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Netflix's The Crash Reignites Debate Over Mackenzie Shirilla's Intent in the Ohio Crash
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Netflix's The Crash Reignites Debate Over Mackenzie Shirilla's Intent in the Ohio Crash

The Netflix documentary The Crash revisits the 2022 Strongsville, Ohio, crash that killed two men and led to Mackenzie Shirilla’s 15-years-to-life murder sentence. Prosecutors argued the high-speed impact showed intent to crash, citing no braking and threat-filled evidence, while Shirilla claims she cannot remember the incident and suggests a medical episode may have caused loss of consciousness. She remains incarcerated with an appeal denied and a parole hearing not until 2037, keeping the case a national point of contention as the public debates whether the conviction was justified.

Netflix's The Crash revisits a high-speed Ohio wreck and a contested memory
entertainment10 days ago

Netflix's The Crash revisits a high-speed Ohio wreck and a contested memory

Netflix’s true‑crime documentary The Crash revisits the 2022 Strongsville, Ohio crash in which 17-year-old Mackenzie Shirilla, driving about 100 mph, killed two passengers. The film presents her claim of no memory and no intent while prosecutors argued murder, and it covers evidence such as pre‑crash data and toxicology, along with Shirilla’s 2023 bench trial conviction and a 15‑to‑life sentence. The documentary includes Shirilla’s prison interview and explores how viewers should judge her statements and demeanor.

Claudine Longet, Pop Star Linked to a 1970s Murder Case, Dies at 84
obituaries10 days ago

Claudine Longet, Pop Star Linked to a 1970s Murder Case, Dies at 84

Claudine Longet, the French-born pop chanteuse who rose on The Andy Williams Show and later became a central figure in a famous 1970s murder case, died at 84. She was involved in the 1976 shooting death of her boyfriend Vladimir Sabich in Aspen, was convicted of reckless manslaughter, served 30 days in jail (mostly on weekends), and afterward lived quietly in Aspen. Longet’s career included a Beach Boys cover on the Gilmore Girls soundtrack and appearances in films like The Party, while her trial and celebrity status lingered in pop culture.

New Search in Kristin Smart Case Yields No Remains, Sparks Fresh Questions
crime16 days ago

New Search in Kristin Smart Case Yields No Remains, Sparks Fresh Questions

Decades after Kristin Smart vanished, investigators searched Paul Flores’ mother’s Arroyo Grande home using soil science and ground-penetrating radar after indications of human remains, but no remains were found; the search, driven by new techniques and information, underscores ongoing questions as Smart’s family seeks closure following Flores’ 2022 murder conviction.

Arizona investigators say Nancy Guthrie abduction nearing breakthrough as reward tops $1.2 million
true-crime17 days ago

Arizona investigators say Nancy Guthrie abduction nearing breakthrough as reward tops $1.2 million

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos says investigators are making progress nearly 100 days after 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Catalina Foothills home. A Florida private forensic lab has sent a hair sample to the FBI for advanced analysis to aid forensic genetic genealogy, potentially pointing to a suspect if it doesn’t match anyone known to have been at Guthrie’s home. Nest doorbell footage and a similar sighting are being reviewed as investigators pursue leads. The case carries a combined reward of more than $1.2 million, with tips solicited through 88-Crime and the FBI tip line.

This Week’s Darkest Roundup: Murders, Disappearances, and a 1950s Head-Hunting Scandal
entertainment22 days ago

This Week’s Darkest Roundup: Murders, Disappearances, and a 1950s Head-Hunting Scandal

BuzzFeed’s weekly dark roundup covers five unsettling stories: the Dec. 2025 murder investigation surrounding Rob Reiner and his wife, with their son Nick charged in connection with the case; Nicole Delien’s Kleine-Levin syndrome, a rare sleep disorder; the ongoing Ireland missing-person case of 15-year-old Amy Fitzpatrick from 2008; a grim account of the 1950s British Malayan headhunting scandal; and Velma Barfield, one of the first women executed in the modern era, highlighting how these cases reveal the darkest corners of history and humanity.

