Births

Christian Ranucci

1868 – Patrick Eugene Prendergast – is an enigmatic figure etched into the annals of Chicago’s history. His life, though tragically short, remains shrouded in mystery, with the motives behind his infamous act of violence against Chicago Mayor Carter Harrison, Sr., still debated to this day.  Prendergast’s early life was marked by poverty and instability. His father, also named Patrick, was a teacher who struggled financially, and his mother, Ellen King Prendergast, passed away when he was just five years old. Despite these challenges, Prendergast managed to secure a job as a newspaper distributor in Chicago, where he emigrated in 1884.  On October 28, 1893, Prendergast carried out the act that would forever alter his life. As Mayor Harrison, a charismatic and well-regarded figure, was addressing a crowd outside his residence, Prendergast stepped forward and fired a single shot from a revolver, striking the mayor in the chest. Harrison was rushed to a nearby hospital but succumbed to his injuries shortly thereafter.  The motive behind Prendergast’s actions remains a subject of speculation. Some believe he was motivated by a personal vendetta, while others suggest he was influenced by political or social factors. Still others argue that Prendergast may have been mentally unstable.  Prendergast’s trial was swift and decisive. He was convicted of murder and sentenced to death by hanging. Despite efforts by his lawyers, including renowned attorney Clarence Darrow, to appeal his sentence, Prendergast was executed on July 13, 1894.

1894 – Alfred Arthur Rouse – He was known as the “Blazing Car Murderer” for his horrific crime of burning to death an unknown hitchhiker in an attempt to fake his death.  Rouse’s life was marred by financial troubles and a history of petty crime. He had been declared bankrupt twice and had served time in prison for forgery and fraud. In November 1930, he was facing financial ruin once again, and he hatched a desperate plan to escape his problems.  On November 6, 1930, Rouse picked up an unknown hitchhiker in Northampton, England. He drove to a secluded spot in Hardingstone, Northamptonshire, and rendered the hitchhiker unconscious using chloroform. He then poured petrol over the man and set the car on fire, hoping that the charred remains would be mistaken for his own.  However, Rouse’s plan was foiled. The hitchhiker’s body was found the next day, and Rouse was quickly identified as the prime suspect. He was arrested on November 11, 1930, and charged with murder.  Rouse’s trial began on January 20, 1931. The prosecution presented strong evidence against him, including witness testimony, the identification of Rouse’s car, and the discovery of a note Rouse had written in the days before the murder, expressing his intention to fake his death.  The defense argued that Rouse was insane, but the jury was not convinced. They found him guilty of murder, and he was sentenced to death.  Rouse’s execution took place at Bedford Gaol on March 10, 1931. He was hanged by Pierrepoint, the same executioner who would later hang notorious murderer Neville Heath.  The “Blazing Car Murder” shocked the nation and remains one of the most infamous crimes in British history. It is a chilling reminder of the lengths to which some people will go to escape their problems.

1930 – Jacques Fesch – was a complex and enigmatic individual whose life was marked by both darkness and light. He was a convicted criminal who committed a heinous crime, yet he also underwent a profound conversion to Christianity while imprisoned, transforming himself into a spiritual seeker and a model of repentance.  Fesch’s childhood was marked by instability and emotional turmoil. His parents divorced, and he was raised by his father, a wealthy banker, who provided him with material comfort but was emotionally distant and atheistic. Fesch struggled to find meaning and direction in his life, and he eventually fell into a life of crime.  On February 25, 1954, Fesch participated in a robbery that resulted in the murder of a police officer. He was arrested and sentenced to death. While awaiting execution in the Santé Prison in Paris, Fesch experienced a profound conversion to Christianity. He read the Bible voraciously, and he began to pray and meditate regularly.  Fesch’s transformation was remarkable. He became a model prisoner, devoting himself to his faith and helping others. He wrote extensively about his spiritual journey, and his writings were later published in a book titled “Dans 5 heures je verrai Jésus!” (In 5 Hours, I Will See Jesus!).  On October 1, 1957, at the age of 27, Jacques Fesch was executed by guillotine. His death was met with mixed reactions, with some viewing him as a murderer who deserved his fate, and others seeing him as a martyr who had found redemption through faith.  Over the years, Fesch’s story has continued to inspire and provoke debate. He is considered by some to be a saint, and his case has been examined by the Catholic Church as part of the process of canonization. His life stands as a testament to the power of faith to transform even the most troubled individuals.

