Have you seen the movie, Serial Mom? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to have a serial killer for a mom? I’m pretty sure we can guarantee it’s not like in the movies. Just ask the family of Michelle Knotek.
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The story of Vera Jo Reigle is a tragic one. Not only was an innocent woman murdered, her death brought to light the atrocities being committed by the people who were supposed to care for her. Acts so disturbing, that one could argue that if the law had been tougher on Cheri Lynne Brooks, Vera would still be alive today.
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The story of Sylvia Likens was popularized in the movie, An American Crime. Sometimes art imitates life, and not in a good way.
Sylvia was born on January 3, 1949 the third child of five to carnival workers Lester Cecil Likens and Elizabeth, “Betty,” Frances. Both her older siblings, Diana and Danny, and her younger siblings, Jenny and Benny, were fraternal twins.
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First love is always the sweetest, or is it? Kelly Anne Bates thought so. She gave everything to her first love – even her life.
Kelly Anne Bates was born on May 18, 1978 in Hatterslay, England, United Kingdom. Her family was always very close, and described Kelly as confident, independent, mature for her age. So it wasn’t a big surprise when, at age 14, she told her parents she had a boyfriend named, Dave. And that’s where the trouble began.
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