In the quiet market town of Arundel, West Sussex, England, where the River Arun winds lazily through medieval streets and ancient castles, a shocking discovery shattered the summer calm on August 8th, 1980. The body of twenty-nine-year-old Jonathan Lewis, a charismatic antiques dealer from nearby Brighton, was pulled from the murky waters of the river. … More Jonathan Lewis

Fifty-five-year-old Lillian Wright lived in Lowestoft, Suffolk, England. Born in 1925, she had spent much of her adulthood in the town, a hub for the region’s fishing industry that was then grappling with economic shifts amid North Sea oil booms and declining trawler fleets. In 1980, Lillian was retired or semi-retired, her days filled with … More Lillian Wright

Esme Anne Hoad was born in July 1897 in Maidstone, Kent, England, a short distance from the bustling port of Dover. She lived as a spinster, residing alone at 2a Havelock Road in Tonbridge—a modest semi-detached house in a residential neighborhood lined with similar Edwardian properties. By 1982, at the age of eighty-five, Esme was … More Esme Hoad

In the heart of Toronto, the Hospital for Sick Children—affectionately known as SickKids—has long been a beacon of hope for families facing pediatric crises. But between June 1980 and March 1981, its cardiac ward became the stage for a chilling enigma: the sudden, suspicious deaths of at least twenty-one infants, with autopsies revealing lethal doses … More Toronto Hospital Baby Deaths

Kristin Paldi Gurholt was born in Norway but immigrated to Canada at the tender age of four, settling in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, with her family. Raised in a warm, supportive household alongside five sisters and three brothers, she blossomed into a bright and creative child. From an early age, Kristin displayed a profound talent for … More Kristin Gurholt

Fifteen-year-old Mary Ann Birmingham was born in the remote Arctic community of Iqaluit, Nunavut, where she grew up in a loving family. Described by those who knew her as bubbly, friendly, and personable, she was talented in poetry and art, winning contests in elementary school, and she enjoyed dancing, playing dress-up, and spending time with … More Mary Ann Birmingham

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

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