I'm still trying to wrap my head around the tragic loss of Quintin Mack. It's so difficult to comprehend how someone so young could have their life cut short in such a violent way. As a parent myself, I can't even begin to imagine the heartache his family must be feeling. The memorial outside Phat Phish Caf� is a testament to how much Quintin was loved and how deeply this has affected the community. Seeing the tributes and flowers there reminded me of how important it is to cherish every moment ... ...View Post & Comment
I'm just devastated reading about Jakayvin Jones. I can't stop thinking how terrifying it must have been for him in those last moments. The idea that someone out there still hasn't been held accountable for such a tragic end is beyond unsettling. It's also concerning that the apartment complex had been such a hotspot for trouble, including another recent shooting. Makes you wonder about the security there and if things could've been different if safety measures had been increased. My heart goes ... ...View Post & Comment
I'm new to these forums and just reading through some of these cases reminds me of how fragile life can be. I was particularly struck by the case of Curtis Lee McCollum. It's just unsettling to think that someone like Curtis, who seemed to live a life dedicated to family, community, and work, could meet such a violent end. I�m curious if anyone knows whether there's been any talk about improving safety measures for cab drivers since Curtis�s and Richard Webb's deaths. I know these tragic inciden... ...View Post & Comment
Did anyone else catch that Rhonda was actively working with both rodeo and animal rescue organizations? While the investigation is still unfolding, I found myself thinking about the kind of person she was beyond the headlines. Anyone who has been involved in either of those communities knows they demand a deep level of commitment and compassion. It's really telling of her character and the values she must have held close to be so dedicated to those causes.For her to have tragically lost her life... ...View Post & Comment
The KEY that got me heavy involved in the church. We just witnessed a church get burn down The Church of Jesus-Christ of Latter-Day Saints. What is NEVER talked about is DIVORCE and how it rips families apart. I can remember a family in Oregon who was going through a divorce and the ex-husband was with his children and went to go to a 7-11 store and his father-in-law shot in front of the store and in front of his kids. I personally have gone through a similar situation, and it amazes me that I a... ...View Post & Comment
There are many peculiar details surrounding the disappearance of Shayne Bassett. (he went by Shayne) The cardboard box his son was found in at the state house in Massachusetts just being one of them. The location of where his son was placed has always felt intentional and specific to his family. Shayne would not have left his son in a cardboard box in a diaper with only a towel wrapped around him in early April. This was Easter Sunday fyi for everyone to consider. Shayne was reported missi... ...View Post & Comment
Thank you for sharing this, and I�m so sorry for what your family has carried all these years. The Easter timing, the location at the State House, and the lost case file are heartbreaking and important context. If anyone reading this remembers anything from that Easter weekend in 1977�Franklin, NH or near the MA State House�please come forward. Even the smallest detail could matter.... ...View Post & Comment
Has anyone else been closely following the updates on the Jalante Brown case? I find myself thinking a lot about his friends and how they must feel. It's already tough enough losing someone so young, but when it's under such tragic circumstances, it seems even more unbearable. I remember reading that Jalante was involved in a lot of school activities; he seemed like he had such a bright future ahead. It's hard not to wonder what his friends are going through right now. They�ve lost not just a fr... ...View Post & Comment
I was a very close friend to Tae. The reason on why Lord killed him is still uncertain. I was told it was over a girl and then I heard it was an accident. I will never get over losing him. Or could ever grasp why Lord did what he did to him. We were all in a big friend group but Lord was way older than us.... ...View Post & Comment
I�m so sorry for your loss. Thank you for sharing a little about Tae and what you�re going through. Not knowing the �why� can make grief even heavier, especially when there are different stories going around. Whatever the reason, none of it takes away from who Tae was or how deeply he�s loved.... ...View Post & Comment
I've been following the case of Johnathon Cruz closely and something that's been bugging me is how often people overlook the impact of such incidents on the friends who witnessed it. Seriously, how terrifying must it have been for those who were there that night? It's unimaginable. From what I've gathered, Puckett had a history of reckless behavior with firearms, which makes me wonder if his friends were on edge every time they hung out with him. It's easy for us on the outside to question why a... ...View Post & Comment
Bradley and Johnathan were best friends . They considered each other brothers . This was an awful accident . I am so sorry for the Cruz family . Bradley is devastated about losing fluffy he was like family we loved him . Bradley has stated repeatedly how sorry he is for the accident that occurred . There was no fighting no arguing it was an accident . Bradley is going to spend the rest of his life advocating againist gun safety he has stated that he is going to save as many people as possible wi... ...View Post & Comment
