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Why do murders committed by people dressed as Santa Claus keep happening?
The symbolic figure of Santa Claus, associated with joy and generosity, is often exploited by individuals with malicious intent, turning the beloved figure into a sinister symbol for committing atrocities.
What happened during the 2008 Christmas Eve massacre in Covina, California?
Bruce Pardo, dressed as Santa Claus, killed nine people at his former in-law's Christmas party, including his ex-wife and her parents, using a homemade flamethrower to burn the house down before committing suicide.
Who was the perpetrator of the 2017 Istanbul nightclub attack?
The attack was carried out by Abu Muhammad Khorasani, a man dressed as Santa Claus, who killed 39 people and wounded 69 others at a packed nightclub on New Year's Eve. ISIS later claimed responsibility for the attack.
What is the story behind the Headless Horseman of Wycoller Hall?
The Headless Horseman is believed to be Simon Cunliffe, who murdered his wife in the 17th century after discovering her affair. His ghost reenacts the murder annually at Wycoller Hall, accompanied by blood-curdling screams and the sound of a horse galloping.
What happened to Anne Cope, the Bramshill Bride?
Anne Cope disappeared during a game of hide-and-seek at her Christmas wedding in 1605. Fifty years later, her skeletal remains were found in an oak chest in the attic, still wearing her wedding dress and holding her bouquet.
What is the legend of the Yule Cat in Iceland?
The Yule Cat is a giant feral cat that devours people who haven't worked hard enough during the winter. Farmers used the legend to scare workers into harvesting all the wool before Christmas.
What was the motive behind Bob Spangler's murder of his family in 1978?
Bob Spangler killed his wife and two children on Christmas Day to be with his new girlfriend. He later confessed to the murders and was sentenced to life in prison before dying of cancer in 2001.
What terrifying experience did a Redditor have at their grandmother's home during Christmas?
The Redditor followed their grandmother's strange rules for Christmas night, which included avoiding lights and ignoring knocking and scratching sounds at the window. They later discovered a shadow outside their window and heard growling in the kitchen.
- Bruce Pardo's Christmas Eve massacre in California, killing nine including his ex-wife and her family.
- The Raina nightclub terror attack in Istanbul, Turkey, where 39 were killed and 69 wounded by a Santa-clad gunman.
- The Jaffa, Israel stabbing murder during a Christmas procession, attributed to a property dispute.
- Aziz Yazdanpanawa's Christmas Day massacre in Texas, killing his estranged wife and children.
- Randall Gaston Jones's shooting spree at a Halloween party in Texas.
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