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A Vampire, a Werewolf, and Murder

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The real life romance of Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke is much like Twilight, if Twilight was a murder penned by Stephen King.

The love struck Canadian couple believed they were from another realm, and their love could conquer all. Jasmine believed she was a vampire, and Jeremy thought himself a werewolf.

The couple initially met at punk rock show when Richardson was 11 and Jeremy was 23. Through the internet website vampirefreaks.com the couple carried on their relationship. Despite their passion, their love could not conquer the Richardson family’s distaste for their young daughter’s much older boyfriend. The longer the two were together the more Jasmine’s image began to take on the goth appearance of her boyfriend’s.

Despite her parent’s disapproval of their relationship, the internet allowed for many back doors and open windows for the couple to talk.

This website Vampire Freaks was a community for those who felt disenchanted with the mainstream, and wanted to carve out their own dark niche online. The site began in 1999 and is officially closing its doors in February 2020. This is where their romance blossomed through love notes both in public as well as private.

In the way that many young girls do, Jasmine made her adolescent life feel like one of imprisonment and torture by misunderstanding and unduly cruel parents. She would forlorn about her restricted and lonely existence to her boyfriend for hours. They believed that if they could be together, only then would they truly be happy. That is when their plan began to take form, and it was Jasmine who initiated the idea of murder.

She wrote to Jeremy; “I have this plan.. It begins with me killing them and ends with me living with you.”

In the minds of the two lovers nothing could stop them, and on April 23, 2006 nothing did. Sneaking her boyfriend into the home after the family had gone to bed, Steinke stabbed both of Jasmine’s parents dozens of times. However, he left her younger brother’s life in the hands of his young vampire. Jasmine stabbed the boy multiple times before slitting his throat. He was only eight years old.

The two then made their escape from the murder scene before sunrise. It was just the next day when the bodies of one of the Richardson family member’s was spotted through a window and the police were called.

The pair were quickly apprehended after Richardson’s computer was searched.  Each were charged with three counts of first degree murder.

Richardson was only 14 years old at the time of trial in 2007.  She was sentenced to 10 years in prison. That may seem light, but 10 years was the maximum any youth could receive under the Canada’s Youth Justice Act. Four of those ten years she spent in a psychiatric institution.  The following four years she spent supervised attending classes at Mount Royal University in Canada.

She was released in 2016 after completing her time and seen as a success for rehabilitation. After becoming a free young woman she changed her name and is trying to live a quiet existence in the community she changed for life.

In 2008 Steinke was also found guilty of three counts of first degree murder. However, unlike the decade of punishment his girlfriend received, he was sentenced to three concurrent life sentences in prison. The courts stated his earlier parole date would be 25 years from sentencing, roughly the year 2033.  He now goes by the name Jackson May.

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Man Arrested for Allegedly Taking a Severed Leg From Crash Site And Eating It

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A local California news station reported late last month that a man was being held in custody for allegedly taking the severed leg of a deceased train wreck victim and eating it. Be warned, this is a very disturbing and graphic story.

It happened on March 25 in Wasco, Calif. in a horrible Amtrak train accident a pedestrian was struck and killed and one of his legs was severed. 

According to KUTV a man named Resendo Tellez, 27, stole the body part from the impact site. 

A construction worker named Jose Ibarra who was an eyewitness to the theft revealed to officers one very grim detail. 

“I’m not sure from where, but he walked this way and he was waving a person’s leg. And he started chewing on it over there, he was biting it and he was hitting it against the wall and everything,” said Ibarra.

Caution, the following picture is graphic:

Resendo Tellez

Police found Tellez and he willingly went with them. He had outstanding warrants and now faces charges of stealing evidence from an active investigation.

Ibarra says Tellez walked past him with the detached limb. He describes what he saw in lurid detail, “On the leg, the skin was hanging. You could see the bone.”

The Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) police arrived on the scene to begin their own investigation.

According to a follow-up report by KGET News, Tellez was known throughout the neighborhood as homeless and non-threatening. A liquor store employee said she knew of him because he slept in a doorway near the business and was also a frequent customer.

Court records say that Tellez took the detached lower limb, “because he thought the leg was his.”

There are also reports that a video exists of the incident. It was circulating on social media, but we won’t provide it here.

The Kern County Sherriff’s office had no follow-up report as of this writing.


