#6- The Killer Clown - Serial Killer (Case of John Wayne Gacy)

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16 Yr Old Boy Accused Of CHOKING Step Sister To Death On Cruise - His Parents SECRET Texts Revealed

“There’s no such thing as steps,” and “they were two peas in a pod.” These are statements made by Anna Kepner’s grandparents who were with her on the cruise when she died. Her body was found under the mattress and her cause of death was mechanical asphyxiation. Which is what make ...  Show more

Teen Girl MISSING On Cruise FOUND Under MATTRESS & Main Suspect Is 16 Yr Old “Obsessed” Step Brother

November 8, 2025, a small SUV drives up to the Carnival cruise ship docked at Port Miami. The thick letters on the side of the car read: MIAMI DADE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER FBI agents are seen bringing what appears to be a cadaver stretcher off the ship. Just 24 hours before docki ...  Show more

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