Synova chats with former K.C. Detective, Gary Jenkins about the horrendous case of the Kansas City Butcher. This is episode 2 of 4 In this chilling video, we delve into the dark and twis… Read More

  Amber Wilde was a 19-year-old student at the University of Wisconsin Green Bay working on becoming a pediatrician. Amber kept a detailed diary throughout her life and this chronic… Read More

A  21-year-old man is found slumped over his bathtub with a bullet wound to the head.The 911 caller labels the case as a suicide, and the Meridian Police Department buy into the narra… Read More

Mary Josephine Bailey, 81 was found guilty of killing a woman back in 1985. She is facing a life sentence. While it’s great that they finally caught the killer, it makes you wonder… Read More

This past May, assistant principal Keante Harris was arrested along with three other men for murdering three people over a decade ago. This man worked with children in an Alabama Middle… Read More

True Crime In the Government – Episode #1: The Chevron Decision Synova interviews Chief Legal Strategist, Tanawah Downing about the current ruling on the Chevron Decision. The Supre… Read More

Jennifer Rayleen Casper was born on April 30, 1975, and grew up in Pocatello, Idaho. She learned to love the art of dance as a child and thrived in the industry. While many little girls… Read More

Watch Video In this episode of True Crime Stories In The News, we bring you an update on the infamous Angela Maher case. This tragic tale revolves around Angela Maher, a passionate crus… Read More

We will be going live at 7pm central time. Hope you can join us! Tonight we are going to highlight several cases of public corruption in Fredericktown and Madison County. Hold on for th… Read More

A quiet, somewhat reclusive woman buys a bus ticket to Green Bay and vanishes. Her medicine is still at home, and she carries nothing but a purse. Did she even get on the bus? Did she ge… Read More

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Check out another one of my true crime archives videos… In this video I interview Sidney Heard, the ex-gangster from my first true crime book titled, “Unorganized Crime… Read More

Betty Alexander, 69, was last seen on April 10th, 2019, at her apartment in Sullivan, Missouri. The Sinks Pharmacy delivery driver saw the grandmother on Wednesday, but by the next day… Read More

Jan. 13, 2013 three people were tortured and killed before being dumped along the highway in a vehicle. Quinones King, Rodney Cottrell, and Cheryl Colquitt-Thompson were left in a silver… Read More

Check out another one of my true crime archives videos… In this video I interview Sidney Heard, the ex-gangster from my first true crime book titled, “Unorganized Crime.&rdq… Read More

Photo courtesy: https://www.facebook.com/whereislaynee/ She walked out of her motel room with her little dog, Precious, was seen at a nearby gas station, and then went to a local camp… Read More

Watch Video Check out another video from my True Crime Archives. In this video I interview the family of Shirley Hyman Hickman.  Shirley Hyman-Hickman Was last seen leaving… Read More

Derontae Martin’s world was finally coming together. He had worked hard and received a football scholarship to college. He wasn’t a drug user. He wasn’t depressed. Life was… Read More

It’s been almost 48 years since John Hill was slaughtered in his own laundromat in Ottumwa, Iowa. On the wee hours of November 22nd, 1976, John was viciously attacked in his own… Read More

I have some left after the festival. If you’d like an autographed copy with the limited edition cover then follow the link to order. Hurry and get your order in. I won’t be order… Read More

Check out another case from my true crime archives. Madeline Edman, 15 went missing from La Crosse, Wisconsin on July 29, 2005. Madeline and her mother were doing laundry at the local lau… Read More

On October 4, 1978 a mother was killed and left in a ditch outside of Rock Rapids, Iowa. She would be left unidentified for almost 30 years. Her daughter was left to search for a mother… Read More

Check out another one of my videos from my true crime archives. This one is heartbreaking. A body is found beside the road and left unidentified for almost 30 years. Not too far away a yo… Read More

Don’t forget to tune in at 7pm central time for a new LIVE episode of True Crime Tuesdays. Synova and her team will go live here on Facebook and on her Youtube channel. This wee… Read More

Watch Video Check out another video from my true crime archives. On Nov. 29, 1985, a couple walked into The University of Arizona Museum of Art in Tucson, Arizona and ripped a price… Read More

Watch Video The case of Alexis Patterson was just getting the kind of publicity it needed when the nation’s attention was diverted to the abduction of Elizabeth Smart. While t… Read More

Here’s another look back into my true crime archives: Cherrie Mahan, 8 was last seen getting off the school bus at the end of her long driveway on February 22, 1985. She never made… Read More

David Harrington, 37, Ricky Johnson, 38, and Clayton McGeeney, 36, were found on the evening of Jan. 9, 2024 frozen to death in the back yard of their friend. These three KC Chiefs fans star… Read More

Check out this disturbing update in the Natalie Holloway case! If nothing else is done, the murderer is going to face no further consequences and will walk out of prison at the age of 57… Read More

As a crime writer I get notifications about cold cases every day. Most are solved by DNA and there isn’t anything interesting after awhile. This case caught my eye, however. If this gu… Read More

