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.
Fourteen-year-old Alice Paré was a bright and talented teenager, known for her love of music and dedication to her studies. On the afternoon of Wednesday, February 17, 1971, her father dropped her off at the Pavillon de Musique at 466 rue Saint-Jean for her lesson. Afterward, she considered calling her mother for a ride but … More Alice Paré
Alexandra Wiwcharuk was born on February 3, 1939, in Saskatchewan, Canada, and raised in a Ukrainian-Canadian family. She was a bright and compassionate young woman who chose a career in nursing. Known for her intelligence and striking beauty, Alexandra also participated in local beauty pageants and was crowned Miss Saskatoon in 1959. Alexandra was deeply … More Alexandra Wiwcharuk
Thirty-year-old Indigenous woman Mary Lidguerre was last seen in July 1995 in Vancouver, Canada’s Downtown Eastside, an area known for its high rates of poverty, addiction, and prostitution. Like many women in the area, Mary faced numerous challenges, including substance use and involvement in sex work. Her disappearance went largely unnoticed until over a year … More Mary Lidguerre
On the afternoon of Friday, January 27, 1978, ten-year-old Manon Dubé left her home in the Lennoxville district of Sherbrooke, Quebec, Canada. She was heading out to go sledding with friends—a typical winter activity for a child her age. But Manon never returned home. Her mother reported her missing that evening, and within hours, search … More Manon Dubé
In May 2001, a disturbing discovery was made in Conception Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador: a severed human skull concealed in a shopping bag and buried in a wooded area off Minerals Road. Despite extensive investigative efforts, the victim remained unidentified for over two decades, known only as “Conception Bay John Doe.” The skull’s condition … More Temistocle Casas, formerly Conception Bay John Doe
In the summer and fall of 1995, British Columbia, Canada’s Fraser Valley became the grim backdrop for a series of unsolved homicides that claimed the lives of three women: Tracy Olajide, Tammy Lee Pipe, and Victoria Lynn Younker. These cases, collectively referred to as the “Hemlock Valley Murders,” remain among Canada’s most haunting cold cases, … More The Hemlock Valley Murders
Eighteen-year-old Naomi Irion was a vibrant young woman who had lived in various countries due to her father’s diplomatic career. She returned to the U.S. after graduating from the American International School of Johannesburg in 2021. Known for her love of music and her positive spirit, Naomi moved to Fernley, Nevada, to live with her … More Naomi Irion
John Sheridan, 72, was a respected Republican political figure who served as New Jersey’s transportation commissioner under Governor Thomas Kean and later became CEO of Cooper University Health Care. His wife, Joyce, 69, was a retired high school history teacher known for her dedication to students and her outspoken personality. The couple had been married … More John and Joyce Sheridan
Phylicia Barnes was a 16-year-old honor student from Monroe, North Carolina, who had plans to attend Towson University in Maryland after she graduated. Sadly, her plans would never come to fruition. Phylicia vanished on December 28, 2010, while visiting her half-sister in Baltimore. She was last seen near the Reisterstown Road Plaza. Her sudden disappearance … More Phylicia Barnes
Born in Chennai, India, in 1961, Geetha Angara was a trailblazing academic, becoming the first woman to earn both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in chemistry from Loyola College, Chennai. After immigrating to the United States in 1984, she furthered her education by obtaining additional master’s degrees and a doctorate in organic chemistry from New York … More Geetha Angara
Crime Immemorial 