Chapter Two #3
Three women have now disappeared in the last year from various North Side neighborhoods.
Kayleigh Aimes, Crystal Cole and Zoe Dawson.
Only two bodies have been recovered so far, Kayleigh’s and Crystal’s, who were found on a north-side beach near Fort Sheridan.
Both bodies appeared six months after their respective disappearances, and reports revealed their bodies were kept frozen prior to being dumped on the beach.
Both bodies were missing a foot. Law enforcement has confirmed they were likely victims of the same individual, and unfortunately, the serial killer in question is still at large, with no leads.
According to their families, both of these women led happy, stable lives.
Kayleigh had a small business on Etsy making custom plushies for children.
Crystal was a veterinary assistant at an animal shelter.
The woman I believe to be the third victim, Zoe Dawson, was a receptionist and up-and-coming artist. Why does she fit the pattern?
First, there are almost exactly 6 months between each disappearance.
It seems a body is dumped only when a new woman is kidnapped, and the timing of Zoe’s disappearance with Crystal’s body turning up on the beach can’t be ignored.
Second, they all lived within a 5-mile radius of each other.
No suspects have been identified in any of the three cases, but if the past timeline is predictive of the future, Zoe Dawson’s body will show up at the 6-month mark.
Law enforcement is still treating Zoe Dawson’s case as a missing person, and hasn’t admitted any connection between her and the others … yet.
It hits me as I re-read this that the six months are up. If Zoe really is part of this string of murders, her body should show up on the beach any moment. I scan the new comments next.
onlythetruth5654 creepy but makes sense if the killer only has one deep freezer. I guess he could buy more freezers though, they’re not that expensive at Costco
_the_big_dickus sorry, this is the most far fetched loony toons bullshit I’ve read all day. sure, the two footless chicks might be connected. but the other chick’s not even proved dead. shit happens. stop going all conspiracy on unrelated things.
StarGazer8000 They all SEEMED happy. Come ON.
We all know that abuse can happen under our noses, and we don’t even know it.
My two cents? Their partners did them in.
One of them copied the other to put people off the scent.
Trust me with the partner angle – I’ve been there, and by the grace of God I was one of the lucky ones and escaped with my life.
I hope those poor women’s spirits are at peace. Their suffering is over. #godbless
YourMamasWife I looooove true crime, this thread is super up my alley!
! Isn’t it creepy, with the missing feet?
What do you think the killer did with them?
(omg, FOOT FETISH??) I remember being so shocked when these bodies showed up, because I literally live ten minutes from that beach!
I hope they catch the serial killer!!!! And I hope the body of the 3rd woman shows up soon, for the sake of her family!
Does anyone know if there’s a podcast about this case?
I type quickly.
Looking_for_Zoe Just flagging that the six months are pretty much up, so if Zoe fits the pattern, we should keep an eye out for that headline …
I don’t have to wait long before answers start popping in.
KillMe_Softly CHILLLS. Because that also means a new victim would be chosen, which is really scary, especially for all us singles out there who might be swiping right on somebody incredibly dangerous. Stay safe and pack your mace, ladies!!!
SpartanWarrior1983 I don’t know why anyone in this day and age would use the apps to find love. It’s incredibly dangerous out there. If you’re that stupid, I’m sorry if this is insensitive, but you deserve what’s coming to you.
A few more people add their two cents, but my eyes have decided they are done working overtime – the bright screen is starting to blur.
All of a sudden, exhaustion crashes over me.
I glance at the time – oh God, two in the morning?
How the hell did that happen? I have to be at work at eight a.m. tomorrow, and it’ll be a long day with George’s bridesmaid dress fitting right after that.
If I don’t get to bed now, I’ll be useless.
And it’s important not to be useless. I didn’t just take the job at Anderson & Pulaski for the paycheck.
I took it because Zoe worked there. It’s probably a long shot, but it’s possible I could find a lead there that unlocks the whole case.
The person I’m most interested in talking to is Devin, the guy who runs the cremation ovens, known in the industry as ‘retorts.’ From what I’ve put together, he and Zoe were buddies, and even had lunch together the day she disappeared.
I’m itching to ask him about that, but so far, I’ve been too busy playing corpse chauffeur to get my shot.
Tomorrow might be my chance, and I have to be sharp.
I shut the laptop. Rise from the couch and toss my now-cold dinner in the trash. I triple-check the locks on my door, then the windows, and finally, fall into bed. I barely have time to remember that I really should brush my teeth. Sleep comes immediately.