They are classified and housed accordingly! After reopening the case in 2019, former Atlanta mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms announced plans to create a memorial for the victims. and before anyone comments about me bringing up white college boys, im only going off of the victms relativity to one another, yes other people men and women and all races rape so please no one lose their shit over my comment. In 2019, the investigation of the child murders was reopened. It was a life needlessly lost, two lives in this case or was it more than two lives? CNN Investigators in Atlanta were able to extract DNA from two child murder cases for additional analysis as part of the city's probe into the dozens of decades-old unsolved killings, Mayor. This is dubbed the Smiley Face Murder Theory. Man shot to death at Atlanta transit station, suspect turns himself in to police. Homicides in Atlanta surged in 2020 by 58%, to 157 cases. The claims stem from what the post calls the "Piedmont park murder," where 40-year-old Katie Janness and her dog were found on July 28. Bottoms tweeted Monday that city investigators were traveling to Salt Lake City to provide the evidence to a private lab. There no saving them. Given all the evidence the smiley face killers are most likely an cult occult group. Aug. 2, 2021 3:53 PM PT ATLANTA After two women were found dead in Atlanta-area parks last week, false reports spread on social media suggesting a serial killer was on the loose. Share. Its a gruesome scene, deputy police Chief Charles Hampton said, according to WSB. distributed a flyer with an image of Janness. Published August 2, 2021 1:16pm EDT. I believe the smiley face murders are the work of a female; or possibly a group of females. Also known as the Danilovsky Maniac, the Maniac with Dull Eyes was a Russian serial killer responsible for at least seven murders between 2004 and 2007. Checking these comments. Some serial killers break into peoples houses to get their victims. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Norcross police said they are not investigating a killing in that city. This man had bail jumping charges along with sexual assault, 2 rape charges, sexual harassment, and stalking. This week the Atlanta Police Department hand-delivered more than 40-year-old evidence from the Atlanta child murders cases to a private lab in Utah specializing in analyzing deteriorated DNA. Theres a thin line between a fucking theory, and being a creep about this fucking topic. I say go in cell with these people and live with them. I live in Canada and we are pretty safe here, the United States has way more psychos and mass shooting whether school or workplace. There is currently a $10,000 reward being offered to anyone with information on Janness' murder; call APD Homicide at 404-546-4235 or Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS with any information. Well, assuming we dont find another Ted Kaczynski. In 2011, a suspect was arrested and trialed in relation to the killings, but was found not guilty by the deciding jury. There have already been 64 homicide cases, which puts Atlanta on track for another record-setting year of homicides. She was the most intelligent, kind, humble, and beautiful person I have ever known. Other buildings had piles of clothes, boots and passports inside them. "I seen the social media post," resident Tometrick. ATLANTA A social media post that has been shared thousands of times is doing nothing more than inciting false fear, according to police. "Detectives have found no connection between the Piedmont Park case and the Yellow River Park case," Cpl. Little has been reported about Williams' early life, but his public journey to infamy began on July. A lot of them have been there all their lives, 80 years.. About sharing . The criminal activity has been going on over here for a long time in the woods. I theorized that if this is a copycat serial killer then the latest killer likely used a .45. Get sentenced to death? Copy link. Wayne Williams, considered a prime suspect in the murder of dozens of children, was convicted in 1982 of the murder of Cater and Jimmy Ray Payne, both adults whose bodies were discovered in the river. "Atlanta Child Murders" is the collective term for at least 25 African American children and adults found dead in 1979 through 1981 around metro Atlanta, including in the areas of Brookhaven and Buckhead. 30,552. #15. Unfortunately, police havent been able to confirm a definite link between either suspect and the West Mesa bodies. Atlanta police said there is no evidence that two recent deaths are connected. Make them live their days in prison and study their minds to prevent more killings. sick and im checking my closets now could be one hiding there waiting for me to sleep, Reading this article made me think that I soled some of these murders and this was kinda funny how I thought I soled them, Cant believe Pedro Lopez got off the rope like that after claiming to kill over 300 people.he probably murdered after he got out and if he did the victims blood is on the governments hands.he should have been rotting in a cell for the rest of his life or executed. It looks like we have a serial killer in Atlanta. 