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Mysteries That Won’t Let Go: 29 Cases Still Unsolved
crime12 days ago

Mysteries That Won’t Let Go: 29 Cases Still Unsolved

BuzzFeed’s community-curated collection spotlights 29 unsolved mysteries, ranging from disappearances like Nyleen Marshall, Bianca Lebron, and Summer Wells to historic cases such as the Mary Celeste and Malaysia Airlines Flight 370. Organized into sections—Disappearances That Defy Explanation, Brutal Crimes With No Arrests, Cases That Sparked Legal Controversy, Historic Mysteries Still Unsolved, and A Personal Story That Needs Answers—the piece blends reader submissions with media reporting to show why these cases linger in the public imagination.

"Explorers Claim Discovery of Amelia Earhart's Long-Lost Plane in Pacific"
explorationdiscovery2 years ago

"Explorers Claim Discovery of Amelia Earhart's Long-Lost Plane in Pacific"

Deep Sea Vision, an ocean exploration company, has captured sonar images of what appears to be Amelia Earhart's long-lost aircraft at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, near Howland Island where she and her navigator, Fred Noonan, were supposed to refuel but never arrived during their 1937 circumnavigation attempt. The discovery, made possible by high-tech unmanned underwater drones, has reignited interest in the decades-old mystery of Earhart's disappearance, with the team planning to investigate the area further this year.

"Exploring the Dark Side: 21 Terrifying Wikipedia Pages"
creepy-stories2 years ago

"Exploring the Dark Side: 21 Terrifying Wikipedia Pages"

Reddit users share 21 creepy Wikipedia pages, including stories of tragic deaths, disappearances, eerie recordings, psychological disorders, mummies, unsolved murders, and disturbing experiments. Some notable examples include the death of actor Carole Lombard and a group of Army soldiers in a plane crash, the disappearance of Brian Shaffer after entering a bar, and the murder of Cara Knott by a police officer.

"Accused Serial Killer's Wife Demands Return of Guns from Co-worker Who Tracked Her Down on a Cruise"
crime2 years ago

"Accused Serial Killer's Wife Demands Return of Guns from Co-worker Who Tracked Her Down on a Cruise"

Investigators uncover the remains of four young women near Gilgo Beach on Long Island, New York, leading to the discovery of the Gilgo Four: Maureen Brainard-Barnes, Melissa Barthelemy, Megan Waterman, and Amber Costello. All four women were in their 20s and worked as online escorts. The case remained unsolved until authorities announced that Rex Heuermann, a six-foot-four architect, is believed to be the Long Island serial killer responsible for their deaths. Heuermann is charged with killing three of the victims and is the prime suspect in the death of the fourth.

"Netflix's 'Unsolved Mysteries' Helps Solve 6-Year-Old Missing Girl Case"
crime2 years ago

"Netflix's 'Unsolved Mysteries' Helps Solve 6-Year-Old Missing Girl Case"

The father of Kayla Unbehaun, who was allegedly abducted by her mother in 2017 and featured on Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries," is still processing the fact that his daughter has been found and reunited with him after six years. An employee at Plato's Closet in Asheville recognized Kayla and contacted the police, leading to her mother's arrest. Kayla's father is focused on making sure she is okay and rebuilding their relationship.

Missing Illinois girl found safe in North Carolina after 6 years, thanks to Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries.
crime2 years ago

Missing Illinois girl found safe in North Carolina after 6 years, thanks to Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries.

Kayla Unbehaun, who was abducted by her non-custodial mother six years ago in Illinois, has been found safe in North Carolina thanks to a retail worker recognizing her from an episode of Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries" series. Her mother, Heather Unbehaun, is now in custody and charged with child abduction. Kayla was turned over to the North Carolina Department of Social Services and has since returned to Illinois to be with her father.

Kayla Unbehaun found safe in North Carolina after 6 years
crime2 years ago

Kayla Unbehaun found safe in North Carolina after 6 years

Kayla Unbehaun, who was abducted by her non-custodial mother six years ago in Illinois, has been found safe in North Carolina thanks to a retail worker recognizing her from an episode of Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries" series. Her mother, Heather Unbehaun, is now in custody and charged with child abduction. Kayla was turned over to the North Carolina Department of Social Services and has since returned to Illinois to be with her father.

Abducted Illinois Girl Found Alive in North Carolina After 6 Years
crime2 years ago

Abducted Illinois Girl Found Alive in North Carolina After 6 Years

A minor working at a shopping center in Asheville, North Carolina recognized Kayla Unbehaun, who was abducted six years ago at the age of nine, from a brief roll call of missing people at the end of an episode of Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries." Kayla's father was granted full custody of her in 2017, but her mother kidnapped her after a visit. Kayla has been reunited with her father, and her mother has been arrested. The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children emphasizes the importance of media coverage in the recovery of missing children.

Abducted Illinois girl found safe in North Carolina after 6 years
crime2 years ago

Abducted Illinois girl found safe in North Carolina after 6 years

Kayla Unbehaun, a girl who was abducted by her noncustodial mother in 2017, was found safe in North Carolina after an employee at Plato's Closet recognized her from media coverage and alerted police. Her mother, Heather Unbehaun, was arrested and faces extradition to Illinois where she will be charged with at least one count of child abduction. Kayla, now 15, is in the custody of the North Carolina Department of Social Services. The case was featured on an episode of Netflix's "Unsolved Mysteries" dedicated to parental abductions.