Runaway Train: Tommy Gibson

          The final case in the Runaway Train series is a bit different than all of the others. First, it revolves around a toddler, and second, someone was convicted of manslaughter, despite the victim still being considered missing. TW: child murder for this post. So, what happened to Thomas Gibson on March 18, 1991? Let’s explore. …

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Bundy: Lynette Culver (Confessed)

          Today’s case moves us to not only a new state, but also new territory altogether. Bundy confessed to killing a twelve year old girl in Idaho in 1975, his first (confessed) child victim. If you’re sensitive to violence against children, maybe skip this one. Let’s explore. Who Was Lynette?           Lynette was born on July 31, …

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The Missing: Patrick Warren and David Spencer

          This month’s missing persons case is actually two individuals who went missing together. The case is often referred to as the “Milk Carton Kids Case,” as Patrick Warren and David Spencer were the first missing kids in the UK to have their photos put on milk cartons to spread awareness, after the same initiative found …

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The Unsolved: Amber Hagerman

         This month’s unsolved murder case is a monumental one - and I mean monumental in that it changed the way missing children cases are handled across the country. You may not know the name Amber Hagerman, but I’m willing to bet that your phone has blared with an Amber alert at some point. Today, we’ll …

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