Infamous Murders
Police found this unusual handwritten object in the Ramsey home after JonBenét’s death.
What is a ransom note?
Ted Bundy was known for pretending to have this physical problem to gain victims’ sympathy.
What is pretending to be injured (or wearing a fake cast/sling)?
This streaming service helped make true crime documentaries wildly popular.
What is Netflix?
During Johnny Depp and Amber Heard’s trial, social media constantly discussed this body part allegedly injured in a fight.
What is his finger?
Many true crime fans jokingly say women love three things: iced coffee, anxiety, and this genre.
What is true crime?
Casey Anthony told police she worked at this famous amusement park — but she didn’t actually work there.
What is Walt Disney World?
Jeffrey Dahmer mainly targeted victims in this Wisconsin city.
What is Milwaukee?
“My Favorite Murder” combines true crime with this unusual genre.
What is comedy?
Alex Murdaugh’s family became extremely powerful through this profession.
What is law/lawyers?
This is the term for someone who studies evidence from crime scenes scientifically.
What is forensic science?
Gabby Petito’s case exploded online partly because of videos posted on this social media platform.
What is TikTok?
John Wayne Gacy performed at parties dressed as this type of entertainer.
What is a clown?
The podcast “Serial” focused heavily on whether this man was wrongfully convicted.
Who is Adnan Syed?
Menendez brothers supporters often argue the brothers acted after years of this type of abuse.
What is abuse by their parents?
Detectives often use this technology to identify suspects through fingerprints or DNA.
What is a database?
O.J. Simpson’s white vehicle became infamous during a televised police chase.
What is a Ford Bronco?
The Zodiac Killer became famous for mailing these to newspapers.
What are coded letters/ciphers?
“Tiger King” mainly centers around people who own these exotic animals.
What are tigers?
The trial of Casey Anthony became famous partly because people strongly disagreed with this final verdict.
What is “not guilty”?
A person who admits guilt in exchange for a lesser sentence may accept this kind of legal deal.
What is a plea deal?
This was the relationship between Laci Peterson and Scott Peterson.
What is husband and wife?
Charles Manson himself did not commit most of the murders — instead he convinced these people to do it.
Who were his followers/the Manson Family?
This documentary title became a popular phrase people jokingly say when investigating something suspicious.
What is Don’t F**k with Cats?
This phrase refers to a jury being isolated from the outside world during a trial.
What is sequestration?
This phrase means someone disappears without leaving clues behind.
What is “vanished without a trace”?