February 18, 2003Daegu, South KoreaA fire set on a subway train leads to the deaths of 197 and 147 injuries The fire was started at 9:53 a.m. by a man carrying a plastic milk container holding a flammable substance, either paint thinner or gasoline. Within two minutes, the flames engulfed the 6-car train. The fire…
Man kills family friend, attempts to kill her three young children
December 21, 1978Tucson, ArizonaIgnacio Alberto Ortiz kills family friend Manuelita McCormack (28) and attempts to kill her three young children Ortiz and his wife were the godparents to the McCormacks’ youngest child Charles McCormack III, who was referred to at the time as Baby Charlie. Manuelita and her husband Charles II experienced some marital difficulties…
Unsolved: Woman is burned alive
January 6, 1931 Otterburn, Northumbria, England Evelyn Foster is found after being burned alive in her car Foster was a 28-year-old taxi driver, and was found barely alive near her scorched taxi. She drifted in and out of consciousness at the hospital but was able to tell investigators some of the details of her attack…
Serial arsonist lights fire at nursing home, claims lives of 11
January 5, 1977 Hull, East Yorkshire, England A fire overtakes a nursing home, killing 11 and injuring 19 The fire at the Wensley Lodge claimed the lives of 11, the victims’ ages ranged from 65-95 years old with the majority being over 80. Initially, the fire was ruled accidental, though it was later revealed to…
Man executed for the robbery and murder of an acquaintance
October 21, 1992Potosi, MissouriRicky Lee Grubbs (33) is executed for the beating and stabbing death of an acquaintance Grubbs had been with his brother Randy on February 15, 1984 when Randy visited his acquaintance Jerry Thornton at Thornton’s home. According to Randy, he introduced the two then excused himself to use the restroom. When he…
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