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LJMS’s Famous Costume Contest Returns

By: Brenna Brickley, Journalist • October 29, 2024

As the weather gets colder and the leaves on the trees begin to fall off, Halloween is approaching closer and closer everyday. However, even with all the festive candy and spooky jack o' lanterns if there...

The Story Behind the Zodiac Killer, America’s Most Infamous Murderer Who Was Never Caught

By: Brenna Brickley, Journalist • September 20, 2024

A Murder in Benicia The year was 1968, it was late in December- only a few days before Christmas- when the 17 year old David Faraway and 16 year old Betty Lou Jenson were out on a date late at night...

Everything You Need to Know About the Recent Musical

By: Brenna Brickley, Journalist • May 14, 2024

As you may have heard, our incredible cast and crew of the recent musical Matilda worked very hard to complete the show. But learning anything about the play can be difficult if you've been struggling to find information. But don't worry; the Jackson Journal has your back. We've compiled a list of everything you need to know about Luther Jackson's Matilda!

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He Killed Over 300 Girls and Got His Freedom in Return

By: Brenna Brickley, Journalist • April 12, 2024

110 girls. At the very, very least 110 girls were taken from this world, all by the hands of one horrible excuse for a man. However, 110 is just a minimum estimate, for this man claims to have killed over 300 young women.

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The Horrific Serial-Kidnapper Who Could Soon Walk Free

By: Brenna Brickley, Journalist • March 15, 2024

John Jamelske seems to be your average senior citizen. That is until he is accused of kidnapping a young 16-year-old girl. However, after launching investigations on him, they realize that he has done a lot more than kidnap a girl. Meet John Jamelske, the monster who may soon walk free.

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Meet America’s “Damsel of Death”

By: Brenna Brickley, Journalist • February 26, 2024

Aileen Wuornos was the first ever convicted American serial killer, taking a total of six to seven lives along a Floridian highway from 1989-1990. Throughout the murders and the hunt to find the killer, Aileen received the nickname "Damsel of Death." However, this "damsel" has a dark past.

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Serial Killer Caught After 13 Years

By: Brenna Brickley, Journalist • February 14, 2024

After nearly 13 years of intense investigations, searching only to find nothing, and dead leads, officials believe that the infamous “Long Island Serial Killer” has finally been caught.

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