Issue 132, May 8, 2024

Murder-Suicide of Mother and 3-Year Old Son in Texas, Trial for Murder of Amy Fanion Comes to a Close

May 08, 2024

🕵️Trivia Question

What term describes the phenomenon when blood droplets strike a surface at an angle and create elongated or elliptical shapes?
Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

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What’s Happening Now

Tragic Murder-Suicide Case Revealed in Timeline of Events Leading to Deaths of Savannah Kriger and Son, Kaiden in Bexar County

Authorities in Bexar County, Texas released a timeline of the events leading up to the murder-suicide involving Savannah Kriger and her son, Kaiden.

Savannah left work, drove to her ex-husband's residence, damaged his property, and then returned home to damage wedding portraits before leaving to pick up Kaiden from daycare.

She then FaceTimed her ex-husband with threatening messages before going to a park where a video was recorded of her instructing Kaiden to say goodbye.

Both bodies were found in a drainage ditch the next day, following a custody battle over Kaiden.

If experiencing domestic violence or mental health issues, seek help from the appropriate resources.

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The Murder of Amy Fanion: The Trial of Brian Fanion

Massachusetts State Police detectives arrived at a farmhouse in Westfield to find Amy Fanion dead in the dining room from a gunshot wound to the head.

Her husband, Brian Fanion, a Westfield Police Department detective, called 911 claiming she shot herself.

Clues indicated a struggle, with blood spatter and a bullet casing in the dining room.

An investigation revealed Brian's affair with another woman, Cori Knowles.

Text messages and internet searches raised suspicions.

Brian's strange behavior and lack of gunshot residue led to his arrest and subsequent trial.

Despite a defense claiming Amy's impulsive act caused her death, Brian Fanion was found guilty of first-degree murder and sentenced to life without parole.

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📹 Safety Tip of the Day: Dealing with Threatening Video Messages

If you receive threatening video messages, it's crucial to prioritize your safety and well-being. One important safety tip is to refrain from engaging with the sender or responding to the messages. Instead, document the messages by taking screenshots or recording them, and then report the threats to the appropriate authorities, such as law enforcement or online platforms where the messages were sent.
 

Cold Case Highlights

Cold Case: The Unsolved Murder of Linda Meteer

The body of Linda Meteer, 41, was found in Hoosier Valley on April 27, 1989, but her murder remains unsolved.

The Grand Traverse County Sheriff's Office is seeking information from the public to help solve the case.

A task force was formed at the time but was unable to identify a suspect.

The Sheriff's Office is now re-examining evidence and witness statements from the case with a fresh perspective.

Meteer's family remembers her as a vibrant and beloved woman, and her daughter is hopeful for justice.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the sheriff's office.

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Unsolved Murder of Richard Palmer: A Family's Plea for Justice

In April 2003, Richard Palmer was shot and killed, and his case remains unsolved.

His family remembers him as protective, loving, and devoted.

Palmer was last seen helping his parents and his truck was later found in Roanoke with him and his dog shot to death.

DNA evidence was collected in 2003, but technology has evolved, allowing for a reexamination of the evidence.

Investigators developed a suspect in 2012, but further evidence is needed for prosecution.

Palmer's family and investigators are urging anyone with information to come forward to bring closure and justice to the case.

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🔍Trivia Answer
Satellite Spatter

Satellite spatter occurs when blood droplets strike a surface at an angle and then rebound off, creating secondary droplets that travel outward from the original impact site. These secondary droplets often form elongated or elliptical shapes around the main bloodstain and can provide valuable information about the direction and angle of the original blood source.