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Annie was hungry for knowledge and she was determined to change the medical community with scientific breakthroughs. Although her passion was primarily medical, she was an academic writer as well. In the February of 2009 she published an article in Yale Medical School's Magazine. The ironic title of this article was "Crime and Safety in New Haven". This article was based on campus safety and it looked at the amount of robberies in New Haven, compared to other cities that housed Ivy Level schools. It advised students on the different campus safety methods such as; the buddy system, utilizing campus police, and avoiding drugs and alcohol. Her article included an interview with Yale's police Chief. In the interview Chief James Perrotti states "pay attention to where you are and avoid portraying yourself as a potential victim." Annie was quoted as stating "In short, New Haven is a city and cities have their perils, but with a little street smarts, one can avoid becoming yet another statistic." Perrotti mentioned that victims of a crime should always make not of their attacker's shoes. "It's important to take not of the attacker's physical appearance, especially the shoes. The shoes are very important because they can shed the clothing along the way... shoes are unique." How does an intelligent and well-versed student like Annie Le get murdered?

Korina's eye found the dozen red roses that now sat awkwardly on her kitchen counter. The roses weren't a surprise. They were more of an annoyance. Terrence just would not give up. She knew it was Terrence because everyone else had given up ages ago. It just seemed as if Terrence couldn't take no for an answer. She might have thought him arrogant to assume that he could just convince her even though she had turned him down, but she knew him too well to think that.She felt bitter sweet when he came to talk to her or left her gifts. She had become more attached to Terrence and their relationship than she would have liked to admit. He seemed to always care for her, no matter how many times she'd turned him down. She also appreciated the fact that whenever he was in town, he took plenty of time from his busy schedule to talk with her and to pursue her. However, she knew that it would never work out...Or could it?

Murder is rarely simple. But the complex strands of criminality that surround the almost certain death of Susan Powell serve to obscure the reality of a very tragic situation. Through a series of related causes, a mother, a father, a grandfather, an uncle and - worst of all - two young children have died prematurely. In some of those cases, the circumstances of the victims' deaths have been truly horrific. It is approaching a decade now since Susan, the first of the extended family to lose her life, disappeared, presumed dead. But the causes of her demise reach back much further in time. The principle actors in this morbid drama are Susan, her husband Josh, his father Steven and brother Michael. The two youngest victims are Charles Powell, who was seven at the time and his brother Brad, just five years old when he died in appalling circumstances.

When a promised job fails to materialize for Wade, he is mistaken by Lara to be the vampire slayer she has hired to kill her sister-in-law. Wade takes takes full advantage of the situation, collects the money and runs. During his getaway, things go wrong, and soon get worse when he runs into the real vampire slayer.

The idea of a mother who kills her children will always capture the attention of the nation, and in some cases the entire world will tune in as they did in Smith's situation, at first with sympathy and then with outrage. Why would someone commit the most unspeakable of acts? How could a mother kill her child? In 1994, these questions were asked of Susan Smith.

Katherine is shamed for being the last single woman in her small town. Embarrassed enough, she browses through the mail-order-bride ads and journeys to out west to meet her suitor. The handsome sheriff certainly stirs her heart but the harsh landscape gives her more than just a little pause in thinking that this might not be the best option. Sheriff Frank Stevens hopes that the influx of mail order brides will domesticate the men in town. He has a violent past of his own and must deal with a ruthless criminal who wants to take over the town and its people. Kathleen and Frank grow fonder of each other each day and their wedding day becomes the talk of the town. But Frank no shows for the wedding and Kathleen takes it as rejection. What she doesn't realize is that Frank is in the fight of his life with the criminal and his henchmen. Will he be able to make it out alive and win back Kathleen's broken heart?

The only thing more painful than death is losing a parent and if that parent is the only person you have left in your life, it's a tragic event that could plot your way through life. Rachel never thought she would have to face the day when she had to attend her mamm's funeral. The sudden and tragic loss had rocked her foundations. Unable to bare the fact that her mamm was gone, Rachel goes on a Rumspringa with no intentions of returning home. Ready to tur her back on the only life she knew, she flees to an old ex-Amish friend in Muncie, to start her new life.

