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.
Mary Jane Voller was born around 1893, making her just five years old at the time of her death. She lived with her parents in a modest home in Barking, a working-class suburb on the outskirts of London. The Voller family appeared typical of the Victorian era’s lower-middle class, with her father employed locally and … More Mary Jane Voller
Nanette Mae Ellis was born in 1943 and lived a modest, routine life in Boronia, a suburb in eastern Melbourne, Australia. Divorced and raising her two sons on her own, she worked as an advertising manager for The Free Press, a local newspaper in Belgrave. Colleagues described her as well-regarded, professional, and unassuming, with seemingly … More Nanette Ellis
Jenny Rose Ng was born in Hong Kong in 1943 and immigrated to Australia with her family at a young age. Described by those who knew her as bubbly, friendly, and affectionate, with a perpetual smile, Jenny embodied resilience and warmth. She married Kam Hor Ng in Hong Kong in 1969, and the couple returned … More Jenny Rose Ng
Patricia Elsken was born in 1964 and grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where she developed a close-knit bond with her family, particularly her mother, Jimmie Elsken. Described by relatives as being like best friends rather than a typical mother-daughter pair, Patricia and Jimmie were inseparable, often spending time together and sharing a deep affection. At … More Patricia Elsken
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
Crime Immemorial 