May 23, 1934 Bienville Parish, Louisiana Infamous outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are killed in an ambush The two were notorious for their robberies and murders and grew to a celebrity status among the general population, which concerned Bonnie and Clyde as hiding became much more difficult. In June 1933 things became even more… Continue reading The deaths of Bonnie and Clyde
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The Axeman of New Orleans’ first murder
May 23, 1918 New Orleans, Louisiana The first of several murders attributed to The Axeman of New Orleans are committed The Axeman’s career officially spanned from May 23, 1918 to October 27, 1919, beginning with the murders of Joseph and Catherine Maggio. The Maggios were attacked in their sleep, their throats sliced then their heads… Continue reading The Axeman of New Orleans’ first murder
The murder of Jeannie Singleton
May 23, 1955 Kalamazoo, Michigan Jeannie Singleton (8) goes missing while walking home from school; her body is found 9 days later Jeannie, who walked with a pronounced limp due to a battle with rheumatic fever, was described as a friendly girl who had to be reminded by her parents not to talk to strangers.… Continue reading The murder of Jeannie Singleton
Girl testifies former boyfriend killed her mother after she discovered the couple kissing
May 22, 1937 Jersey City, New Jersey During trial, Gladys MacKnight (17) accuses her ex-boyfriend of killing her mother with a hatchet According to the younger MacKnight, her 18-year-old boyfriend Donald Wightman bashed Mrs. MacKnight over the head with a hatchet after she attacked the couple with a knife for hugging and kissing in her… Continue reading Girl testifies former boyfriend killed her mother after she discovered the couple kissing
FLW: Go Raiders
Famous Last Words Robert Comer Arizona May 22, 2007 “Go Raiders.” Comer and his girlfriend, Juneva Willis, had been camping when a nearby camper joined them for dinner. Comer shot his guest in the head and stabbed him in the neck, then went to his victim's camp to steal what he could, including a dog.… Continue reading FLW: Go Raiders
