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Monique Olivier Admits Complicity in “Ogre of the Ardennes” Serial Killings: A Detailed Court Report

Nanterre, France - Monique Olivier, the widow of Michel Fourniret, referred to as the “Ogre of the Ardennes”, is currently on trial for her involvement in a series of murders dating back several decades. On Wednesday, Olivier, 75, acknowledged her role in these crimes during the trial in Nanterre, near Paris. Her husband, who faced charges of abduction, rape, and murder, passed away in 2021 before his trial could proceed.

DNA Evidence Links Alleged Killer’s Wife to Gilgo Beach Murders

Suffolk County, New York - Investigators in the Gilgo Beach serial killer case have made a significant discovery, with a DNA match connecting Asa Ellerup, the estranged wife of prime suspect Rex Heuermann, to the crime scene. Law enforcement sources informed ABC News that a cheek swab from Ellerup matched DNA found on the victims’ remains. Ellerup’s hair was previously identified on the burlap wrapping the bodies discovered near Gilgo Beach, Long Island.

Nearly 50 Years Later, Victim of Serial Killer Randy Kraft Identified

Orange County, California - The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has announced the identification of Michael Ray Schlicht, an early suspected victim of notorious serial killer Randy Kraft, nearly 50 years after his body was found in California. Kraft, known as the “Scorecard Killer” and “The Freeway Killer,” was convicted in 1989 for the brutal murders of 16 young men and is believed to have committed many more killings across California, Oregon, and Michigan.

In Other Crime News

• Arlington, Indiana - Valerie Tindall Investigation: Neighbor Arrested for Murder. Read More.

• Adelaide, Australia - Adelaide Woman Accused of Hiring Hitman in Attempted Axe Murder Case. Read More.

• Sydney, Australia - Krispy Kreme Heist: Van with 10,000 Doughnuts Stolen in Sydney. Read More.

• Daytona Beach, Florida - Former WWE Star Tammy Sytch Sentenced to 17 Years for Fatal DUI Crash. Read More.

• Ann Arbor, Michigan - 12-Year-Old Arrested After Stealing Forklift and Leading Police on Hour-Long Chase. Watch Video.

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Stalker Warning Signs: Insights from Real Cases and Key Safety Measures to Protect Yourself

Stalking—a form of harassment that can turn life into a nightmare—is a pervasive issue that is often misunderstood or overlooked until it’s too late. It is a serious issue that affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 6 men in the United States. More than half of stalking victims experience some form of violence from their stalker. Weapons are used to harm or threaten victims in 1 out of 5 cases.

This article will help you understand how to define stalking, offering a clearer understanding of its warning signs. We’ll reference true crime stalking cases, explore the profound impact on victims, and empower you with key safety measures to protect yourself.

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NOVEMBER 28, 1930 - The Germond Family Murders

When James Germond failed to show up with his daily milk delivery to the Borden Company dairy for a couple days, workers there knew something was wrong. Germond, a 46-year-old dairy farmer, had always been punctual with his deliveries. On Nov. 28, 1930, the dairy dispatched Willard Coons to the Germond farm in Poughkeepsie, NY, to see what was going on. When he arrived, Coons discovered the Germonds were dead. Coons found James’ body in the wagon shed with his 10-year-old son, Raymond. The two were soaked in blood from multiple stab wounds over their entire bodies. Inside the house, Coons found Germond’s wife, Mabel, 47, and his daughter, Bernice, 18, in the kitchen. They too had been stabbed repeatedly, leading to their deaths.

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