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The tragic case involving Jared James Dicus and Anggy Diaz has become one of the most discussed in recent Texas true crime news, capturing widespread attention for its shocking outcome, legal proceedings, and concerns around domestic violence. In early 2023, Anggy Diaz, 21, was found deceased at the shared home near Magnolia in Waller County, Texas, and investigators quickly focused on her husband, Jared Dicus, also 21, who was charged with her murder and later confessed after authorities arrived. The case raised questions about motive, mental health evaluations, and domestic violence warning signs, as Diaz had recently moved from Nicaragua and was working multiple jobs to assist her family. Dicus pleaded guilty as part of a plea agreement, receiving a 40-year prison sentence, with eligibility for parole set several years into the future. The legal system in Waller County, including law enforcement and the district attorney’s office, emphasized that such acts will be met with full accountability. Close examination of how this case progressed—law enforcement response, evidence, courtroom arguments, and community reaction—has made the Dicus-Diaz case a reference point in conversations about domestic violence prevention, victim advocacy, and true crime in Texas.
McKinley was last seen alive around 1:30 a.m. at a local bar. Hours later, her partially clothed body was discovered in a vacant lot. Investigators determined she had been strangled and assaulted, yet the trail soon went cold despite extensive interviews and forensic efforts.
In 2020, an extraordinary turn occurred thanks to breakthroughs in genetic genealogy. Detectives uploaded forensic DNA profiles to public genealogy databases and identified a relative, which allowed them to construct a detailed family tree and narrow down potential leads.
Surveillance of suspect Daniel Leonard Wells led officers to collect his discarded cigarette butt—a subtle but pivotal move. Forensic analysis confirmed the DNA from that cigarette matched the DNA from the crime scene. Wells, then 57 years old, was arrested and charged with homicide and sexual battery, finally offering a measure of closure to a case that had long haunted the community.
Following the arrest, there was a poignant moment when McKinley’s adult son—who had grown up without his mother—received the news. He expressed a bittersweet sense of relief, acknowledging that nothing could restore his lost years, but that the arrest finally brought answers he and his family had waited decades to hear.
Tragically, before Wells could face trial, the case took a somber turn. In April 2020, he was found dead by suicide in his cell at the Escambia County Jail—just days before a scheduled court appearance.
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In March 2018, 24-year-old Camille Garcia—a young mother of three—was found fatally shot in a dumpster in San Angelo, Texas. Investigators soon identified 30-year-old Andres Rios Ramirez as a person of interest. During a traffic stop for driving without a valid license, authorities discovered a loaded pistol in Ramirez’s vehicle and brought him in for questioning, where he ultimately confessed to the murder. A search of his residence uncovered evidence that the crime took place there. Ramirez was subsequently tried, and in September 2019, a jury convicted him of first-degree murder and sentenced him to life in prison
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In Jacksonville, Florida, the high-profile domestic violence murder of local radio host Tasheka Young—known on-air as “Ty’Sheeks”—shook the community when her ex-boyfriend, 35-year-old Bursey Armstrong Jr., was found guilty by a Duval County jury of second-degree murder in July 2024 for fatally shooting her and her unborn child during a volatile breakup in July 2022. Prosecutors, including the office of State Attorney Melissa W. Nelson, presented overwhelming forensic evidence, timeline reconstruction, cell‑phone records, and testimony from Tasheka’s mother, Olivia Young, and cousin, Anthony Cobb, highlighting a history of violence
The verdict prompted emotional statements in court and brought renewed attention to cases involving intimate partner violence, domestic abuse prevention measures, and the risks faced by pregnant women in abusive relationships across Florida.