2023 Cable News Network. Law enforcement officials from two different Atlanta-area agencies said that killings are not related and there's no reason to believe they are the work of one person. Today, the case is known as a possible example of police corruption. Perhaps most creepily, however, is that with each scene the killer left a calling card. not like a body builder, more like a laborer, construction worker, etc. Sandra Rose July 29, 2021 Facebook, police handout The City of Atlanta stepped up foot patrols inside Piedmont Park after a woman and her dog were stabbed and dismembered overnight Wednesday. Law . That Piedmont park Murder was more brutal than what they are disclosing with us. Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said at a news conference on August 3, 2021, that there was no evidence a serial killer was responsible for Janness' death. DNA shows toddler found in Chattahoochee was son of woman arrested in his death. Once in custody, Lopez spewed out his colorful life story, including being captured by a native tribe and sentenced to execution for killing a young girl. The first thing I did when I stepped into my bedroom was look at his hands to see if he was armed. The Rainbow Maniac was a serial killer in Carapicuiba, Brazil who targeted gay men. The post claims there is a serial killer loose on the streets of Atlanta attacking and mutilating women. Over the span of 18 months between 2007 and 2008, the Rainbow Maniac killed 13 people execution-style with bullets to the head, all of whom were killed in Paturis Park and then dumped in nearby bushes with their trousers around their ankles. Nigeria is a very religious country, and such cannibalistic acts have deep primal associations. One body was that of a toddler, later discovered to be the daughter of one of the victims. The viral social media post also claimed the death of Katie Janness is connected to another death, as the body of 18-year-old Tori Lang was found at Yellow River Park on Thursday. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. They never caught the guy. Prisoners think prison should be easy. Also never go hiking alone or in a small group (2-3)unless you have 2 people carrying concealed. There are links to England with the Manchester pusher as well. Chris Pedota and Christopher Maag, USA TODAY, The claim: Aserial killer is targeting women in Atlanta. Investigators pull the body of Nathaniel Cater out of the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta in 1981. Hugh Jackman Undergoes Tests For Skin Cancer-What Happened? It strikes me as a revenge killings. Its possible they have arrested some if not by accident but I highly doubt it. What We Know About Atlanta-Area Spa Killings: Suspect Charged Robert Aaron Long, . He got his arm around me from behind when I turned to run. @Dominick did u see Rubys comment the 1 after Melysees. Interestingly, the victims had several things in common. its a gruesome theory but it is only a theory. Get real time updates directly on you device, subscribe now. While were on the subject of overseas murder, heres some real nightmare fuel for you. Over in Cherepovets, Vologda Oblast, Russia, various bodies were found around the city, dumped in construction sites and in abandoned buildings. Saturday night after a football game I went with some girls I had met to a local pub about 2 or 3 miles from campus. Law enforcement say the killings. Winston Mosley, the guy who was convicted of killing Kitty Genovese, was a serial killer, whod kill his women victims and then rape them. Law. Officials moved forward with that process on June 21, Bottoms said. goooooood byyye. It all fits, particularly if you have seen enough documentaries of rape being covered up on educational campuses. Between 1979 and 1981, the Atlanta metro area was terrorized by a serial killer who primarily targeted young black children and teenagers, as well as a handful of adults. Presley is accused of killing three homeless men and a hairdresser across two separate counties. Usually when FBI gets involved in murder cases its something serious. Atlanta police said at the time he was responsible for most of the child murders. ATLANTA A social media post that has been shared thousands of times is doing nothing more than inciting false fear, according to police. 