Former private-school teacher nicknamed 'Mr. Wonderful' charged with rape of two former students
true-crime1 month ago

Former private-school teacher nicknamed 'Mr. Wonderful' charged with rape of two former students

A former private-school teacher at Miss Hall's School in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, known as 'Mr. Wonderful,' has been charged with three counts of rape involving two former students. The alleged abuse occurred between 2000 and 2010 and involved grooming and years of trauma, according to prosecutors and the victims. Rutledge, 64, pleaded not guilty at Berkshire Superior Court, with a pre-trial hearing set for June 18. The survivors allege the school knew about the abuse and enabled a culture of harm, while Miss Hall's School says it is cooperating with authorities.

Four-Day Rituals Revealed in Gilgo Beach Killer Documentary
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Four-Day Rituals Revealed in Gilgo Beach Killer Documentary

A Peacock documentary, Gilgo Beach Serial Killer: House of Secrets, episode four, reveals Rex Heuermann’s meticulous four‑day ritual—preparation, a basement “kill room,” a day with the bodies, and a timed disposal—used to murder multiple women. It features interviews with his ex‑wife, children and others, and notes that one disposal took as little as 37 seconds. The film also discusses Heuermann’s guilty plea and looming life sentences, the family’s $1m+ payout for participation, and a related lawsuit. His sentencing is scheduled for June 17.

Ex-wife reveals Gilgo Beach killer confessed to eight murders in home basement
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Ex-wife reveals Gilgo Beach killer confessed to eight murders in home basement

A new Peacock documentary claims Rex Heuermann told his ex-wife, Asa Ellerup, that he killed eight women, and he later pled guilty to seven murders in a 17-year spree, acknowledging one additional uncharged murder. Victims include the Gilgo Four (Amber Costello, Megan Waterman, Melissa Barthelemy, Maureen Brainard-Barnes) and others; investigators found a soundproof vault-like room, hundreds of guns, and kill plans at his Massapequa home. Heuermann faces life sentences at a June 17 hearing. The revelations accompany The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, which airs its finale on Peacock.

Family Secrets End in Blood: Son and Mother Convicted in Gary Herbst Murder
crime2 months ago

Family Secrets End in Blood: Son and Mother Convicted in Gary Herbst Murder

Gary Herbst disappeared in 2013; his skull was identified in 2017 in rural Wisconsin using genetic genealogy, prompting investigators to suspect his Minnesota wife Connie and their son Austin. After years of inconsistent stories, a cadaver dog and forensic work pointed to the couple; Austin admitted to shooting his father in 2013 and dumping the body in a Wisconsin forest, while Connie helped cover it up. In 2020 they were charged with second-degree murder; Austin pled guilty to murder and was sentenced to 12 years 6 months, Connie pled guilty to aiding an offender after the fact and was sentenced to 2 years 3 months (released after a few months in 2022). The case drew neighbors’ memories of abuse and raised questions about family loyalty and violence.

Utah Woman Convicted of Poisoning Husband With Fentanyl in Grief-Driven Murder Plot
crime2 months ago

Utah Woman Convicted of Poisoning Husband With Fentanyl in Grief-Driven Murder Plot

A Utah real estate agent, Kouri Richins, was convicted of aggravated murder for allegedly slipping five times the lethal fentanyl dose into her husband Eric Richins’s drink in March 2022, in a debt- and inheritance-driven scheme. Prosecutors also alleged an earlier Valentine’s Day fentanyl-laced sandwich attempt, a relationship with another man, and the use of life insurance policies totaling about $2 million. Richins published a children’s book about coping with grief after her husband’s death. Sentencing is scheduled for May 13, with aggravated murder carrying 25-to-life; jurors also found forgery and fraud charges.

Mysteries That Won’t Let Go: 29 Cases Still Unsolved
crime3 months ago

Mysteries That Won’t Let Go: 29 Cases Still Unsolved

BuzzFeed’s community-curated collection spotlights 29 unsolved mysteries, ranging from disappearances like Nyleen Marshall, Bianca Lebron, and Summer Wells to historic cases such as the Mary Celeste and Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Organized into sections—Disappearances That Defy Explanation, Brutal Crimes With No Arrests, Cases That Sparked Legal Controversy, Historic Mysteries Still Unsolved, and A Personal Story That Needs Answers—the piece blends reader submissions with media reporting to show why these cases linger in the public imagination.