In June 2018, Deborah DePinto, a 44‑year‑old chef and mother living in a Boulder trailer park, was found unresponsive in the office laundry room after a heated argument with her husband, Scott Jones. Surveillance footage captured the confrontation escalating into physical violence, leading to asphyxiation and her subsequent death, which was officially ruled a homicide. Friends and neighbors later recounted Scott’s long‑standing controlling behavior and Deborah’s sense of being trapped, describing how she confided in someone that she felt like she was “walking on eggshells” at home .Their two children witnessed the incident, and Deborah’s tragic end became a high‑profile domestic violence case in Boulder County, prompting wider calls to address intimate partner abuse
Kenneth L. Reynolds, 53, was arrested after surveillance footage and eyewitnesses placed him at the scene of a fatal stabbing outside a Circle K convenience store at Commonwealth and Edgewood avenues, where Tony Allen Matheney, 35, was found with a single neck wound in the early evening hours. Matheney was rushed to the hospital but later died. Reynolds faces second-degree homicide charges and was held without bond after appearing before a judge. The victim’s mother expressed the deep loss felt by the family, noting that while Reynolds’s apprehension brought accountability, it did little to fill the void left behind
The Pensacola, Florida neighborhood murder case drew national attention when 54-year-old Charles Daniel Locke, a longtime resident of Frisco Road, was discovered dead in a wooded area off Idlewood Drive—bound with duct tape and wrapped in a tarp. His neighbor, 44-year-old Kalvin Dewayne Allison, was arrested and later convicted of second-degree murder, evidence tampering, and grand theft after investigators recovered matching duct tape and tarp materials, and confirmed Allison had withdrawn funds from Locke’s bank account following the death . During the sentencing, Locke’s siblings, Bernie Locke and Katie Locke Harris, delivered emotional statements as Judge Paul Rasmussen condemned the “cold act” and handed Allison a life sentence .The State of Florida v. Allison case sparked public outcry about neighbor disputes, violent crime in Pensacola, and the security of elder community members.
The Michael Dunn case is a high-profile true crime incident involving the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Jordan Davis in Jacksonville, Florida, in 2012, which sparked national debates over self-defense laws, racial profiling, and gun violence. Dunn, a middle-aged software developer, was charged with first-degree murder after he fired multiple rounds into an SUV occupied by Davis and his friends at a gas station, allegedly over a dispute about loud music. Claiming he felt threatened and citing Florida’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law, Dunn’s defense argued self-preservation, while the prosecution emphasized excessive force and a lack of imminent danger. The courtroom drama unfolded with intense testimony, forensic evidence, and emotional appeals from the victim’s family. Dunn was eventually convicted and sentenced to life in prison without parole, marking a pivotal moment in American true crime history, often compared to other racially charged legal battles and covered widely in crime documentaries, legal analysis podcasts, and justice reform discussions.
The Dillen Murray case is a disturbing and tragic true crime story that unfolded in Florida in 2018, involving the brutal killing of 15-year-old Giovanni Diaz by his 16-year-old friend, Dillen Murray. The incident sent shockwaves through the local community and gained national attention due to the young age of both the victim and the perpetrator, as well as the violence of the crime. Murray reportedly lured Diaz into a car under the pretense of hanging out, but a confrontation escalated into a fatal beating. Authorities stated that Murray repeatedly struck Diaz, later dumping his lifeless body on the side of a rural road in Manatee County. The case featured chilling surveillance footage, incriminating text messages, and psychological evaluations, painting a complex picture of teen violence, mental health struggles, and premeditated aggression. Murray was charged as an adult with first-degree murder, and his trial became a focal point for discussions about juvenile crime, the justice system’s handling of adolescent offenders, and the long-lasting impact of senseless violence. True crime enthusiasts and legal experts alike have followed the case closely, analyzing its implications on youth rehabilitation, criminal intent, and societal responsibility.
Investigators later discovered that John’s life‑insurance policy had been recently revised to designate only his wife, Angela Wilty, as beneficiary—raising suspicions when she didn’t outwardly display grief
In October 2018, Angela’s son, Bradley Casey, disclosed that his mother had asked him to retrieve the murder weapon from a cat‑litter bucket in her stepfather’s yard and dispose of it, but he refused and instead alerted police. The gun was eventually recovered hidden under the home, and ballistic evidence tied it to John’s death, resulting in Angela being charged with orchestrating the killing and her stepfather, C.S.O. Norvell, being charged with carrying it out. Angela later accepted a plea deal, received a 20‑year sentence, and is eligible for parole in September 2041
A neighborhood dispute in Ocala turned deadly when a 60-year-old white woman, Susan Lorincz, used a firearm through a closed door, fatally striking 35-year-old Ajike “AJ” Owens, a Black mother of four. The case, marked by prior harassment allegations and racial undertones, quickly drew national attention. Initially defended under Florida’s controversial “Stand Your Ground” law, the shooting sparked outrage and demands for justice. A manslaughter conviction followed after a jury—reportedly all white—rejected claims of justified fear. The 25-year sentence reflected the court’s stance on culpable negligence and excessive use of force. Now part of the modern true crime canon, the case underscored ongoing tensions around self-defense laws, racial dynamics, and the consequences of escalating neighborhood conflict.
