Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1849, William Osler, Canadian physician and author (died 1919) was born. In 1880, Tod Browning, American actor, director, and screenwriter (died 1962) was born. In 1917, The Bisbee Deportation occurs as vigilantes kidnap and deport nearly 1,300 striking miners and others from Bisbee, Arizona. In 1928, Alastair Burnet, English journalist (died 2012) was born. In 1939, Phillip Adams, Australian journalist and producer was born. In 1963, Pauline Reade, 16, disappears in Gorton, England, the first victim in the Moors murders. In 1992, Caroline Pafford Miller, American journalist and author (born 1903) passed away. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1996, John Chancellor, American journalist (born 1927) passed away. In 2008, Tony Snow, American journalist, 26th White House Press Secretary (born 1955) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Murderer became crime reporter after prison release – then bodies started appearing
Jack Unterweger was a convicted murderer who was released from jail after becoming a 'poet' behind bars - but the Austrian serial killer was hiding a terrifying secret
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The New Zealand Herald
· Jul 9, 2026
A Moment In Crime podcast: The Christchurch baby murder that exposed a serial killer
A Moment In Crime podcast: The Christchurch baby murder that exposed a serial killer
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· Jun 30, 2026
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· Jul 3, 2026
'Psycho' who butchered a child killer: David Taylor earned instant infamy when he and two other convicts brutalised a baby murderer. Now we reveal his past for first time - and why his friends say he's an 'absolute monster'
'Psycho' who butchered a child killer: David Taylor earned instant infamy when he and two other convicts brutalised a baby murderer. Now we reveal his past for first time - and why his friends say he's an 'absolute monster'
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Guthrie case: The major details withheld from the public—until now
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The Daily Beast
· Jul 1, 2026
Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Takes Astonishing New Twist
NBC / Nathan Congleton/NBC via Getty IThe devastating kidnapping case involving 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the mother of NBC’s Today co-host Savannah Guthrie, just took a fresh turn.After months of speculation regarding ransom notes supposedly sent by the kidnappers, the FBI has concluded its investigation into the veracity of the notes and determined that they are inauthentic.Reuters broke the news on Tuesday, citing an FBI official who spoke on condition of anonymity, saying, “none of the ransom notes are believed to be genuine.”Read more at The Daily Beast.
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Related coverage for "Murderer became crime reporter after prison release – then bodies started appearing": The New Zealand Herald — A Moment In Crime podcast: The Christchurch baby murder that exposed a serial killer. Us Weekly — Taylor Sheridan Show Gave Ex-Con Extras Panic Attacks, Caused Hospital Stays. The Week — From murder mysteries to memoirs: this summer’s best reads . Daily Mail — 'Psycho' who butchered a child killer: David Taylor earned instant infamy when he and two other convicts brutalised a baby murderer. Now we reveal his past for first time - and why his friends say he's an 'absolute monster'. CNN — Guthrie case: The major details withheld from the public—until now. The Daily Beast — Nancy Guthrie Kidnapping Case Takes Astonishing New Twist