Deadly Husbands: Fred Grabbe killed his wife, Charlotte, when she planned to leave him; Sentenced to 75 years in prison

Charlotte Grabbe

Find-A-Grave: Charlotte Sue Gore Grabbe
The Farmer’s Family
People of the State of Illinois v Fred Grabbe 1986 (convictions overturned)
Fred Grabbe court records
Convicted killer Fred Grabbe due for parole in mid-July
Convicted killer Fred Grabbe due for parole in mid-July
True Crime Stories: Fred Grabbe

Podcast
They Will Kill: Episode: The Atrocious Murder of Charlotte Grabbe

Movies/Documentaries
Forensic Files: Root of All Evil

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Cold Case: Deadly Duo: Richard David Gill and Clyde Dudley robbed the Apothecary Shoppe where Buddy Charles Conti was a pharmacist and killed him; Both died before being charged

Buddy Conti

Buddy C. Conti obituary
Find-A-Grave: Buddy Charles Conti
Robbery victim killed
Search continues for druggist’s killer
Forgotten murder: Police close ’81 cold case, apologize to victims’ families
Suspect in ’81 slaying of Kearns pharmacist serving time in Missouri
Bittersweet Victory: Unified Police Solve A Three Decade Old Cold Case Homicide
1981 murder of Kearns pharmacist solved, police say
Utah police solve 1981 cold-case robbery/murder
Cold case murder solved, police apologize

Defendants
Richard David Gill (died 6/2013)
Clyde Dudley (suicide) no picture

Serial Killer: Michael Darnell Harris liked to kill elderly ladies

Marjorie Upson

Victims
Florence Bell, 91 [1/8/1982]
Marjorie Upson, 85 [9/29/1982]
Louise Koebnick, 84 [10/1/1982]
Denise Swanson, 78 [1983]
Ula Curdy, 77 [1981]

Find-A-Grave: Florence Emma Crippen Bell
Find-A-Grave: Marjorie E. Snyder Upson
Find-A-Grave: Louise Catherine “Louise Faber” Schmid Koebnick
Find-A-Grave: Ula R. Curdy
Police probe links in murder of women
Widow, 91, meets death in second attack 3rd one down all all of the rest
Elderly Woman Murdered
Several articles about the investigation
Michael D. Harris, Petitioner-appellant, v. Gene Borgert, Respondent-appellee 1993
Michael Darnell Harris v Hugh Wolfenbarger habeas corpus 2005
New DNA test reopens case of convicted Michigan serial killer

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Cold Case: John Anthony Petrecca Jr raped and killed 13-year-old Heather Ann Porter in 1981; Petrecca died in 2000

Heather Ann Porter

Find-A-Grave: Heather Ann Porter
Baltimore County: Heather Ann Porter 1981 Homicide Victim
Baltimore County detectives solve 40-year-old homicide
Cold Case: Renewed efforts in 1981 homicide of 13-year-old girl found dead in Towson
A Baltimore County Woman Pushed To Find Her Childhood Friend’s Killer For 40 Years; How New DNA Evidence Finally Cracked The Case
Baltimore County police solve 40-year-old murder of 13-year-old Halethorpe girl
40 Years Later: Police Solve Baltimore County Teen’s Cold Case Murder
After 40 years, Baltimore Co. police identify alleged suspect in case of slain teen
Baltimore County detectives solve 1981 killing of teen girl
A 13-Year-Old Girl, Artist, and Paul McCartney Fan Was Raped and Murdered Over 40 Years Ago. Police Now Believe They Know Who Killed Her.

John Anthony Petrecca Jr

Spree Killer: Raymond Lee Stewart robbed and killed 6 people on a crime spree; Executed 9/18/1996

Donald Rains

Victims
Willie Fredd, 54 [1/27/1981 Rockford, IL]
Albert Pearson, 20 [1/27/1981 Rockford, IL]
Kevin Allan Kaiser, 17 [1/28/1981 Rockford, IL]
Kenney Foust, 35 [1/29/1981 Rockford, IL]
Richard Boeck, 21 [2/2/1981 Beloit, WI]
Donald Rains, 26 [2/2/1981 Beloit, WI]

