Published in About Me Stories·PinnedMember-onlyAbout Me — Olive BarkerHi, I’m Olive. — I’m a freelance writer, internet sleuth, and full-time streaming binger. I love slow mornings, coffee in bed, and last-minute flights to Sweden (Hej!). When I’m not writing, I’m usually reading or watching some crazy true crime documentary. How I Got Here I had always wanted to be a writer, but I took a detour…About Me2 min readAbout Me2 min read
Published in The Barker Review·PinnedThe Murders at Sweetwater CreekA Fictional Short Story. — Copyright 2022. Olive Barker. All Rights Reserved. This story is a work of fiction. That means all names, characters, organizations, places, events, and incidents are all used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons or events is coincidental. No part of this work may be reproduced, stored, or replicated in any…Fiction4 min readFiction4 min read
Published in Close to Home: True Crime by Olive Barker·1 day agoMember-onlyMassachusetts Man Accused of Killing His Wife to Inherit Her MillionsA Good Look at the Case Against Brian Walshe. — Hello and happy Monday! Today’s case coverage is probably one you’ve already heard about. Today is all about the Brian Walshe case. And I have to warn you, the evidence, in this case, is overwhelming, to say the least. There’s no doubt in my mind (or anyone’s for that matter)…Crime4 min readCrime4 min read
Published in Close to Home: True Crime by Olive Barker·4 days agoMember-only19-Year-Old Shot in the Face While SleepingWhat Happened to the Milwaukee Teen? — One fall day back in 2009, a family of five was at home enjoying a nice night together. They all sat around together, ate dinner, watched a Packers game, and then eventually got ready for bed. What they didn’t know was that something was about to happen that would change…Crime2 min readCrime2 min read
Published in Close to Home: True Crime by Olive Barker·Jan 23Member-onlyThe Man Who Killed His Wife During a Romantic GetawayThe Loving Husband Who Turned Into a Cold-Blooded Killer. — Hello and happy Monday! If you’re new around here (to my Medium & or Substack page, that is), welcome. I write about all things crime-related, whether that’s true crime, historically infamous crimes, breaking news, and evening scamming YouTubers. If you’re not new around here, thanks for returning. I appreciate you…Crime4 min readCrime4 min read
Published in Close to Home: True Crime by Olive Barker·Jan 20Member-onlyMurder in Cottage CountryThe Strange Disappearance of Four Senior Citizens. — “We are too weak because we are sinners and we cannot fight the devil. We need to pray for God to help in our lives.” — Katherine Laan’s Facebook Post. In the mid 1990s, a number of “Christian” retirement homes began operating in and around the Muskoka region of Ontario…Crime4 min readCrime4 min read
Published in Close to Home: True Crime by Olive Barker·Jan 18Member-onlyClose to Home: The Utah Family MurdersThe Sad Story of One Utah Family. — Have you ever gotten a phone call from the police telling you that one of your family members (or friends) just killed their entire family? Most people haven’t. But that’s what happened a few weeks ago in Enoch, Utah, when one woman didn’t show up for her morning appointment. This…Crime3 min readCrime3 min read
Published in Close to Home: True Crime by Olive Barker·Jan 16Member-only8-Year-Old Girl Sexually Assaulted & Strangled to DeathA Killer in Santa Cruz. — Today we’re taking a trip back to 2015 to Santa Cruz, California. Life on the seaside was going seemingly well for Laura Jordan and her 8-year-old daughter Madyson. That was until one hot summer day, life as everyone knew it would change. This is the murder of Maddy Middleton. The Murder of Maddy Middleton Maddy…Crime2 min readCrime2 min read
Published in Close to Home: True Crime by Olive Barker·Jan 13Member-onlyKansas City Realtor Accused of Killing Two WomenMurdered in Cold Blood. — Happy Friday! Back today with another cold case. Or at least that’s what law enforcement has labeled it. I hope you had a great week, and I hope you have an even better weekend. But for now, let’s dive in. The Murders of Sarah DeLeon & Diana Ault In the early morning hours of December 29th, 1989 18-year-old…Crime3 min readCrime3 min read
Published in Close to Home: True Crime by Olive Barker·Jan 9Member-onlyManipulated & Murdered: A Playboy Model Who Murdered Her Sugar DaddyThe Kelsey Turner Case. — In 2016, a young girl by the name of Kelsey Turner moved out west from Arkansas to pursue her dreams as a model. She was determined and wouldn’t let anything get in her way. …Crime4 min readCrime4 min read