1944 – Charles Sobhraj – Born Hotchand Bhawnani Gurmukh Sobhraj on April 6, 1944, in Saigon, Vietnam, Charles Sobhraj was a notorious serial killer, thief, and fraudster who terrorized Western tourists traveling along the hippie trail of South Asia during the 1970s. His enigmatic personality and ability to evade capture earned him the moniker “The Serpent” due to his cunning and elusiveness.  Sobhraj’s criminal career began at a young age. He was known for petty theft and burglaries in his native France. In 1963, at the age of 19, he was convicted of his first murder, a crime he committed while on the run from police.  Throughout the 1970s, Sobhraj roamed the vibrant travel destinations of Southeast Asia, preying on unsuspecting tourists. He posed as a jewelry salesman or a gem dealer, befriending his victims and gaining their trust before drugging and robbing them. In some cases, he went further, injecting them with sedatives and leaving them to die.  His modus operandi was to lure his victims to remote locations, often hotels or beachfront bungalows, where he would drug them with sleeping pills or scopolamine, a potent psychoactive substance. Once they were incapacitated, he would steal their money, passports, and valuables. In some instances, he would further brutalize his victims by injecting them with Largactil, a powerful antipsychotic drug that causes muscle rigidity and respiratory distress.  Sobhraj’s victims were often found in remote areas, their bodies left to decompose under the harsh sun. His crimes were initially attributed to random accidents or natural causes, but as the body count rose, suspicions turned towards a serial killer operating in the region.  Sobhraj’s reputation as a ruthless criminal reached Thailand, where he was arrested in 1976 for the murder of Teresa Knowlton, a young American tourist who had been found strangled in a Bangkok hotel room. He was extradited to India and sentenced to life imprisonment in 1977.  Despite his incarceration, Sobhraj remained an enigma, maintaining his infamous charm and charisma. He even managed to escape from Tihar Jail, India’s most notorious prison, in 1986, but was recaptured two years later.  In 2004, Sobhraj, who had completed his prison sentence in India, returned to Nepal, where he was arrested and charged with the murder of a French tourist in 1975. He was convicted and sentenced to life imprisonment in 2005.  Sobhraj was released from prison in Nepal on the 23rd of December 2022 due to old age, he was 78,  on the understanding he had 15 days to leave Nepal

1954 – Christian Ranucci – On June 3, 1974, the abduction and murder of eight-year-old Marie-Dolorès Rambla in Marseille sent shockwaves through the French community. The subsequent arrest of 20-year-old traveling salesman Christian Ranucci ignited a firestorm of controversy that would culminate in his wrongful conviction and execution.  The prosecution’s case rested on shaky foundations, relying heavily on contradictory eyewitness testimonies and a bloody knife found in Ranucci’s possession. The knife, however, failed to provide conclusive evidence linking it to the crime, and Ranucci’s confession, later recanted, was coerced and riddled with inconsistencies.  Despite these glaring flaws, Ranucci was found guilty and sentenced to death. His case became a rallying cry for those who believed in his innocence, with his mother, Héloïse Mathon, leading an unwavering campaign for his release.  On July 28, 1976, at the tender age of 22, Christian Ranucci was guillotined, his execution igniting widespread protests and fueling the anti-death penalty movement in France.  A 1996 documentary reignited the debate, presenting compelling evidence suggesting Ranucci’s probable innocence. This prompted the French government to launch a fresh investigation, but it yielded inconclusive results, leaving Ranucci’s guilt unresolved.

1954 – Karl Knapp – Knapp had been dating 42-year-old Jane Johnston for just over 3 years and their relationship was nothing like idyllic, Knapp was an abuser and Johnston had finally had enough and decided to leave, but before she could, Knapp is a drink and drug-fueled frenzy went to her place of work and immediately shot her boss, Johnston ran for the door but was shot along with another local business owner and then Knapp barricaded himself in a nearby pawn shop, where he shot himself in the stomach…unlike his victims, he survived

