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Hollywood has been terrifying audiences for decades with horror and thriller films ranging from Alfred Hitchcock’s The Birds to the 2013 paranormal movie The Conjuring. But what’s even more frightening than these Hollywood movies is that a variety of real-life crimes and events were the actual inspiration for many filmmakers and screenwriters of this genre. One such film was Bryan Bertino’s 2008 film The Strangers, which starred Scott Speedman and Liv Tyler, that recounted a story of a terrifying home invasion. The film was inspired by real-life crimes, which included the murders committed by the Mason Family and the 1981 Keddie Cabin Murders, in which four people were killed by unknown assailants in a Northern California resort town. What occurred in Cabin 28 instantly became one of the most morbid scenes in modern American crime history — and has come to be known as the Keddie Murders. To this day the crime remains unsolved. So, what really happened and who were the killers.
References:
Why The Keddie Cabin Murders Remain Unsolved To This Day (allthatsinteresting.com)

The Keddie Cabin Murders: The Real Story Behind Cabin 28 – Cold Case Explorations

5 Things to Know About the Keddie Cabin Murders (people.com)

The Mystery Behind The Keddie Cabin Murders Explained (grunge.com)

The Keddie Cabin Murders Closer to Being Solved (historicmysteries.com)

Keddie Cabin Murders: Authorities Are Still Investigating Slaying of Mom, Kids (people.com)

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In 1999, Englishman David Harker, known in the media as the “cannibal killer”, was convicted of brutally murdering, dismembering and eating Julie Paterson in his flat located in Darlington County, Durham, England about 70 miles north of Leeds. Julie, who was murdered in April of 1998, had just met David a few weeks prior. So, why would David kill a woman he just met?
References:
Why Darlington cannibal killer remains behind bars eight years after possible release revealed - Teesside Live (gazettelive.co.uk)

A Troubled Mom Went Out Drinking with a Man. She Didn't Know He Was the 'Cannibal' Killer (aol.com)

The taunting, cannibal murderer who boasted 'I'm a monster' and was too evil for hospital treatment - Teesside Live (gazettelive.co.uk)

Helen's Law: Self-proclaimed cannibal killer David Harker denied parole (bbc.com)

The horrific 'cannibal' murder that still haunts Darlington 23 years on - Teesside Live (gazettelive.co.uk)

A Troubled Mom Went Out Drinking with a Man. She Didn't Know He Was the 'Cannibal' Killer (msn.com)

Cannibal killer who hid Darlington mum's body refused parole under Helen's Law - Teesside Live (gazettelive.co.uk)

'Cannibal killer' David Harker among first denied parole under Helen's Law | UK News | Sky News

British Mom Went Out Drinking with Man, Not Knowing He Was 'Cannibal' Killer (people.com)

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In June of 2024, Mississippi jailer Ronnie Hunt was arrested and charged with helping inmate Joshua Zimmerman escape. Zimmerman, who fled to Chicago after his escape, was being held on attempted murder and robbery charges. So, what would cause a jailer to help a dangerous criminal escape and was there more than just one player in helping to facilitate it?
References:
Joshua Zimmerman: Mississippi inmate escaped, apparently found work at a Chicago restaurant and then barricaded himself there, officials say | CNN

Surveillance video of murder fugitive’s escape from DeSoto Co. courthouse stolen, claims DA (msn.com)

Joshua Zimmerman, man tied to Houston murder of 23-year-old woman, escapes Mississippi courthouse, authorities say - ABC13 Houston

Murder Suspect Escaped Custody, Ex-Jailer Allegedly Helped Him: Police (people.com)

Fired Mississippi jailer charged in escape of inmate caught weeks later near Democratic convention site in Chicago - CBS News

Ex-jailer in Mississippi is charged in escape of inmate who had standoff with Chicago police (ksat.com)

Ex-Mississippi Jail Worker Arrested in Escape of Inmate Who Was Found Near D.N.C. - The New York Times (nytimes.com)

Former Deputy Jailer Arrested in Connection to Escaped Inmate - Newsweek

Fired Mississippi jailer charged in escape of inmate caught weeks later near Democratic convention site in Chicago - CBS News

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