Find-A-Grave: Willie Kirk Fredd
Find-A-Grave: Albert Pearson
Find-A-Grave: Kevin Allan Kaiser
Find-A-Grave: Kenney Lee Foust Jr.
Find-A-Grave: Richard Walter “Rick” Boeck
Find-A-Grave: Donald Lee Rains
Stewart captured, found hidden in oilcan
People of the State of Illinois v Raymond Lee Stewart 1985 (conviction and sentence affirmed)
Murderpedia: Raymond Lee Stewart
Infamous Illinois Murderers: Raymond Lee Stewart (about 1/3 way down)

Books
Killer on the Loose, The True Story of Serial Killer Raymond Lee Stewart
Journey Into Darkness (great book, not just about this case but several)

Raymond Lee Stewart
Executed 1996

Murder In The Family: Charles Albanese killed his father and 2 other relatives to get his inheritance; Executed 9/20/1995

Victims
Marion Mueller, 69 [8/18/1980]
Mary Lambert, 87 [8/6/1980]
Michael Joseph Albanese, 69 [5/16/1981]

Find-A-Grave: Marion K. Lambert Mueller
Find-A-Grave: Mary M. Sausmann Lambert
Find-A-Grave: Michael Joseph Albanese Sr.
A jury today sentenced Charles Albanese to die
People of the State of Illinois v Charles M. Albanese 1984 (conviction and sentence affirmed)
People of the State of Illinois v Charles Albanese 1988 (conviction and sentence affirmed)
Charles Albanese v Kenneth McGinnis 1993 (habeas corpus denied)
Greed and power was a poisonous mix to Albanese
Albanese dies swiftly, unlike victims
Execution goes as planned; Albanese note claims
Murderpedia: Charles Albanese
Find-A-Grave: Charles Michael Albanese

Charles Michael Albanese

Fort Smith Murder Spree: Thomas Simmons convicted of killing 4 people; Sentenced to death

Detective William Ray Tate

Victims
Larry Price, 21
Jawana Price, 21
Holly Gentry, 28
Detective William Ray Tate, 34

Find-A-Grave: Larry A. Price
Find-A-Grave: Jawana Claudette Parker Price
Find-A-Grave: Holly Kim Gentry
Find-A-Grave: William Ray Tate
Officer Down Memorial Page: Detective William Ray Tate
In the Line of Duty: Detective Ray Tate
Police hunt man believed abducted by killer of three
Police angry over second cop shot
Thomas Winford Simmons v State of Arkansas 1983 (conviction and sentence affirmed)
Thomas Simmons v A.I. Lockart, et. al 1987 habeas corpus denied
Thomas Simmons v State of Arkansas 1983 (stay denied)
Friend Says Murderer’s Suicide Was Spurred by Family Concern

Thomas Winford Simmons committed suicide 1/1/1991

Books
Cold Blooded: A chilling, true tale of terror, rape, and murder in the Arkansas River bottoms (good book)

Monsters Among Us: Robert Durst: How many murders has he really committed? Convicted of one, now indicted on another

Victims
Kathleen “Kathie” McCormack Durst, 29 [1/31/1981 NY] charged 10/22/2021
Susan Berman, 55 [12/24/2000 Beverly Hills, CA] convicted 9/17/2021
Morris Black, 71 [acquitted of murder at trial] [9/20/2001 Galveston, TX]

Robert Durst died in prison 1/10/2022.

Find-A-Grave: Kathleen “Kathie” McCormack Durst
Find-A-Grave: Susan Jane Berman
Find-A-Grave: Morris Julius Black
Is the jinx finally up for Robert Durst, a most unusual accused serial killer?
‘He’s Gotten Away With Murder For A Long Time:’ Closing Arguments In Robert Durst Case Feature Silicone Mask, ‘Cockroach Soup’
Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murder After Decades of Suspicion
Real Estate Heir Robert Durst Found Guilty of Murdering His Friend Susan Berman in 2000
Robert Durst Found Guilty Of Murdering Susan Berman In California Court
Robert Durst convicted of murdering Susan Berman
Robert Durst Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murdering Susan Berman To Cover Up Wife’s Disappearance
Robert Durst sentenced to life in prison for murdering Susan Berman
Robert Durst, eccentric figure made infamous in ‘The Jinx,’ sentenced to life without parole for first-degree murder of best friend
Robert Durst found guilty of murdering his longtime friend Susan Berman
Robert Durst sentenced to life in prison for 2000 murder of friend Susan Berman
Robert Durst sentenced to life in best friend’s murder
Robert Durst hub (many articles)
Robert Durst posts (A lot of them)
Just Days after Sentencing, Convicted Murderer Robert Durst is on Ventilator after Contracting COVID-19: Report
Robert Durst Charged With The Murder Of His First Wife
Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
Robert Durst Charged with Murder of First Wife, Who Disappeared in 1982
Robert Durst charged with 1982 of wife Kathie Durst
Investigator Files Murder Complaint Against Robert Durst in Kathie Durst’s 1982 Disappearance and Death
Robert Durst Seen Laying On Bed Looking Frail In Newest Mugshot
Wikipedia: Robert Durst
The Life and Crimes of Robert Durst
Robert Durst Dies of Natural Causes
Robert Durst, New York real estate heir convicted of murder, dead at 78
Robert Durst charged with 1982 murder of wife Kathie Durst
Robert Durst, real estate heir convicted of murder, dies at 78

