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June 12, 2003: Patrick Dennehy Disappears Jun 12, 2022

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Baylor University basketball player Patrick Dennehy was last seen alive at a Taco Bell with teammate Carlton Dotson. A week later, Dennehy’s family reported him missing. The following month, his remains were found.

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June 11, 2018: Sentencing of Lukasz Pawel Herba Jun 11, 2022

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Lukasz Pawel Herba was sentenced to more than 16 years in prison for abducting model Chloe Ayling. As part of his plan, he booked Ayling for a photoshoot, but it was actually a set-up to kidnap the model and hold her for ransom.

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June 10, 1933: F. Lee Bailey Born Jun 10, 2022

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Francis Bailey Jr., better known as F. Lee Bailey, was born during the height of the Great Depression. He became one of the most famous defense attorneys in the U.S. with a list of high-profile clients, including the Boston Strangler and O.J. Simpson.

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June 9, 1985: Thomas Sutherland Kidnapped Jun 09, 2022

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Thomas Sutherland, a professor at the American University of Beirut, was kidnapped by a crew of violent militants. He was held captive for over six years.

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June 8, 2001: Osaka Elementary School Massacre Jun 08, 2022

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Mamoru Takuma killed eight children and injured 15 others in a knife attack at an elementary school near Osaka. Guest hosted by Alastair Murden from Medical Murders, a podcast that tackles the worst the medical community has to offer.

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June 7, 2011: Yao Jiaxin Executed Jun 07, 2022

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In a controversial decision by the Chinese justice system, Yao Jiaxin was executed for murdering a woman after a traffic accident.

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June 6, 1945: Genesee River Killer Born Jun 06, 2022

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Arthur Shawcross confessed to killing two children and was sent to prison. When he was released, his records were sealed, allowing him to settle in a new town. He’d go on to murder 11 women in upstate New York and become known as the Genesee River Killer.

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June 5, 2002: Elizabeth Smart Kidnapped Jun 05, 2022

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14-year-old Elizabeth Smart was in her Salt Lake City home when she was kidnapped at knifepoint. She was missing for nine months before police safely rescued her.

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June 4, 2004: Marvin Heemeyer and the Killdozer Rampage Jun 04, 2022

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In an act of revenge against city officials and neighbors, Marvin Heeymeyer set out to topple the town of Granby, Colorado. He modified a 12-foot-tall bulldozer into a homemade tank and then destroyed 13 buildings, causing $7 million in property damage.

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June 3, 1968: Valeria Solanas Shoots Andy Warhol Jun 03, 2022

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Feminist writer Valerie Solanas went to the office of modern artist Andy Warhol and shot him in the abdomen. Warhol was actually declared dead before surgeons were able to revive him.

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