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This Week in Crime: November 11 - 17, 2023
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Kaitlin Armstrong Found Guilty in High-Profile Murder of Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson
Kaitlin Armstrong and Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson
Austin, Texas - Kaitlin Armstrong has been convicted of first-degree murder in the 2022 shooting death of 25-year-old professional cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson in Texas, a case that has garnered national attention. Armstrong could face up to 99 years in prison following the verdict.
The investigation into Wilson’s murder intensified when Armstrong fled to Costa Rica, evading authorities for over 40 days. Armstrong’s then-boyfriend and fellow cyclist, Colin Strickland, who had a brief romantic relationship with Wilson, testified during the trial. The prosecution depicted Armstrong as a jealous partner who tracked Wilson using a geolocation app and accessed Strickland’s text communications.
Decades-Old DNA Evidence Solves 1972 Murder of Toronto Teen
Yvonne Leroux
York, Ontario, Canada - After nearly 51 years, York Regional Police have identified the suspect in the 1972 murder of Yvonne Leroux, a 16-year-old from North York, using decades-old DNA evidence. The suspect, Bruce Charles Cantelon, was found to be responsible for the death of Leroux, whose body was discovered in the Township of King with blunt force trauma to the head.
Remains of Missing Woman Found in Boyfriend’s Refrigerator
Heather Louise Schwab and Chad Christopher Stevens
McKinney, Texas - The remains of a missing McKinney woman, Heather Louise Schwab, 35, were found concealed in her boyfriend’s refrigerator. Chad Christopher Stevens, 42, faces charges of tampering with evidence with the intent to impair a human corpse, following an investigation into Schwab’s disappearance.
McKinney Police located Schwab’s body on the morning of November 12 while executing a search warrant at Stevens’s residence on the 600 block of Pearson Avenue.
In Other Crime News
Des Moines, Iowa - Iowa Teen Jeremy Goodale Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Spanish Teacher. Read More.
Beirut, Lebanon - Australia’s Most Wanted Bilal Haouchar Captured in Lebanon in Major Crime Syndicate Takedown. Read More.
Riverside County, California - UCLA Football Recruits Identified as Thieves in Rose Bowl Locker Room Incident. Read More.
New York, New York - Rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs Faces Lawsuit Alleging Rape and Abuse by Ex-Girlfriend Cassie. Read More.
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada - Edmonton Police Seek Public’s Help in Identifying Suspects in Fatal Gang-Related Shooting. Watch Video.
CrimeDoor Blog
Unveiling the Psychology of Cults: An In-Depth Look at the Jonestown Massacre of 1978
On November 18, 1978, more than 900 members of the Peoples Temple died in a mass murder-suicide in Jonestown, Guyana. This tragedy, marked by manipulation and blind obedience, provides a critical case study in understanding the psychology of cults.
Today, the prevalence and influence of cults remain significant. In the United States alone, estimates suggest the existence of up to 10,000 cults, reflecting a widespread phenomenon. Furthermore, the psychological aftermath for cult survivors is often severe, with 61.4% of male and 71.3% of female survivors experiencing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), far exceeding the general population’s PTSD rate of 6.8%.
This article will dissect the intricate psychology of cults through the lens of the Jonestown Massacre. We will examine the mechanisms of psychological manipulation, the charisma of cult leaders, and the often tragic consequences for their followers. Our goal is to not only understand the allure and operations of cults but also to learn from these incidents to better recognize and address such groups in the future.
Crime History
Bernice Worden
NOVEMBER 16, 1957 - Bernice Worden
Bernice Worden disappeared from the Plainfield, WI, hardware store she owned on the morning of Nov. 16, 1957. Her son, Deputy Sheriff Frank Worden, arrived at the store around 5 p.m. to look for his missing mother. He found the cash register open and blood stains on the floor. Frank reported to investigators that local handyman and farmer Ed Gein had been in the store the night before Bernice, 58, vanished, leading them to his farm to look for her.
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