Joan was the picture of a mid-century American housewife, though her background hinted at a more complex story. Born in Brooklyn in 1930, she had been orphaned at a young age when her parents died in a suspicious house fire. She was adopted by relatives and grew up under the name Joan Nattrass, leaving her … Continue reading The Violent Disappearance of Joan Risch
The Story of Retta McCabe: New York’s 4-Year-Old Jekyll & Hyde
In the late 19th century, Troy, New York, was a city defined by cobblestone streets, burgeoning industry, and typical small-town affairs. Yet, beneath this veneer of normalcy, a story unfolded that would both shock its residents and confound medical professionals: the story of Retta McCabe, a cherubic child harboring a sinister secret. Retta appeared like … Continue reading The Story of Retta McCabe: New York’s 4-Year-Old Jekyll & Hyde
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