Tag: true crime

October 27, 2025 THE COAL SPEAKER

The scary Halloween of 2002: Ducks were in a noose

A twisted crime spree in 2002 caused true fear before Halloween

October 19, 2025 THE COAL SPEAKER

🎃 Checking the chocolates: The real Candyman of Halloween 🎃

There is an ounce of truth to the urban legends about tainted Halloween candy. But it is not nearly as widespread, and much more tragic, than you may know.

David Wellington Reed was a 13-year-old boy in the seventh grade at Schuylkill Haven Area Middle School.. Born January 17, 1972, Reed assumed national; attention when he murdered in 1985.. His death was one of milk cartons of the 80s.. his crime was solved decades later.