1955 – Keith Hunter Jesperson – a Canadian-American serial killer, murdered at least eight women in the United States during the early 1990s. Known as the “Happy Face Killer,” he drew smiley faces on his many letters to the media and authorities. Many of his victims were sex workers and transients who had no connection to him. Jesperson was born on April 6, 1955, in Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada. He grew up in an abusive household and was constantly bullied by his peers in school. He married Rose Hucke in 1975 and had three children with her. They divorced in 1990, and Jesperson started killing women he picked up in different states while working as a long-haul truck driver. Jesperson’s first confirmed victim was Taunja Bennett, a 23-year-old woman who was strangled to death on January 21, 1990, in Multnomah County, Oregon. Two people were convicted of her murder: Laverne Pavlinac and John Sosnovske. However, Jesperson later confessed to killing Bennett and several other women in various states between 1990 and 1995. He also confessed to killing an unidentified woman named Cynthia Rose Wilcox in September 1992 and three more unidentified women whose bodies were found near his home in Washougal, Washington. Jesperson’s last victim was Julie Winningham, a 41-year-old woman who was strangled to death on March 16, 1995, near a highway road in Washougal. She was the girlfriend of John Sosnovske at the time of her death. The investigation led to Jesperson’s arrest on March 30, 1995, after he tried to take his own life by ingesting pills. He turned himself in to the authorities after writing a letter confessing to Winningham’s murder and providing proof that he had killed Bennett with Pavlinac’s help. Jesperson is currently serving a sentence of life without parole at the Oregon State Penitentiary. He has claimed to have killed as many as 160 people, but only eight murders have been confirmed by DNA evidence or confessions from other suspects or accomplices. He has also expressed remorse for his crimes and cooperated with the authorities during his trial and appeals.

1960 – Victor Dewayne Taylor  – is an American criminal currently on death row in the Kentucky State Penitentiary for the murders of two 17-year-old Trinity High School students, Scott Christopher Nelson and Richard David Stephenson, on September 29, 1984. Taylor and his accomplice, George Ellis Wade, kidnapped the two students from an apartment complex parking lot, drove them to a secluded location, and murdered them. The bodies of the victims were later found in a wooded area.  Taylor and Wade were arrested shortly after the murders and charged with capital murder, kidnapping, robbery, and sodomy. In 1990, Taylor was convicted of both murder and kidnapping and sentenced to death. Wade was also convicted and sentenced to death, but his sentence was later commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole.  Taylor’s case has been appealed multiple times, but his death sentence has been upheld by the Kentucky Supreme Court. He is currently awaiting execution at the Kentucky State Penitentiary.

1963 – Ward Francis Weaver III – Born into a family burdened by violence and criminal tendencies, Ward Francis Weaver III embarked on a path of destruction that eventually led him to the depths of depravity. Born in Humboldt County, California, on April 6, 1963, Weaver III followed in the footsteps of his father, Ward Weaver Jr., a convicted murderer who served time on death row before being granted life imprisonment. His step-grandfather, also named Ward Weaver Jr., also bore the label of a convicted murderer, currently residing on California’s death row.  Weaver III’s criminal history commenced early, marked by offenses such as theft and assault during his teenage years. In 1986, he escalated his criminal activities to attempted murder by shooting at a former girlfriend, earning himself a six-year prison stint. In 1998, Weaver III and his wife, Maria Stout, relocated to Oregon City, Oregon, where their lives took a sinister turn.  In 2002, the gruesome discovery of two young girls, Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis, buried in Weaver III’s backyard shocked the community. Accused of their murders, Weaver III vehemently maintained his innocence throughout the highly publicized trial. However, the prosecution presented a compelling case, including DNA evidence that firmly linked him to the heinous crimes. In 2004, Weaver III was found guilty of two counts of aggravated murder and sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.  Despite Weaver III’s conviction, his case remains shrouded in controversy, with some believing his innocence and others suspecting him of involvement in additional unsolved crimes. In 2012, Weaver III faced additional allegations of rape against his son’s fiancée, but the charges were eventually dropped after the victim declined to testify.  Ward Francis Weaver III’s life is a chilling tale of violence, crime, and loss, epitomizing the dark depths that can reside within the human psyche. His conviction for the murders of Ashley Pond and Miranda Gaddis stands as a stark reminder of the importance of justice and the prevalence of evil in the world.

1963 –  Daniel Lugo – The real-life inspiration behind the 2013 film “Pain & Gain,” is a notorious figure embroiled in a shocking crime spree. Born on April 6, 1963, in New York City, Lugo was a personal trainer who harbored dreams of wealth and luxury.  In 1995, Lugo, alongside two accomplices, abducted and tortured Victor Kuklinski, a wealthy businessman, in an elaborate scheme to extort money from him. Their actions went beyond the realm of criminal activity, delving into violence and depravity.  Lugo’s life story is a cautionary tale of ambition gone awry, a reminder of the consequences that arise from unchecked greed and reckless pursuit of wealth. His criminal exploits continue to fascinate and horrify, making him an enduring figure in the realm of true crime narratives.  Daniel Lugo’s story serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of unrestrained ambition and the consequences of criminal behavior. His actions highlight the fragility of morality and the potential for individuals to succumb to their darkest impulses.

