Roger Clay Drollinger, the leader of a gang of four men convicted of a 1977 western Indiana home invasion that left three teenage brothers and their step-brother dead, has died in an Indiana Horror descended on small-town, rural Indiana in the form of the thrill killings that became known as the Hollandsburg Massacre. It was Feb. 14, 1977, when four men led by Roger Drollinger stormed The incident became known as the Hollandsburg Valentine's Day Massacre. On February 14, 1977, Roger Drollinger led three other men (Michael Wright, Daniel Stonebraker, and David Smith) into the home of Betty Jane Spencer. One of four men convicted of murder in the 1977 Hollandsburg killings on Valentine's Day will seek parole next month. The Tribune-Star reports 62-year-old David Smith will appear before the Did you know that Valentine's Day has been the backdrop for some chilling murders? From the infamous St. Valentine's Day Massacre in 1929 to more recent tragic events, this day isn't just about chocolates and roses. This is a list of murders committed on Valentine's Day that made the news in recent memory. What are some of the most brutal Valentine's Day murders? Well, this list will give that answer along with the grizzly details affiliated with the incident in question. On Valentine’s Day of 2001, highly respected OB-GYN John Hamilton discovered his wife dead on their home’s bathroom floor, strangled and beaten. At first, authorities thought the murder was tied to the anti-abortion hate group “The Army of God.” On Valentine’s Day 2015, Dawn Dixon-Bey stabbed her boyfriend, Gregory Stack, twice in the heart, killing him instantly. Although evidence suggested Stack was sleeping during the On February 14, 2015, Dawn Dixon-Bey of Jackson, Michigan, stabbed her boyfriend, Gregory M. Stack, twice in the chest, landing both blows through his heart and killing him instantly. She claimed the murder was in self-defense. On Valentine's Day 2013, Minister Nathan Leuthold gave his children Valentine's Day cards before school, but the only thing he gave his wife was a bullet through the face. 1. Surgeon bought orchids for his wife, but crushes her head instead. Mystery Valentine’s Day Game. Forget the usual Valentine’s Day crafts—this Mystery Valentine’s Day Game turns students (or family members) into detectives! This Mystery Valentine’s Day Game is reminiscent of the Murder Mystery parties, but is better suited for a classroom or kids-friendly setting. Join us for Valentine’s Day at the Oshkosh Arena for a night of fun, laughter, suspense and MURDER. You’ll have so much fun sleuthing who done it at this murder-mystery dinner theater that it’s practically criminal! Be prepared to help our detectives interpret clues, interrogate suspects and gather evidence, all while enjoying a delicious dinner. Peaches and Cream performing Valentine’s Day murder mystery musical by: Samantha Rich. Posted: Feb 10, 2025 / 05:03 PM EST. Updated: Feb 10, 2025 / 05:03 PM EST. by: Samantha Rich. Murder, Mystery and a dog, and cat, of distinction Book 13 of the Heathcliff Lennox series. 1924 Valentine’s Day. A duel at dawn. One man dead, the other gravely injured. What drove them to fight on a bitterly cold morning remains a myst St. Valentine’s Night. Alastair Gunn.. My Bloody Valentine. George Dawes Green.. The Caveman’s Valentine. Jane Haddam.. Bleeding Hearts. Carolyn Haines .. Bones and Arrows (story) Happy Homicides 2: Crimes of the Heart (Valentine’s Day Anthology) Lee Harris.. The Valentine’s Day Murder. Carolyn G. Hart.. Deadly Valentine Experience a Thrilling Valentine’s Day at SUMA – No Date Required! Who says Valentine's Day is just for couples? This year, come to SUMA for an unforgettable evening where romance takes a backseat to intrigue, mystery, and murder! Whether you’re flying solo, with a friend, or with a date, it’ll be an event you won’t forget! Uncover the mystery while you mingle, taste a catered Murder, Mystery and a dog, and cat, of distinction Book 13 of the Heathcliff Lennox series. 1924 Valentine’s Day. A duel at dawn. One man dead, the other gravely injured. What drove them to fight on a bitterly cold morning remains a myst “Maybe I’m a romantic, but I see Valentine’s Day as such a whimsical holiday. A day devoted to love and affection, but to those involved in this story, Valentine’s Day will forever be associated with cold-blooded murder.” Nathan and Denise Leuthold's Marriage. Nathan and Denise Leuthold were once childhood sweethearts. Valentine's Day is a time to celebrate romance and love and kissy-face fealty. But the ancient Romans had bloodier, drunker and more naked notions to mark the occasion. On the eve of Valentine's Day 2021, a private birthday celebration in a sleepy seaside resort ended in bloody murder. 66-year-old, Penny Jackson stabbed her 78-year-old husband, David three times. The motivation for the killing was supposedly nothing more than an argument over her choice to serve ' bubble and squeak ' with the gourmet evening
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