The Murder of Micaela “Mickey” Costanzo — Everyone who loved Micaela Costanzo called her Mickey. She was the youngest of three Costanzo girls. Micaela lived with her mother and middle sister in West Wendover, Elko County, Nevada. She studied at West Wendover High School. Micaela was a member of the school basketball team and a track star…

Despite eyewitnesses and doubts about the cremation, the death of the Ex-Myanmar (back then Burmese) ambassador’s wife remains a mystery. — As the historically Theravada Buddhist countries, Sri Lanka and Myanmar have had diplomatic relations for centuries. After the independence of Sri Lanka in 1948, both countries established resident embassies. Despite sharing many historical, cultural, and religious ties, an unfortunate incident happened in Sri Lanka in 1967 involving an ex-Myanmar ambassador…

Two women who lived in the same town with the same names and looked alike were murdered three days apart. — Mary (Lou Henderson) Morris Mary Lou Henderson Morris was a bank loan officer in Houston, Texas. She was a 48-year-old in 2000. Mary Lou lived with her husband. She had a daughter. Her daughter remembered Mary Lou as a friendly, lovely person who acted like a young at heart. She never missed a day…

The officers knew who the killer was from the beginning. Yet, for decades, they could not link him to the murder. — Cathy Torrez was the second eldest of the Torrez family. The bond she had with her siblings was that of a best friend. Those who knew Cathy remembered her always with a bright smile on her face. She was a pretty, social, and ambitious girl who grew up in Placentia…

A List of Sri Lankan movies, TV series, and songs based on true crimes. — “Pop culture can potentially keep us informed about certain crimes, so much so that we can become our own experts on Dahmer and (Charles) Manson. It doesn’t necessarily challenge us to come to terms with these horrors.” — Adam Golub, professor of American studies. Sri Lankan pop culture is a…

This is probably the most famous money heist in Sri Lanka. — In the late 1940s and 1950s, the Havelock Race Course on Reid Avenue in Colombo was a frequent hangout place of Sri Lankan high society. The English and the racehorse-owning Sri Lankans upper classes mainly patronized the Turf Club. They spent their time on top seats impressing women and the…

Kaylee was a helpless victim of the killer. While a brave girl was defending herself, a law-abiding female police officer helped catch the killer. — Kaylee Anne Sawyer lived in Bend, Central Oregon, with her boyfriend. Her family also lived nearby. Everyone around Kaylee recalls her as a smart, strong, and funny girl. At age 23, she became a dental assistant while studying at Central Oregon Community College. On July 23rd, 2016, Kaylee attended a…

The killer mistakenly led the police straight to her body. — Maribel Ramos was a U.S. Army Veteran. She had special military training. She could fight off an assailant better than an ordinary woman. However, Maribel disappeared from her home in Orange on May 2, 2013. Her family, boyfriend, friends, and even strangers helped the police to find her. Eventually, the…

He suddenly sent an email to his family telling them he was going to sail around the world. — “I’m going on vacation. Probably a three-week trip to Galapagos Island and Costa Rica, I’ll let you know for sure by Friday.” — Chris Smith. Chris Smith, a young and optimistic entrepreneur from California, suddenly ditched all business and family ties to sail around the world. …