Murders Archives

Unsolved: Families Mourn Loved Ones Lost to Tragic Murders and Hit-and-Run

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – As the new year begins, several local families are still seeking closure for the unsolved deaths of their loved ones. For the family of Casey Mack Goodson, New Year’s Day marked the one-year anniversary of his murder off Highway 20 in Leon County. Goodson was shot near his home on Ravensview Drive last January after he noticed someone suspicious and chased after them, only to be gunned down on the sidewalk. His …

New Orleans Murders See Significant Decline in 2023, Data Analyst Reports

New Orleans, Louisiana – A data analyst in New Orleans has reported a decrease in murders across the city in 2023 compared to recent years. According to Jeff Asher, a data analyst who analyzes crime statistics for the New Orleans City Council, the total number of people killed in New Orleans in 2023 was 193, down from 266 in 2022. Asher noted that crime surged following the coronavirus pandemic, making him hesitant to credit local …

Chicago Police Report Decrease in Shootings and Murders for 2023 Despite Rise in Other Crimes

CHICAGO, IL – The Chicago Police Department has released its end-of-year crime statistics, revealing a decrease in shootings and murders over the past year, despite an increase in other crimes across the city. The data showed a downward trend in certain violent crimes, with a decrease in shooting incidents and murders citywide. According to the Chicago Police Department, there was a drop of nearly 18% in the number of gunshot victims and a more than …

Chicago Sees Decrease in Murders, But Continues to Struggle with High Crime Rate

CHICAGO, IL – The preliminary statistics from the Chicago Police Department show that while the number of murders has decreased, the overall crime rate remains high. Although there were fewer shooting incidents compared to the previous year, the city has experienced a significant rise in the number of robberies. In Greater Grand Crossing, the new year began with a tragic incident, as multiple individuals were shot, with one fatality reported just 45 minutes into 2024. …

Demolition Scheduled for Site of 1978 Unsolved Murders in Indiana

SPEEDWAY, Ind. (AP) – The site of a former fast-food restaurant linked to the unsolved murders of four young people in 1978 in Speedway, Indiana, is set to be demolished in the coming weeks. The building, once a Burger Chef and most recently a pawn shop, will make way for a new dental office, town officials told local news stations. The Burger Chef restaurant was where four workers were abducted in 1978. The bodies of …

Burger Chef Unsolved Murders Site to be Razed and Replaced with New Dental Office

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – The site of the notorious unsolved Burger Chef murders, which occurred 45 years ago in Speedway, is set to be demolished and replaced by a dental office. This free-standing building, located at 5725-5735 Crawfordsville Road, has been the subject of various unsuccessful redevelopments over the years, according to Speedway Town Council President Vince Noblet. The murders took place on November 17, 1978, when four Burger Chef workers were abducted at closing time. …

Violent Robbery-Related Murders Up 14% in Karachi in 2023: Authorities Sound Alarm

Residents of Karachi, Pakistan experienced a surge in violent street crime throughout 2023, with robberies resulting in 135 deaths and 1,150 injuries. This represents a 14% increase in murder during robbery incidents compared to the previous year. The District East reported the highest number of fatalities, followed by District Central and District West, whereas District South reported the fewest incidents. In the majority of cases, victims were targeted by armed robbers firing upon them during …

Speedway Building Linked to 1978 Burger Chef Murders to be Demolished for Dental Office

SPEEDWAY, Ind. – The former Burger Chef building in Speedway, Indiana will soon be demolished, marking the end of a location linked to a notorious unsolved crime. Forty-five years ago, the site was where four young workers were abducted and found slain two days later in a field in a different county. The building, located a short distance west from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, will be replaced by a dental office, according to town officials. …

Unsolved Mysteries: Help Needed to Solve 5 High-Profile Arizona Murders and Attempted Murders

PHOENIX, Arizona – Five high-profile murder investigations in Arizona from 2023 remain unsolved, leaving many unanswered questions and families desperate for closure. Authorities are appealing for information from the public to assist in solving these cases in order to prevent them from becoming cold cases. One of the cases involves the murder of 22-year-old Mercedes Vega, whose body was found burned in a car off the I-10 in Tonopah. She had been shot, hit in …

Demolition Underway for Building Linked to 1978 Unsolved Murders in Speedway, Indiana

SPEEDWAY, Ind. – The former Burger Chef building, once a fast food restaurant associated with a notorious 1978 murder case, is set to be demolished in Speedway, Indiana. The building, which most recently operated as a pawn shop, is expected to be torn down in the coming weeks. The Burger Chef location was the site of a tragic incident in 1978 when four young workers were abducted and murdered. The bodies of Jayne Friedt, Daniel …