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Whodunnit, and why? All about criminal investigations and the forensic methods used to search for clues and collect evidence to get to the bottom of the crime.
Hunting 'Deadshitdaddy': The Instagram Account Selling Bones from the House of Skulls
This article is Chapter 7 of the complete Jonathan Gerlach investigation. The Digital Storefront in Ephrata While Jonathan Gerlach was physically robbing graves 70 miles away in Yeadon, he was simultaneously building a thriving brand in the heart of Ephrata Borough. Using the handle "deadshitdaddy" on Instagram and maintaining active profiles in private Facebook groups like "Human Bones and Skull Selling Group," Gerlach allegedly turned his residence at 100 Washington Avenue into an online boutique for the macabre.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a month ago in Criminal
The Ephrata Man Who Collected Death: A Profile of Jonathan Gerlach
This article is Chapter 6 of the complete Jonathan Gerlach investigation. The Mask of Normalcy To the residents of Ephrata Borough, Jonathan Christ Gerlach was just the guy at 100 Washington Avenue. He was 34 years old. He drove a silver Toyota RAV4. He paid his taxes. There were no red flags on the exterior of his property. The lawn was cut. The siding was clean. In a town obsessed with "curb appeal," Gerlach was a model citizen.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a month ago in Criminal
"The Burlap Sack" Evidence: How Yeadon Police Caught the Ephrata Bone Collector
This article is Chapter 5 of the complete Jonathan Gerlach investigation. The Trap is Sprung On January 6, 2026, Jonathan Gerlach got into his 2008 Toyota RAV4 and drove to Delaware County. He likely believed it was just another "shopping trip" to his favorite supply store: Mount Moriah Cemetery.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a month ago in Criminal
A Horror Movie Come to Life: Inside the Nightmare at 100 Washington Avenue
This article is Chapter 4 of the complete Jonathan Gerlach investigation. The Raid on Washington Avenue On the morning of January 6, 2026, the residents of Washington Avenue woke up to a swarm of law enforcement vehicles. But this wasn't a standard drug bust. The officers entering 100 Washington Avenue were wearing hazmat gear and respirators.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a month ago in Criminal
The Murder Sheet Podcast links TX killing To KY Cold Case
At a time when violent crimes are at historical lows (despite what the current administration claims), there are more true-crime podcasts, books, TV shows, and general interest in the genre. True-crime podcasts are extremely expensive to make because of research costs, public records requests, potential investigator fees, out-of-studio recording costs, and production expenses.
By Frank Racioppiabout a month ago in Criminal
A Real Story: The Day Ameneh Bahrami Lost Her Sight. AI-Generated.
In 2005, Tehran woke up to what seemed like an ordinary morning. Buses were running, offices were opening, and students were heading to their universities. The city was moving through its usual routine. No one knew that, in one small part of the city, a tragedy was about to occur—one that would later shock the entire world.
By shakir hamidabout a month ago in Criminal
Study reveals Louisiana State Police uses force disproportionately against Black people
It’s not the NYPD or LAPD that’s the news for using excessive force but the Louisiana State Police Department. In cases where women have been dragged on the pavement by a cop with a chip in his shoulder to the fact that cops chase after whomever is speeding, only the numbers tell the tale.
By Skyler Saundersabout a month ago in Criminal
The Monster in the Details: How a can found in Yeadon solved a crime Ephrata missed.
This article is Chapter 3 of the complete Jonathan Gerlach investigation. The Million-Dollar Mistake Jonathan Gerlach stole over 100 human skulls. He transported bodies across county lines. He maintained a "museum" in a rowhome and a "warehouse" in a storage unit. For months, he operated with impunity right under the nose of the Ephrata Police Department.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a month ago in Criminal
The Second Crime Scene: The 8 Bodies Found in the Ephrata Storage Locker
This article is Chapter 2 of the complete Jonathan Gerlach investigation. DOSSIER ENTRY: THE SECOND CRIME SCENE TARGET LOCATION: EPHRATA SELF STORAGE (FACILITY NAME REDACTED) SEARCH DATE: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026 EVIDENCE RECOVERED: 8 INTACT HUMAN CORPSES / SKELETAL REMAINS THEORY: "FINISHED GOODS WAREHOUSE" STATUS: VERIFIED (AFFIDAVIT OF PROBABLE CAUSE)
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a month ago in Criminal
Inside the House of Skulls: The Complete Investigation into the Ephrata Bone Factory
The Illusion Shatters By Sunshine Firecracker, J.D. Let the record reflect: On January 6, 2026, the Borough of Ephrata didn't just find a crime scene; it found its own reflection in the mirror.
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a month ago in Criminal
Inside the House of Skulls: The Full Timeline of the Jonathan Gerlach Investigation
INVESTIGATION TARGET: JONATHAN C. GERLACH INCIDENT LOCATION: 100 WASHINGTON AVENUE, EPHRATA PA CHARGES: ABUSE OF CORPSE (x100), THEFT, DESECRATION STATUS: INCARCERATED ($1M BAIL) KEYWORDS: #HouseOfSkulls #JonathanGerlach #EphrataCrime #MountMoriah
By Sunshine Firecrackerabout a month ago in Criminal
A Mother's Love Lost. Content Warning.
It was December 30th, 1988, just two days before the New Year. Jack Dale Walker had convinced a coworker to drive him out to the trailer where his girlfriend lived. Hansel Norton, the co-worker, had known Jack for barely three full weeks. Hansel was trying to be a good friend to this new friend. So, Jack, was young, only 22 years old and appeared to be love sick for the girl who was the mother of his baby.
By Cassie Mooreabout a month ago in Criminal