4:29 PM EDT, Thu July 29, 2021. I believe that killers should go the way they took their victims out if not worse! The Atlanta Police Department released video of people they say. Authorities will conduct an autopsy on Janness dog, which police believe fought with the killer to protect his owner, to look for potential DNA evidence, FOX5 Atlanta reported. Most of the vending machines responsible were in quiet back streets with no CCTV around. ATLANTA (AP) After two women were found dead in Atlanta-area parks last week, false reports spread on social media suggesting a serial killer was on the . A lot of the newer prisons dont house as many inmates as I listed above but there are still some old jails that do. Perhaps more bizarrely was that all of the victims acted as police informants, several of whom actually reported on other Jeff Davis victims before their own murders. ATLANTA - After two women were found dead in Atlanta-area parks last week, false reports spread on social media suggesting a serial killer was on the loose. One of the people who commented on here is currently active. This is not the first time an isolated incident or the FBI's participation in a murder case has sparked false claims on social media of an active serial killer. Serial Killers Part 5: Wayne Williams and the Atlanta Child Murders Evidence linked Wayne Williams, inset above over one of the files in his case, to 22 murders in Atlanta beginning in 1979.. In this Friday, Aug. 14, 2015 photo, Aeman Presley, takes his seat during an appearance in Fulton County Superior Court in Atlanta. While the case remains unsolved, police do have two major suspects. Between April and November 1985 in Hiroshima, 12 people were killed as a result of paraquat poisoning and a further 35 were seriously injured. Investigators have yet to determine motives or make arrests in either case as of Tuesday. A girl walking home from school like she has every day has no way of knowing if the car that just passed her has a serial killer in it that is stalking young school girls. The social media post has been shared thousands of times, according to WSB-TV, and claims a serial killer in Atlanta is killing and mutilating women. Share page. Investigators say no DNA evidence in Piedmont Park murder Investigators will have to rely on a possible profile and good old-fashion police work in solving the murder of Katie Janness who was found. Katherine Janness, 40, and her dog, Bowie, were found murdered at Piedmont Park last week. Has anyone considered the possibility that Brazils Rainbow Maniac killer is a female? Kayla (@kaylassimonee) August 1, 2021 see, I wanted to go to Atlanta for my birthday.. but since theres a serial killer on the loose I may have to go back to the drawing board ' 3 min read The claim: A serial killer is targeting women in Atlanta Misinformation is spreading online about a purported serial killer targeting women in. He then said hed killed about three girls a week for two years, raising his total number of victims to 300. Stockbridge and Gwinnett are literally at opposite ends of the metro area, and neither are particularly close enough to Atlanta to say that Atlanta has a serial killer on the loose. Close call in Gainesville Fl. Katherine Janness, 40, was fatally stabbed in Atlanta's Piedmont Park early Wednesday morning. The bodies are also obviously placed in the water at later times given multiple points of evidence. I dont drink or do drugs. AShkan: Your ignorance is amazing! Seems it might be that the smiley face killer is out for revenge, probably after being mickied with date rape drug and abused. He was the son of a prostitute and as a child, was forced to watch his mother partake in extreme sexual acts. Suspect arrested almost two weeks after victim found fatally shot, police say. Its no hotel people! Detectives told Channel 2s Tyisha Fernandes that the remains belong to two different people. Police told Channel 2s Mark Winne they arent ruling out a possible serial killer in this case. Janness, 40, and her dog Bowie were identified as the victims of a brutal stabbing Wednesday in midtown Atlanta's Piedmont Park on Wednesday night. During this. In thesecond case, Tori Lang, 18, was found shot to death in Yellow River Park, near Stone Mountain, around dawn that same day. Katherine Janness, 40, was found dead in Piedmont Park around 1 a.m. Wednesday, police said. At an Aug. 3 news conference, Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms said there is no evidence the death of Janness was committed by a serial killer or that itwas a hate crime. Muddling the case further, an investigative reporter later stated the person (or people) responsible for these killings were most likely part of law enforcement. The Long Island Serial Killer One New York serial killer has been plying his grisly trade for over twenty years now, killing at least ten victims between 1996 and 2010, and possibly more we haven't yet discovered. rudy, you are bored because you lack the intelligence of a one cell organism. Police have described the scene where Janness and her dog were stabbed to death as "gruesome," but little other information has been released as investigators continue searching for clues. ATLANTA PARK MURDER: FBI JOINS HUNT FOR SUSPECT IN BRUTAL STABBING OF WOMAN, DOG. Whether or not you think that the Smiley Face Theory is fact or fiction, theres no doubt its definitely a little creepy. USA TODAY reached out to Facebook users who shared the claim for