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Maddi Kingsbury, a 26-year-old woman from Winona, Minnesota, was reported missing on March 31, 2023, after she failed to show up for work and could not be reached by family or friends, which was described as highly out of character. That morning, she had dropped off her two young children at daycare alongside her partner, Adam Fravel, with whom she shared a complicated and reportedly tense relationship. Fravel told authorities that Maddi had returned home after the drop-off, but when he came back later, she was gone. Maddi's sudden disappearance sparked a massive search effort that included law enforcement, search-and-rescue teams, and thousands of volunteers combing through remote areas, woods, and fields in southeastern Minnesota. Her vehicle and phone were found at her home, but there were no obvious signs of a struggle, deepening the mystery and concern. As weeks passed with no credible sightings or information, public suspicion increasingly turned toward Fravel, especially after court documents revealed previous allegations of controlling behavior and conflict over custody. In June 2023, after nearly ten weeks of searching, Maddi’s body was discovered in a rural, wooded area in Fillmore County, concealed in a manner suggesting deliberate concealment. Shortly after, Fravel was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, based on a combination of forensic evidence and behavior indicating involvement. The case drew widespread attention not only for its tragic nature but also for its broader implications on issues of intimate partner dynamics, the risks faced by women in unstable domestic environments, and the critical importance of community vigilance. As the legal process continues, Maddi’s family has called for justice and remembrance, transforming their grief into advocacy aimed at raising awareness and preventing future tragedies.
Todt was arrested at the scene. He initially confessed to causing the deaths of his wife, their three children, and the family dog. Over time, however, his statements changed—at one point he claimed his wife was responsible and that he returned home after the fact.
Investigators revealed that the family was facing serious financial troubles, and Todt was under federal investigation for healthcare fraud. There were also indications of shared beliefs within the household about the afterlife, which may have influenced the events.
In 2022, Todt stood trial and was convicted of multiple counts of unlawful killing and animal cruelty. He received a life sentence with no chance of parole, plus an additional year for the pet's death.
As of 2024, Todt remains incarcerated and has filed a civil lawsuit regarding alleged mishandling of his correspondence while in prison.
On the night of the incident, she met a man named Clayton Hubbird at a gas station. Security footage later showed the two interacting briefly before leaving in his vehicle. They went to Allen’s home, where a confrontation occurred. Despite being critically hurt, she managed to call for help and provided key details before passing away.
Hubbird was later arrested and charged. In 2024, he pleaded guilty to a serious offense related to her death and was sentenced to 30 years—23 in prison and seven under supervision.
Allen’s passing was one of several similar cases in the area that year, drawing attention to ongoing safety concerns for transgender individuals, especially Black trans women. Her memory continues to inspire those advocating for justice and equality.
Heather Strube was a 25-year-old mother from Georgia who lost her life in 2009 during a custody exchange with her estranged husband. Initially, the suspect appeared to be a disguised man, which misled the investigation. Over time, evidence pointed to Heather’s mother-in-law, Joanna Hayes, who had ongoing conflicts with her and a strong interest in gaining custody of her grandson.
Hayes was eventually arrested and tried for the crime. Though the case was built largely on circumstantial evidence, the jury found her guilty. She was sentenced to life in prison. The case gained national attention and has been featured in documentaries and crime shows.
In the early hours of that day, James Colley ransacked Amanda's home, suspecting she was seeing someone else. Later, after the court hearing, he returned to the house, entered through the back, and began shooting. Amanda was shot nine times, and Lindy Dobbins was shot three times. Rachel Hendricks was injured but survived, while Lamar Douberly escaped unharmed.
James Colley was arrested the same day in Virginia. He was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of attempted first-degree murder, burglary, and aggravated stalking. During the trial, his defense argued that he was impaired due to taking Ambien, but the jury found him guilty on all counts. He was sentenced to death in 2018.
The murders left Amanda's two young children without their mother. The case highlighted the dangers of domestic violence and the importance of enforcing restraining orders.
Authorities uncovered that Patel had been lured to a garage in Ocean Township under false pretenses. There, he was killed in a premeditated act orchestrated by Joseph Villani, 22, with the help of his then-girlfriend, Raquel Garajau, 19. Their motive was robbery.
Evidence, including text messages and surveillance footage, tied both individuals to the crime. Villani attempted to conceal the act and dispose of Patel's belongings with Garajau's assistance.
