A Note from Jeni’s Daughter This piece was written by Megan Van Loon to help me share my mother Jeni’s story. Telling her story is deeply important to me, and my biggest hope in putting this out into the world is that it raises awareness and shed…
The digital age has completely transformed how society consumes true crime, shifting the focus from historical documentation and victim advocacy to viral fandoms. Across platforms like TikTok and Instagram, a disturbing subculture has emerged that a…
Investigating 1980s drive-by shooting cold cases involves navigating a complex maze of outdated forensic technology, vanished witnesses, and erratic evidence preservation. When a violent crime occurs on a dark highway under the cover of night, law e…
When examining the chilling maritime legend of the doomed Dutch freighter, investigators often look beyond simple ghost stories to explore terrifying real-world explanations. This deep-dive analysis examines whether Imperial Japan's covert biologica…
Pathological liars possess a chilling ability to construct elaborate, charismatic fictions that blind everyone around them to horrific realities. When compulsive deception intertwines with domestic homicide, perpetrators often use their storytelling…
In the quiet, orderly streets of Japan, a country known for its high level of public safety and rigorous law enforcement, the murder of Lindsay Hawker remains a haunting scar on the national consciousness. Lindsay, a 22-year-old English teacher brim…
Welcome back to the blog for The Book of the Dead Podcast! In my latest episode, Chapter 133: Cold Case Breakthrough-The Murders of The Kern and Ventura County Jane Does, we delved into a story that has haunted investigators and communities for over…
Welcome back to the blog, where we dive deeper into the stories that haunt us. In the latest episode, I explored the heartbreaking and infuriating case of D'Lisa Kelley, a young mother whose life was tragically cut short in 2014. This post will expa…
The Unsolved Murder of Corinne Perry: Creston, Iowa’s Forgotten Cold Case In April 1983, 17-year-old Corinne Perry disappeared from the small town of Creston, Iowa. What began as a missing teenager investigation would later become one of Iowa’s mos…
Welcome back to the blog, where we delve deeper into the chilling cases we explore on the podcast. In my latest episode, Chapter 128: A Stranger Came Home - The Disappearance of Nicholas Barclay, I revisited one of the most perplexing and heartbreak…
In my latest episode, Chapter 127: Gone in the Dark - The Disappearance of Tera Lynn Smith, I explored a case that has lingered in the shadows for far too long. Today, I'm going to expand on that narrative, examining a disturbing parallel that has e…
Caitlin Marie Denison disappeared from Midland Texas on January 10, 2018. On today's episode of The Book of the Dead, I cover the case of Caitlin Denison, from Reno, Nevada. The vibrant and goofy 19-year-old flew from Reno to midland texas af…
In this blog post, we'll delve into the unsettling death of Crystal McCrory Jones and the crucial inconsistencies that suggest her death was not a suicide. The initial ruling by authorities has been met with unwavering doubt by her family, particula…
A Landmark of Intrigue and Unsolved Mysteries Dive into the captivating history of the Hotel President, a legendary landmark in Kansas City, Missouri. Its elegant façade conceals a rich tapestry of events, including the enigmatic murder of Roland T…
Societal Changes and the Impact on Teen Behavior The rise in teenage violence is a complex and multifaceted issue that has been attributed to a variety of factors, including societal changes, exposure to violence in the media, and the erosion of tr…
The Mother: Jennifer Rodriguez did not have the best life growing up in New York. Her mother had a history of substance abuse and her father passed away when Jennifer was only 8 years old. The trauma of losing her father at such a young age manifes…
20-year-old Rachel Good disappeared from Elkton, Virginia on October 18, 2003. We covered her case in the hopes that someone out there would hear it who knows something and will come forward with information. Who is Rachel Good? Rachel Good was b…
Recap: In Chapter 58: A Search For Answers-The Death of Alex Vandalsen, we covered the suspicious circumstances surrounding Alex's death. Alex was a 21-year-old Trans man who, on February 3rd, 2022, walked out the door of his home at 11:45 pm. It w…
Ruby Franke, the disgraced family vlogger creator and co-creater of 8Passengers and ConneXions appeared in court on Friday facing 6 counts of Felony Child Abuse. Her Partner, Jodie Hildebrandt faces the same charges although they appeared in sep…
Ruby Franke, the disgraced family vlogger creator and co-creater of 8Passengers and ConneXions appeared in court on Friday facing 6 counts of Felony Child Abuse. Her Partner, Jodie Hildebrandt faces the same charges although they appeared in sep…
The Case of the Lady of the Dunes, identified last year as Ruth Marie Terry last year, has been solved. Her decapitated body was found in the sand dunes of Provincetown in Massachusetts in 1974. She was 37 years old. According to Fox News, Cape an…
Following the February 2022 shooting death of her ex-husband, Microsoft executive Jared Bridegan, Shanna Gardener Fernandez was arrested and indicted on charges of first degree murder, conspiracy to commit murder, solicitation to commit murder, an…
Timothy Bliefnick The one time Family Feud contestant who mocked his wife, Rebecca Postle Bliefnick was sentenced to life in prison this week on 2 counts of murder and one count of home invasion for the murder of his estranged wife Rebecca this …
In an effort to bring you the most current updates that we can't mention in every chapter release, we've compiled a list of updates for the week of July 31st-August 6th. Ricky Anderson, a former member of the Columbus Police, was indicted via gra…