In May of 2022, a respected and energetic 3rd grade teacher headed out to celebrate the last day of the school year -- enjoying a carefree night of laughter and cocktails with her boyfriend and two other couples. She had no way of knowing, however, it would actually be her last day. How did a random split-second interaction end up setting off a ticking time bomb?

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Do you remember your first job as a teenager? It was a chance to take on some responsibility and start earning a paycheck. For a shy, mild-mannered 18 year-old in Punta Gorda, Florida, the overnight shift at the local convenience store seemed like a perfect fit. But on Halloween night of 2015, a quiet evening of working solo devolved into a real-life horror show.

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An 18 year-old barista working alone at a roadside coffee stand in Anchorage, Alaska preparing to close up shop on a frigid February evening in 2012. But when the final customer of the night approached the window and placed his order, she would unknowingly be pulled into a sadistic and diabolic plan.

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A responsible 19 year-old student from Kansas City, MO was enjoying his sophomore year of college and working at a local radio station. Tall and lanky with red hair and freckles, he earned the on-air nickname "Opie." In November of 2006, he traveled with a group of students to Chicago for an academic conference. And was never heard from again. What could have possibly caused this grounded midwestern teen to disappear without a trace?

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Everyone deserves a break once in a while. The day-to-day stress of work, bills, and parenthood can make one crave the beach and sunshine. In June of 2023, a 32 year-old teacher in Cleveland, OH was ready for a vacation. Sometimes with the excitement, it's not unusual to forget your toothpaste or a particular pair of sandals. But what if what you left behind was your baby?

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It's been said that history repeats itself. The unassuming safe community of Bradley, IL seemed to be a carefree haven for families, with kids playing tag and riding their bikes until the streetlights came on. But in 1981, when a shocking crime upended the community, residents of the village spent years trying to recover. But little did they know that evil would strike twice.

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In April of 2003, an aspiring young actress decides to break off her engagement. But it doesn't end well.

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On a spring evening in 2005, two young women embark on a fun road trip from Houston to Shreveport to take a break from it all. But an impromptu decision to get late-night takeout would lead to a devastating series of events. How did this innocent weekend getaway result in one of the most malicious crimes in Louisiana history?

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