Shonda Johnson was born on September 30, 1969. She wasn’t your traditional beauty, but in her small town in Alabama, she was popular. Shonda Johnson She dropped out of high school, but told men that didn’t know better that she had been a cheerleader and Homecoming queen. Despite being unemployed, she often told people that … Continue reading Shonda Johnson
Mary Jackson was born April 9, 1921 to Ella and Frank Winston in Hampton, Virginia. Mary Jackson Mary earned her bachelor’s degree in mathematics and physical science in 1942. She married Levi Jackson in November 1944. Levi was in the Navy. The couple had 2 children. Mary was a school teacher and a Girl Scout … Continue reading Mary Jackson
Warning: This post contains images that some may find disturbing. Emmett Till was born July 25, 1941 in Chicago, Illinois to Mamie and Louis Till. Mamie was originally from Webb, Mississippi. She moved to Illinois as a young child to escape the overt racism of the Jim Crow south. Emmett Till Mamie and Louis separated … Continue reading Emmett Till
Thank you to Gracie for suggesting this topic. Sandra Bland was born February 7, 1987 in Naperville, Illinois. She was a graduate of Prairie View A&M University in Prairie View, Texas. She earned a degree in Animal Science in 2009. While at Prairie View A&M, Sandra was a student counselor and a member of the … Continue reading Sandra Bland
Nancy Hazel was born on November 4, 1905 in Blue Mountain, Alabama to Louisa and James Hazel. She went by the nickname Nannie. As a child, she was forced to work on her family’s farm instead of going to school. Nancy dropped out at the end of her 6th grade year. Nancy Hazel aka Nannie … Continue reading Nancy Doss
Marvin Gabrion was born on October 18, 1953. Marvin Gabrion On August 7, 1996, he went with his nephew, Mikey, and Wayne Davis to pick up 18 year old Rachel Timmerman. She believed that she was going to a party. Shortly after picking Rachel up, Marvin kicked Mikey and Wayne out of the car. He … Continue reading Marvin Gabrion
On August 10, 1985, 27 year old Steven Harkins and 42 year old Ruth Cooper went camping for the weekend at Tule Lake in Washington. They brought their dog with them. Ruth and Steven The couple worked together and were dating. When neither of them showed up for work on Monday, they were reported missing. … Continue reading The Tube Sock Killings
Thank you to Susana for suggesting this topic. Anatoly Moskvin was born September 1, 1966. He lived in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia with his parents. Anatoly was a linguist and historian who studied the cemeteries in his area. He also spoke 13 languages. He said that his fascination with cemeteries began when he was a child. … Continue reading Anatoly Moskvin
Thank you to the person who called themself "Loyal Viewer" in an email for suggesting this topic. Philip Markoff was born February 12, 1986 to Richard and Susan Markoff in Sherrill, New York. Philip Markoff He wasn’t a popular high school student, but he was intelligent and got good grades. He was on a bowling … Continue reading Philip Markoff
The Jamison Family lived in Eufaula, Oklahoma. The family consisted of Bobby Jamison, his wife, Sherilynn, and their daughter, Madyson. Sherilynn’s son, Colton, had lived with the family until 2009 when he went to live with his father in Oklahoma City. The Jamisons The Jamison’s were strange and neighbors stayed away from them. They had … Continue reading Jamison Family Deaths
