Wednesday, November 20

Tag: Murders

Body found in car, believed to be that of a Florida woman who has been kidnapped
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Body found in car, believed to be that of a Florida woman who has been kidnapped

The chilling case of Katherine Altagracia Guerrero De Aguasvias, a 31-year-old woman from Florida, is one such instance. In broad daylight, an ordinary day turned into a nightmare. Katherine was abducted in her own vehicle, and the shocking moment was caught on camera by a passing motorist. Tragically, the charred remains found in a burned car are believed to be Katherine's. The abduction was no less than a scene from a horror movie. Katherine was being pursued by a green Acura for at least half a mile. The Acura rammed into Katherine's Dodge Durango several times, instilling panic in her. In a situation fraught with fear, she called her husband for help. Despite her husband's insistence not to halt, Katherine found herself stuck at a traffic signal. That's when the nightmare t...
DNA evidence breathe life back into an 1980s abduction and murder case
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DNA evidence breathe life back into an 1980s abduction and murder case

DNA evidence breathes life back into an infamous 1980s abduction and murder case. This unexpected turn of events has sent shockwaves throughout the legal community and beyond. In September 1988, Australia was rocked by the horrifying news of the abduction, sexual assault, and subsequent murder of a young woman, Janine Balding. Her untimely and brutal demise at the hands of three homeless males was a case that captured national attention and struck fear into the hearts of many. Stephen 'Shorty' Jamieson, then 22, along with two other homeless youths, aged 14 and 16, was convicted for the heinous crimes against Janine. The case was tried twice, examined by the Court of Criminal Appeal and went as far as the High Court. The guilty verdict seemed to bring a sense of closure, albeit bitte...