This serial killer case was a highly publicized case that took place in the Ypsilanti/Ann Arbor Michigan area from 1967-1969. This case even resulted in some interesting case law due to being one of the first where there were questions of fair trial considering how highly public the case had become. 

 

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John Norman Collins | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Clippings from The Ann Arbor News, Ypsilanti Press, Detroit News, and Detroit Free Press, 1967-72.

John Norman Collins: The Co-Ed Killer: By Katherine Ramsland

The Michigan Murders, Edward Keyes (Pocket, 1976). 

 Killer among Us: Public Reaction to Serial Murder by Joseph C. Fisher.

Encyclopedia of Serial Killers by Brian Lane and Wilfred Gregg (Headline Books, 1992).

CrimeLibrary.com

The timing of this interview could not have been more Divine! This week Judge Megan spoke at our annual Child Abuse and Prevention charity ball about domestic violence and what generational abuse is and how it leads to familial issues. Erica is a survivor of domestic violence and shares with us her powerful story of not only her mother's suspicious death, but how she recognizes now what lead her to engage in and stay in her own violent relationship before leaving thankfully with her life. 

 

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Interview completed with Erica February, 2025.  

Jimmy "Jay" Lee was a beautiful 20-year-old soul that had just graduated from college where he majored in social work and had plans to help change the world. That all ended when his life was taken in what prosecutors believe was an effort to cover up a secret relationship. As a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community Jay was a brilliant light that shone down on the world- showing there is no reason for judgment or hate simply because of differences. His life was taken too soon over imagined fears brought on by social and religious programming. 

 

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https://www.oxfordeagle.com/2025/02/05/after-2-1-2-years-jimmy-jay-lees-remains-have-been-found/

Family wants justice after Jimmie ‘Jay’ Lee’s remains found

Mistrial declared in case of missing gay Ole Miss student Jimmie Lee

Jimmie''Jay" Lee's family one step closer to closure after discovery of remains

Judge declares mistrial after jury deadlocks over killing of gay University of Mississippi student | AP News

After 2 1/2 years, Jimmy Jay Lee's remains have been found - The Oxford Eagle | The Oxford Eagle

An Ole Miss student exchanged messages with the man now on trial in his killing, police say | AP News

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Kaylea was a spunky and independent child that was determined not to let her spina bifida condition hold her back from life. Unfortunately when the pandemic hit, Kaylea's parents neglected to properly care for her and ultimately neglect her to the point of death. 

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Woman in Wales admits manslaughter by letting daughter become obese | Wales | The Guardian

Couple Guilty of Killing Their Daughter by Letting Her Get Fat | by Victoria Suzanne | Crime Scenes | Medium

Kaylea Titford: Fiercely independent girl died alone due to parent’s neglect | The Independent

Killing of Kaylea Titford - Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Killing_of_Kaylea_Titfordhttps://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/powys-swansea-crown-court-newtown-covid-justice-b2292229.html

Experienced pilot Leftenant Desmond Arthur left this earthly plain during a training flight that went wrong, and he was ejected from the aircraft and plummeted to his death.  A government inquiry into the crash resulted in Desmond being placed at blame for the crash. This did not settle with the pilot's spirit or friends who knew him. In what was called a government "whitewash" (cover up) take a listen to how Desmond came back and haunted the training airbase until his name was cleared of wrongdoing once and for all. 

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Cecil Grace - Wikipedia

6 Ghosts Who Solved Their Own Murders | Cracked.com

Ghostly wartime aviator still haunting Montrose

Desmond Arthur - Wikipedia

Christopher Pittman was only 12 years old when he was prescribed anti-depressants and murdering the two people he loved most in the world, Joe and Joy Pittman or as he would call them. Nana and Pop Pop.

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 South Carolina’s youngest killer remains in prison | Rock Hill Herald (heraldonline.com)
http://www.christopherpittman.org/
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Tony and Kathrine Butterfield were a hardworking American couple living in West Jordan Utah dedicated to their faith and family. They had three small children, a landscaping business and were very active in their community. That all changed because of the decision of one man during the early morning hours of April 18, 2020.  

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Tony Butterfield Obituary (2020) - Salt Lake City, UT - Deseret News
Victims of double-killing in West Jordan, who left behind 3 young kids, identified
Wife says husband wanted to work for Utah couple he’s accused of killing – Deseret News
Albert Johnson Wanted To Work For Killed Butterfield Family, Docs Say | Crime News
Utah Couple Killed While Kids Slept, Motive Was Allegedly Money
Man sentenced to life in prison for killing West Jordan couple
Utah man gets life without parole for murdering West Jordan couple – Deseret News
Police arrest wife of homicide suspect, say killings of West Jordan couple weren’t random – Deseret News
Charges: After robbing couple, man returned for keys and murdered them – Deseret News
Tony & Katherine Butterfield: Utah Couple Murdered
Tony And Katherine Butterfield Killed During West Jordan Home Invasion | Crime News
Killer Albert Johnson confesses to murdering Tony, Katherine Butterfield

Karl Tanzler was frequently visited by the spirit of an ancestor that told him his soul mate would be a dark haired, exotic beauty. What the ancestor must have left out was that Karl would not meet this woman until later in life when he was working as a radiology technician and she was dying from TB. This is a disturbing story of the lengths one man goes to keep his supposed soulmate with him for the rest of his physical life.   


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The Corpse Bride: the true story. Carl Tanzler and Maria Elena Milagro De… | by Tansy Bradshaw | Medium 
The Real Corpse Bride - Carl Tanzler's Horrifying Obsession - History Collection

Stacey Lannert was found guilty of murder of her father at 18 and sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. A sentence she would serve for two decades until someone listened to her side of the story. Stacey had endured a childhood of physical, mental and sexual abuse by her father and only ever wanted to protect her younger sister from the same fate. Take a listen to this powerful story of a sisters love, protection and resilience. 


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 Redemption: A Story of Sisterhood, Survival, and Finding Freedom Behind Bars. By Stacey Lannert and Kristen Kemp.
Unspeakable Crimes: The Stacey Lannert Story 

There is nothing more vulnerable than a child and Jori Lirette was only the precious age of 7 when his life was tragically and brutally cut short by his own father. Born with disabilities, Jori could only speak very few words- but his smile told everyone he was happy to see them.



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Louisiana man decapitates disabled son, 7: police
Louisiana father Jeremiah Wright found not guilty by reason of insanity in decapitation of disabled son - CBS News
The Silent Victim: Jori Lirette • Morbidology
Remembering Jori Lirette on anniversary of his murder
The Picayune Item, 23 August, 2011 – “500 at Vigil”
The Times, 24 August, 2011 – “Disabled Boy Buried in Family Crypt with Toys”
The Times, 27 August, 2011 – “Man Indicted for Son’s Death”
Boy beheaded: Dad allegedly threatened son as baby
The Daily Review, 17 February, 2014 – “Insanity Ruling in Child Decapitation”
Capgras delusion - Wikipedia 

Judith Roberts was a month away from her 7th birthday when she was abducted from her grandparents' home in the middle of the night and found days later battered and abused. The crime shocked South Miami at the time and the motive and perpetrator still remain a mystery today.

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