1966 – Darrell Edward Payne – An American rapist who held the city of Boise in a grip of fear during the summer of 2000 after the sexual assault of two 14-year-old girls before he would kidnap, rape, and murder 22-year-old Boise State University student Samantha Maher

1977 – Azad Abdullah – Abdullah is accused of administering drugs to his wife, fastening a plastic bag around her head with the intent to suffocate her, and subsequently igniting their residence. Fortunately, four children sleeping in the house managed to escape. During the trial, the prosecution presented evidence such as burns on Abdullah’s arms and records showing his purchase of gas cans identical to those employed in the fire, just one day prior. The defense initially argued Abdullah’s absence from the town when the fire erupted but, in their closing statements, conceded that he was indeed in town at the time of the incident.

1979 – Michael Wayne Hall – 18-year-old Hall and his 23-year-old friend Robert Neville worked in the local Kroger grocery store along with 19-year-old Amy Robinson who they knew to have slight mental impairment.  On February 15th, 1998, both Hall and Neville were waiting for Robinson to ride by on her bicycle, in their car they had rifles, pellet guns, a crossbow, and ammo, they saw her and persuaded her to get in the car offering her a ride to work, they drove into the country and used the ruse of a flat tire to get Robinson out of the car, they then took turns shooting her with each of the weapons and laughed as she cried in pain, eventually Neville shot her in the head ending her misery

Deaths

Elaine Parent

1900 – Cayetano Grossi – was an Italian serial killer who lived in Argentina. He is considered the first serial killer in Argentine criminal history. Grossi was born in Bonifati, Italy, in 1854. In 1875, he emigrated to Argentina, where he married an Argentine woman and had two children. In 1896, Grossi began sexually abusing his two stepdaughters. In 1897, Grossi became pregnant with one of his stepdaughters. To conceal his shame, Grossi murdered his stepdaughter and the baby she was carrying. As time went on, Grossi continued to sexually abuse his stepdaughters and murder the babies who were born. In total, it is believed that Grossi murdered five of his children. In 1899, Grossi was arrested for the murder of one of his stepdaughters. During the trial, Grossi confessed to murdering all of his children. He was sentenced to death and executed on April 6, 1900. Grossi’s crimes shocked Argentine society. His case led to a debate about the death penalty and the need to protect children from domestic violence. The motives behind Grossi’s crimes remain a mystery. Some experts believe that Grossi was a psychopath who enjoyed violence. Others believe that Grossi was driven by a deep sense of shame and guilt.

1902 – William Reynolds – a troubled figure from the early 20th century, etched his name into Alabama’s history as a notorious mass murderer. On April 6, 1902, Reynolds unleashed a deadly rampage in Tuscumbia, Alabama, that claimed the lives of seven people, including the city’s sheriff and five deputies. His actions remain among the most tragic and violent events in Alabama’s law enforcement history. Reynolds’ life was shrouded in mystery, with scant details available about his early years and upbringing. He was known to have a history of petty theft and run-ins with the law, but nothing suggested the violent outburst that would forever alter the course of his life. On that fateful day in 1902, Reynolds was sought by authorities on suspicion of obtaining property under pretenses. As police arrived at his residence in Tuscumbia’s black neighborhood, a tense standoff ensued. Reynolds, armed with a shotgun, opened fire, killing the sheriff and a deputy who attempted to apprehend him. Barricading himself inside his home, Reynolds engaged in a fierce gun battle with a posse of law enforcement officers and local citizens. The ensuing chaos unfolded over the next four hours, with Reynolds firing indiscriminately, killing another six individuals, including several white men. As darkness fell, the posse decided to set fire to the house in a desperate attempt to flush out the gunman. Reynolds, wounded but not subdued, made a desperate attempt to escape the burning structure but was fatally shot by a posse member. The rampage left Tuscumbia shaken, and the deaths of the sheriff and deputies sparked outrage among the community. Racial tensions heightened as Reynolds’ actions were perceived as a challenge to white authority. In the aftermath, a prominent white butcher from nearby Florence, Alabama, was arrested for killing and butchering a black patron who had expressed sympathy for Reynolds. The incident further inflamed racial tensions and highlighted the deep-seated racial divisions of the time.

