Fatim Hemraj
Bio
30-something true crime writer delving deep into the darkest corners where truth is often stranger than fiction.
Stories (10/0)
After a Teen Disappeared, a “Friend” Told Her Parents a Disturbing Story
Kayla Berg lived in Antigo, Wisconsin with her mom, Hope, and her older brother, Jimmy. Ever since she was a little girl, Kayla trained in gymnastics. In high school, she found a new passion for dance and aspired to become a choreographer. However, Kayla wouldn’t even make it to graduation. She disappeared just two weeks before she could celebrate her sweet sixteen and nearly 14 years later, her whereabouts remain a mystery.
By Fatim Hemraj12 months ago in Criminal
Teen Takes Selfie with Schoolmate, Discovers She's Her Long-Lost Sister Kidnapped at Birth
On April 28, 1997, young South African couple, Celeste and Morné Nurse, welcomed their first child to the world, a baby girl named Zephany. Having undergone a C-section, Celeste was asked to stay overnight at the hospital for a few days.
By Fatim Hemraj12 months ago in Criminal
Mom Attends Birthday Party, Finds Daughter Who Died in House Fire as a Baby
It was a cold December evening in 1997. 31-year-old mom of three, Luzaida Cuevas, was out looking for a job and her boyfriend, Pedro Vera, was visiting relatives while his mother babysat their children; two young sons and a beautiful 10-day-old baby girl named Delimar Vera.
By Fatim Hemraj12 months ago in Criminal
Three Sisters Accidentally Solve 74-Year-Old Kidnapping of Child
On July 9, 1945, 6-year-old Tom Martin and his 4-year-old brother, Jerry, were riding their bikes near their quaint Manhattan apartment when a strange woman approached them. She asked the children if they wanted some candy; Tom refused but Jerry couldn’t deny his sweet tooth. The woman took him by the hand and told Tom they would return shortly.
By Fatim Hemraj12 months ago in Criminal
Teen Held Captive in Underground Bunker for 10 Days Rescues Herself
On September 6, 2006, 14-year-old Elizabeth Shoaf got off the school bus and began the short walk to her Lugoff, South Carolina, home when she was suddenly approached by a strange man in a homemade police uniform. He told Elizabeth she was being arrested for a drug charge, placed her in handcuffs, and led the frightened girl away.
By Fatim Hemraj12 months ago in Criminal
Against All Odds: Meet Lori Poland, the 3-Year-Old Who Defied Her Kidnapper
It was a hot summer's day on August 22, 1983. Richard and Diane Poland were at their Sheridan, Colorado, home with their two young children, a 5-year-old boy and his little sister, Lori, who had just turned three.
By Fatim Hemraj12 months ago in Criminal
The Case of “Revenge Mom”: Woman Kills Her 7-Year-Old Daughter’s Murderer in Court
Marianne Bachmeier was born to a devoutly religious mother and a strict Nazi soldier with a drinking habit for a father. After she became pregnant at 16, they threw her out of the house. Homeless, unemployed, and ill-prepared to raise the baby, Marianne gave her up for adoption. She gave a second baby up for adoption when she was 18.
By Fatim Hemraj12 months ago in Criminal
Two Sisters Hear Strange Noises in the Walls of Their House and Uncover a Shocking Secret
Teen sisters Tina and Karen Bowen lived in a small Massachusetts town with their father, Frank, and they had recently lost their mother to cancer. Now a household of only one income, Frank started working longer hours to make ends meet, leaving the girls home alone more often.
By Fatim Hemraj12 months ago in Criminal
School Guard Kidnaps Student, Locks Her in His Bedroom for 10 Years
14-year-old Tanya Kach lived in McKeesport, Pennsylvania with her father, and his girlfriend. Her parents divorced when she was 11, and 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. Tanya ran away from home several times but always returned. The next time, however, Tanya wouldn’t return for an entire decade.
By Fatim Hemraj12 months ago in Criminal
