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Bill Cosby

Beginning in the mid-1960s and spanning decades, dozens of women came forward alleging that entertainer Bill Cosby drugged and sexually assaulted them, often citing incidents in Philadelphia, Los Angeles, and other locations. The most prominent criminal prosecution arose from Andrea Constand's accusations, which led to a 2018 guilty verdict for aggravated indecent assault, a subsequent prison sentence, and confinement at SCI Phoenix. In June 2021 the Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturned the conviction on due-process grounds related to a 2005 prosecution decision, resulting in Cosby's release; several civil juries later found him liable in separate historic assault claims. Key evidence in the matters included Cosby's deposition admissions about supplying sedatives (Quaaludes) to women and numerous witness allegations describing similar patterns of drugging and assault.

Philadelphia

5 sources cited

Updated June 30, 2026

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

60 victims · unsolved

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Balloon Boy Hoax

On October 15, 2009 a homemade helium-filled balloon launched from Fort Collins, Colorado and drifted for about 90 minutes while national guard and local air units tracked it. The Heene parents reported their six-year-old son Falcon was inside; when the balloon landed Falcon was not inside and was later found hiding in the attic of the family home. Larimer County investigators concluded the incident was staged as a publicity stunt, the parents pleaded guilty to hoax-related charges and received jail sentences and restitution; the convictions were later pardoned by the Colorado governor in 2020.

Colorado

4 sources cited

Updated June 30, 2026

Fort Collins, Colorado, U.S.

1 victims · Solved

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Assassination Of Charlie Kirk

On 2025-09-10 Charlie Kirk, a 31-year-old conservative activist, was fatally shot while speaking at an outdoor Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University in Orem, Utah. Surveillance and witness accounts indicate a single sniper shot from the roof of the Losee Center struck Kirk in the neck; he was transported to Timpanogos Regional Hospital and pronounced dead. Investigators recovered a Mauser-type bolt-action rifle and took palm/footprint and DNA samples; a suspect, 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson, surrendered the next day and has been charged with aggravated murder and related counts. The case remains pending prosecution and has not resulted in a conviction to date; prosecutors announced they will seek the death penalty and investigators cite DNA and forensic links to the recovered rifle and scene.

Orem, Utah

4 sources cited

Updated June 30, 2026

Orem, Utah

1 victims · unsolved

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Arthur Gary Bishop

Arthur Gary Bishop, an American serial killer and sex offender, abducted and murdered five young boys in Salt Lake City, Utah, between October 14, 1979, and July 14, 1983. He was apprehended on July 24, 1983, after voluntarily leading police to the burial sites of his victims during questioning about several child disappearances. Bishop, who had previously been involved in the Big Brothers program, was described as manipulative and cunning, ultimately confessing that he killed the boys to conceal his sexual abuse of them. Convicted of five counts of first-degree murder, he was sentenced to death in 1984 and executed by lethal injection on June 10, 1988, at the age of 35. Significant evidence included his confession and the locations of the victims' remains, which he disclosed to investigators.

Utah

4 sources cited

Updated June 30, 2026

Salt Lake City, Utah

5 victims · Solved

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Arms Crisis

The case involves the Arms Crisis, a political scandal in Ireland during 1970, where Charles Haughey and Neil Blaney were dismissed from their cabinet positions due to alleged conspiracy to smuggle arms to the Irish Republican Army. The incident occurred amidst the escalating violence in Northern Ireland, with key events taking place in Dublin and Donegal. Haughey, then Minister for Finance, and Blaney, Minister for Agriculture, were central figures, alongside co-defendants Captain James Kelly, John Kelly, and businessman Albert Luykx, who were all acquitted of conspiracy charges during the subsequent Arms Trial. The investigation revealed tensions within the Fianna Fáil government regarding Northern Ireland policy, with Blaney asserting that the government was aware of the arms smuggling plan, a claim Haughey denied. The case remains a significant moment in Irish political history, reflecting the complexities of the Troubles and government responses.

Ireland

2 sources cited

Updated June 30, 2026

Dublin, Ireland

0 victims · dismissed

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John Wayne Gacy

John Wayne Gacy, an American serial killer and sex offender, was apprehended on December 21, 1978, in Norwood Park Township, Illinois, after the investigation into the disappearance of 15-year-old Robert Piest led authorities to his home. Between 1972 and 1978, Gacy lured at least thirty-three young men and boys to his residence, where he raped, tortured, and murdered them, often using handcuffs under the guise of a magic trick. The majority of his victims were buried in the crawl space of his home, while others were discarded in the Des Plaines River. Gacy was convicted of thirty-three murders, marking the highest number of homicides by a single individual in U.S. history at the time, and was executed by lethal injection on May 10, 1994, at Stateville Correctional Center.