comment. The last surveillance footage that was seen of Katie was of her walking her dog, Bowie, near the rainbow crosswalk at 10th and Piedmont Avenue. All Rights Reserved. Many people are kidnapped and tortured. Get better role models people and stop trying to take credit for murders that you did not have anything to do with. Law enforcement say the killings are not related and there's no reason to believe they are the work of one person. The Atlanta Police Department has denied there is a serial killer in the city after people have begun speculating on social media. They did so much to help me with my struggles. While Night Stalker: The Hunt For a Serial Killer does leave out some details, it's a popular watch for fans of the true-crime genre. The claim that a serial killer in the Atlanta areais targeting women is FALSE, based on our research. The suspect behind shooting attacks that killed eight people in Atlanta was charged with eight counts of murder on Wednesday Did you encounter any technical issues? ATLANTA (AP) After two women were found dead in . look deeper into politics. Wayne B. Williams leaves the Fulton County Courthouse after his court hearing in Atlanta on Oct. 20, 1981. And I wouldnt doubt, Sir, that you are one of them. Lee says Dennis Lane, 41, Ronisha Preckwinkle and Cleounsee Fisher are all charged with murder and more. The Atlanta Child Murders rocked the nation as Black children from Atlanta disappeared and then turned up dead between 1979 and 1981. After initially uncovering four bodies, police widened their search and discovered another six. 90 Day Fianc Spoilers: Nicole Sherbiny Has MAJOR Buyers Remorse In Egypt, Meets Mahmoud Sherinbys Friends and Immediately REGRETS It. A man has been charged with murder over the killing of eight people at massage parlours in Atlanta, Georgia. Here's a closer look at the facts. It was almost impossible for the police to track down the person responsible since it was difficult to narrow down where a person had originally picked up the drink. CA has the worst laws. Want to keep our site ad-free? The department has asked residents to check their cameras to see if they have footage of her. A Warner Bros. Published: Aug. 26, 2021 at 10:59 AM PDT | Updated: Aug. 26, 2021 at 11:58 AM PDT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The Florida Supreme Court has upheld the death sentence of Gary Michael Hilton,. We are investigating leads that we have of additional potential victims that may be out there.. The case is still open today. My sister Shari Christine saunders went to see my other sister Linda in August of 18 and was never seen again I waited for the police to do their job and now this is 2021 and its time for me to go find the killer anybody getting my way will be buried if that sounds cruel it was cruel to kill my sister of 69 years old and thats all I can say right now its hard to talk about this happened in Southern Alabama she was last seen in a place called Greenville or something like that going to Monroeville I will find the killer and he will not die as quickly and I will hand him over to the police or the FBI alive begging to die. A couple of Atlanta, Georgia, serial killers who have not been identified include the "Atlanta Ripper," who killed almost 20 African-American women from 1911 to 1915, and the Atlanta Child Murderer(s), who were responsible for killing at least 25 African-American children and adults from 1979 to 1981. Fiber evidence was re-analyzed in all 30 of the cases, and investigators also extended the timeline from 1970 to 1985 to ensure any additional children or victims are not overlooked, the mayor said. Just worry about the ones they dont know about. Newsweek was directed by Atlanta Police to a statement issued on July 30 addressing rumors and misinformation, in which they state, "There have been many rumors and much speculation surrounding this case, both among members of the public as well as internally. However, no one has been able to find him since 1998. Many, if not most serial killers and/or serial rapist/killers act and look like normal, ordinary people, and some are even married, with regular sex lives, families and careers. We only hear about a fraction of the violent crimes. Atlanta police Deputy Chief Charles Hampton has said it's too early to . From 1979 to 1981, there were about 29 murders in the Atlanta area that appeared to be linked. After two women were found dead in Atlanta-area parks last week, false reports spread on social media suggesting a serial killer was on the loose. Investigators said the remains were found in a wooded area behind the shopping center along Oakwood Manor Drive in Stockbridge. 