CLOAK AND CABINET

It was filled with controversy the first time around, after being the first case to be cracked with DNA. Now, this case came again in the spotlight with the debate whether such a vile, sordid killer should be released in public after serving 33 years in jail on what was supposed to be a life sentence?  Read on to find out about the evil deeds of Colin Pitchfork and the sad fate of his victims, 15-years-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth . Colin Pitchfork Mug Shot LYNDA MANN Our story starts on 21 November 1983, with 15-years-old Lynda Mann. She was babysitting at a neighbor's house, a few streets away from her own home. Her mother arrived to the residence after work, and saw her daughter had not returned. This was very strange for the responsible teenager, who would have got home on time or called to inform her parents that she would be away for the night.  While her mother was staring out the window, hoping for a glimpse of her daughter, young Lynda was already deceas...

  As seen on Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries, this open-ended case will lea ve you baffled and go down a hole so deep, the bottom can't be seen. This is the story of a lonely death shrouded in mystery. Who was the elegantly clothed ''Jennifer Fairgate'' and why did she die? Mostly, we would like to find out her real name and the reason for her fatal visit to Oslo in 1995. CASE On May 22, 1995 a lady called to the Radisson SAS Plaza Hotel and requested to book a room for two nights. A few days later, on May 31, she called again to inform that her plans had changed and she will be arriving that night, and accompanying her would be one Lois Fairgate, who she requested be added to the booking. The hotel made all the changes, however this time the conversation was in fluent German, with a Eastern German accent.  As May 31 rolled around, an elegantly dressed woman appeared at the Plaza Hotel reception, around 10.40pm, rolling behind her a compact roller suitcase. She was...

  They were known as one of fashion's hottest power couples from Italy. Until one day when it came crashing down. Left by her husband for a younger, more glamorous woman, the jilted Patrizia Reggiani decided to hire a hitman to gun down her lowlife ex-husband, Maurizio Gucci. By the last name of the victim, you can tell this sordid affair was written like a stylish European classical film.  Maurizio Gucci was born on September 26, 1948 in Florence to parents Rodolfo Gucci and Sandra Ravel.  Rodolfo was one of six children born to Guccio Gucci, the original founder of the famous fashion brand, House of Gucci. Rodolfo was also an actor, known as Maurizio D'Ancora. He started in over 40 movies from 1929 to 1946. He met met his future wife while filming the movie  Together in the Dark,  and they married in 1940s. Their son was born 8 years after that, and was named after his father's stage name. In 1953, he left acting and went to work in the family busine...

  “Killing is killing, whether done for duty, profit or fun” ― Richard Ramirez Richard Ramirez is one of the most prolific and horrible serial killers of our history. His crimes are not only atrocious, but numerous.  In  Part 1 , we looked at his early life and influences on how he ended up as one of the worst serial killers in America. We also had a look at his crimes that included rapes, beatings, robbery and killings. Richard Ramirez's mug shot CAPTURE Ramirez caught a bus to Tucson, Arizona on August 30, 1985. He was unaware that his face was the major story of every news outlet in California. He returned to Los Angeles in the early morning of the next day after failing to meet his brother in Tucson. He managed to evade the police that was stalking the bus station, hoping that they could catch the killer if he tried to flee.  Richard went in a convenience store and saw his face plastered all over the newspaper stand. Two Mexican elderly ladies nervously identifie...

  “We've all got the power to kill in our hands, but most of us are afraid to use it. Those who aren't, control life itself.” ― Richard Ramirez And this man was not afraid to use it! Richard Ramirez as a young boy suffered hits in the head and an unstable home life EARLY LIFE Ricardo (Richard) Leyva Muñoz Ramírez was born on February 29th, 1960 to parents Julian and Mercedes Ramirez. He was the youngest of five children. His father was Mexican and used to be a police officer in Juarez, Mexico. However, he ended up moving to United States and was working on the Santa Fe Railroad in Texas, USA.  Julian was a hard working man, but he was susceptible to fits of anger which led to him abusing his wife and children. His mother worked in a fabric factory. While she was pregnant, she was exposed to toxic fumes from the factory, which led to the children being born with various congenital issues. When Richard was two years of age, he was struck in the head with a falling dresser. This ...