Forty-five-year-old John Devine, known to his friends as Jake, lived on Gadshill Street in Royston, Glasgow, Scotland. He was last seen alive on July 10th, 2007, between ten thirty and ten forty-five p.m., entering Cowlairs Park with his loyal Staffordshire bull terrier cross, Chico. It was Chico’s behavior that ultimately led to the discovery of … More John “Jake” Devine

Philip Poru was born in Khartoum, Sudan, and moved to England at the age of three. Raised by his single mother alongside four siblings, he grew up in Peckham and was known for his humor, maturity, and determination. He had recently enrolled at Kingston University in South West Londonto pursue a joint honors degree in … More Philip Poru

Eighty-seven-year-old Margaret Hawkins lived alone in a modest bungalow in the quiet community of Orpington, a suburban town in southeast London, England. Described by neighbors as a kind and resilient woman, she was well-known in the tight-knit community, often exchanging waves and pleasantries. However, her sense of security had already been shaken by two prior … More Margaret Hawkins

Fourteen-year-old Ryan Quinn, a student at St Joseph’s College in Coleraine, spent the evening of January 30th, 2009, at McLaughlin’s Bar in Portrush, County Antrim, Northern Ireland attending a family birthday party. According to reports, Ryan had taken a bus from Coleraine to Portrush earlier that day to meet relatives before heading to the bar, … More Ryan Quinn

Eighteen-year-old Matthew Kitandwe was born to Ugandan parents, and his mother, Rose Kakooza, had moved to London, England after losing another son in a car accident in Uganda. The family lived in a house on Wayford Street in Battersea. Matthew was a talented footballer, and had already made a name for himself as a right-back … More Matthew Kitandwe

Thirty-year-old fitness instructor Jude Gayle was described by his family as a generous, family-focused individual who lived for his daughter, Serenity, and his partner, Rachel Goodchild. At the time of his death, Rachel was pregnant with their second child, a son named Juelz, whom Jude would sadly never meet. On September 24th, 2017, Jude Gayle … More Jude Gayle

Kelly Morrisseau was born into the Ojibway community of Sagkeeng First Nation in Manitoba, Canada. She had relocated to Ottawa with her family, settling in the Vanier neighborhood near Parliament Hill. At the time of her death, she was involved in street-level sex work, which police believe played a role in the events leading to … More Kelly Morrisseau

Twenty-one-year-old Brianna Danielle Torvalson was described by her family as a “loving, caring, beautiful, irreplaceable soul” who struggled with significant challenges, including a drug addiction that drew her into a high-risk lifestyle, possibly involving sex work. At the time of her death, she was a mother to a newborn son, adding a layer of tragedy … More Brianna Torvalson

Fifty-nine-year-old Diane Gloria Paul was no ordinary resident of Dauphin, a close-knit city of approximately 8,500 people located in western Manitoba, Canada. As the wife of then-Mayor Alex Paul, Diane was a well-known and respected figure. She co-owned Thunder’s Country Restaurant and Saloon, a popular local establishment that served as a gathering place for residents. … More Diane Paul

On the morning of April 9th, 2005, the body of forty-four-year-old Sherri Lee Hiltz was found in a vacant lot in the 800 block of Surrey Avenue on the North Shore of Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. She had been last seen the previous evening on Tranquille Road, a bustling area in the city. Hiltz suffered … More Sherri Lee Hiltz