Born: May 22, 2002, in Kyiv, Ukraine

Fled Ukraine in 2022 with her mother and siblings to escape the ongoing war—seeking safety and a fresh start in the United States.

In Kyiv, Zarutska had graduated in art restoration and was studying English in the U.S., aspiring to become a veterinary assistant

She was described by her community as a creative, kind-hearted soul with a “heart of gold”, passionate about her art and caring toward animals.

Iryna was repeatedly stabbed in the neck after sitting down alone on public transport, for the crime of being. Decarlos Brown Jr. was heard saying “I got that white girl.” Bystanders watched her bleed out and did nothing to assist her.

Born: Approx. 2002–2003 (aged 22 at the time of her death). She grew up in Waxhaw, North Carolina, and attended Cuthbertson High School. She was studying at South Piedmont (Central Piedmont) Community College, working two jobs, and had dreams of transferring to the College of Charleston to pursue a career as a teacher.

Known for her vibrant presence, kindness, and warmth. Friends remembered her as electric, outgoing, and fiercely loyal; she was also a dedicated Taylor Swift fan (“a true Swiftie”) and adored kids. Her father described her as having a “huge heart” and an infectious spirit.

She met her end when a home intruder named Alexander Dickey stuck a gun in her rib cage while she was asleep and pulled the trigger, for absolutely no reason.

Born: July 31, 2007

A junior at Frisco Memorial High School in Frisco, Texas, Austin held an impressive 3.97 GPA and was the MVP linebacker for his football team; he also participated in track and field. His twin brother Hunter was both his teammate and best friend.

Remembered as a disciplined, academic, and athletic standout, Austin brought light and leadership to both the classroom and the field. He was deeply loved by friends, family, and teammates.

Austin was fatally stabbed during a high school track meet. The suspect, fellow student Karmelo Anthony, stabbed Austin with a knife after Austin intervened in an altercation to remove Karmelo from the team’s tent.

Anthony told officers “He put his hands on me” later stating “I did it.”

Jacob and his wife Kristen were sitting on a bench on the corner of 6th and Broadway when a man approached them and yelled at them.

Jacob said something back to the man, and that’s when Jacob was hit in the neck with a hatchet. Jacob suffered a massive wound and bled profusely.

“The injury cut the artery in the back of his neck in half. It went so deep that it hit his skull,” said Jacob’s sister-in-law Erica Sims.

The couple, from Alabama, was in Tucson to take in the sights after spending the last few months in California. The two were vacationing to grieve and process the loss of their son Brooks, who was stillborn in May 2024.

Michael initially denied any involvement, but later admitted he had been drinking heavily and didn’t remember anything.

Dr. Julie Gard Schnuelle, DVM, PhD, was a 59-year-old retired veterinarian and professor, deeply respected within the Auburn University community. Born in the mid-1960s (precise date not publicly disclosed), she earned her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree in 1996 from Auburn University and later joined its faculty in 2003.

Over nearly two decades, she taught and conducted research in the Department of Clinical Sciences, specializing in large animal and food animal veterinary medicine. Known for her warmth and brilliance, Schnuelle was described as “a force,” beloved by colleagues and students alike. After retiring in 2021, she remained active in her community, regularly walking or running in Kiesel Park with her dog.

She was ambushed on a trail in Kiesel Park, Jade, Alabama, fatally stabbed, and found later that day after she had been dumped in the woods. Her attacker also stole her red Ford F-150 truck.

Lake Children’s Hospital contacted detectives when the child was brought in complaining of redness and irritation.

According to arrest documents, a sexual assault nurse examiner tested the child for sexually transmitted diseases, and the child tested positive for chlamydia.

The girl was brought to the Children’s Advocacy Center, where investigators noted she told them Jelks “pulled her pants down” and “did things to her.”

Born: January 10, 2002, in Marietta, Georgia; raised in Woodstock, Georgia.

Graduated from River Ridge High School in 2020, where she competed on the cross-country team.

She began her undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia before transferring to the nursing program at Augusta University’s Athens campus, where she was a junior on the Dean’s List at the time of her death. She was also a proud member of the Alpha Chi Omega sorority.

Described by friends and family as a bright, beautiful soul with warmth, kindness, and a caring spirit. Her laughter and smile were said to light up every room, and she was devoted to her studies and the people she loved.

Her life was taken from her while out for a Jog on the UGA campus, where she was kidnapped, taken into a forest, and beaten and choked to death.

Born: December 13, 1982, in Pleasanton, California

Grew up partly in Germany, and graduated from Amador Valley High School. She earned a communications degree from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

At the time of her death, she lived in San Francisco and worked at medical device company Medtronic. She described herself as a person who loved "loving people" and was known for kindness, warmth, and curiosity.

She was fatally shot by a bullet that ricocheted off a pier near Pier 14 in San Francisco while walking with her father. The shooter, José Inez García Zárate, claimed the gun fired accidentally.

Born: May 8, 1998, in San Francisco, California. Her family later moved to Iowa; she was raised in the small town of Brooklyn, Iowa.

A sophomore psychology major at the University of Iowa, Mollie was known for her bright mind and kind spirit. She worked as a counselor at a children's day camp during the summer and loved animals. She dog-sat for her boyfriend’s older brother. She was described by those who knew her as nurturing, optimistic, and, as one teacher put it, “there wasn’t a mean bone in her body.”

Mollie was energetic, caring, and fiercely loyal to her friends and family. After her disappearance and tragic death, her community came together in memorials, sharing stories of her joyful nature and the positive light she brought wherever she went.

While on an evening jog near her home in Brooklyn, Mollie vanished. After a massive search, her body was discovered over a month later (August 21) in a Poweshiek County cornfield. An autopsy confirmed she died from multiple stab wounds.

Born: In the early 1990s; exact date not publicly disclosed. He was a 21-year-old convenience store clerk working at a QuikTrip in Mesa, Arizona when he was tragically killed in 2015.

Remembered by family and community as a promising young man with a bright future.

While working at the QuikTrip near Stapley Drive and Broadway in Mesa, Arizona, Grant confronted a customer who was attempting to take cigarettes without paying. The suspect, identified as Apolinar Altamirano, shot and killed Grant.