Gabriela comes from a family of broken relationships and broken bank accounts. Her fiancee makes even less money than her and they both feel bad that they cannot afford a decent wedding, let alone a wedding dress. She looks everywehere for the proper dress and cannot find one, and she is not even sure she is marrying the right man. She then discovers a wedding gown at the local flea market being sold by an elderly woman. The woman tells her the dress is priceless but offers to let her wear it for free if she promises to live out her marriage according to God's will. She befriends the woman and begins to make some changes that alter her life forever.

Daisy is as broke as a church mouse but looking for adventure. Thumbing through a local newspaper, she answers an ad from a cowboy in Wyoming. Arriving in town, she discovers that the cowboy wasn't looking for a wife. He simply needed someone to help around the ranch. Embarrassed, Daisy is invited to stay to help until she earns enough money to get back on her feet. But what she and the rancher come to realize is that sometimes the best love can be found in the worst mistakes.

When Samantha Elbridge's entire life falls apart, she is left out cold. With no job and no love interest, she ends up moving back home. Little did she know that her entire life was about to change. She attends church for the first time in years, and although she has her doubts, she soon realizes that things have changed substantially and actually starts to enjoy the change. She meets Michael Andrews, a music teacher and guitarist in the church band, and although she is nervous to put her heart on the line again, she dares to trust.With his love for music, and performing arts Michael Andrews was more than content with what he had, until he met Samantha. She had him at Shakespeare. He doesn't think twice to ask her out. From the start, he realizes that she is the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with.

Small communities were regarded as safe during the 1980s. Families flocked there from large metropolitan areas in order to live comfortably and away from crime. Queensville was the ideal place for the Jessop family since they had two young children who were still in school. However, one autumn day completely changed their lives. Christine Jessop, a tiny nine-year-old girl vanished from the street while walking back to her home. Unsure of her fate, the community gathered and searched for her, hoping they would find her alive. But as weeks went by, it was clear that something sinister happened to this child. First, they suspected she was kidnapped which provided the family with some hope. However, police were not so certain in that theory.

Jacob is an Amish man who feels envious after both of his brother's have gotten married. His attitude changes after he has a chance encounter with Grace, his lost love from his teen years. Grace is trying to rejoin the community after years of living in the big city. Can he convince the Bishop to let her back and win her heart as well?

Abraham is courting Sarah but she complains that he's being too possessive and controlling. Meanwhile, on Abraham's farm, a wild Mustang has been caught and his father wants the animal to remain free. But Abraham and others think it should be domesticated. Will Abraham learn lessons about letting people/animals remain free?

Gwenda Sloane didn't look like a killer. We often think of murderers as displaying inconsistent behavior and having alternate motives to their actions. Many times, murderers show a history of crime and a mug shot that reflects the evil in their hearts. Gwenda didn't fit that profile. In crimes that have taken place over the previous decade, the murder committed by Gwenda Sloane didn't garner as much attention as some others of a similar time period. This is partly due to the location of the murder and the lack of international media attention with it. If this story had taken place in the U.S., this would have undoubtedly been one of the biggest stories for its time period and it would have gotten airplay on all of the networks. But the lack of international media attention around the case doesn't make the crime any less tragic. This crime was one of unimaginable circumstance and truly heartless actions. The murder committed by Gwenda Sloane is a prime example of how the most innocent of faces can commit truly gruesome crimes.

A COLLECTION OF AMISH MYSTERY & SUSPENSEA MISSING MESSAGEEllen is at her wit's end. She has just gone through a break-up and things are only getting stressful at her job. When she inherits her aunt's Amish home, Diana takes a much-needed vacation in the cozy little town. But when she is asked unsettling questions by the residents and a break-in takes place, she begins to suspect that there is more to her aunt's death than meets the eye. And then there's Abraham the handsome furniture maker who lives next door... He appears to know a lot more about her aunt than he should, and Ellen doesn't trust him...at least not at first. But most of all, there's Aunt herself...a mysterious woman that she knew very little about-who has some secrets she shares from beyond the grave...ROSEMARY & SAWDUSTEnglischer Paul gets the wrong directions and accidentally enters the home of a young Amish woman named Emma. He is in the Amish community to collect on his uncle's inheritance, who has a series of properties in the town. His eyes are on the money but when he gets to know Emma and the people in he community he begins to realize that this could be a place he could call home.A GOLDEN DAWNCourting was always something Mary put on the back burner. While that was the primary thing her Amish sisters talked about, Mary always avoided the subject. But her parents think it is high time she find a suitable mate and have their sights set on Amos. Amos is the town dreamer, always thinking outside the box and getting in trouble when he does so. She sees this first hand when they go out on a date and they get lost out on the trail. Is Amos the right man for Mary or is there someone else out there on the horizon that she's missing out on?

