February 7, 2007Huntsville, TexasJames Lewis Jackson is executed for the murders of his step-daughters On April 9, 1997, a co-worker of Sharon Jackson (39) became concerned when Sharon failed to give her a ride to work as planned. The co-worker called Sharon’s sister who, accompanied by her mother, went to Sharon’s home. Inside were the…
Woman shoots three children, self; only one child survives
February 6, 2013Denver, ColoradoMayra Perez shoots her three children and herself; only one child survives The motive behind the attack is suspected to have originated with an argument between Mayra and her husband on the evening of February 5. Mr. Perez left the house to calm down. He returned on the morning of February 6…
Newborn’s body found in dumpster
November 29, 1998Beaumont, TexasThe body of a newborn is found in a dumpster The newborn’s body was discovered by a couple collecting aluminum cans from a dumpster. They noticed a black plastic garbage bag and pulled it out after seeing what they believed was the leg of a baby doll. Instead, it was the body…
Mother kills pre-teen to preserve her relationship with her boyfriend
January 27, 2008 Hebbville, Nova Scotia Penny Boudreau kills her 12-year-old daughter Karissa Boudreau to save her relationship with her boyfriend (WARNING: this article references court documents which describe the murder in detail, and may be graphic to some readers. Discretion is advised.) According to court documents, Penny’s relationship with her boyfriend Vernon Macumber had…
Woman shoots her children, self, possibly due to marital difficulties
January 21, 2011 Austin, Indiana Amanda Bennett shoots her three children and herself, possibly due to her impending divorce Amanda shot her children — Jasmin Abbott (14) and Katelynn and Ryan Bennett (9 and 4 respectively) — and the family dog before she set the home on fire. She then shot herself. Police found the…
