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The Power of a Name: Identifying the Kern and Ventura County Jane Does
March 5, 2026

The Power of a Name: Identifying the Kern and Ventura County Jane Does

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…
Unraveling the D'Lisa Kelley Case: A Timeline of Tragedy and Questionable Investigation
Feb. 10, 2026

Unraveling the D'Lisa Kelley Case: A Timeline of Tragedy and Questionable Investigation

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
Jan. 28, 2026

The Unsolved Murder of Corinne Perry: Creston, Iowa’s Forgotten Cold Case

The Unsolved Murder of Corinne Perry: Creston, Iowa’s Forgotten Cold CaseIn 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…
A Disturbing Parallel: Tera Smith and the Sherri Papini Case
Jan. 15, 2026

A Disturbing Parallel: Tera Smith and the Sherri Papini Case

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…
The Red Flags in Crystal's Case: Why Suicide Doesn't Add Up
April 8, 2025

The Red Flags in Crystal's Case: Why Suicide Doesn't Add Up

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…
The Rise of Teenage Violence: Causes and Consequences
May 24, 2024

The Rise of Teenage Violence: Causes and Consequences

Societal Changes and the Impact on Teen BehaviorThe 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…
13 Years Gone-The Disappearance of Patrick Alford Jr.
Nov. 5, 2023

13 Years Gone-The Disappearance of Patrick Alford Jr.

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…
An Officer's Secret-The Disappearance of Rachel Good
Oct. 29, 2023

An Officer's Secret-The Disappearance of Rachel Good

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 …
A Call To Action in the Death of Alex VanDalsen
Oct. 18, 2023

A Call To Action in the Death of Alex VanDalsen

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…
David Carter Discussion
July 30, 2023

David Carter Discussion

In Today's chapter, we discuss the murder of David Castor, a 39 year old man from Melvindale, Michigan. I'm sure many of you wonder why I picked this case, and it's because, while the Carter family knows who killed David, the police are su…