Legal outcomes:
Joseph Villani pleaded guilty to aggravated manslaughter and robbery. He received a 40-year sentence, with eligibility for parole after 30 years.
Raquel Garajau was convicted of felony murder and related charges. She was sentenced to 33 years in prison, also with a 30-year minimum before parole eligibility.
The case underscored the consequences of calculated violence and the devastating impact it has on families and communities.
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On July 18, 2008, Genai Coleman, a 40-year-old schoolteacher and Navy reservist, was waiting in her car near Gwinnett Place Mall in Georgia to pick up her daughter. A man approached her vehicle, demanded she exit, and during the confrontation, she was fatally shot. The assailant then drove away in her car, which was later found abandoned about 40 miles away.
Investigation and Arrest
Investigators collected a cigarette butt from the recovered vehicle, which contained DNA matching Donald Smith, a man with a prior criminal record. Surveillance footage also showed a man purchasing the same brand of cigarettes near the crime scene. However, when confronted, Donald insisted he was not the person in the footage and revealed he had an identical twin brother, Ronald Smith.
Further investigation, including fingerprint analysis, confirmed that Ronald's prints matched those found on the victim's car, while Donald's did not. Faced with this evidence, Ronald confessed to the crime, stating that the shooting was accidental during an attempted car theft.
Legal Proceedings
Ronald Smith was charged with multiple offenses, including felony murder, carjacking, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony. In October 2012, he was convicted on all counts and sentenced to life in prison plus 25 years.
Ronald “Ron” Whiles, a 61-year-old resident of Lafayette, Indiana, was a well-known and compassionate figure in his community. He operated a lawn care business, "Ron's Lawns," and often extended kindness by renting rooms to individuals facing hardships, offering them both shelter and employment opportunities. Tragically, on April 7, 2018, Ron was found murdered in his home, which had been set ablaze in an apparent attempt to destroy evidence.
On the morning of April 7, 2018, a 911 call was placed by Thomas Day, a 63-year-old tenant living with Ron. He reported a stabbing incident and that the house was on fire. Emergency responders arrived to find the residence engulfed in flames. After extinguishing the fire, investigators discovered Ron's body; he had suffered multiple gunshot wounds. Evidence at the scene indicated a robbery: Ron's pockets were turned inside out, his wallet was emptied, and dresser drawers were open. Additionally, the presence of an accelerant suggested the fire was intentionally set to conceal the crime.
Thomas Day, who survived the attack despite being stabbed, informed authorities that he witnessed the assailant shooting Ron and then setting the house on fire. The investigation led police to Andrew Scott Alcorns, a former tenant whom Ron had previously evicted. Alcorns had a history of criminal activity and was known to have expressed intentions to rob Ron. He was apprehended on April 11, 2018, in Dayton, Ohio, after a nine-hour standoff with police, during which he sustained a self-inflicted gunshot wound. A .40 caliber handgun found at the scene matched the shell casings recovered from Ron's home.
In September 2021, Alcorns pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and aggravated battery. During sentencing in November 2021, his defense cited factors such as mental illness, severe drug abuse, and a troubled childhood. Alcorns received a combined sentence of 70 years and is currently incarcerated at the Indiana State Prison, with parole eligibility set for 2074.
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In Macon, Georgia, in 2021, Ida Ford, a 26-year-old woman, was murdered by Quentin James Sanders. Ford was found shot to death inside a home. Investigators quickly identified Sanders, her boyfriend, as the suspect. After the murder, Sanders fled the scene but was soon arrested by law enforcement.
Reports described their relationship as troubled, with prior domestic issues. Sanders was charged with murder and aggravated assault, among other offenses. The case drew attention locally as another tragic example of domestic violence leading to fatal consequences.
Ford’s death left a deep impact on her family and the Macon community, sparking discussions around intimate partner violence and the need for better intervention measures.
On the night in question, Smithey claimed that Cline arrived at her home uninvited. After consuming alcohol together, they engaged in consensual sex. Subsequently, Smithey alleged that Cline became aggressive, accusing her of infidelity, and proceeded to rape and stab her. In response, she retrieved a .38 caliber pistol from her bedside table and shot him twice, resulting in his death. She then called 911, reporting the incident as self-defense.
During the investigation, Smithey admitted to law enforcement that she had inflicted some of her wounds herself, fearing disbelief regarding her self-defense claim. This admission, obtained after she had invoked her right to remain silent, was initially suppressed by the court. However, during her 2015 trial, her defense team introduced a 911 call and expert testimony, which opened the door for prosecutors to present the previously suppressed statements. Consequently, Smithey was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 40 years in prison.
