She killed him in the one place he said he wanted to see before he died — To most people, weddings are joyous occasions; they symbolize love and mutual respect, uniting two families as one. Couples in love stand before their friends and family to profess their love for one another, vowing to stay together until death. For 25-year-old Cody Johnson, death would come only eight days…

After over 30 hours in the cold, 17-year-old Ashley Reeves miraculously survived. — 17-year-old Ashley Reeves was a high school junior who lived in Millstadt, a village in Illinois, with her parents and younger sister Casey. She did well in school, had many friends, and had a boyfriend named Jeremy who her parents adored. Ashley was eagerly awaiting graduation. Little did she know…

The survival story of 14-year-old Tanya Kach. — Tanya Kach lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania with her father, and his girlfriend. Her parents divorced when she was 11 years old. Tanya was upset when her father’s girlfriend, who she didn’t get along with, moved into their home. She lashed out by skipping school and picking fights. …

Judy Malinowski was determined to protect other women before her death. — Judy Malinowski lived in Ohio with her two young daughters. As a teen, she was named Miss New Albany. Soon after, she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer. Judy beat the illness twice but developed an addiction to pain meds in the process. The 31-year-old went to rehab and was finally…

Nancy Shoupp was in the middle of a bitter divorce when she disappeared 32 years ago. — In 1990, 26-year-old mom of two, Nancy Shoupp, left her husband Steve and moved out of their Boulder, Colorado home alleging domestic violence. She moved into an apartment with their children, 3-year-old Geoffrey, and 2-year-old, Mattie. During the next five weeks, Steve called Nancy at all hours of the day…

Anne L. Papalardo-Blake is Dutchess County Jane Doe. — On March 18, 1980 at 6 pm, 44-year-old mom of one, Anne L. Papalardo-Blake, left a Manhattan hair salon where she worked as a receptionist. She told co-workers she was going to look for an apartment in Queens before heading home. Anne never made it home nor did she ever…

Kristin Smith has been missing for 31 years. — Kristin Smith lived in Beaumont, Texas with her husband, John. The 20-year-old met John while working for him at his pawn shop. John was wealthy and charming. The 43-year-old showered Kristin with extravagant gifts and soon, they tied the knot. The couple had only been married for one year when…

Ana Trujillo claimed self-defense after she bludgeoned her boyfriend over 30 times with her shoe. — Ana Trujillo was married with two adoring children, a high-paying executive job at Coca-Cola, and a beautiful mansion in Waco, Texas that some can only fantasize about. Ana was living the American dream but she wasn’t particularly interested in being a soccer mom or a doting wife. She filed for…

Karla Rodriguez turns 30 in a few days, but she hasn’t been seen in 23 years. — When Karla Rodriguez vanished from her Las Vegas neighborhood in 1999, investigators called her a “victim waiting to happen.” Not only was she a vulnerable 7-year-old with a medical condition who spoke limited English, but Karla’s parents often left her unsupervised, to fend for herself. On October 20, at 3…