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.
Thirty-four-year-old Laura Lee Cross lived at 18 Middle Street in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. She was last seen on July 12th, 2001, and reported missing on August 1st. Reports suggest that Laura had a troubled history, including substance use, and may have been involved in sex work. These factors potentially contributed to a delayed and limited … More Laura Lee Cross
Thirty-six-year-old Tanya Jean Brooks, a Mi’kmaq woman from Millbrook First Nation, lived in Halifax, Nova Scotia, and was known as a tenacious, headstrong, and artistic individual. Despite facing personal challenges, including struggles with addiction and homelessness, she was a loving mother striving to regain custody of her five children. On the evening of May 10th, … More Tanya Jean Brooks
Thirty-five-year-old Melissa Chaboyer worked as a taxi driver in the quiet city of Thompson, Manitoba, Canada, and was a devoted single mother to her seventeen-year-old son, Anthony. She was also a compassionate caregiver who worked full-time with developmentally challenged adults. Over the years, she opened her home to dozens of foster children, often maintaining relationships … More Melissa Chaboyer
Fifteen-year-old Kerrie Ann Brown was described by family and friends as kind-hearted, independent, and artistic. She lived with her family in Thompson, a mining city in northern Manitoba, Canada. Kerrie was passionate about horses and nature, and she had dreams of becoming a veterinarian. She was known for her strong-willed personality, a sense of justice, … More Kerrie Ann Brown
On the morning of July 13th, 1972, nineteen-year-old Ursula Schulze was abducted while waiting for a bus on Marie-Victorin Boulevard in Brossard, Quebec. Witnesses observed a man forcibly grab her and push her into a red or burgundy car, possibly a Buick Skylark or Toyota. The assailant was described as stocky, between five-foot-six and five-foot-eight, … More Ursula Schulze
Louise Camirand was a twenty-year-old woman living in Sherbrooke, Quebec, in the Eastern Townships region. Described as kind-hearted and quiet, she was known by friends and family as a gentle soul with a promising future. On March 23rd, 1977, Camirand left her home to run errands and was last seen entering a convenience store. She … More Louise Camirand
On August 22nd, 1979, twenty-two-year-old Dora Ferguson of Island View, New Brunswick, Canada, was last seen walking along the Trans-Canada Highway. After that point, she completely vanished. Her disappearance remained a mystery for nearly seventeen years. Then, on April 21st, 1996, a man walking along the Valley Trail near Fredericton discovered skeletal remains in a … More Dora Ferguson
Eighteen-year-old Carole Dupont was last seen on December 22nd, 1973, leaving the Hotel Blainville in Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada with three individuals. Her disappearance went largely ignored in the press at the time, a reflection of the era’s frequent underreporting of missing young women. On April 13th, 1974, nearly four months later, her body was discovered … More Carole Dupont
Seventeen-year-old Chantal Rochon was last seen on June 11th, 1988, near her home on des Mésanges Street in Blainville, a suburb north of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Just twelve days later, on June 23rd, her decomposed body was discovered in a wooded area of Blainville. The exact cause of death was not publicly disclosed, but the … More Chantal Rochon
Eighty-one-year-old Newton Harold Boutilier was a respected local shopkeeper in French Village, Nova Scotia. He lived alone in a residence on Highway 33 that also served as a general store, which he had owned and operated for three decades. According to all accounts, he largely kept to himself. At a little before ten a.m. on … More Newton Boutilier
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