In December 2020, an appellate court overturned her conviction, citing ineffective assistance of counsel due to the strategic errors made by her defense team. Facing a retrial, Smithey entered a no-contest plea to second-degree murder in May 2021. She was resentenced to time served—approximately six and a half years—and placed on 10 years of probation. The plea deal was agreed upon by both the prosecution and Cline's family to avoid the trauma of a new trial
Prosecutors revealed that Miller and Brayla were involved in a sexual relationship. Fearing that Brayla might disclose their relationship, which he believed would lead others to perceive him as gay, Miller decided to kill her to keep it a secret. In August 2021, Miller pleaded guilty to first-degree murder and received a 50-year prison sentence, which included a 10-year firearm enhancement. He will be eligible for parole after serving 35 years.
Background
Born in 1962 in Rochester, Minnesota, Lois Riess appeared to lead a typical life as a wife, mother of three, and grandmother. However, beneath this facade, she struggled with a severe gambling addiction and had a history of financial misconduct, including embezzling from her sister.
Biography
The Murders
On March 11, 2018, after a heated argument, Riess shot and killed her husband, David Riess, at their home in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota. She then forged his signature to withdraw $11,000 from his bank account and fled the state.
Riess traveled to Fort Myers Beach, Florida, where she befriended 59-year-old Pamela Hutchinson, a woman who resembled her. On April 5, 2018, Riess murdered Hutchinson to assume her identity, stealing her ID, credit cards, and vehicle. She used these to continue her escape, traveling through several states.
Capture and Sentencing
Riess was apprehended on April 19, 2018, in South Padre Island, Texas, after a tip from a restaurant employee who recognized her. She pleaded guilty to both murders and received two life sentences without the possibility of parole. She is currently incarcerated at the Minnesota Correctional Facility in Shakopee.
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A pivotal piece of evidence in the trial was the "shed statement." Shortly after Curtis's death and before his body was discovered, Donna allegedly confessed to Austin in a shed at her mother's house, saying, "I think my mom did it." This statement was admitted as an excited utterance and played a significant role in Donna's conviction.
In 2010, the Idaho Supreme Court upheld Donna's conviction, affirming the admissibility of the shed statement and ruling that the trial court did not violate her due process rights. Donna appealed her conviction in 2013 on the grounds of ineffective assistance of counsel, but her appeal was denied.
As of 2021, Donna Kay Thorngren was incarcerated at the Pocatello Women's Correctional Center, with parole eligibility set for 2027. Austin Thorngren, after pleading guilty to unrelated parole violations, served a six-month sentence and five years of probation.
After their deaths, Zelich concealed the women's bodies in suitcases, initially storing them in his home and car before eventually dumping them along a roadway in Geneva, Wisconsin. The suitcases were discovered by highway workers on June 5, 2014. Following his arrest on June 27, 2014, Zelich was charged with multiple offenses, including first-degree intentional homicide and hiding a corpse. He pleaded guilty to first-degree reckless homicide for Gamez's death and was sentenced to 35 years in prison. For Simonson's death, he pleaded guilty to second-degree murder in Minnesota and received a consecutive 25-year sentence. Additionally, he was sentenced to 10 years for hiding the corpses, bringing his total imprisonment to 70 years, effectively a life sentence.
In May 2019, Jerry Jay murdered his girlfriend, Cecilia Finona, a 59-year-old U.S. Army veteran of Navajo descent. After an argument on May 31, Jay struck Finona on the back of the head with a blunt object, believed to be the blunt end of an ax handle, at her home in Farmington, New Mexico. Despite being injured, Finona was still alive when Jay placed her in the backseat of her own truck. He then drove through multiple states—including Arizona, Nevada, and California—using Finona's debit card to pay for expenses such as new truck tires and gas. Eventually, Jay disposed of her body in a remote desert culvert just outside of Las Vegas, Nevada.
Finona was reported missing by her family in June 2019. Her remains were discovered in February 2021 and were positively identified through DNA testing. While Finona was still missing, Jay was arrested and convicted for the unlawful use of her debit card in Nevada. While incarcerated, Jay disclosed to a fellow inmate that he had murdered Finona and mentioned having killed a previous girlfriend, stating he had "learned how to do it better this time." These statements, along with video evidence, financial records, and extensive forensic evidence, connected Jay to the murder and led to the identification of Finona's body.
