Tommy Schaefer taken into custody on federal charges for the 2014 suitcase murder in Bali.

Chicago Man Arrested in Murder Conspiracy Charges A Chicago man, Tommy Schaefer, was apprehended while flying over international waters on a trip back to the United States. This comes after he was convicted in 2014 for killing his girlfriend’s mother using a suitcase in Bali, Indonesia. Federal authorities have now charged him with multiple counts […]
U.S. citizen released from Indonesian prison following Bali suitcase murder conviction

Indonesia has deported an American who spent 11 years in prison for the premeditated murder of his girlfriend’s mother while they were vacationing in Bali. Tommy Schaefer returned to the U.S. on Tuesday and is now facing federal charges. Schaefer received an 18-year sentence for the 2014 death of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, the mother of […]
Notorious Suitcase Killer Comes Back to America After Being Deported by Indonesia

Schaefer Returns to U.S. After Commutation of Sentence Tommy Schaefer, infamous for his role in the 2014 Suitcase Murders in Bali, has returned to the United States following his sentence being commuted and his subsequent deportation by the Indonesian government on Tuesday. Now 32, Schaefer killed his girlfriend’s mother, Sheila von Wiese-Mack, during a luxury […]
Man released and deported after 11 years in prison for Bali suitcase murder, according to reports

American Man Deported After 11 Years for Murder in Bali JAKARTA, Indonesia – An American man has been released and deported by Indonesia after serving 11 years for the premeditated murder of his then-girlfriend’s mother on Bali, a popular tourist destination. Tommy Schaefer received an 18-year prison sentence for the murder of Sheila von Wiese-Mack, […]
American imprisoned in Russia after discovering Kalashnikov rifles in suitcase: report

American Sentenced to Four Years in Russia for Attempting to Smuggle Kalashnikov Stock An American has been sentenced to four years in prison in Russia after allegedly trying to leave Moscow’s Vnukovo airport with the butt of a Kalashnikov rifle hidden in his suitcase. This incident has raised eyebrows and, well, concerns. This unnamed collector […]
21 individuals sprayed with pepper spray during suitcase theft at Heathrow Airport

On Sunday, a 31-year-old man was taken into custody following a robbery at Heathrow Airport in London. This incident resulted in 21 individuals, including a young child of three, being pepper-sprayed and needing medical attention, as reported by authorities. The Metropolitan Police shared that the event took place in the airport’s parking lot early in […]
Beauty influencer Stefanie Pieper discovered deceased in suitcase in wooded area, reports indicate.

Beauty Influencer Found Dead in Slovenia Stephanie Pieper, a 31-year-old beauty influencer from Austria, was discovered deceased inside a suitcase in a Slovenian forest. This tragic occurrence reportedly follows a confession from her ex-boyfriend regarding her death. Pieper, well-known for her content focused on makeup, fashion, and singing, had been missing since Sunday, November 23, […]
New York City aspiring influencer criticized for dog’s death after packing its decaying body in a suitcase

A social media influencer who had previously been criticized for allegedly scamming restaurants is now in deeper trouble. The dog she was tasked with caring for has died, and she returned its decomposing body to its owner in a suitcase. The husky, named Jiachen, or JC, reportedly showed severe signs of decay after a 10-day […]
Man apprehended for hiding 186 rare animals in suitcase at Tel Aviv airport, officials report

Zoo Animals to Become Traveling Ambassadors Recently, a group of animals from the Maryland Zoo received special care and treatment as they prepared for their roles as traveling ambassadors. Their mission? To visit various locations and showcase their natural behaviors to the public. Exotic Animal Smuggling Incident An Israeli man arriving in Tel Aviv from […]
The suitcase that refused to stay missing

Thirteen years ago, I packed my bags and left Chicago, leaving behind a large green suitcase at my uncle’s place in Evanston. His house, a sprawling structure with a basement that felt more like a maze, made it easy to stash my suitcase in a quiet corner while I caught my train. I figured it […]