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Woman Brings Corpse Into Bank To Sign Loan Papers

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Warning: This is a disturbing story.

You have to be pretty desperate for money to do what this Brazilian woman did at the bank to get a loan. She wheeled in a fresh corpse to endorse the contract and she seemingly thought the bank employees wouldn’t notice. They did.

This weird and disturbing story comes via ScreenGeek an entertainment digital publication. They write that a woman identified as Erika de Souza Vieira Nunes pushed a man she identified as her uncle into the bank pleading with him to sign loan papers for $3,400. 

If you’re squeamish or easily triggered, be aware that the video captured of the situation is disturbing. 

Latin America’s largest commercial network, TV Globo, reported on the crime, and according to ScreenGeek this is what Nunes says in Portuguese during the attempted transaction. 

“Uncle, are you paying attention? You must sign [the loan contract]. If you don’t sign, there’s no way, as I cannot sign on your behalf!”

She then adds: “Sign so you can spare me further headaches; I can’t bear it any longer.” 

At first we thought this might be a hoax, but according to Brazilian police, the uncle, 68-year-old Paulo Roberto Braga had passed away earlier that day.

 “She attempted to feign his signature for the loan. He entered the bank already deceased,” Police Chief Fábio Luiz said in an interview with TV Globo. “Our priority is to continue investigating to identify other family members and gather more information regarding this loan.”

If convicted Nunes could be facing jail time on charges of fraud, embezzlement, and desecration of a corpse.

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HBO’s “The Jinx – Part Two” Unveils Unseen Footage and Insights Into Robert Durst Case [Trailer]

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HBO, in collaboration with Max, has just released the trailer for “The Jinx – Part Two,” marking the return of the network’s exploration into the enigmatic and controversial figure, Robert Durst. This six-episode docuseries is set to premiere on Sunday, April 21, at 10 p.m. ET/PT, promising to unveil new information and hidden materials that have emerged in the eight years following Durst’s high-profile arrest.

The Jinx Part Two – Official Trailer

“The Jinx: The Life and Deaths of Robert Durst,” the original series directed by Andrew Jarecki, captivated audiences in 2015 with its deep dive into the life of the real estate heir and the dark cloud of suspicion surrounding him in connection with several murders. The series concluded with a dramatic turn of events as Durst was apprehended for the murder of Susan Berman in Los Angeles, just hours before the final episode was broadcast.

The forthcoming series, “The Jinx – Part Two,” aims to delve deeper into the investigation and trial that unfolded in the years after Durst’s arrest. It will feature never-before-seen interviews with Durst’s associates, recorded phone calls, and interrogation footage, offering an unprecedented look into the case.

Charles Bagli, a journalist for the New York Times, shared in the trailer, “As ‘The Jinx’ aired, Bob and I spoke after every episode. He was very nervous, and I thought to myself, ‘He’s gonna run.’” This sentiment was mirrored by District Attorney John Lewin, who added, “Bob was gonna flee the country, never to return.” However, Durst did not flee, and his arrest marked a significant turning point in the case.

The series promises to showcase the depth of Durst’s expectation for loyalty from his friends while he was behind bars, despite facing serious charges. A snippet from a phone call where Durst advises, “But you don’t tell them s–t,” hints at the complex relationships and dynamics at play.

Andrew Jarecki, reflecting on the nature of Durst’s alleged crimes, stated, “You don’t kill three people over 30 years and get away with it in a vacuum.” This commentary suggests the series will explore not only the crimes themselves but the broader network of influence and complicity that may have enabled Durst’s actions.

Contributors to the series include a wide range of figures involved in the case, such as Deputy District Attorneys of Los Angeles Habib Balian, defense attorneys Dick DeGuerin and David Chesnoff, and journalists who have covered the story extensively. The inclusion of judges Susan Criss and Mark Windham, as well as jury members and friends and associates of both Durst and his victims, promises a comprehensive perspective on the proceedings.

Robert Durst himself has commented on the attention the case and the documentary have garnered, stating he is “getting his own 15 minutes [of fame], and it is gargantuan.”

“The Jinx – Part Two” is anticipated to offer an insightful continuation of Robert Durst’s story, revealing new facets of the investigation and trial that have not been seen before. It stands as a testament to the ongoing intrigue and complexity surrounding Durst’s life and the legal battles that followed his arrest.

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