new haunted place and its history.

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January 25, 2006: “Little Old Lady Killer” Arrested Jan 25, 2022

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Juana Barraza, also known as the “Little Old Lady Killer,” was arrested shortly after killing and robbing an 82-year-old woman in Mexico City. It was the last of at least 11 victims.

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January 24, 2001: The Texas Seven Surrender Jan 24, 2022

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Donald Newbury and Patrick Murphy, the final two members of seven violent prison escapees, surrendered peacefully to authorities. But not before one last word with the media.

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January 23, 1909: Tottenham Robbery and Shootout Jan 23, 2022

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Later called the Tottenham Outrage, a robbery in North London led to a chaotic chase that lasted two hours and resulted in four deaths.

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January 22, 1999: Australian Missionary Burned Alive Jan 22, 2022

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In Manoharpur, India, a militant Hindu faction burned Graham Stuart Staines and his two young sons to death.

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