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Crime Library: Criminal Minds and Methods

Today in Crime History: The Disappearance of Etan Patz

On May 25, 1979, Etan Patz disappeared. Etan was 6 years of age when he was abducted and has become one of the most famous missing children of the 20th Century.

Today in Crime History: Pipe Bombs Explode in Heidlberg

On May 24, 1972, pipe bombs exploded just outside the Campbell Barracks at the U.S. Army headquarters in Heidelberg. The bombing, perpetrated by the left-wing militant group known as the Baader Meinhof gang, killed three American G.I.’s and wounded five more.

Today in Crime History: The End of Bonnie and Clyde

On May 23, 1943, iconic outlaws Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were shot to death by Texas and Louisiana state police.

Today in Crime History: Kipland Kinkel’s Shooting Rampage

On May 21, 1998, 15-year-old Kipland Kinkel opened fire at his Oregon high school’s cafeteria. When police went to his home after the shooting, they found that Kip had shot his parents too.

Today in Crime History: Amy Fisher Shoots Mary Jo Buttafuoco

On May 19, 1992, Amy Fisher shot the wife of her lover, Joey Buttafuoco at the couple’s home. Amy became known as the “Long Island Lolita” and went on to have a varied career that included a few stints in the porn business.

Today in Crime History: Indiana Law Enforcement Agencies Convene to Discuss Series of Highway Murders

On May 15, 1983, Indiana law enforcement agencies gathered to discuss the recent highway murders. Larry Eyler, 31 years-old at the time, was named the highway murderer in the coming days.

Today in Crime History: Roland Kuster’s Body is Found

On May 9, 1997, popular Hollywood photographer Roland Kuster is found dead in his Los Angeles studio. Broken glass littered the floor and a bloody shoeprint told detectives that Kuster’s death wasn’t an accident.

Today in Crime History: The Body of Nikia Kilpatrick is Found

On January 1, 2003, family members of Nikia Kilpatrick, 19, went to check on her at her home. They found her terrified children, 2 and 11 months, in the apartment with her bound, rotting corpse. She was the fifth known victim of Paul Durousseau, the "Killer Cabbie. "

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