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Reading paths through published, sourced case files — pinned by place, by era, and by the question they share. 38 threads in the archive.
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13 threadsCases strung together the way an investigator would pin them — by the question they share.
- 48 case filesMurders in England48 murders recorded in England. The files span the 1960s to the 2000s, including Murder of Sophie Lancaster and Moors murders. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 16 case filesHomicides in California16 homicides recorded in California. The files span the 1940s to the 2000s, including The killing of Elizabeth Short and Keddie murders. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 15 case filesMurders in California15 murders recorded in California. The files sit across several years, including 2020 Boogaloo Murders and Murder of Amie Harwick. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 11 case filesMurders in Texas11 murders recorded in Texas. The files sit across several years, including 1982 Lake Waco murders and Murder of Audrii Cunningham. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 10 case filesHomicides in Florida10 homicides recorded in Florida. The files sit across several years, including Death of Caylee Anthony and Killing of Ajike Owens. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 9 case filesHomicides in Texas9 homicides recorded in Texas. The files sit across several years, including 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders and Killing of Jocelyn Nungaray. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 9 case filesLynchings in Tennessee9 lynchings recorded in Tennessee. The files sit across several years, including Lynching of Amos Miller and Lynching of Ed Johnson. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 8 case filesHomicides in England8 homicides recorded in England. The files span the 1880s to the 1940s, including Death of an Unidentified Woman in the Wych Elm (Hagley Wood, 1943) and Whitechapel Murders (Jack the Ripper Case, 1888). Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 7 case filesHomicides in New York7 homicides recorded in New York. The files sit across several years, including Killing of Bonnie Garland and Killing of Jill-Lyn Euto. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 7 case filesMass shootings in California7 mass shootings recorded in California. The files sit across several years, including 2021 Orange, California office shooting and 2021 San Jose Shooting. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 6 case filesHomicides in Illinois6 homicides recorded in Illinois. The files sit across several years, including Killing of Atcel Olmedo and Killing of Jaclyn Dowaliby. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 5 case filesLynchings in Georgia5 lynchings recorded in Georgia. The files sit across several years, including Brooks County race war and Lynching of Austin Callaway. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 5 case filesLynchings in Texas5 lynchings recorded in Texas. The files sit across several years, including La Matanza (1910–1920) and Lynching of Allen Brooks. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
By decade
6 threadsEvery published file from a single decade, most-connected first.
- 12 case filesSolved cases of the 1990s12 solved case files from the 1990s. They reach across 12 places, including Murder of Stephen Lawrence and Murder of Veronica Guerin. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 12 case filesSolved cases of the 2010s12 solved case files from the 2010s. They reach across 12 places, including Assassination of Jamal Khashoggi and Murder of Reeva Steenkamp. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 9 case filesSolved cases of the 2000s9 solved case files from the 2000s. They reach across 9 places, including Murder of Ilan Halimi and Murder of Daniel Morcombe. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 8 case filesMurders of the 1990s8 murders recorded from the 1990s. They reach across 8 places, including Murder of Stephen Lawrence and Murder of Veronica Guerin. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 7 case filesMurders of the 2010s7 murders recorded from the 2010s. They reach across 7 places, including Murder of Yara Gambirasio and Murder of Özgecan Aslan. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 5 case filesMurders of the 1970s5 murders recorded from the 1970s. They reach across 5 places, including Highway of Tears and Golden State Killer Case: Murders, Rapes, and Burglaries of Joseph James DeAngelo. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
By place
19 threadsOpen, cold, and closed files gathered by the state or region they belong to.
- 55 case filesSolved cases in England55 solved case files in England. The files span the 1960s to the 2000s, including Murder of Sophie Lancaster and Moors murders. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 38 case filesSolved cases in California38 solved case files in California. The files center on the 2000s, including Murder of Laci Peterson and 1928 Fairfield murders. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 27 case filesSolved cases in Texas27 solved case files in Texas. The files sit across several years, including 1982 Lake Waco murders and 1991 Austin yogurt shop murders. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 18 case filesSolved cases in New York18 solved case files in New York. The files span the 1960s to the 2000s, including Gilgo Beach Serial Killings and Murder of Kitty Genovese. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 16 case filesSolved cases in Illinois16 solved case files in Illinois. The files sit across several years, including 2022 Highland Park parade shooting and Assassination of Carter Harrison III. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 12 case filesSolved cases in Florida12 solved case files in Florida. The files sit across several years, including 1926–27 Tampa murders and Killing of Ajike Owens. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 11 case filesSolved cases in Georgia11 solved case files in Georgia. The files center on the 2000s, including Killing of Nancy and Daniel Benoit and Death of Chris Benoit and 2021 Atlanta spa shootings. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 10 case filesSolved cases in District of Columbia10 solved case files in District of Columbia. The files sit across several years, including 1977 Washington, D.C., Attack and Hostage Taking and 2021 United States Capitol car attack. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 10 case filesSolved cases in New South Wales10 solved case files in New South Wales. The files center on the 1980s, including Backpacker murders and 1931 Avro Ten Southern Cloud disappearance. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 10 case filesUnsolved cases in California10 unsolved case files in California. The files span the 1940s to the 1980s, including The killing of Elizabeth Short and Keddie murders. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 10 case filesUnsolved cases in England10 unsolved case files in England. The files span the 1880s to the 1940s, including Death of an Unidentified Woman in the Wych Elm (Hagley Wood, 1943) and Whitechapel Murders (Jack the Ripper Case, 1888). Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 9 case filesSolved cases in Pennsylvania9 solved case files in Pennsylvania. The files sit across several years, including 2023 Kingsessing shooting and 2024 East Lansdowne shooting. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 9 case filesUnsolved cases in Tennessee9 unsolved case files in Tennessee. The files sit across several years, including Disappearance of Dennis Martin and Lynching of Amos Miller. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 8 case filesSolved cases in Michigan8 solved case files in Michigan. The files sit across several years, including 2023 Michigan State University shooting and Bath School disaster. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 8 case filesUnsolved cases in Texas8 unsolved case files in Texas. The files sit across several years, including Disappearance of Virginia Carpenter and Killing of Missy Bevers. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 7 case filesSolved cases in Indiana7 solved case files in Indiana. The files center on the 2010s, including Murders of Abigail Williams and Liberty German and 2021 Indianapolis FedEx Shooting. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 7 case filesSolved cases in Missouri7 solved case files in Missouri. The files sit across several years, including 2020 Springfield, Missouri shooting and Camp Jackson affair. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 7 case filesSolved cases in North Carolina7 solved case files in North Carolina. The files sit across several years, including 1979 Greensboro Killings and Eastburn family murders. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread
- 5 case filesSolved cases in Tennessee5 solved case files in Tennessee. The files sit across several years, including 2023 Nashville School Shooting and Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.. Each is a published, sourced case file, with creator coverage linked where it has been approved.Follow the thread