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Warning ⚠️ There are some disturbing details about this case. Some in which will be discussed in great detail. Reader discretion is advised.⚠️ 🪁 Aurora, Colorado, May 22, 2004: May 22, 2004, Al’s residence: Al had failed to show up for work one morning which immediately caused his coworkers to worry as Al was very… Read more
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If you haven’t already, Please read part one of Al ‘Oakey’ Kite’s case here: https://dazzlinglylauren.com/2026/05/19/the-unsettling-murder-of-al-oakey-kite-part-one-%f0%9f%aa%81/ L.W. Read more
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This weekend I will be posting the 2nd part of Al Kite’s case. I may post that one today. And the second is one I began working on yesterday; A very eerie case about Joshua Maddux. A young 18-year old boy who was found dead inside of an abandoned chimney in 2015. He had been… Read more
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Aurora, Colorado, 2004: In May of 2004, 53 year old Al Kite was found dead in his basement. It was clear to investigators that he was tortured and brutally murdered. Al was known to be a friendly, kind, and successful man. Unfortunately his life was cut short at the age of only 53. Who was… Read more
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Coming soon 💕 I just started writing again since it’s summer break 💚 Until then, I will post some cases! Right now I am working on Al “oakey” Kite’s mysterious death in 2004. So that will be live on my blog this week 💙💙 💙🌌L.W. Read more
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Some cases are tragic. Others are disturbing. But a few stay with people because of how deeply unsettling they are. The disappearance of Dorothy Jane Scott is one of those cases—a story involving stalking, obsession, and a mystery that was never fully solved. Who Was Dorothy Jane Scott? Dorothy Jane Scott was a 32-year-old single… Read more
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On the surface, it looked like a typical story of teenage life in suburban California—friendships, school activities, and social pressure. But beneath that surface, the story of Kristen Costas reveals how insecurity, jealousy, and the desire to belong can spiral into something devastating. Who Was Kristen Costas? Kristen Costas was born on July 23, 1968,… Read more
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Castro, California: On May 27, 1994, 14-year-old Jenny Lin was killed inside her family home in Castro Valley, California—just two days after her birthday. Jenny wasn’t just another name in a case file. She was a gifted young musician who played both the piano and violin, a straight-A student, and a girl with a future… Read more
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The case surrounding the tragic deaths of Spencer Tepe and Monique Tepe continues to move forward through the legal system, with several important updates emerging in early 2026. Background of the Case On December 30, 2025, Spencer and Monique Tepe were found fatally shot inside their home in Columbus, Ohio. Authorities quickly determined that the… Read more
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🌌🌌 In October 1981, a quiet neighborhood in Newburgh Heights became the center of a mystery that still lingers decades later. The unexplained death of 17-year-old Kurt Sova remains one of Ohio’s most haunting unsolved cases—one that gained national attention after being featured on Unsolved Mysteries. The Night Kurt Disappeared On October 23, 1981, Kurt… Read more
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