She began her life on October 16, 1968 as Kimberly McLean. By 1988, She was Becky Sue Turner. Later that year she became Lori Erica Kennedy. At the time of her death in 2010, she was Lori Ruff... Kimberly McLean was the daughter of James and Deanne McLean. She was born in Wynnewood, Pennsylvania. James … Continue reading Kimberly McLean
When we think of school shootings, we think of Columbine High School in April 1999. We also might, mistakingly, think that was the first one... But 20 years before Columbine, on January 29, 1979 at 8:30am, Brenda Spencer opened fire on the elementary school across the street from her house injuring eight children and a … Continue reading Brenda Spencer
This is part 3 of Johnny Zera. Be sure to read parts 1 and 2 first! The next major suspect in the case wouldn’t come until 2009. Daniel Acker was a swim coach at the West Allis-West Milwaukee Recreation Department. An unhappy parent had reported him to his boss for showering with the male swimmers … Continue reading Johnny Zera, part 3
This is part 2 of Johnny Zera. Be sure to read part 1 first! Even before the news came out that the lead detective in Johnny’s case had claimed an innocent man as a suspect so that he could spend time with his mistress, other careless and negligent mistakes were made in the case. In … Continue reading Johnny Zera, part 2
February 20, 1976 in Franklin, Wisconsin… John and Janice Zera and their sons had been living in the small town of Franklin for less than a year. They had moved from Milwaukee. Phil, Johnny and Mark were 13, 14 and 15 years old. The two older boys went to Franklin High School. Most of the … Continue reading Johnny Zera, part 1
In 2008 Ursula Eriksson lived in the US and her twin sister, Sabina, lived in Ireland with her husband and 2 children. Ursula came to visit her sister May 16, 2008. The two left for Liverpool, England by ferry early the next morning without telling anyone where they were going. When they arrived in Liverpool, … Continue reading Ursula and Sabina Eriksson
This is part 3 of Genie the Feral Child. Be sure to read parts 1 and 2 first! Genie was admitted to the Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in November of 1970 and lived there until June 1971. In this time, Genie was growing, developing and building relationships with the scientists and hospital staff studying her. … Continue reading Genie, The Feral Child, part 3
This is part 2 of Genie the Feral Child. Be sure to read part 1 first! When Genie arrived at the hospital, she was examined by Dr. James Kent. She was 4’6” and weighed only 59 pounds. She had 2 full sets of teeth. Her body was damaged by the restraints used to keep her … Continue reading Genie, the Feral Child, part 2
On November 4, 1970, Dorothy Wiley, the nearly blind wife of Clark Wiley, walked into what she thought was the Blind Services Office in Temple City, California. She had recently left her abusive husband. She had, in fact, walked into a general social services office. Dorothy was accompanied by her daughter, Genie (a pseudonym). The … Continue reading Genie, The Feral Child, part 1
“Mommy is gone and the kitchen is covered with red paint.” [1] This statement triggered the investigation into the disappearance of an attractive 1960s housewife named Joan Risch. Lincoln, Massachusetts on October 24, 1961… here is a breakdown of the day… 6:50am-Martin Risch, an executive for the Fitchburg Paper Company, left his home for a … Continue reading Joan Risch
I Can't Believe It's NonFiction 