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On March 18, 2026, authorities in Washington County, Arkansas, arrested former 19 Kids and Counting  star Joseph Duggar on serious charges related to alleged misconduct involving a minor from an incident in 2020. According to official law‑enforcement statements, Duggar, 31, faces counts including lewd and lascivious behavior with a child under the age of 12 and other related charges stemming from an alleged event that happened while a young girl was on a family vacation in Pa

At first glance, Kouri Richins didn’t look like someone at the center of a murder case. A mother, a real estate professional, and even a children’s book author, she publicly portrayed herself as a grieving widow after the sudden death of her husband, Eric Richins, in 2022. But what made the story especially haunting was what came next. Shortly after Eric’s death, Kouri wrote and promoted a children’s book about coping with grief; an act that, to some, felt heartfelt… and to o

After years of mystery, heartbreak, and relentless searching, a Michigan jury has found Dale Warner guilty in the killing of his wife, Dee Warner, bringing a major turning point in one of the state’s most haunting missing person cases. On March 10, 2026, jurors in Lenawee County convicted Warner of second-degree murder and tampering with evidence , nearly five years after Dee Warner disappeared from the couple’s rural home in Franklin Township. For years, Dee’s disappearance

In August 2025, a tragedy unfolded at Atwood Lake that stunned both a quiet Amish community and the wider public. At the center of the case was Ruth Miller, a 40-year-old Amish mother accused of drowning her young son during what authorities later described as a severe mental health crisis. The case raised difficult questions about mental illness, religious belief, and how the justice system handles defendants who may not fully understand their actions. The Events at Atwood L

No one tells you that after arguing motions, managing deadlines, or carrying the weight of other people’s problems, you’ll still need to remember snack day, pickup times, and whether your kid has spirit wear on Thursdays. But here we are. Courtroom to Carpool  was born out of that exact moment—closing your laptop or walking out of court, only to immediately shift gears into parent, partner, caregiver, or all-of-the-above. It’s the quiet transition no one sees, but so many of

Trials can be complex and fast-paced, with many moving parts that require careful attention. Having a paralegal present during trial can make a significant difference in how smoothly the process runs and the overall outcome of the case. Paralegals provide critical support that helps attorneys stay organized, manage evidence, and respond quickly to unexpected developments. This post explores why a paralegal’s presence at trial is essential, the services we offer, and how this

The death of 19-year-old Noah Presgrove has puzzled many since it occurred in early September 2023. A recent high school graduate from Oklahoma, Noah had plans to join the U.S. Marines. His unexpected and tragic death near Terral, Oklahoma, shortly after Labor Day weekend, has raised many questions. This post explores what is publicly known about the case, the findings from the autopsy, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and the ongoing investigation. Highway 81

A woman in her late 30s was arrested in West Valley City, Utah  after an incident at her home that led to the death of her boyfriend, according to police. Fabiola Lara Templos, age 39,  was taken into custody and booked into the Salt Lake County Jail  amid an investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred on Christmas Day  this year. KSL Details of the Incident Officers were called shortly before 8 a.m.  on December 25 after reports of a seriously injured man at a residenc

A Crime That Defied Respect for the Dead In 2010, in Ocala, Florida — a crime occurred so bizarre it defies belief. Holli Tencza’s house was burglarized. Among the items stolen were urns containing the cremated remains of her father and two beloved dogs . But the theft wasn’t driven by money or valuables. According to investigators, the burglar — Jose David Diaz-Marrero — and two accomplices believed the urns contained crushed pills , possibly drugs. They took them, even atte

Sometimes, the past has a way of catching up with you… and in the case of Brian Charles Smith , it took decades, guilt, and a ghost  to bring a murder to light. In 2015, Utah authorities received a shocking confession. A man named Brian Charles Smith walked into a sheriff’s office and admitted to a murder committed in 1977 . At first, detectives were skeptical — why confess to a crime nearly 40 years old? Smith had an answer that sent chills down their spines: “The victim’s g

A grisly discovery on a quiet beach In the summer of 2007, a 12-year-old girl took a casual stroll along a beach on Jedediah Island off British Columbia. What she found seemed—on first glance—like an ordinary abandoned sneaker. But inside that shoe was a sock. And inside the sock… was a human foot.   National Geographic+2Explorersweb+2 Barely a week later, another foot washed ashore on a nearby beach. It was encased in a different running shoe—but again, no other body parts.

Patrick Wayne Kearney — known infamously as The Trash Bag Killer  — was one of Southern California’s most prolific and chilling serial murderers. Between the mid-1960s and 1977, he preyed upon young men and boys, dismembering their bodies and disposing of the remains in plastic garbage bags — often along highways or isolated desert areas. While his crimes are less publicized than other serial killers of the era, his brutality and meticulous method have earned him a grim legac

On May 14, 2008, 19-year-old Brandon Swanson of Marshall, Minnesota, vanished under baffling circumstances. What makes this case so haunting is how ordinary it began — and how inexplicable it became. A Drive Home Gone Wrong Brandon had just finished his first year of college and spent the evening celebrating with friends. Around 1:30 a.m., he was heading home when his car got stuck in a ditch along a remote gravel road. Unable to free the vehicle, Brandon called his parents f

In the early hours of January 1, 2023, Ana Walshe, a 39-year-old real estate executive from Cohasset, Massachusetts, vanished without a trace. Her disappearance sparked an intense investigation that captured national attention and has since led to one of the most closely watched trials in recent memory. The Last Known Moments Ana was last seen at her home after a New Year’s Eve dinner with her husband, Brian Walshe, and a friend. Within days, her absence raised alarms. She di

Welcome back to Oddly True Crume , where we unpack the most unusual and lingering mysteries in true crime history. Today’s episode brings us to Leicestershire, England , and into the haunting 1919 death of Bella Wright , also known as the victim in the infamous Green Bicycle Case . The Night of the Tragedy On July 5, 1919, 21-year-old Bella Wright  was found dead on a quiet country lane near Enderby. At first, it looked like a simple accident — her bicycle laying nearby, her

Today on Oddly True Crume , we’re covering one of the most haunting and heartbreaking cases in modern British true crime: the story of Joyce Vincent , a woman found dead in her London apartment in 2006 — more than two years after she had passed away . Who Was Joyce Vincent? Joyce Carol Vincent was a seemingly ordinary — even glamorous — woman. She had once worked in administrative roles, had friends in artistic circles, and had brushed shoulders with musicians and industry pe

Welcome back to Oddly True Crume , where we cover the wildest and weirdest true crime cases that sound too unbelievable to be… well… true. Episode Three takes us to Long Island, where a man named Robert Berger  attempted one of the most dramatic stunts in recent criminal history: faking his own death to avoid prison . The Setup: Who Was Robert Berger and What Was He Facing? At the time of his scheme, Berger had already been convicted of criminal possession of stolen property

Some true-crime stories rely on forensic evidence, witness testimony, or confessions. But in one of the strangest cases in American history , a murder was allegedly solved because the victim herself  returned from the grave to expose the truth. This is the chilling tale of Zona Heaster Shue , also known as The Greenbrier Ghost —the only case in U.S. history where a ghost’s testimony was accepted in court. A Marriage Full of Secrets In 1897, Elva “Zona” Heaster married a black

In this first installment of “Oddly True Crime” , we explore one of those haunting stories that blurs the line between sleep and reality — where a dream reportedly led to real-world tragedy. According to the tale, a man in Washington dreamed about a tragic scene: a dead jogger lying somewhere familiar. When he awoke, he went back to a walking trail and discovered — to his horror — an actual body exactly matching the image from his dream. The Alleged Incident The story dates t