1945 – Lee Albert Smith – With the help of his son, they beat Ed Miller to death with a hammer and by cutting his throat, the men then hid the body on Highway 80 in Arizona

1968 – Robert “Bobby” Hutton – Born in Jefferson County, Arkansas, in 1950, Robert James Hutton, also known as “Lil’ Bobby,” moved to Oakland, California, with his family as a young boy. He encountered the founders of the Black Panther Party, Huey Newton, and Bobby Seale, at the North Oakland Neighborhood Anti-Poverty Center, a government-funded agency that employed local youth to work on community service projects. In October 1966, Hutton, at the tender age of 16, became the first member of the newly formed Black Panther Party for Self-Defense. He was deeply inspired by the party’s Ten-Point Program, which advocated for self-defense, community control of police, and improved education and economic opportunities for Black people. Hutton quickly rose within the ranks of the Black Panthers, assuming the role of treasurer. He played a key role in organizing and mobilizing community service programs, including free breakfasts for school children, health clinics, and voter registration drives. In May 1967, Hutton led a group of 26 Black Panthers in a peaceful march on the California State Capitol in Sacramento to protest a proposed gun control bill. The group was arrested, but Hutton’s courage and commitment to peaceful protest garnered national attention. Just two days after the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr., on April 6, 1968, Hutton and several other Panthers were involved in a confrontation with Oakland police. The incident escalated into a shootout, and two police officers were wounded. During the melee, Hutton surrendered to police and was instructed to strip down to his underwear to prove that he was not armed. However, he was then shot multiple times by police officers, even after he had complied with their orders. Hutton’s death at the age of 17 sent shockwaves through the Black community and further inflamed tensions between the Black Panthers and law enforcement. The incident remains a controversial and deeply contested part of U.S. history. Despite his untimely death, Bobby Hutton left an indelible mark on the Black liberation movement. His bravery, commitment to social justice, and unwavering dedication to community service continue to inspire generations of activists.

1970 – Samuel Holmes Sheppard – was an American physician whose life became the center of a highly publicized and controversial criminal case. Born on December 29, 1923, in Cleveland, Ohio, Sheppard’s life took a dramatic turn when his pregnant wife, Marilyn Reese Sheppard, was brutally murdered on July 4, 1954, in their suburban home. At the time of the murder, Samuel Sheppard was a respected neurosurgeon with a promising career. He maintained his innocence but was accused and subsequently convicted of the murder in a highly publicized trial. The case gained widespread media attention, and the trial was marked by sensationalism, questionable investigative practices, and allegations of bias. In 1966, after spending almost a decade in prison, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a landmark decision (Sheppard v. Maxwell), overturned Sheppard’s conviction, citing the pervasive pretrial publicity and the failure of the trial judge to protect Sheppard’s right to a fair trial. The Supreme Court held that Sheppard had been denied due process of law. Following his release, Samuel Sheppard faced the difficult task of rebuilding his life. He returned to the practice of medicine but struggled with the notoriety surrounding the case. He continued to maintain his innocence and sought to clear his name. In 1968, the case was officially declared unsolved. Samuel Sheppard later married Ariane Tebbenjohanns and lived a relatively private life. He died on April 6, 1970, at the age of 46, due to liver failure resulting from alcoholism. The Sheppard case remains one of the most famous and controversial criminal cases in American legal history, with debates continuing about Sheppard’s guilt or innocence. The story has inspired books, television shows, and movies, contributing to its lasting impact on the public consciousness.

1992 – Donald Eugene Harding – An American spree killer, serial robber, and serial killer who was found responsible for the murders of at least six people in 2 months between 1979-80. He was convicted and sentenced to death, and he spent 10 years on death row before going to the gas chamber, his execution was notable as it took 11 minutes for him to expire and was gruesome, due to this, death row inmates were given the option of the gas chamber or lethal injection from this date forward

