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.
Tracey Neilson was described by those who knew her as vibrant, intelligent, and full of life. Born on January 5th, 1960, she grew up in Oklahoma and was pursuing her studies at Oklahoma State University. In August 1980, just five months before her death, she married Jeff Neilson, a medical student at the University of … More Tracey Neilson
On the evening of January 31st, 1890, fifteen-year-old Amelia Jeffs, affectionately known as “Millie,” a day-school pupil who had left school about a year prior, was sent on a simple errand by her parents, Charles Albert Jeffs and Mary Annie Chamberlain. Living at 38 West Road, West Ham, East London, the family tasked Amelia with … More Amelia Jeffs
John Gill, born in 1881 to Thomas and Mary Ann Gill, was a beloved child living at 41 Thorncliffe Road in the Manningham district of Bradford, West Yorkshire, England. Described as a “bright little fellow and a general favorite,” John was known for his cheerful disposition and popularity among his peers. He often accompanied local … More John Gill
Rachel Mosely Samuel was born in 1803 in the City of London. By 1878, the seventy-four-year-old was a well-to-do widow living alone at 4 Burton Crescent, a respectable address in a crescent of elegant brick-and-stucco townhouses built by developer James Burton. Described as a recluse, Rachel was known to keep to herself, her life marked … More Rachel Samuel: The Burton Crescent Murder
Kingswood, a small village near Reigate in Surrey, England, was a far cry from the bustling streets of London. In 1835, landowner Thomas Alcock had become Lord of the Manor, commissioning the construction of St. Andrew’s Church and the adjacent rectory in 1852 to serve the growing community. The rectory, a modest yet elegant building, … More Martha Halliday
Twenty-eight-year-old Emma Jackson lived with her family in a modest home behind a butcher shop at 10 Berwick Street, Soho, owned by a Mr. Andrew Osborn. By all accounts, Emma was a quiet and peaceable woman, working as a shirtmaker to earn a living. However, those who knew her described occasional periods of excess when … More Emma Jackson: The St. Giles Murder
Fifty-one-year-old Sarah Millson was described as a reserved woman who kept to herself, rarely receiving visitors and sharing little about her personal life. Employed as a housekeeper at the Bevington Brothers’ warehouse, she lived a quiet existence in the heart of London’s commercial district. The warehouse, located at 2 Cannon Street, was a hub for … More Sarah Millson: The Cannon Street Murder
Janet Rogers, née Henderson, was born around 1811 in Airntully, a small village in Perth, Scotland known for its cottage weaving industry. She married James Rogers, a laborer, in the 1830s, and together they raised five daughters in a modest home. By 1866, Janet was a grandmother, with her eldest daughter married and starting her … More Janet Rogers: The Mount Stewart Murder
Konitz (now Chojnice, Poland) was a modest town in West Prussia with a population of around 10,000 at the turn of the century, including a small but established Jewish minority. By 1856, the Jewish population numbered 429, but it had declined to about 300 by 1900 due to economic shifts and emigration. Jews in Konitz … More Ernst Winter: The Konitz Affair
Arthur W. St. Clair was born into slavery on the May plantation in Dade City, Florida, during the antebellum era. Despite the oppressive conditions of bondage, he pursued education in secret, preparing himself for a future beyond servitude. The end of the Civil War in 1865 brought emancipation, and St. Clair quickly emerged as a … More Arthur St. Clair
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