Jane Constantino was an adventurous woman who intended to live life to the fullest. She would hike, bike, and kayak the country and even travel abroad to fulfill her desire of seeing the world. Despite some hiccups and injuries along the way, Jane always reached her destination even after hospital stays. Unfortunately, she would encounter … Read more
“I did what I wanted and vigorously attacked who I wanted for no reason. Just because I could. Sometimes I would hurt the people that were trying to help me and that led to a life of crime.” – Cassandra Brandon Embry was born on September 7, 1986. He would follow in his mother’s footsteps … Read more
In late 1987, the small city of Gothenburg, Nebraska would become home to the mysterious disappearance of a young mother. It would transform into a case of he said she said with police zoning in on a primary suspect. The town of 3,500 has changed and the chatter about Christi Jo Nichols’ disappearance has slowed … Read more
August the 7th, 1992. It is an ordinary day for Martha ‘Doe’ and her husband Allen Roberts. In the morning, they share breakfast. Allen leaves home to meet with Sam Wagner who expressed prior interest in buying property Allen had been developing. Allen arrives at the meeting location and waits for an hour or so … Read more
The Volunteer State is home to nearly 7 million individuals. Over the years, Tennesseans have made their mark on the world thanks to the Tennessee Valley Authorities and Oak Ridge’s involvement in the Manhattan Project. The state has become a tourism hotbed with offerings such as the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, the … Read more
On February 25, 1975, Marcia Trimble would leave her family home in the affluent Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee. She would tell her mother she was going across the street to drop off Girl Scout cookies at a neighbor’s house. The 9-year-old was carrying a cardboard box full of cookies and an envelope containing … Read more
On April 4, 1991, Angela Marie Hammond found herself using a payphone in downtown Clinton, Missouri. She called her fiancé, Rob Shafer, to let him know that she would not be meeting up as initially planned. She noticed a green pick-up truck circling the parking lot. It stopped nearby and the driver jumped out. Angie … Read more
Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult events. When a child disappears, the parents will appear on television and in newspapers. They’ll receive sympathy from people from around the world but sometimes things aren’t as they appear. That sympathy can easily transform into hatred and anger. Nicole Lynn Bryner was born on … Read more
In 1989, 5-year-old Melissa Brannen would attend a Christmas party with her mother, Tammy, at the Woodside Apartment complex in Lorton, Virginia. Before the night was finished, Melissa would go missing and she would never be seen again. Police would quickly track down a suspect by the name of Caleb Hughes. His criminal past and … Read more
Paul Shepherd was working as a taxi driver for Absolutely Taxi and Transportation in Knoxville in June of 2014. On the 29th, he would be shot around Sims Road and Cook Drive. After being transported to the University of Tennessee Medical Center, Paul would pass away a short time later. To date, the crime remains … Read more