1995 – Noble Mays Jr – was an American murderer who was executed for killing Jerry Lamb in a carjacking attempt in Wichita Falls, Texas, on April 7, 1979. He was born in Denton County, Texas, to a poor family with little education. He worked as a miner, roofer, and oilfield worker throughout his life. He had been convicted once for burglary and once for assault before the murder. On the day of the crime, he lured Lamb into his car with a fake car trouble story and stabbed him four times in the neck and chest with a knife when Lamb tried to escape. He fled with $27 from Lamb’s car.  Mays was arrested two days later after Moore, his accomplice who testified against him in exchange for a reduced sentence of 45 years, confessed to the crime. Mays went to trial four times but was convicted twice by juries and once by judges who were influenced by Moore’s testimony and evidence presented by the prosecution. However, both convictions were reversed on appeal due to errors in jury selection and instructions. Mays won three stays of execution while his lawyers appealed his case based on mental incompetence arguments.  Mays changed his mind about seeking mercy from the state when he learned that it would not pay his wife and stepdaughter $10,000 as he had requested earlier. He decided to accept his fate and end his appeals voluntarily so that they could receive some financial assistance from the state’s indigent fund. He also expressed remorse for killing Lamb and apologized to his family before his execution. Mays’ case attracted national attention as it involved several legal issues such as jury selection bias, ineffective counsel, prosecutorial misconduct, habeas corpus petitions, death penalty moratoriums, abolition movements, wrongful convictions exonerations, and media coverage. His case also raised questions about the fairness of capital punishment in Texas, which had executed more people than any other state at that time.  Mays’ execution was carried out at Huntsville State Penitentiary, where he spent most of his life on death row. He was pronounced dead at 6:12 p.m., less than two hours after lethal injection began. His last words were “I love you all” to his family members who were present. His body was cremated shortly after.

2002 – Elaine Antoinette Parent – was an American fugitive and con artist who earned the moniker “the Chameleon Killer” for her ability to assume multiple identities and her involvement in the murder of Beverly McGowan.  Born on August 4, 1942, in the Bronx, New York, Parent displayed an early aptitude for deception and manipulation. She began her criminal career in her teens, engaging in petty theft and other misdeeds. By the time she reached adulthood, she had established a pattern of using aliases and false identities to exploit others.  In the 1960s, Parent moved to Florida, where she continued her criminal activities, including shoplifting, fraud, and impersonation. She also developed a reputation for her ability to transform her appearance, often using makeup and disguises to alter her looks dramatically. As she perfected her chameleon-like abilities, she became known as “the Chameleon” among law enforcement circles. In 1990, Parent responded to an advertisement placed by Beverly Ann McGowan, a 34-year-old bank clerk seeking a roommate. Parent, using the alias “Alice,” quickly moved in with McGowan, seemingly forming a close friendship.  However, McGowan’s disappearance in July 1990 sparked a police investigation that eventually led to Parent as the prime suspect. After a thorough search, McGowan’s body was discovered in a rural canal in St. Lucie County, Florida, bearing signs of blunt force trauma. Aware that the police were closing in, Parent fled Florida, leaving behind a trail of aliases and fake identities. She traveled extensively, using her chameleon-like skills to blend into different communities and evade capture. For the next 12 years, Parent remained a fugitive, continuing her criminal activities and evading authorities worldwide. She was featured on the popular television program “America’s Most Wanted,” further intensifying the hunt for the elusive con artist. On April 6, 2002, police received a tip that Parent was living in Panama City, Florida. When they approached her home, she opened the door and shot herself in the chest. Her death brought an end to her decades-long criminal spree and the mystery surrounding the murder of Beverly McGowan.  Elaine Antoinette Parent’s life and crimes remain a fascinating and disturbing chapter in the annals of criminal history. Her ability to seamlessly assume multiple identities and her involvement in the murder of Beverly McGowan made her a true chameleon, capable of both deception and violence.

Events

Phil Spector

1883 – US prospector Alferd Packer is convicted of manslaughter though accused of cannibalism

1895 – Oscar Wilde is arrested for homosexuality

1975 – Bundy victim Denise Oliverson disappears from Grand Junction, Colorado

1983 – Undefeated middleweight boxer Tony Ayala gets 35 years on sexual assault

1991 – Former child actor Adam Rich is arrested for breaking into a pharmacy

1994 – Chuck Jones is found guilty of breaking into beauty queen Marla Maple’s home

2009 – US record producer Phil Spector is found guilty of the second-degree murder of actress Lana Clarkson in 2003

2016 – France passes legislation making it illegal to pay for sex

2019 – The body of a 38-year-old Filipino woman discovered in an abandoned mine starts the hunt for Cyprus’s first serial killer, at least 5 other bodies are discovered later