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.
Eighteen-year-old Matthew Kitandwe was born to Ugandan parents, and his mother, Rose Kakooza, had moved to London, England after losing another son in a car accident in Uganda. The family lived in a house on Wayford Street in Battersea. Matthew was a talented footballer, and had already made a name for himself as a right-back … More Matthew Kitandwe
Thirty-year-old fitness instructor Jude Gayle was described by his family as a generous, family-focused individual who lived for his daughter, Serenity, and his partner, Rachel Goodchild. At the time of his death, Rachel was pregnant with their second child, a son named Juelz, whom Jude would sadly never meet. On September 24th, 2017, Jude Gayle … More Jude Gayle
Kelly Morrisseau was born into the Ojibway community of Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba, Canada. She had relocated to Ottawa with her family, settling in the Vanier neighborhood near Parliament Hill. At the time of her death, she was involved in street-level sex work, which police believe played a role in the events leading to … More Kelly Morrisseau
Twenty-one-year-old Brianna Danielle Torvalson was described by her family as a “loving, caring, beautiful, irreplaceable soul” who struggled with significant challenges, including a drug addiction that drew her into a high-risk lifestyle, possibly involving sex work. At the time of her death, she was a mother to a newborn son, adding a layer of tragedy … More Brianna Torvalson
Fifty-nine-year-old Diane Gloria Paul was no ordinary resident of Dauphin, a close-knit city of approximately 8,500 people located in western Manitoba, Canada. As the wife of then-Mayor Alex Paul, Diane was a well-known and respected figure. She co-owned Thunder’s Country Restaurant and Saloon, a popular local establishment that served as a gathering place for residents. … More Diane Paul
On the morning of April 9th, 2005, the body of forty-four-year-old Sherri Lee Hiltz was found in a vacant lot in the 800 block of Surrey Avenue on the North Shore of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. She had been last seen the previous evening on Tranquille Road, a bustling area in the city. Hiltz suffered … More Sherri Lee Hiltz
Twenty-year-old Donna Marie Kasyon, an Indigenous woman, was last seen alive between ten and ten thirty p.m. on June 14th, 2002, in the 1900 block of 22nd Street West in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, an area known for its proximity to the Riversdale and Pleasant Hill neighborhoods, which have historically struggled with crime. Just hours later, … More Donna Kasyon
Kathleen Mary Severino was born in 1917 and had lived a life marked by hard work and family dedication. A widow, she raised three children on her own while working full-time to support them. By 1987, she was enjoying a well-earned retirement in a rented weatherboard home at 113 Drummond Street South in Ballarat, Victoria, … More Kathleen Severino
Trevor John Tascas was born in 1978 and grew up in Geelong, Victoria, Australia, where he developed a reputation as a lively and likeable individual. Trevor had a cheeky, playful side that endeared him to family and friends, despite occasional brushes with authority during his youth. He enjoyed the outdoors, particularly surfing, and was well-known … More Trevor Tascas
Thirty-seven-year-old Errol McKenzie was a well-liked figure in Leyton, London, England, where he lived and worked as a repairman specializing in fixing cable boxes and electrical equipment—earning him his local nicknames “Cable Guy” or “Cable Man.” Described by his family as friendly, kind, caring, and very loving, Errol was always ready to help those in … More Errol McKenzie
Crime Immemorial 