The ‘90s were a special time. Technology was advancing. More and more homes were gaining access to the information superhighway of the worldwide web. 24-hour news channels found their footing. Major events seemed to grip the nation in a way that had not been possible before. Jeffrey Dahmer was arrested in 1991 and murdered in… Continue reading All ‘90s, all the time
Author: Sarah Tonin
I'm an amateur blogger, horror movie fan, and true crime enthusiast, specializing in the anniversaries of horror movies and tragic events. This blog isn't meant to glamorize the perpetrators of violent crimes but to ensure the victims are never forgotten.
The murder of Selena
March 31, 1995 Corpus Christi, Texas Selena Quintanilla-Pérez is fatally shot by her fan club’s president Selena began her musical career at the age of 9, rising to become a Grammy winning artist and being called the “Queen of Tejano.” In 1995, Selena’s father discovered her fan club president and manager of her San Antonio… Continue reading The murder of Selena
Man hanged for killing wife, children with axe
March 30, 1899 Harrisonville, Missouri Edwin Bates Soper is hanged for the murder of his wife and two children In April 1891, Soper suddenly announced to neighbors and acquaintances he had heard of a local “blind tiger” (an illegal saloon) and had decided to move there, then quickly sold his butcher shop and moved away.… Continue reading Man hanged for killing wife, children with axe
Man kills, dismembers wife
March 29, 2016 English, West Virginia Woody Wood Jr. kills and dismembers his wife Rebecca On or around March 29, Woody and Rebecca argued, ending in Woody shooting Rebecca in the head. He then dismembered her body, put the body parts into trash bags, and buried the remains in their basement. At some point, Woody… Continue reading Man kills, dismembers wife
Man beaten by wife, 2 employees in home
March 27, 1989 Melbourne, Florida John Bradford (53) is fatally beaten in his home John and his wife, Priscilla Bradford (36), had had marital difficulties culminating with Priscilla filing for divorce. In her divorce suit, Priscilla alleged she had been the victim of spousal abuse during their three-and-a-half-year marriage. However, John filed a countersuit claiming… Continue reading Man beaten by wife, 2 employees in home