An Amish couple has been in love since they were teenagers but became separated when the young woman's family moved to another Amish community. A few years later, they cross paths again by chance. They both believe that Gott has placed them together and this go around they plan to stay together...even if it means going against the wishes of their two families that have no love lost for one another.

Two eighth grade girls have been walking to and from school together since kindergarten. But one day after school, a bully challenges one of the girls to a fight. To avoid the conflict, she takes a shortcut home through the off-limits woods. Her friend, unaware of the reason for the detour, reluctantly follows. They soon get lost. And then they find trouble. Bigger trouble than anyone could ever have imagined....the reason why the woods have been off-limits...a werewolf.

Mail Order Bride Darla had to run away. Her husband enjoyed abusing her and thought of her as his property. Making her escape into the night, she finds shelter in what she thinks is an abandoned barn. Upon rising, she finds the very angry...and handsome John pointing a gun at her. But after hearing her story, he takes pity on her. He promises to keep her safe as her husband, a powerful and rich man comes looking for her. Can John protect her from the rich man who always gets his way?

Bob and Amy Bosley seemed to have it all. They drew the envy of many with Bob having a multi-millionaire roofing business providing his family with a luxury cabin, sports cars, horses, private planes and a yacht. But all was not idyllic in this American Dream come true...There were rumors that Bob was entertaining women on weekends. When Amy caught wind of his dealings, she immediately began embezzling funds out of his company's coiffures. But the IRS soon began suspecting Bob of tax evasion, Amy was left with no other alternative in order to keep from being found out...She had to kill Bob.

Abigail is a young Amish woman who is told by her music teacher that she should pursue a career as a singer. This puts her at odds with members of her community who want her to stay put and have a family. Her boyfriend has made it clear that he wants to get married soon but when a music producer from outside the community contacts her for contract, she has a major decision to make...stay with her boyfriend or pursue her gift...but can she have both?

Rebecca had missed her step mother terribly. She had been as much of a mother to Rebecca as anyone could ask for and it left her devastated when the terrible disease took her away. Rebecca's life had become a maze of figuring out where the next meal would come from and setting a good example for her two younger sisters. She longed for adventure and mystery. And mystery is what she saw in her new neighbor, the dark cowboy named Drew. Drew definitely hadn't expected his neighbor to be such a beauty. But he didn't have time for a woman, and even if he did, his pretty neighbor was surely already spoken for. He hadn't missed seeing the young man who came for dinner at least once a week. An amused smile graced his lips. She wasn't the type of woman who would be able to accept him as a husband. His past, well there were things that a girl like her wouldn't be able to reckon with. Or could she?

On October 5th, 2009 workmen were carrying out maintenance along the northwards side of the M5, clearing the undergrowth, when they came across some thin, cheap black plastic bin bags, tied across the top with building twine. Inside were bones and a skull. After thirteen years of fear over what had happened to Melanie Hall, the worst news was confirmed. These were the remains of her body. Although she had officially been declared dead, five years earlier in 2004, hope remained in her family that, by some miraculous chance, their daughter might turn up alive one day. That painful desire was wiped out by the discovery of those carelessly discarded bin bags.The question remains...Who killed Melanie Hall?

Virginia Lawson has always considered herself a strong, down to earth person. She wasn't shaken easily, and took pride in her ability to stay calm in difficult circumstances. She kept herself together when her father died at age sixteen. She stayed practical when she lost her inheritance in the Civil War. And when she had to travel hundreds of miles to where she was now, Virginia didn't even break a sweat.So why now, standing on the enormous porch outside of her new fiancé's house, did she feel sick enough to pass out? This had taken weeks of careful planning; answering the mail order bride advert in the newspaper, booking the train and packing her suitcase. Virginia had gotten this far, so why did the nerves start now?Bracing herself, Virginia took in a breath, and chapped on the door."Hi, I'm Virginia. Your fiancee." What happened next would surpass her wildest expectations...