In February 2023, Jerry Jay pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and first-degree kidnapping. He was sentenced to 33 years in prison for his crimes. This case marked the first prosecution under New Mexico's murdered and missing Indigenous person bill, highlighting the state's commitment to addressing such cases.
What the investigators don’t know at the time, is that Anthony is going to be one tough nut to crack.
On July 10th, 2019, police officers rushed to 6230 Noble Road in Paducah, Kentucky after a disturbing 911 call came in.
The dispatcher had told them that this was possibly a case of suicide but it wasn’t certain.
When the officers arrived at the small camper, they were met outside by the victim’s neighbor, Aileen Ruffalo.
She seemed shaken but managed to tell them what was happening.
When the police got there, Cherry and David were waiting outside the house, clearly shocked by what they had just witnessed. At first, it seemed that this was a classic case of a burglary gone wrong.However, as the investigation progressed, it became clear that this wasn’t just a random crime.
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However, what you’re about to learn is even more disturbing. The killer sitting across from the police, answering their questions, isn’t some stranger or intruder. It’s Donald’s own son—David Streeter.
This is Jackie Miller, and she is being interrogated regarding the disturbing murder of 81-year-old Howard Biederman.
On June 7, 2017, Howard Biederman was recovering from surgery during his second battle with colon cancer. His daughter-in-law, Kathy, delivered his medication early in the morning. But when Howard failed to answer her calls into the afternoon, she became concerned.
81-year-old Howard sat upright in his usual armchair. He was shirtless. His glasses were broken on the ground beside him - and the chair, floor, and walls were slathered with still-wet blood. His eye was purple with bruises, and his mouth was ajar. Panicked, Kathy called 9-1-1. When law enforcement arrived, they, too, were shocked by the violence and carnage of the scene before them.
This is TerriLynne Collins, fearlessly standing up against a wannabe burglar in her daughter’s home in the early morning hours of October 3rd, 2017. But just minutes after this video was taken, she found herself on the other end of the gun.
But the person who got ahold of her gun wasn’t a seasoned criminal. Much to the shock of the community and Terrilynne’s beloved family, the man in the ski mask wasn’t a man at all - but a 14-year-old boy.
Around midnight going into October 3rd, 2017, 18-year-old Alexa Collins and her best friend since childhood, Larissa, were enjoying a night in the trailer they shared on Alexa’s family property in rural Concho, Arizona. Very suddenly, their night took a dramatic turn.
A figure in a ski mask, carrying 3 knives and a hockey stick burst through the unlocked back door and began to demand the keys to Larissa’s car. In a panic, Alexa texted her mother, Terrilynne, who was in the main home on the property just a few feet away.
It was no surprise to anyone that the dedicated mother raced to her daughter’s rescue in only a matter of minutes. Terrilynne barged inside with a gun. She forced the burglar to lay his weapons on the table, reprimanded him for his behavior, and demanded he stay in place until the police arrived.
But the burglar refused.
Fearing for her daughter and Larissa’s safety, Terrilynne yelled at the young girls to run. As they sped away from the home, a heartbreaking noise nearly stopped them in their tracks.
A single gunshot exploded behind them, and they had no idea who fired it.
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In January 2015, Anna Moses, a University of Texas at Dallas administrator, was found fatally shot in her Frisco, Texas, home. She had been shot multiple times upon returning from work, with her body discovered in the garage alongside scattered mail and her purse. The investigation led authorities to her ex-husband, Robert Moses, who had a fresh cut on his hand and whose DNA matched blood found in Anna's missing car. Despite his claims of innocence, Robert was convicted of first-degree murder in 2016 and sentenced to life in prison. He has since appealed the conviction, maintaining his innocence.
Brittany Tavar was known as a free-spirited woman, the kind of person who never let her family’s wealth go to her head. She lived in St. Augustine, supported by some family money, and was a regular at the oceanside Serenata Beach Club.
On July 5, 2010, Brittany attended a party at the beach club—a party that would become her last known sighting.
At the time, Brittany was involved in a court case against one of her neighbors, Anne, seeking a repeat violence injunction. She was scheduled to appear in court on July 6, but she never showed up.
Her absence was noticed immediately, prompting her friends to check in on her. When they saw her car was gone and got no response at the door, they decided to break in—but Brittany was nowhere to be found. That same day, her friend Brenda filed a missing persons report, officially beginning the search for Brittany Tavar.


