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Neoslavery in America: The Hidden Continuation of Slavery Post-Civil War
More Details: Neoslavery in America: The Hidden Continuation of Slavery Post-Civil WarOn September 11, 1942, Alfred Irving, a Black man held in bondage on a Texas farm, became the last documented chattel slave freed in the United States—a stark revelation that challenges the widely accepted narrative that slavery ended with the Civil War in 1865. This case, explored in our Racial Crimes series on DarkCases.com, unveils…
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Atlanta Child Murders 1979-1981: The Unsolved Tragedy of a City
More Details: Atlanta Child Murders 1979-1981: The Unsolved Tragedy of a CityIn the sweltering summer of 1979, Atlanta, Georgia, became the stage for a nightmare that would haunt its streets for years. The discovery of two murdered Black boys—Edward Hope Smith and Alfred James Evans—on July 28 marked the beginning of the Atlanta Child Murders, a series of killings that claimed at least 28 young lives,…
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Sade Robinson Murder Case 2024: A Milwaukee Tragedy Unveiled
More Details: Sade Robinson Murder Case 2024: A Milwaukee Tragedy UnveiledOn April 1, 2024, 19-year-old Sade Robinson stepped out for a date in Milwaukee, a night that should have been a step toward her future. Instead, it ended in her murder, her body dismembered and scattered across the city. Reported missing the next day, the case unraveled into a grim investigation that shook Milwaukee to…
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Baby Garnet Case 1997: The Michigan Cold Case Breakthrough
More Details: Baby Garnet Case 1997: The Michigan Cold Case BreakthroughIn June 1997, the discovery of an infant’s body in an outhouse at Garnet Lake Campground in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula shocked a tight-knit community, sparking the Baby Garnet case—a cold case that remained unsolved for over two decades. Thanks to advancements in DNA technology and an unexpected ancestry kit, justice is now within reach. This…
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Zodiac Killer 1960s: The Unsolved Mystery of a Serial Killer
More Details: Zodiac Killer 1960s: The Unsolved Mystery of a Serial KillerFrom the 1960s to the early 1970s, the Zodiac Killer terrorized Northern California, claiming responsibility for at least five murders and taunting police with cryptic letters and ciphers. Cloaked in a hooded costume or striking from the shadows, this elusive killer targeted young couples, a cab driver, and threatened schoolchildren, leaving a trail of bloodshed…
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Red Summer of 1919: Racial Violence Across America
More Details: Red Summer of 1919: Racial Violence Across AmericaIn the summer of 1919, America experienced a wave of racial violence known as the Red Summer, marked by riots, murders, and arson across 26 cities. Fueled by deep-seated racism, economic tensions, and the return of Black World War I veterans, the violence claimed hundreds of lives—estimates range from 100 to over 1,000—and left communities…