2021 is proving to be just as dangerous with the same percentage of increase in cases. I stepped into my bedroom naked and wet. I stepped back into the shower and thought to myself what am I going to do? Bill Chappell Investigators methodically reviewed an estimated 40% of the collected evidence to determine which items can be sent to a private lab for further processing. Plus, why Atlanta police decided to reopen the case in early 2019. P.S. It eye for eye found guilty you swing. His total assumed victim count is 17. Janness was found in Piedmont Park with multiple stab wounds, according to police. That is my theory. The FBI isn't providing details about its involvement in the Piedmont Park case, but Atlanta Police Chief Rodney Bryant told The Atlanta Journal-Constitution the department asked the agency to get involved to add resources. Like, some of yall seem like you might have committed some of these crimes, and then some are just offering their theories. This entry is quite unique, given that we know the serial killers name. Updated March 1, 2022. Some people feel they have no options or even feel insecure and not good enough. For now, unless there is DNA evidence proving that the two cases are linked or unless we get a confession out of someone there is no proof that they are linked. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks]. From one sick bastard to another, there will always be someone more benevolent, more intelligent and more ambitious. Discovery Company. Wouldnt doubt serial killers look at pages like this, trolling to see people talking about them. They are only victims if they didnt want to die. Legal Statement. Women serial killers most often move towards a less violent form of murder as opposed to the gruesome scenes craved by most male serial murder. 45 colleged-aged males across a 20-year span. Daily Soap Dish - TV & Entertainment News. Rust Shooting Aftermath: Halyna Hutchins Family Filing ANOTHER Lawsuit Against, Netflix Cancels The Baby-Sitters Club After Just Two Seasons Heres, Netflixs Stranger Things Will Reportedly END After Season Five, 1982 Animated Film The Last Unicorn Getting Live-Action Remake. The Maniac was never caught and probably still remains out there today. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. The astonishing story of the unprecedented relationship between acclaimed author and journalist Jillian Lauren and the most prolific serial killer in American history, Sam Little. During this. 28, 2021 at 12:46 PM PDT ATLANTA (AP) - Police are looking for leads after separate early morning attacks left two women dead in Atlanta-area parks. I feel sorry for those who believe God doesnt exist, Ill pray for your soul. Allegedly, detectives claim that smiley faces have been found near the sites where at least twelve of the men have drowned. Katherine Janness, 40, and her dog, Bowie, were found murdered at Piedmont Park last week. I left the water running as I decided to face whoever was out there. Between 2005 and 2009, the bodies of eight women between the ages of 17-30 were found dumped in the swamps of Jefferson Davis Parish near Jennings, Louisiana. Investigators are offering a $10,000 reward for information regarding Janness murder. Regular inmates 35k death row 70-80k a year. Did you encounter any technical issues? Updated March 18, 2021 5:01 AM ET Originally published March 17, 2021 11:05 AM ET. Reinaldo Rivera was captured in Augusta after a. "You've all heard about the Piedmont park murder surely, but now FBI is stepping in on this case pointing to the possibility of a serial being on the loose in ATL and surrounding areas," reads the text inside of a screenshot included in the post. All rights reserved. One woman who stopped at the shopping plaza told Fernandes that the discovery was unnerving. For more royal and celeb baby news, come back to Celeb Baby Laundry. At the end of the day, God is real and so is sin, so repent and ask for forgiveness, whether you get away with it in this life or not, everyone will be judged when your time is up. WSB Channel 2 Atlanta 2021-07-20 STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. Police are investigating the gruesome discovery of some human remains behind a busy shopping center in Henry County. Legal Statement. By: Beth Braden. Eight of them were women, allescorts who used Craigslist to advertise their services. If you know your going swing for your crime your going think about what your doing. The investigation into murders of the Jeff Davis 8 never identified a legitimate suspect, but it led to wild allegations of misconduct amongst Louisiana police. 