April 1, 2008Vidalia, GeorgiaSonny Graham (69) dies from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound to his throat In March of 1995, Terry Cottle (33) and his wife Cheryl argued over finances. Specifically, Cheryl announced she would not be married to a man who earned less than her. The couple agreed to separate, Terry excused himself to…
5-year-old is thrown from the window of her sixth-floor apartment
March 29, 2008São Paulo, BrazilIsabella de Oliveira Nardoni (5) is thrown from her sixth-floor apartment window Isabella and her family returned home at around 10:30 p.m. on March 29. According to her father Alexandre Nardoni (29), he brought the sleeping Isabella up to their apartment before placing her in a bed and returning downstairs to…
Man kills his children as revenge against his wife’s decision to separate
March 11, 2002Quatsino, British ColumbiaJay Handel kills his 6 children and sets fire to his house in an act of revenge against his wife Jay (45) and Sonya (32) Handel had been having difficulties in their marriage with Jay accusing his wife of infidelity, an accusation Sonya later testified was untrue. The allegations escalated until…
Woman executed for the murder of her fifth husband
February 24, 2000Huntsville, TexasBetty Lou Beets is executed for the murder of her fifth husband, Jimmy Don Beets Jimmy Don was reported missing on August 6, 1983; his boat was found adrift on a lake near his Gun Barrel City, Texas home on August 12. On board were Jimmy Don’s fishing license, a life jacket,…
Man executed for the murders of his step-daughters
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…
