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zack007attack · 01-18-2011, 04:26 PM

There are some really interesting moments on UM that really stick out as coincidences with certain cases. Here are some moments that I found really intriguing or that really caught my attention.

1) Eliot Ness segment-In this segment, RS talks about his experiences from playing Eliot Ness in his old tv show The Untouchables. This seemed like a funny coincidence how he was talking about his old show on another one of his shows.

2) James Donald King-He murdered his second wife on Sept. 11, 1988 then went on the run. The negative 23rd anniversary of 9/11/2001.

3) The Bentwaters UFO happened the day before the Cash-Landrum sighting. I have always thought there has to be a connection between the two incidents, both crafts likely coming from the same source.

4) David Cox-the relationship between this case and the film "A Few Good Men"

What are your favorite intriguing moments?

WishfulDreamer · 01-18-2011, 04:33 PM

5) The night Kevin Poulson's story aired on UM, the telecenter allegedly mysterious crashed. Is this really true or a rumor?

MegtheEgg86 · 01-18-2011, 04:40 PM

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2) James Donald King-He murdered his second wife on Sept. 11, 1988 then went on the run. The negative 23rd anniversary of 9/11/2001.

Micki Jo West also disappeared on September 11, in 1979.

Rhonda Hinson, and Roxann Jeeves and her son Kristopher were murdered on the same day: December 23, 1981.

Rogest Cain disappeared four years to the day Susan Laferte was assaulted and Doreen Picard was murdered in 1982 on February 19, 1986.

MegtheEgg86 · 01-20-2011, 10:09 AM

Another strange set of coincidences:

Bernice Courtemanche, a victim of the Connecticut River Valley Killer, was abducted and murdered in Newport, NH in 1984, in the exact same city--and at the exact same time--Judge John Fairbanks was scamming his probate firm clients out of millions. Very nearby in Concord, Danny Paquette would be killed one year later.

TheCars1986 · 01-20-2011, 10:16 AM

I've always found it interesting that a boatload of the unexplained death segments or missing persons took place in the state of Washington.

Killarney Rose · 01-20-2011, 06:50 PM

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I've always found it interesting that a boatload of the unexplained death segments or missing persons took place in the state of Washington.

Me, too.

Oooga Chucka · 01-20-2011, 06:56 PM

I watched a clip today on "you know where." I am guessing most people know about this segment, but I was not aware of the update. It was about Charles Morgan and how a new unsolved mystery tied into his killing. Just when I thought it was a two-fer, they referenced Dan Casolaro. Thought this was interesting.

Kane · 01-20-2011, 08:52 PM

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Micki Jo West also disappeared on September 11, in 1979.

In addition, Micki's disappearance happened on a Tuesday, just like 9/11. And not only did her disappearance occur exactly 22 years before 9/11, but also exactly 11 years before President George Bush Sr.'s "New World Order" speech.

RobinW · 01-21-2011, 12:19 AM

Karl Malden played Freddy Kassab in "Fatal Vision", the TV-movie adaptation of the Jeffrey MacDonald case, before becoming the temporary host of UM only a few years later.

For whatever reason, the town of Medford, Oregon seems to be a hotbed for fraud cases as both Steven Cox and Dennis Walker perpetuated their scams there.

The UM Alcatraz segment talked a bit about Robert Stroud, "The Birdman of Alcatraz", and made a brief mention of the film version starring Burt Lancaster. The movie also happened to star Karl Malden and was executive produced by Adam Hecht's father, Harold!

Corkys-Place · 01-21-2011, 01:43 AM

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The UM Alcatraz segment talked a bit about Robert Stroud, "The Birdman of Alcatraz", and made a brief mention of the film version starring Burt Lancaster. The movie also happened to star Karl Malden and was executive produced by Adam Hecht's father, Harold!

I looked up Harold Hecht on the IMDB and was suprised to learn he died in May 1985! some 4 years before his Son went missing. Did they ever mention the Father was dead in the UM segment?

Given the Father and his lucrative producing career were both...er...dead in '89 How could the Hecht Family continue to live in such wealth?

I guess he had lot's of money invested or something.

rhzunam · 01-21-2011, 03:24 AM

Of the September 11 things, you can all just say that it happened on the anniversary of Salvador Allende's murder in a coup. I don't know how having those stuff happen on september 11 is interesting especially when it happened before the WTC attacks and have no relation. If something like L'Infant or the guys who tried to bomb that army general wife had happened in September 11, then I would understand.

MegtheEgg86 · 01-21-2011, 09:15 AM

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Of the September 11 things, you can all just say that it happened on the anniversary of Salvador Allende's murder in a coup.

Of course.

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I don't know how having those stuff happen on september 11 is interesting especially when it happened before the WTC attacks and have no relation. If something like L'Infant or the guys who tried to bomb that army general wife had happened in September 11, then I would understand.

We aren't trying to perpetuate any conspiracy theory here at all. September 11 is simply a day that stands out greatly in the minds of many Americans, so some of us may be more suceptible to noticing the coincidence (which is, of course, all it is--a coincidence).