03/17/2023 Mohegan Sun Arena Uncasville, CT BUY. (AP Photo/John Bazemore). Dont judge because it can happen to anyone! While there are many serial killers out hunting today, its comforting to know that the killers featured in these serial killer documentariesarent hiding out in your neighborhood. There are five million vending machines across the country, making an average of one vending machine per every 23 people. Indo Kumar was getting groceries at the shopping center and said its not hard to believe a crime took place there. Much of the information is inaccurate and some is completely false. The fact that the perpetrator or perpetrators could be investigating their own crimes makes the Jeff Davis 8 a particularly disturbing case. If you want to go full weird, this entry has you covered. Henry County police continue investigating remains found Tuesday. A Warner Bros. Amazing always turn to god. Updated: 10:55 AM EDT August 4, 2021 ATLANTA Social media has been buzzing with claims that a serial killer may be on the loose in Atlanta after r ecent crimes in the metro area. Authorities say there is no evidence the two killings are related. Atlanta Police Deny City Has Serial Killer on Loose After Slayings of 2 Women By Emma Mayer On 8/2/21 at 11:39 AM EDT News Atlanta Death Homicide FBI Atlanta police are worried a social media. The details then a little hazy after this, with different sources reporting different stories, but what is confirmed is that Pedro Lopez was set free from prison in 1994, despite racking up one of the highest body counts in known history. In fact I told the cops that the only people new in my neighborhood were a group of roofers that had been working on a house across the street. Yet, my attack mustve somehow been my fault. close panel. Decades after Atlanta child murders, families hope for a breakthrough in new review of evidence. Photo Credit: WSBTV.com News Staff The organization said Tuesday that an Atlanta-area member added $10,000 to the reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of the person responsible. By using this website, you accept the terms of our Visitor Agreement and Privacy Policy, and understand your options regarding Ad Choices. They always crying and say there sorry for crimes and would big them back. One, because few thought they will be missed (easy targets) and two in the case of gay men, the killer is likely a closet homosexual with intense self hatred or a bigot who thinks hes doing Gods work. Son of sam is man of god now he says!! Market data provided by Factset. ATLANTA POLICE ID WOMAN, DOG STABBED TO DEATH IN PARK; MANHUNT CONTINUES FOR SUSPECT IN GRUESOME MURDER. Finally get caught after a killing spree lasting 20 years? I believe that if something bad happened to you, you in some way contributed to it, for instance rape happen when someone out late at night by themselves, the people drinking that crap could have chosen not to drink.. I crush my cereal with out mercy before eating it, am I a cereal killer? This is so scary pic.twitter.com/s3qMpQovnw. Death Penalty is way too easy for them and the possibility that this might make them ok with God is just scary to me. RESIDENTS OF RITZY ATLANTA SUBURB PUSH FOR SEPARATE POLICE FORCE AS CRIME RAGES IN WAR ZONE: NEIGHBOR. To catfish a killer: How Khalil Wheeler-Weaver was stopped. This was no ordinary drive-by, because Katies body was butchered savagely along with her dog. She taught them how to stay on the straight and narrow, encouraged them to follow their dreams, and to stay in church. circa fall/winter 1978? Unfortunately the chase for there drug has put them in some tough situations but never blame victims, these opportunist are predators who watch, follow and strike at most opportune time. Police have attempted to trace the owners of the passports but have been unable to find them. Im sorry As soft and whining people are dont stand a chance with monsters like these people. Are you talking then, about a potential serial killer? Winne asked. Britney Spears Is In a Deep Depression, Says Her Kids Wont Talk To Her At All, 90 Day Fianc Spoilers: Yohan Geronimo and Daniele Gates Share Vacation Photos Amid Her Bankruptcy. As soon as the intruder was out my front door I yelled to my neighbor and chased him down the street with his shotgun, but he got away. The post claims there is a serial killer loose on the. They vanished with spine-chilling regularity, only to have their bodies. Authorities in March 2019 reopened the investigation into a series of child murders that took place between the 1970s and 80s to re-examine the evidence in the hopes that technological breakthroughs might point to a definite killer in the cases, most of which were never solved. UPDATE: Atlanta, GA (March 1, 2023) - The man involved in this officer involved shooting has been identified Osiris Rashad Solomon Bennett, age 23, of Atlanta. All of a sudden my neighbor below me started yelling my name asking if I was all right. The thoughts that went threw my head were Im not staying in the shower to end up like the woman in the movie physco; the bathroom window is too small to get out of, and I just know there is going to be some male escapee from the Napa mental institution out there. Published: Aug 4, 2021, 5:54 PM. In 2002, Lopez was suspected of being responsible for a new murder. Some of their comments..give them awayjust saying!! Atlanta park murder: FBI joins hunt for suspect in brutal stabbing of woman, dog . ", Join half a million readers enjoying Newsweek's free newsletters. Wayne Bertram Williams (born May 27, 1958) is an American convicted murderer and suspected serial killer who is serving life imprisonment for the 1981 killing of two men in Atlanta, Georgia.