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Elena Ferrarin

Elena Ferrarin is a freelance writer based in Chicago. She has two decades of experience as a news reporter, and speaks fluent Spanish and Italian.

What It Was Like Growing Up With Ted Bundy
What It Was Like Growing Up With Ted Bundy

Edna Cowell Martin reflects on her bond with cousin Ted Bundy, initially charmed by his charisma. Unaware of his dark deeds, her perception shattered upon his arrest. In her new book, she shares her shock and grief, offering a personal view of Bundy's impact on their family.
Tanya Kach, Held Captive by Her School Security Guard for 10 Years, on Finding the Courage to Leave
Tanya Kach, Held Captive by Her School Security Guard for 10 Years, on Finding the Courage to Leave

A Pennsylvania girl endured a decade of captivity and abuse after being groomed by a trusted security guard. With courage and support, in 2006 she escaped after 10 years and rebuilt her life. She shares her story to raise awareness about grooming tactics and offers hope to others.
Conversations with a Serial Killer's Helper: How Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. Became an 'Apprentice' to Dean Corll
Conversations with a Serial Killer's Helper: How Elmer Wayne Henley Jr. Became an 'Apprentice' to Dean Corll

We speak to Katherine Ramsland, an author and professor of forensic psychology, who unravels Elmer Wayne Henley Jr.'s unsettling involvement with Houston serial killer Dean Corll in her book 'The Serial Killer's Apprentice.'
Did an Obsession with True Crime Lead a South Korean Woman to Murder?
Did an Obsession with True Crime Lead a South Korean Woman to Murder?

Jung Yoo-jung, a 23-year-old true crime fan, killed a female tutor in South Korea. Her motive? She was curious about what it would be like to murder someone.
Nadia Malik's Mysterious Death Still Unsolved 10 Years Later
Nadia Malik's Mysterious Death Still Unsolved 10 Years Later

A Pennsylvania woman was found dead in her car in 2014 after getting into an argument with her boyfriend. The cause of her death is unknown.
Was a Texas Woman Guilty or Innocent of Causing the Death of Her 5-Year-Old Son?
Was a Texas Woman Guilty or Innocent of Causing the Death of Her 5-Year-Old Son?

In 2020, Heather Guerra was involved in a car crash that killed her son, Julian. She faced charges of manslaughter and aggravated assault.

Why Did 'Amish Stud' Eli Weaver Plot to Have His Wife Murdered?
Why Did 'Amish Stud' Eli Weaver Plot to Have His Wife Murdered?

An Amish man from Ohio, Eli Weaver, who went by the name 'Amish Stud' in chatrooms he used to meet women, had his lover kill his wife Barbara Weaver.
A Multimillionaire Was on the Run for Years Before Being Sentenced in Wife's Murder
A Multimillionaire Was on the Run for Years Before Being Sentenced in Wife's Murder

Peter Chadwick landed himself on the U.S. Marshals Service's '15 Most Wanted' list after he killed his wife, faked his own kidnapping, faced charges, jumped bail and fled to Mexico.

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