Jenny Ashford is a horror, true crime, and paranormal writer, graphic designer, and podcaster. Her most recent books are a three-volume true crime compilation collectively known as The Faceless Villain: A Collection of the Eeriest Unsolved Murders of the Twentieth Century. Volume One was published in 2017, Volume Two in 2018, and Volume Three in 2019. Her other books include four paranormal nonfiction books: The Unseen Hand: A New Exploration of Poltergeist Phenomena, The Mammoth Mountain Poltergeist (with Tom Ross), House of Fire and Whispers: Investigating the Seattle Demon House, and The Rochdale Poltergeist (both with Steve Mera); as well as three horror novels, Red Menace, Bellwether, and The Five Poisons; two short story collections, Hopeful Monsters and The Associated Villainies; and a graphic novel, The Tenebrist. A second edition of The Associated Villainies was published in 2019, featuring four new stories, an enhanced print layout, and an audio book version. A second edition of The Five Poisons was published in 2020. Her short stories have appeared in several anthologies, including The Nightmare Collective, History Is Dead, 2012AD, ChimeraWorld #3, and ChimeraWorld #4. Her horror blog, Goddess of Hellfire, contains writing news, short stories and articles, and her reviews and opinions on horror films and books. She also co-hosts a podcast with Tom Ross called 13 O'Clock, on which they discuss true crime, unexplained mysteries, paranormal weirdness, horror movies and books, food, and other fun, creepy topics. They recently collaborated on a 13 O'Clock cookbook. Jenny's graphic design work can be seen on everything from books and business cards to posters and packaging. She runs an online store called Gravecake selling products with her designs, and also has a board-and-card game concern called Giallo Games, which produces games based around the beloved Italian horror/crime genre, among many other themes.
Aya Nakano was born on June 13th, 1990, and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. Those who knew him remembered an outgoing, personable young man who seemed to make friends effortlessly. He attended Sacred Heart Preparatory School in Atherton, California, graduating in 2008. He subsequently enrolled at the University of Oregon, where he … More Aya Nakano
On the morning of October 6th, 2013, emergency responders were called to a mobile home fire in Zephyrhills, Florida. What initially appeared to be a tragic residential fire soon became something far more sinister. Outside the burning residence, authorities discovered the body of fifty-eight-year-old Richard Steven Massey, known to friends and acquaintances as “Stevie.” He … More Richard “Stevie” Massey
Joseph Anthony Gatto was born on December 22nd, 1934. He spent much of his adult life in Los Angeles, where he built a reputation as an educator and artist whose influence extended far beyond the classroom. For decades, Joseph taught art in the Los Angeles Unified School District, helping generations of young people develop their … More Joseph Gatto
Daniel Earl Ervin was born on October 18th, 1983, in York County, South Carolina, to Alice Ervin Walker and James Earl Heath. He grew up in the Rock Hill area, graduated from Rock Hill High School, and belonged to St. Phillips Baptist Church in nearby Richburg. He was a father of five children, and those … More Daniel Ervin
In the early morning hours of August 18th, 2013, what began as an apparent robbery inside a Richmond, Virginia, residence ended with a man dead, two armed intruders on the run, and a homicide investigation that would remain unresolved for more than thirteen years. Victor Amilcar Soriano-Aviles, a forty-year-old resident of Chesterfield County, was visiting … More Victor Soriano-Aviles
Kyle Alexander Byrtus was born on May 17th, 1988, and grew up in the Fort Myers area of Southwest Florida. According to his family, he was an intelligent, compassionate child who enjoyed making people laugh and had an especially close relationship with his mother. Kyle was also active in his church youth group. As a … More Kyle Byrtus
Jason Scott Ellis was born on September 22nd, 1979. At the time of his death, he was thirty-three years old and had served with the Bardstown Police Department for approximately seven years. Bardstown, located about forty miles southeast of Louisville, Kentucky, is a community best known for its historic downtown, bourbon distilleries, and small-town atmosphere. … More Jason Ellis
Sixty-two-year-old Jerene Matta lived alone at 1809 Greenway Street in Yakima, a city in central Washington. She had a reputation among neighbors and local police for being particularly attentive to what happened around her home. She regularly contacted law enforcement to report suspicious activity, minor crimes, and neighborhood disturbances. Some residents apparently regarded her as … More Jerene Matta
Kanasha Issac was sixteen years old and lived in Immokalee, Florida, an agricultural community in Collier County, approximately forty miles southeast of Fort Myers. She was described as a social butterfly, full of life and energy, who had a very close relationship with her family. On Saturday, February 23rd, 2013, Kanasha was in Fort Myers, … More Kanasha Issac
On a warm summer evening in rural Brown County, Ohio, David Dodson was looking forward to celebrating his forty-ninth birthday with his family. His daughter, Brittany Stykes, was supposed to be joining them, bringing along her little girl, Aubree. It was August 28th, 2013, and Brittany was running late. Her parents, David and Mary Dodson, … More Brittany Stykes