Books
Murder of a Mafia Daughter: The Story Behind Suspicions Robert Durst Murdered Susan Berman & Her Life and Tragic Death
He Killed Them All: Robert Durst and My Quest for Justice
Without a Trace: Inside the Robert Durst Case

Movies/Documentaries
Blood & Money: An Unexpected Link to Robert Durst
The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst
Dateline: Robert Durst: Inside the Long, Strange Trip
All Good Things: Back in Time
Robert Durst: An ID Murder Mystery
Power, Privilege & Justice: Billionaire on the Run
48 Hours: The Bizarre Saga of Robert Durst
48 Hours: Murder 90210
All Good Things (fictionalized movie)

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Inmate Name DURST, ROBERT
CDCR Number BP8498
Age 78
Admission Date 10/27/2021
Current Location California Health Care Facility – Stockton
Parole Eligible Date (Month/Year) LWOP
Parole Eligible Date Information
The inmate shown above is serving a sentence of life without the possibility of parole and is, therefore, not eligible for parole consideration at this time.

Murder In The Family: Bret Lee Etterlein killed his mother, Nyla Earl, after an argument; Sentenced to life in prison

Find-A-Grave: Nyla Deane Lee Earl
Ogdenited arraigned in death of mother
Gun, car linked to killing?
Man who killed his mom may get parole
Inmate seeks ‘life as a normal person’ after killing mother 40 years ago
2 convicted killers to be paroled after serving decades in prison

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Offender Number: 114082
Offender Name: BRET LEE ETTERLEIN
DOB: Tue, 27 Jan 1959
Height: 5 Feet 9 Inches
Weight: 261
Sex: M
Location: PAROLE
Parole Date: 07/06/2021
Aliases:
BRET LEE ETTERLEIN
ETTERLINE
SAM ETTERLINE
TIGGER BEAR ETTERLINE
ETTERLINE
TIGGER BEAR
HATCHET
TIGGER BEAR

Cold Case: Convicted Violent Sex Offender Kenneth Rasmuson killed 2 6-year-old boys; Sentenced to LWOP

Victims
Jeffrey David “Jeffy” Vargo, 6 [7/2/1981 Anaheim Hills, CA]
Miguel Antero, 6 [4/8/1986 Agoura Hills, CA]

Find-A-Grave: Jeffrey David “Jeffy” Vargo
Child molester’s arrest in 1981 slaying of couple’s son brings relief, sadness
Convicted sex offender arrested in 1981 death of Anaheim boy
Convicted Child Molester Arrested in 1981 Killing of 6-Year-Old Boy in Pomona
33 years after Anaheim Hills boy was killed, a DNA match leads to an arrest
Idaho man arrested for 1981 murder of 6-year-old boy
Kenneth Rasmuson: Sex Offender Arrested In 6-Year-Old Boy, Jeffrey Vargo, Cold Case Murder In Pomona In 1981
Sandpoint man arrested for 1981 murder of 6-year-old boy
Violent sex offender charged in 1981 killing of 6-year-old
Convicted Predator Faces Second Count Of Capital Murder In 1986 Slaying Of Boy, 6
DNA identifies suspect in 1986 killing of Agoura Hills boy
Convicted Sex Offender Kenneth Rasmuson Pleads No Contest To 1980s Murders Of 2 Boys
Kenneth Rasmuson Gets Life Without Parole For Killing 2 Children In 1980s
Sexual predator sentenced to life behind bars for 1980s killings of two 6-year-old boys
Child rapist gets life for 1980s murder of 2 Southern California boys
Convicted sex offender sentenced to life for murdering two 6-year-old Southern California boys

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