Historical Events tagged with "unsolved"

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Crime & Law

Unsolved Mysteries of Lake Bodom Murders

June 5th, 1960 64 years ago

In the early hours near Lake Bodom, four teenagers were attacked while camping. Three were killed, and one survived with serious injuries. The case quickly gained notoriety as the surviving victim's testimonies varied, leading to widespread speculation and media frenzy. Investigators struggled to find conclusive evidence or a suspect, making it one of Finland's most infamous unsolved murders.

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Crime & Law

Discovery of Elizabeth Short's corpse

January 15th, 1947 78 years ago

The remains of Elizabeth Short, known as the Black Dahlia, were found in a vacant lot in Los Angeles. Her body was severed at the waist and extensively mutilated, stirring public intrigue and media frenzy. Short had been reported missing prior to the discovery of her body, and her untimely death quickly became a sensational story that captivated the nation, leading to one of the most infamous unsolved murder cases in American history.

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Discovery of Annie Chapman, Ripper's Second Victim

September 8th, 1888 136 years ago

Annie Chapman was discovered murdered in a backyard in Hanbury Street, London. This shocking crime occurred early in the morning, following a horrific pattern of violent killings that captivated the public. The brutal nature of the crime, including her throat slashed and abdomen mutilated, pointed to a calculated killer. Police were alerted immediately, drawing significant media attention and public speculation about the identity of the murderer, who would later be infamously known as Jack the Ripper.

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