Murder of Carla Walker The murder of Carla Walker is a high-profile American cold case involving the 1974 kidnapping, rape, and murder of a 17-year-old high school student in Fort Worth, Texas. The case remained unsolved for 46 years until forensic genealogy identified Glen McCurley as the perpetrator in 2020. Background and abduction On the evening of February 17, 1974, Carla Walker (1956–1974) and her boyfriend, Rodney ... View more
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The Horrifying Case That Forced a Change in US Law: The Tragedy of Katie Sepich
On the morning of August 31, 2003, the burned body of 22-year-old Katie Sepich was discovered near an abandoned dump site in the desert outside Las Cruces, New Mexico. Just hours earlier, she had been celebrating with friends at a house party. Her disappearance and brutal murder would go on to spark one of the most significant legal reforms in the United States: Katie’s Law. A Promising Young Woman With a Bright ... View more
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