Laci Peterson, a beautiful and bubbly woman, went missing on Christmas Eve while she was seven months pregnant. Her husband, Scott Peterson, had been having an affair with another woman named Amber Frey. Scott's behavior and lies raised suspicion, and Amber eventually discovered that he was married. She cooperated with the police and secretly recorded conversations with Scott, revealing his lack of concern for his missing wife. Scott continued to deceive Laci's family and the public while carrying on his affair. The media eventually learned about the affair, leading to a major breakthrough in the case. Scott Peterson was convicted of the murder of his wife, Laci Peterson, and their unborn son, Connor. The case gained national attention and Scott was sentenced to life in prison. However, there are new developments and evidence that have raised questions about his guilt. The Los Angeles Innocence Project is now supporting Scott and fighting for his release. A recent documentary about Scott Peterson has sparked further discussion and debate. While many still believe Scott is guilty, there are others who see reasonable doubt in the case. The involvement of a brownish-colored van and the discovery of a burning van with possible blood evidence are among the intriguing aspects of the case.

Matthew de Grood, the son of a veteran Calgary police officer, was attending the party and suddenly began attacking the attendees with a knife. The attack was unprovoked, and the victims had no prior conflicts with him. De Grood fled the scene but was later apprehended by the police. The victims were Lawrence Hong, 27, Kaiti Perras, 23, Jordan Segura, 22, Zackariah Rathwell, 22, and Josh Hunter, 23.

During his trial, it was revealed that de Grood was suffering from severe mental illness, including schizophrenia, at the time of the murders. He was found not criminally responsible due to his mental state and was subsequently placed in a secure psychiatric facility

MENTAL HEALTH:

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support/resources, please reach out to ⁠SAMHSA⁠ at 800-662-HELP. Or contact the ⁠Suicide & Crisis Lifeline⁠ at 988. There are supportive people who love you and will help you through this.

Sources:

• ⁠https://calgary.ctvnews.ca/bermuda-shorts-day-party-closes-street-draws-police-to-frustration-of-neighbours-1.6841528⁠

• ⁠https://globalnews.ca/videos/tag/remembering-the-brentwood-5⁠

• ⁠https://calgaryherald.com/news/crime/new-documents-reveal-horrors-of-brentwood-slayings⁠

• ⁠https://www.vice.com/en/article/my-friend-killed-five-people-in-my-home-but-i-wont-call-him-a-monster⁠

• ⁠https://open.spotify.com/episode/3uddpETVpCA41eAsmuNOS0?si=OWyuykfVQgeIcREKgGvWIQ

Amanda Knox is an American woman who became widely known for her involvement in a high-profile legal case related to the murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher, in Perugia, Italy, in 2007. Knox, who was a student at the time, along with her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, was initially convicted of the murder. The case garnered extensive international media coverage due to its sensational elements, including conflicting evidence and intense scrutiny of Knox's behavior.

Timothy McLean was the victim of a tragic and horrifying incident that occurred on July 30, 2008, on a Greyhound bus in Canada traveling from Edmonton to Winnipeg. Timothy , a 22-year-old carnival worker, was returning home to Winnipeg without knowing that this would be his last trip on a Greyhound.

This is the tragic case of 11-year-old Gannon Stauch from Colorado Springs, Colorado. It all starts from the strained relationship between Gannon's stepmother, Leticia Stauch, and his father, Albert, leading to an outcome no one saw coming. The events leading up to Gannon's disappearance and Leticia's suspicious behavior, will have you questioning your family members and dynamics. What the investigators and family started to see unraveling was so unbelievable and disgusting. It is a parents worse nightmare.

Heather Garraus, a loving mother, daughter, wife and friend from Colorado, goes through a series of hardships including the death of her parents and struggles with anxiety and depression. Her husband, Ignacio (Ig), decides it's time to start an affair with a dispatcher named Shauna ignoring his wives difficulties. The affair is part of a larger pattern of infidelity among Greeley police officers. The affair and the subsequent pregnancies cause further strain in Heather and Ig's marriage. Events leading up to the shooting of Heather Garraus reveal that Shauna Nelson, the mistress of Heather's husband, Ig, was the shooter. Or was it someone else in the web of deception?

MENTAL HEALTH:

If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support/resources, please reach out to SAMHSA at 800-662-HELP. Or contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. There are supportive people who love you and will help you through this. Sources:

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1293463/

https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B07S3YK15W/ref=atv_dp_share_cu_r

https://murderpedia.org/female.N/n/nelson-shawna.htm

https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/murderers-best-friend-gets-maximum-prison-sentence/73-343227584

https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/who-s-who-internal-affairs-n1298844

https://www.westword.com/news/colorado-crime-heather-garraus-murder-podcast-internal-affairs-15046304

https://www.courttv.com/trials/co-v-nelson-2008/

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x70tzt6

Heidi Broussard, a young mother from Texas, goes missing along with her newborn daughter, Margo. Heidi had recently given birth to Margo and was in a rocky relationship with her boyfriend, Shane. Despite the challenges, Heidi was excited about her new baby and had plans to further her education. Heidi's best friend, Magan, was also pregnant at the same time, creating a special bond between the two. When Heidi and Margo disappear, Shane becomes a person of interest, but the investigation takes a twist when Magan's involvement comes to light.

In 1993, Nathan Dunlap, a 19-year-old former employee of Chuck E. Cheese, committed a mass shooting at the restaurant in Aurora, Colorado. He killed four employees and injured one before fleeing the scene. Dunlap had a troubled upbringing, experiencing abuse and witnessing his stepfather rape his sister. He had a history of criminal behavior and had expressed his desire to get even with his former boss. The shooting shocked the community and became Colorado's most deadly mass shooting at the time. Dunlap was eventually arrested and convicted for his crimes. The conversation discusses the aftermath of the Chuck E. Cheese massacre and also explores the controversy surrounding the temporary reprieve of Nathan's execution by Governor John Hickenlooper and the subsequent abolition of the death penalty in Colorado by Governor Jared Polis.

Rape is not okay. If you or someone you know is struggling please seek help. You are not alone. National Sexual Assault Hotline: Confidential 24/7 Support. Chat online at online.rainn.org or call 800-656-4673. You are loved. If you or someone you know is in need of mental health support/resources, please reach out to SAMHSA at 800-662-HELP. Or contact the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. There are supportive people who love you and will help you through this. Sources

https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/co-supreme-court/1386758.html

https://www.cnn.com/2014/07/31/us/death-row-stories-dunlap/index.html

https://www.scribd.com/document/142053284/Nathan-Dunlap-Photos-and-Narrative

https://coloradosun.com/2019/03/05/bobby-stephens-nathan-dunlap-death-penalty-colorado/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p2zx_RdjBOg

https://open.spotify.com/episode/19hnjSgQ7VdP5zZDag7dIn?si=Un40lJfGTG2qyl7IKQ_9uA