Issue 47, January 10, 2024

Mother and Boyfriend Charged with Murder, Dr Charged with Poisoning His Wife

January 10, 2024

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What’s Happening Now

UPDATE: Mother and Boyfriend Charged with Murder, Young Boy's Body Still Missing

A young boy's body is still missing after his mother and her boyfriend were charged with his murder.

Dominique Bailey, the mother, is facing charges of murder, endangering the welfare of a child, false reports, abuse of a corpse, and other offenses.

Kevin Spencer, her boyfriend, is charged with murder, criminal conspiracy, endangering the welfare of a child, false reports, tampering with evidence, abuse of a corpse, and other related offenses.

The investigation began on December 30, 2023, when the Special Victims Unit received a report of 4-year-old Damari Carter missing in West Philadelphia.

Despite Bailey claiming her son was struck and killed by a car, investigators found no evidence to support her statement.

Bailey later confessed to being involved in her son's death.

Spencer was arrested during a search of Bailey's home but the boy's body has not been found.

Damari's father, Darryle Carter, expressed his distress at not being able to get in touch with his son and his lack of funds to travel to Philadelphia.

The family fears the child was beaten to death.

Any information regarding the whereabouts of Damari Carter's body should be reported to the Philadelphia police.

UPDATE: Minnesota Doctor Indicted for Alleged First-Degree Murder in Fatal Poisoning of Wife.

A doctor in Minnesota has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of first-degree murder in relation to the alleged fatal poisoning of his wife.

Dr. Connor Bowman, 30, was initially arrested in October and charged with second-degree murder after his wife, Betty Bowman, died in August.

Investigators discovered evidence suggesting that Bowman, who previously worked for poison control, may have given his wife a drug for an ailment she did not have.

The investigation revealed that the couple was experiencing marital problems, and Bowman had also claimed he would receive a large life insurance payout due to his wife's death.

The indictment includes charges of premeditated first-degree murder and second-degree murder.

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Cold Case Highlights

Happy Face Killer: Investigators release new sketches of unidentified victim in hopes of identifying her and reuniting her with her family after over three decades of searching.

Investigators have released new sketches of the unidentified victim of Keith Hunter Jesperson, known as the Happy Face Killer, in an effort to identify her.

The woman's body was found in 1992 near Blythe, California.

Recent advances in DNA technology allowed for the creation of these new sketches, bringing investigators closer to determining her identity.

The Riverside County Attorney's Office hopes that someone with information may come forward to help reunite the woman with her family after over three decades of searching.

Jesperson, who confessed to killing eight women between 1990 and 1995, is currently serving four life sentences without parole in Oregon.

Authorities have provided descriptions of the victim, known as "Claudia," in hopes that someone may recognize her.

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PODCAST: Happy Face Serial Killer

Happy Face is a true crime podcast that explores the lives of two individuals with notorious parents.

The first season focuses on Melissa Jesperson Moore, the daughter of a well-known serial killer.

The second season delves into the life of Becky Babcock, who uncovers the shocking identity of her biological mother, a convicted child murderer.

The podcast uncovers their journeys and the impact of their parents' crimes, providing a captivating exploration of their unique experiences.

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Thirty-Year Cold Cases Solved: Suspect Identified in Hampton and Isle of Wight Murders.

Officials announced during a press conference on Monday that two cold cases from Hampton and Isle of Wight have been solved after more than 30 years.

The suspect in both cases, Alan Wade Wilmer Sr., who passed away in December 2017, was identified.

The cases involved the murders of David Knobling and Robin Edwards in 1987 and Teresa Howell in 1989.

Representatives from Virginia State Police, Hampton Police, and the FBI gathered to make the announcement.

The families of the victims expressed gratitude for the closure, while also acknowledging that they still have unanswered questions.

Investigators are now exploring possible connections between Wilmer and other crimes and encouraging anyone with information to come forward.

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