The mysterious disappearance of vulnerable people is always a hard one to swallow. When mothers, elderly people, or children go missing, it often causes empathy and panic to both stir within the community. Perhaps the worst is when children disappear without a trace. Children abductions are very rarely done by someone that the child doesn't know. While stranger abductions are far rarer, they're also far more dangerous. People who study missing children have come up with a formula: or every twenty-four hours that a child is missing, the chance of finding them alive reduces by half.As terrifying as that is, it is the unfortunate reality when it comes to missing children. But what about the children that just disappear out of thin air? In some cases, a child is there one minute, and gone the next, with no understanding of where they have gone, or if anyone has taken them. The story of the Frog Boys has confused, intrigued, and saddened people all over the world for the last twenty-seven years. It is a story of five boys who simply walked into the woods, never to be seen again.

After his long-term relationship falls apart, Abraham is left questioning Gott's plan for his life, and he's feeling vulnerable and unsure of how to move forward. Rebekkah is struggling to keep the pieces of her life together after her husband of seven years walks out on her and their two children. Sarah, a mutual friend, decides to play matchmaker. There is an instant attraction but will that mutual attraction do more harm than good? Can they let go of their leftover baggage and examine their feelings in order to follow a new path? Are they really prepared for the road ahead, regardless of the challenges? Will they trust Gott to equip them with all they need for this journey?

CAN FINDING THE RIGHT PERSON HEAL ALL WOUNDS?Katie was a champion swimmer who suffers an accident which leaves her a paraplegic. Depressed, she meets a handsome physical therapist who tries his best to pull her out of her negative state to no avail. He develops feelings for her, however, and soon her happiness becomes to mean more to him than he expects...will he get her to see things his way?

Lovina Miller has more than her share of problems. Entering into the Englisch world, she runs back to her Amish roots when her boyfriend becomes violently possessive. Once she returns to her hometown, she tries to make amends with Abraham. Abraham is the hard-working Amish man who is married to his work in a store. And that's the only long-term relationship he ever saw for himself. Until Lovina returned and reminded him jokingly of a childhood promise. That they would get married...Having endured his own hurts, can Abraham find a way to mend their broken hearts and keep Lovina safe from the dangerous Englischer that seeks to do her harm?

When Alan Duvall died in August of 2007, his family wasn't satisfied with the initial explanation. Three years later, their doubts were put to rest when authorities arrested his estranged wife, Tami, and charged her with murder, insurance fraud, and obstruction of justice...According to Bartholomew County prosecutors, Tami was hoping to cash in on a life insurance policy that had been taken out on her husband in the amount of $100,000 - and she decided to poison her husband using stolen medications.

Julie Ann Weflen was an oddity...a beautiful woman who eschewed a white collar office career, she became a power equipment technician...a blue collar job for the Bonneville Power Administration in Spokane, Washington. A petite woman who weighed in at less than 110 pounds, she was last seen on September 16th, 1987. Her hard hat, tool box, bottle of water, and sunglasses were all found near her abandoned truck. The vehicle door was left open and her purse remained inside. Dirt and the gravel near the truck showed that a struggle had taken place. Julie had tried to find off her attacker or attackers. Now over thirty years later, she has never been seen since.What happened to Julie Weflen?

Hannah did not follow.Emma supposed this was all that she could expect from her oldest sister. She felt bad for Hannah a lot of the time. The eldest sister, she had only been sixteen when their mother had died five years ago, but with her little sisters in need of parenting, she had had to grow up remarkably quickly. And her parent role had not fallen away. Their father had left her to do all of the emotional heavy lifting, preferring not to see the girls who reminded him of his wife. This was the third year he had spent most of his time at his brother's farm. He claimed that his brother needed the help, and that Hannah could handle things on her own, but none of the girls were fooled.Hannah was no doubt feeling the pressure this year. Before, their father had at least returned to prepare for the all-important apple harvest, helping to schedule the workers and transportation. This year he had left it all to his eldest daughter, and would only arrive in a few weeks when the harvest was almost over.So Emma could not feel too irritated with her sister, she decided. Even if she was the closest thing Emma had to a living parent, and she could not even respond when Emma told her she was in love...