I�m sorry for everyone hurting. Thank you for emphasizing support for the friends who were present. If you�re comfortable, could you share any general gun-safety advocacy resources Bradley hopes to promote (without discussing evidence or private details)? It would be great to highlight prevention efforts..... ...View Post & Comment
I've been following the William Hale case closely, and something that really stands out to me is the immense pressure Charles must have been under that day. It's hard for me to imagine being in a situation where you feel compelled to act in self-defense against your own parent. This isn't just a legal case; it's a deep family tragedy that has left a permanent mark on everyone involved.One thing that's really been on my mind is how the community is processing all of this. William was clearly a re... ...View Post & Comment
i appreciate your thought�s regarding what it must have been like for me that day. He was not doing well. I�d be glad to speak with you if you still care.... ...View Post & Comment
I�ve been following the case of William Michael Hale, and one aspect that really tugs at my heartstrings is how this must've impacted his sister, Ruth Hale Hunter. Losing a sibling is devastating enough, but in such violent circumstances, it must be incredibly difficult for her. From what I understand, they were close, and she'd moved back to Charlotte to be nearer to him after living elsewhere for a bit. I imagine she�s leaning on the fond memories they shared growing up while trying to navigat... ...View Post & Comment
Ruth passed of breast cancer in Virginia, and they hadn�t been close in a while. They had a huge falling out when their mother died.... ...View Post & Comment
I've been thinking a lot about William Hale's sister, Ruth, and how this must be impacting her. I can only imagine the heartbreak of losing a brother under such dramatic circumstances. Not to mention, having to see her nephew, Charles, involved in such a traumatic event. Family dynamics are always tough, but this situation sounds especially challenging. I hope Ruth can find the support and strength she needs during this time. It seems like William was such a respected member of the community, an... ...View Post & Comment
This is Charles Hale. His son. Ruth had actually passed a few years before the dramatic incident. I refused to give interviews at the time, but I�d be glad to speak to you about it.... ...View Post & Comment
I really love the interest and support in this case. As his daughter, who never got to meet him, it pains me that this case was never solved. Thank you all for all the thoughts. ... ...View Post & Comment
I've been following the case of Tyler Baird's tragic passing, and I can't stop thinking about how senseless and devastating this act of violence is. Tyler�s loss is felt not just by his family and friends but by the entire Lancaster community. It's distressing to see how gun violence continues to disrupt and take lives, leaving holes in families and neighborhoods. It's incredibly concerning that there have been no arrests or even suspects named yet, which must be so frustrating and painful for t... ...View Post & Comment
Short answer: I can�t find any public update that an arrest has been made or a suspect identified in Tyler Baird�s April 13, 2025 shooting. The initial reports still say the investigation is ongoing, and I�m not seeing a later follow-up naming a suspect.... ...View Post & Comment
Hey everyone, I've been following the Elkinton case and I find it so puzzling. I was thinking about the open can of beer and his cigarettes found at the scene. If Elkinton was planning on going anywhere, it seems unlikely he would leave them behind, especially since they were open. This makes me wonder if his leaving was more spontaneous than premeditated. I'm also curious about the timing of his plans to go to Alaska. Was it an immediate idea, or something he was planning for the future? If he ... ...View Post & Comment
He did tell all the people he talked to about his plans to move to Alaska. But he didn\'t take his clothes, side by side, 4 wheeler, or the trailer he bought to haul his atv\'s. There has never really been much of an investigation when it comes to my father\'s disappearance. I know! There was a young man that got lost up on the same mountain about a year after my father disappeared and they had a helicopter, drones, people on horseback. And 4 wheelers. And they found him after he haf only been l... ...View Post & Comment
Jaclyn. I�m so sorry your family is still living with this. What you shared about your dad telling people he planned to move to Alaska�combined with everything he left behind�really underscores that this doesn�t look like someone who simply walked away. Your love for him comes through clearly, and you�re right to expect the same urgency others received.... ...View Post & Comment
I'm still struggling to wrap my head around the immense loss the Sougstad family endured. I've been thinking about Quinn, Ryan's daughter. It's tough to fathom the kind of emotional challenges she might be facing now. Losing a parent is unimaginably difficult, but losing multiple family members in such a traumatic way is beyond devastating. I hope she's surrounded by love and strong support. It's so important for her to have whatever help she needs as she grows up without her dad. Ryan was so de... ...View Post & Comment
I am Quinn�s mother. She is very well loved and supported, especially in this aftermath. As you can imagine it�s been an extremely difficult 4 years for us but she is doing great. She�s involved in multiple forms of therapy. She does 1 on 1 therapy as well as going to Eles place every week. We do many many things to keep John, Barb and Ryan�s memory alive. One of my main goals is to make sure she remembers all the happy times we shared together. Their memory lives on very strongly in our househo... ...View Post & Comment