RobinW · 01-21-2011, 09:21 AM

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I looked up Harold Hecht on the IMDB and was suprised to learn he died in May 1985! some 4 years before his Son went missing. Did they ever mention the Father was dead in the UM segment?

Given the Father and his lucrative producing career were both...er...dead in '89 How could the Hecht Family continue to live in such wealth?

I guess he had lot's of money invested or something.

No, surprisingly, they did not mention that Harold Hecht was dead during the UM segment, nor did they even say his first name, just casually mentioning that "Adam was the son of a successful Hollywood producer". Harold's last producing credit was in 1972, so I have no doubt he saved up enough money to keep his family rich for a long time. I have a hunch that Harold's death played a big hand in Adam becoming fascinated with the homeless as maybe he became disillusioned with the idea of his family living off money that his late father had earned. They were probably still receiving some hefty royalties off of Harold's movies, many of which were very successful, especially "Marty", a Best Picture Oscar winner.

MegtheEgg86 · 01-21-2011, 10:20 AM

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The UM Alcatraz segment talked a bit about Robert Stroud, "The Birdman of Alcatraz", and made a brief mention of the film version starring Burt Lancaster. The movie also happened to star Karl Malden and was executive produced by Adam Hecht's father, Harold!

Definitely the most fascinating line of coincidences so far, I think!

mwcarolina · 01-21-2011, 11:27 AM

the Blair Adams case, one of the most interesting cases on UM in my book, was he running from himself???? who killed him????? some people think he killed himself, well, it's (i guess) possible, but i dont think it. It could be that some guy was really out to get him or someone just did this for no reason and it wasnt the guy he feared.

01-18-2011, 04:26 PM	#1
zack007attack Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 30, 2009 Posts: 402	Interesting moments on UM There are some really interesting moments on UM that really stick out as coincidences with certain cases. Here are some moments that I found really intriguing or that really caught my attention. 1) Eliot Ness segment-In this segment, RS talks about his experiences from playing Eliot Ness in his old tv show The Untouchables. This seemed like a funny coincidence how he was talking about his old show on another one of his shows. 2) James Donald King-He murdered his second wife on Sept. 11, 1988 then went on the run. The negative 23rd anniversary of 9/11/2001. 3) The Bentwaters UFO happened the day before the Cash-Landrum sighting. I have always thought there has to be a connection between the two incidents, both crafts likely coming from the same source. 4) David Cox-the relationship between this case and the film "A Few Good Men" What are your favorite intriguing moments?

01-18-2011, 04:33 PM	#2
WishfulDreamer Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 01, 2009 Location: L.A. Posts: 3,868	5) The night Kevin Poulson's story aired on UM, the telecenter allegedly mysterious crashed. Is this really true or a rumor?

01-20-2011, 10:09 AM	#4
MegtheEgg86 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 19, 2008 Location: The Volunteer State Posts: 5,156	Another strange set of coincidences: Bernice Courtemanche, a victim of the Connecticut River Valley Killer, was abducted and murdered in Newport, NH in 1984, in the exact same city--and at the exact same time--Judge John Fairbanks was scamming his probate firm clients out of millions. Very nearby in Concord, Danny Paquette would be killed one year later.

01-20-2011, 10:16 AM	#5
TheCars1986 #VLSKMS Forum Fanatic Join Date: Nov 22, 2008 Location: Maryland Posts: 8,606	I've always found it interesting that a boatload of the unexplained death segments or missing persons took place in the state of Washington.

01-20-2011, 06:56 PM	#7
Oooga Chucka Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 23, 2010 Posts: 150	I watched a clip today on "you know where." I am guessing most people know about this segment, but I was not aware of the update. It was about Charles Morgan and how a new unsolved mystery tied into his killing. Just when I thought it was a two-fer, they referenced Dan Casolaro. Thought this was interesting.

01-21-2011, 12:19 AM	#9
RobinW Member Senior Member Join Date: Jul 14, 2010 Posts: 1,874	Karl Malden played Freddy Kassab in "Fatal Vision", the TV-movie adaptation of the Jeffrey MacDonald case, before becoming the temporary host of UM only a few years later. For whatever reason, the town of Medford, Oregon seems to be a hotbed for fraud cases as both Steven Cox and Dennis Walker perpetuated their scams there. The UM Alcatraz segment talked a bit about Robert Stroud, "The Birdman of Alcatraz", and made a brief mention of the film version starring Burt Lancaster. The movie also happened to star Karl Malden and was executive produced by Adam Hecht's father, Harold!

01-21-2011, 03:24 AM	#11
rhzunam Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jan 01, 2010 Posts: 257	Of the September 11 things, you can all just say that it happened on the anniversary of Salvador Allende's murder in a coup. I don't know how having those stuff happen on september 11 is interesting especially when it happened before the WTC attacks and have no relation. If something like L'Infant or the guys who tried to bomb that army general wife had happened in September 11, then I would understand.

01-21-2011, 11:27 AM	#15
mwcarolina Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 01, 2010 Location: nc Posts: 466	the Blair Adams case, one of the most interesting cases on UM in my book, was he running from himself???? who killed him????? some people think he killed himself, well, it's (i guess) possible, but i dont think it. It could be that some guy was really out to get him or someone just did this for no reason and it wasnt the guy he feared.