Illinois

7 sources cited

Updated June 30, 2026

Norwood Park Township, Illinois

33 victims · Solved

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Alexander Bogdanov

On April 7, 1928, Alexander Aleksandrovich Bogdanov, a prominent Russian physician, philosopher, and Bolshevik revolutionary, died in Moscow, Soviet Union, at the age of 54. He was a key figure in the early history of the Russian Social Democratic Labor Party and co-founded the Bolshevik faction in 1903, later becoming a rival to Vladimir Lenin. Bogdanov was known for his pioneering work in blood transfusion and his development of "tectology," a precursor to systems theory. His death was attributed to complications from a blood transfusion he had conducted on himself, which he believed would rejuvenate him. The current status of his legacy remains significant in the fields of philosophy, medicine, and political theory, despite his expulsion from the Bolshevik party in 1909 and subsequent opposition to Lenin's government.

Russia

5 sources cited

Updated June 30, 2026

Moscow, Russian SFSR

0 victims · unsolved

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Al Capone

Alphonse Gabriel Capone, known as "Scarface," was a prominent gangster and businessman who led the Chicago Outfit from 1925 until his imprisonment in 1931. His criminal activities, particularly during the Prohibition era, included bootlegging and racketeering, which were marked by extreme violence, notably the Saint Valentine's Day Massacre on February 14, 1929, where seven members of a rival gang were killed. Capone was born on January 17, 1899, in Brooklyn, New York, and rose to power after taking over for Johnny Torrio, who retired following an assassination attempt. He was ultimately convicted of tax evasion in 1931 and sentenced to 11 years in prison, serving time until his release in 1939 due to health issues. Capone died on January 25, 1947, in Palm Island, Florida, leaving behind a legacy as one of America's most notorious criminals.

Illinois

3 sources cited

Updated June 30, 2026

Chicago, Illinois

7 victims · Solved

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2014 Midwest FurFest Gas Attack

On December 7, 2014, at approximately 12:45 a.m., a chlorine gas attack occurred during the Midwest FurFest convention at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont, Illinois, resulting in 19 attendees being hospitalized. The incident prompted an immediate evacuation of the hotel, with attendees relocated to the Stephens Convention Center while hazmat technicians worked to decontaminate the area. Investigators discovered a broken glass jar containing a white powder and liquid on the ninth floor, with air samples indicating high levels of chlorine gas. Despite extensive interviews conducted by the Rosemont police and the FBI, no charges have been filed, and the case remains unsolved as of 2022, with the statute of limitations having expired in 2019.

Illinois

4 sources cited

Updated June 30, 2026

Rosemont, Illinois

19 victims · unsolved

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ÁNgel Maturino ReséNdiz

Were both brutally murdered in their homes in Texas, showcasing Reséndiz's pattern of targeting vulnerable individuals. His ability to evade law enforcement while committing these heinous acts highlights significant gaps in cross-border criminal tracking and coordination. Reséndiz was ultimately captured in 1999 and sentenced to death, but his case remains a chilling reminder of the dangers posed by transient criminals exploiting the rail system. Investigators are urged to review cold cases from the 1990s for potential links to Reséndiz's methodology and victim profile.

Texas

2 sources cited

Updated June 29, 2026

Texas, United States

15 victims · Solved

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William Devonshire

The case involves the murders of two homeless women in Sarasota, Florida, attributed to William Jeffrey Devonshire, who was a habitual criminal with a prior murder conviction in Delaware. The first victim, Kelliann Ripley, was discovered on February 25, 2022, with her death ruled a homicide due to blunt force trauma and manual strangulation. Devonshire was apprehended on March 11, 2022, but died on June 5, 2022, from medical complications while awaiting trial. Posthumous DNA evidence linked him to both murders, solidifying his involvement in these crimes. Investigators are continuing to examine any additional unsolved cases that may be connected to Devonshire's criminal history.

Florida

5 sources cited

Updated June 29, 2026

Sarasota, Florida

2 victims · unsolved

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Robert Rozier

Robert Earnest Rozier Jr., born July 28, 1955, is a former professional football player turned convicted murderer, who, in the 1980s, committed at least four murders in connection with the Nation of Yahweh religious group. The crimes occurred by Halloween 1986 in various locations in California. Rozier was charged and subsequently turned state's evidence against the group, leading to a 22-year prison sentence, of which he served ten years before being paroled and placed in witness protection. In 2001, he was re-incarcerated under California's three-strikes law after being convicted of check bouncing, and he is currently serving a 25-to-life sentence at Mule Creek State Prison. Significant evidence in the case included Rozier's confessions and corroborating testimonies from other members of the Nation of Yahweh.

Florida

3 sources cited

Updated June 29, 2026

Opa-locka, Florida

4 victims · Solved