SmallTown Archives

Unveiling the Truth: ‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ Dives into a Gripping Small-Town Mystery

LONDON — “A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder,” a new teen drama series adapted from Holly Jackson’s best-selling mystery thriller novels, delves into a compelling murder mystery that shakes a small English village. The series centers on Pip Fitz-Amobi, a high school student whose skepticism about a closed murder case drives her to uncover the true story behind the death of a local girl, drawing viewers into a web of intrigue and suspense. As the …

Nebraska Prosecutors to Pursue Death Penalty in Grisly Small-Town Killings

Omaha, Nebraska – Nebraska prosecutors have made the decision to forgo seeking the death penalty in the case of a Catholic priest’s murder in December. However, they are actively pursuing the death penalty in a separate case involving the brutal killing of a retiree during a break-in that occurred in the same small town four months earlier. This decision has stirred conversations surrounding the justice system in the state. Charges have been filed against Kierre …

Iowa School Shooting Leaves 17-Year-Old Dead and Seven Others Injured During a Small-Town Tragedy

PERRY, Iowa (AP) — A tragic shooting at Perry High School in Iowa on the first day back from winter break has left one student dead and seven others injured. The suspected shooter, 17-year-old Perry High School student Dylan Butler, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The victim of the shooting was identified as 11-year-old Ahmir Jolliff, a sixth-grader. Authorities have provided no information on a possible motive for the shooting or how the assailant …