Thank you for this thoughtful update. We�re heartened to hear Quinn is supported and doing well. We�ll continue to honor John, Barb, and Ryan�s lives with care. My thoughts remain with your family. It�s encouraging to hear Quinn is thriving with her 1:1 therapy and Ele�s Place each week. The way you�re keeping her grandparents� and her dad�s memories alive is beautiful. We�re holding your family in our thoughts.... ...View Post & Comment
So I know sinar, he is a good friend of my room mate. He was at my house on hillside some time before his dissapearance. Him and his girl friend stayed a couple nights with us and when they left I dropped his girl off at an RV (that allegedly was to become theirs) behind the subway near Dowling and Old Seward and I dropped him off at the mission (shelter) just down the street a ways, and he was supposed to walk back to said rv when he finished whatever at the shelter. I haven\'t heard from them ... ...View Post & Comment
Ricky was my brother in-law he had supposedly jumped off the bridge during the flood of 2019 is why the blazer was parked there we all feel like he didn\'t jump we think he was murdered by the girl he was dating after him and my sister in-law got divorced him and the GF was splitting up because her kids kept putting hand on his daughter Ricky was never suicidal he was with me my husband and kids 6 to 7 hours before we got the call he was missing and he was never suicidal....as for the tattoos t... ...View Post & Comment
Hey everyone,The part of this heartbreaking case that's really sticking with me is the timing of everything. I can't help but wonder about the impact of this all happening on Mother�s Day. Sharayne was a mom of two young kids, and just knowing that they�ve lost their mom on a day meant to celebrate her is just gut-wrenching. Thinking about their future without her presence is so tough, especially for her child with special needs. The community has shown so much love and support, but those kids a... ...View Post & Comment
I\'m pretty sure there were like 150 people at her vigil in 2017. I know, because I was one of them with my little girls. I also pray every night for her and her 2 kids. Shared her story on social media as well did a lot of my friends. I know it might not seem like much since the killer hasn\'t been caught but unfortunately it\'s all I can do. :(... ...View Post & Comment
Hey everyone,I've been following the Leonard Peverieri case pretty closely, and something that�s been on my mind is the role Judge Bethany Powers Flint played right after the murder. Her decision to intervene with the police's initial interviews got her a public censure, and I can�t help but wonder how much her actions might have impacted the early stages of the investigation. I understand her wanting to protect the family during such a traumatic time, but could this have delayed or complicated ... ...View Post & Comment
My team is working on this case now. I would love to hear your thoughts on the case. Here are a few things I find incredibly interesting:... ...View Post & Comment
SW, I\'m curious to hear more about \'your team\'. Do you guys investigate cold cases? Are you a local team or remote that works on cases from different areas? Just curious and maybe a bit jealous. lol... ...View Post & Comment
Has anyone been looking into surveillance footage from the area where he was last seen on January 30, 2017? Sometimes these local businesses or traffic cameras could have captured something that was missed initially. Even a small detail might help piece together his movements before he disappeared. I think revisiting the footage with fresh eyes or technology could make a big difference. Anyone else have thoughts on this?... ...View Post & Comment
Has anyone else been thinking about the impact on Jesse�s daughter, Rayne, now that some time has passed since his passing? I can't imagine how hard it must be growing up without your dad and all the unanswered questions surrounding his death. It breaks my heart to think that she might never get the closure she deserves. It�s so crucial that any new information about this case comes out, not just for justice but for the family�s peace of mind. If anyone knows anything, even the smallest detail c... ...View Post & Comment
Im Rayne\'s Mom. Me and Jesse had 2 children. Rayne she is now 14 and Cash he would be 12 but he passed away July 5th 2013. Cash was only 2� months old. I laid Jesse to rest with our son. Rayne was only 11 at the time of Jesse\'s murder. Telling my daughter her father was gone was the hardest thing I ever had to do in my life. My daughter\'s reaction and the scream that came from our little girl was heart wrenching. She made ever decision to the smallest detail of her Daddy\'s funeral. She was s... ...View Post & Comment
I've been following the case of Dawn Vera Kovach and something that's been nagging at me is the role of the anonymous tip that led to Mattix�s arrest. I can't help but think about the brave person who called it in. It's often those little details that push an investigation forward, yet the people who make these crucial calls are often unsung heroes in these situations. It's terrifying to imagine what could have happened if that tip didn't come through. While I know that Mattix had a warrant out ... ...View Post & Comment
Hello. I am one of Dawn\'s sisters. Thank you for your kind words. You are right. The person who called in the tip was brave and wise. We are thankful for the support we received from people we have never met. ... ...View Post & Comment
Royce is my stepdad. Our family doesn�t believe this was an accident. We�ve heard that a certain person was bragging about it and sharing specific details about how it happened. We just hope that one day the truth will come to light. The police were notified, but they did nothing.... ...View Post & Comment
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