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Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Murder of Caroline Frances Ely
On February 26, 1915, 25-year-old Caroline Ely died from an illegal operation in Fulham, England. It's not stated what kind of operation it was. There is little information in this case.
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
Murder of Saint Belina
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Saint Belina was a young woman who was murdered and made into a saint. In 1203 she was canonized by Pope Innocent III and was venerated in Troyes. Some of her relics were lost during the French Revolution, but some of her bone particles and her head are stored in a bust at the Mores Abbey in Launderville. Her feast day is February 19th. She is known both as Belina of Troyes, and Belina of Launderville due to the location of her murder.
There is little known about her life, but she was born to religious serfs of John Paterne, the Lord of Pradines and D'Arcy in Landerville, France. It was unknown when she was born. She was known as a gentle soul caring for others. In 1153 she was engaged to another young man of similar rank in the village.
Her parents would ask Lord Paterne for his blessing. He would reject the proposal. He was also interested in having a beautiful girl. It was said that Belina rejected him and was disgusted with that idea. She wanted to marry the man she loved. She was not interested in the Lord or his position of power.
Sometime after Belina would be tending to her father's sheep. This was when Lord Paterne would show up surprising her. He would try to force himself on her, but she would fight back and defend herself. During the struggle, Lord Paterne would bring out his sword and beheaded her. He would leave her body in the field.
It's not stated how the people knew it was known that it was him, but there was a revolt. The peasants were so outraged that they rose up against him. They would burn down his castle. He would escape with his life as he had disguised himself.
He however did not escape unfazed. Pope Anastasius IV excommunicated him and took away his titles. The king confiscated his land, and the French parliament condemned him to permanent exile.
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Monday, February 10, 2025
UNIDENTIFIED: February 11, 1854, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania John Doe
On February 11, 1854, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania an unknown man died. There is little information in this case.
John Doe was a black male around 80-years-old.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2025
UNIDENTIFIED: February 5, 1956 Arcadia, California John Doe
On February 5, 1956, two boys found leg bones in some brush at the Santa Anita Wash in Arcadia, California. More remains were found, but not all. It's believed that there was animal activity on his body. It's unknown how the man had died, but he may have been there for a year or more.
John Doe was a man over 50 years old. He was 5'7" to 5'9" and around 200 lbs. He had grey or greying hair. He had Khaki trousers Penney's Big Mac with a 30" inseam x 40" waist, Blue denim trousers with a 30" inseam x 40" waist, a blue denim jacket, a brown sleeveless fleece lined leather vest, a pair of work gloves, a dark brown socks, army like work shoe, and horned rim glasses. There were also items found in the area. A bath towel, a feather pillow, a big box of matches, and a small box of matches.
It's unknown if all the items found with the body had anything to do with him.
Daily News-Post and Monrovia News-Post Feb 7, 1956
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