Salvatore Joseph Zannino was an Italian-American boxing scout and gambler from Baltimore, missing since June 18, 1952. Known as Big Sam, he worked with various boxing figures and promoted fights. His disappearance coincided with the unsolved murder of associate Anthony Messina. Zannino's origins and family background are also detailed.
13 things about Clarksburg, West Virginia native Joseph N. Zannino Jr.
Joseph N. Zannino Jr. was an Italian-American mortician born in 1924 in West Virginia. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, later founding a funeral home in Baltimore. Married to Maria Santa, they had eight children. Zannino Jr. passed away in 2017, leaving a legacy of community involvement and service.
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What did Ponca City, Oklahoma’s Joseph Ambroz do to Wahoo, Nebraska’s Mary Kay Heese in 1969?
Joseph A. Ambroz, 77, has been arrested for the 1969 murder of Mary Kay Heese, a Wahoo High School junior. Evidence from an exhumation linked Ambroz to the crime. He faces first-degree murder charges and is being held without bond, with a preliminary hearing set for December 16, 2024.
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San Jose, California’s Omar Torres charged with sodomy, oral copulation
Omar Torres of San Jose, California is accused of sexually abusing an underage cousin from 1990 to 1999.
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13 things about Cupertino, California’s Dr. Todd Yao
Todd Tienwei Yao, a Taiwanese doctor from California, has a diverse background, previously working at NASA before completing his medical training. He faced serious allegations of misconduct leading to legal issues but ultimately had his case dismissed after fulfilling rehabilitation requirements. His medical license was conditionally revoked and placed on probation.
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Cassie Laundrie biography: 10 things about North Port, Florida woman
Cassandra M. "Cassie" Laundrie Luycx, from North Port, Florida, is the sister of Brian Laundrie, who tragically killed his fiancée, Gabby Petito. Cassie has lived in various states and has two sons with her husband, Jimmy. In interviews, she expressed concern for Gabby's safety and later urged Brian to come forward.
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Bozeman, Montana native Dustin Kjersem killed; Basin’s Daren Abbey arrested
Dustin Kjersem, a 36-year-old from Belgrade, Montana, was found dead at a campsite on October 12, 2024, after being attacked by Daren Christopher Abbey, who he had briefly met. Abbey initially claimed innocence, but DNA linked him to the scene, leading to his arrest for deliberate homicide.
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Andalusia, Alabama’s Shannon Wilkerson sentenced to 30 years in prison
Amanda Gonzales, a 19-year-old pregnant U.S. Army cook, was found dead in Germany on November 5, 2001. Allegedly strangled by fellow serviceman Shannon L. Wilkerson, the case went cold until his 2023 arrest. Wilkerson was convicted of second-degree murder in 2024 and received a 30-year prison sentence.
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Shelton, Connecticut’s Burnest Geyer Jr. released on $100K bond
Burnest Geyer Jr., 31, of Shelton, Connecticut was charged with receipt and distribution of child pornography and with possession of child pornography.
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Stephanie Lazarus biography: 13 things about ex-LAPD detective from Simi Valley, California
Stephanie Ilene Lazarus, a former LAPD detective, murdered Sherri Rae Rasmussen in 1986 due to a love triangle involving John Ruetten. Convicted of first-degree murder in 2012, she was sentenced to 27 years in prison. In November 2023, she admitted to the crime; her parole was later rescinded in 2024.
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