Juan Carlos Chavez was convicted in 1998 for the first-degree murder, kidnapping, and sexual battery of nine-year-old Samuel James "Jimmy" Ryce. According to his confession, on September 11, 1995, Chavez abducted Jimmy at gunpoint from a school bus stop in Redland, Florida. He then took the boy to his trailer, where he sexually assaulted him. Approximately four hours later, when Jimmy tried to escape, Chavez shot and killed him. Two days after the murder, Chavez dismembered Jimmy's body and hid the remains in concrete inside three plastic planters. The remains were discovered three months later near Chavez's residence, and he confessed to the crime after a 55-hour interrogation. In 1998, Chavez was found guilty on all charges: first-degree murder, sexual battery on a person less than 12 years old, and armed kidnapping. He received a death sentence for the murder and consecutive life sentences for the kidnapping and sexual battery. Juan Carlos Chavez was executed on February 12, 2014. https://ift.tt/jK2c6yf

 

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Estimating the number of active serial killers in the U.S. is challenging due to the clandestine nature of their crimes and the complexities involved in linking cases. However, the FBI has estimated that there are between 25 to 50 active serial killers in the United States at any given time. 

This estimate is based on patterns observed in unsolved homicides and missing persons cases that suggest the possibility of serial offenses. It's important to note that these figures are approximations, and the actual number may vary

Certain professions, such as long-haul trucking, have come under scrutiny due to the mobility and anonymity they afford, potentially facilitating serial offenses across multiple jurisdictions. Investigations have suggested that some unsolved cases along highways may be linked to such individuals. 

While the number of active serial killers is relatively low compared to other types of violent crime, ongoing efforts by law enforcement aim to identify and apprehend these offenders to prevent further harm

Real life encounters with serial killers, from the pages of Quora https://ift.tt/vkhCWPF

Have you ever met a serial killer?

I was curious to hear stories from people who have actually met serial killers in real life, and Quora yielded a wealth  of readers stories. I've started recording them into podcasts. Episode one includes encounters with Ted Bundy.

 

A mooch around Clifton, Bristol on March 1st. It was sunny, cold and it was brimming with life!

Just a few snaps from Sheffield, I particularly liked the little shot of the lady opposite me on the train! We had a good chat!

The annual military weekend fundraiser at Blunsden Steam Railway. All the usual; stuff, including rain.