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Widow of French Serial Killer Convicted in Grisly Cold Cases, Faces Second Life Sentence

PARIS, France – Monique Olivier, the widow of a notorious French serial killer, has been found guilty for her involvement in the rape and murder of two young women and the disappearance of a 9-year-old girl. Earlier this month, Olivier confessed to being “bait” in the 1990 rape and murder of British student Joanna Parrish. She was also convicted in connection with the killing of 18-year-old Marie-Angele Domece in 1988 and the disappearance of 9-year-old …

Widow of Infamous Serial Killer Convicted of Luring Victims as Bait

Monique Olivier, 75, has been convicted of playing a role in luring young victims for her late husband, the serial killer Michel Fourniret. During her court appearance, she admitted to aiding her husband in the rape and murder of these victims, calling herself a “bait” for the crimes. Olivier’s conviction sheds light on the horrifying activities of Fourniret, who targeted young women for his heinous crimes. This case has sparked outrage and shock, as Olivier’s …

Convicted killer’s shocking deathbed confession of murdering 11 women shakes Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan – In a shocking turn of events, a 26-year-old cold case involving the murder of Sharon Hammack has finally been solved. After evading justice for more than two decades, Gary Artman, the prime suspect in the case, was linked to the crime through DNA evidence. Artman, who was serving time for Hammack’s murder, confessed to killing 11 women just before his death in prison from lung cancer. The case had remained unsolved …

Colorado Cop Convicted of Killing Elijah McClain Sentenced to 14 Months in Jail

AURORA, Colo. – A Colorado police officer has been sentenced to jail for his involvement in the death of Elijah McClain. McClain, a 23-year-old massage therapist, was stopped by police while walking home in Aurora in August 2019. Following the encounter, he was placed in a choke hold and injected with an overdose of ketamine by Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics. Randy Roedema, the police officer convicted of killing McClain, has been sentenced to 14 months …

Gypsy Rose Blanchard Hits the Red Carpet: From Convicted Murderer to Social Media Sensation

New York City, NY – Gypsy Rose Blanchard, the woman who was released from prison after serving time for the murder of her mother, Dee-Dee, made her first public appearance at the premiere of her new Lifetime show, “The Prison Confessions of Gypsy Rose Blanchard.” The show focuses on the 2015 murder of her mother and the events leading up to the crime, including Blanchard’s claims of suffering from Munchausen by proxy at the hands …

Police Failure Leaves Family Frustrated After Mother’s Alleged Murder by Convicted Sex Offender

WESTON-SUPER-MARE, England – The family of a woman found dead in her home is distraught after discovering that the man wanted for her alleged murder is a convicted sex offender. Kelly Faiers, 61, was found dead at the home of Richard Scatchard in Minehead on 15 October. Scatchard, who has previous convictions for drugging women and sexual abuse, disappeared after police returned to talk to him the following day. Avon and Somerset Police then launched …

Day Parole Angers Community in Penticton After Convicted Killer Receives Early Release

Penticton, British Columbia – Members of the Penticton community gathered at the courthouse to express their outrage over the recent decision by the Parole Board of Canada to grant day parole to Grace Robotti, who was convicted of murdering Indigenous woman Roxanne Louie. This decision has sparked frustration and anger within the community, as many felt blindsided by the lack of notification and opportunity to provide input on the decision. Laurie Wilson, speaking on behalf …

Florida Man Wrongfully Convicted for Nearly 45 Years Exonerated After Evidence of Hypnotism Comes to Light

Jacksonville, Florida – A Florida judge recently overturned the wrongful conviction of Willie L. Williams Jr., who spent nearly 45 years behind bars for armed robbery. This decision came after a Conviction Integrity Review by the Fourth Judicial Circuit State Attorney’s Office uncovered exculpatory evidence that had not been disclosed to Williams’ defense team. The evidence included the fact that the star witness had identified Williams as the shooter after having his memory “hypnotically refreshed” …

Convicted Killer Confessed to 11 Murders in Deathbed Admission, Sources Say

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — A convicted killer admitted to multiple murders on his deathbed, including the murder of a Grand Rapids woman in 1996, as well as nine other unsolved cases, according to sources. Garry Artman, a long-haul trucker, confessed to the murders just days before he died of lung cancer in a prison hospital in Jackson, Michigan, sources told Target 8. Artman’s alleged involvement in these cases was revealed after discussions with detectives. …

Convicted Murderer’s Death Sparks Reopening of Cold Cases in Michigan

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Michigan detectives are reopening unsolved homicide cases after the death of convicted murderer Garry Artman in a prison hospital last week. Artman, a long-haul truck driver with terminal cancer, was interviewed by Kent County sheriff’s detectives before his death, providing information that prompted the renewed investigation. The detectives are collaborating with other law enforcement agencies to look into missing persons cases and unsolved homicides. Police have connected Artman to a woman’s …