On the morning of February 26, 2024, Rebekah Byler said goodbye to her husband and began to do her laundry. Her two toddlers were home with her, and life seemed typical for a 23-year-old… Read More

Update on the tragic story of Riley Strain, the Missouri College student who went missing in Nashville after being kicked out of a local bar. Watch Video The post UPDATE: Autopsy of Ril… Read More

This week we continue to cover a series of cases that have been mishandled and completely abandoned by law enforcement in Madison County. Timmy Dees was last heard from when he called 911… Read More

Shirley Hyman – Hickman A young single mother goes missing from a local bar in Philadelphia 43 years ago. Her daughter was a teenager who couldn’t understand why no one wa… Read More

Watch Video This is another one of the videos from my true crime archive. This case is quite unusual and it’s disturbing how far her husband would go to try to get away with h… Read More

Watch Video Thanks for watching another True Crime Tuesday Episode. Today we are discussing the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Riley StrainThis episode was brought to y… Read More

 Photo courtesy of The Charley Project He agreed to be the pawn in a drug sting after his mother received threatening calls over the Christmas holidays. Unfortunately, drug sting… Read More

Here’s another video from my archives. Back in January, 2019 I got the opportunity to be interviewed on the KWTO Coffee with Your Congressmen show. Here’s a portion of that inter… Read More

Jennifer Rayleen Casper was born on April 30, 1975, and grew up in Pocatello, Idaho. She learned to love the art of dance as a child and thrived in the industry. While many little girls… Read More

Photo courtesy of The TennesseanNashville, Tennessee07 Sep 1969, Sun  •  Page 195 The sheriff was a controversial character from the moment he pinned the badge to his s… Read More

Dangers of Partial FBI Files: Can You Believe Partial FBI Documents? NO!! An FBI File or Police Report received from a FOIA Request includes all of the witness statements, and information ga… Read More

Jack was one of the lucky ones to survive Vietnam. He retired from the Air Force as Technical Sergeant and went on to work at the Moncrief Army Health Clinic. At 65, Jack Robinson lived a t… Read More

Today I thought I’d share with you my internet troll of the day. I get so many haters because I refuse to outright discredit Buford Pusser. Here’s my response to today’… Read More

John Robert Hill was murdered on November 22, 1976 in local laundromat in Ottumwa, Iowa. Watch Video More info: Iowa Cold Case Files; https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/… Read More

Watch Video After 35 years, Kelly Ann Workman’s case is back in the news after someone called in a tip. That tip led to the arrest of three men in this cold case. Don’t… Read More

It’s finally here. 1st episode of the Chasing Justice Revisited podcast. Here’s 3 places to find it. Don’t forget to subscribe and share!!! Podbean:https://www.podbean.c… Read More

She was mowing her local cemetery when she was kidnapped and killed. 24 year old, Kelly Workman was last seen on June 30, 1989. This week after 35 years her cold case has warmed up after… Read More

We all know the tale of a killer posing as granny so he could snatch Little Red Riding Hood. After nearly 44 years many locals have forgotten the case of the beautiful little red-headed… Read More

Watch Video This is one of a series of Synova’s Throw Back Thursday videos from when she was writing true crime stories. Let us know what you think. Do you want Synova to get… Read More

Albert Patterson was gunned down in the streets of Phenix City, Alabama which led to Martial Law being declared.Watch this throwback video for more info#walkingtall #DixieMafia #coldcase #Bu… Read More

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This is one of a series of Synova’s Throw Back Thursday videos from when she was writing true crime stories. Let us know what you think. Do you want Synova to get back into writing a… Read More

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In this powerful episode, we discuss why finding your purpose after going through tough times is absolutely crucial. We’ll break down the real-life impact of overcoming trauma and ho… Read More

Cold case pulling me back into the world of true crime. The post A Cold Case, A Legend, and a Vendetta appeared first on Synova Ink Read More

Got another 2.5 miles in for StopSoldierSuicide.org. Nice walk today. It was almost 60° and sunny.Total miles for February: 17.6Please check out my fundraiser and donate if you can. I&r… Read More

Check out this brand new Monday Motivation video about finding purpose. How does finding your purpose help you overcome anxiety and depression? Watch and find out more! Watch here The p… Read More

Episode #1 of the Coffee with Synova Podcast is finally here!!In this episode, I interview Louie Michaels on the stigma men face when battling depression and anxiety.Listen on Podbean or on… Read More

Distractions are everywhere. They will hinder your growth, vitality, and success.  A university of california study says it takes an average of 23 minutes & 15 seconds to get you… Read More

Our lives are like links in a chain that loop from one experience into the next.As I sit here this morning drinking my coffee. I’m reminded of this lesson. Last night I watched my baby… Read More

It’s Day #2 of the 12 Days of Christmas Sale @ Synova Ink Publishing Now you can get an autographed, hardcover copy of my new Whispers of the Mind book for only $20 + shipping!… Read More

Help me serve you better by taking the quick survey below. How do you like to consume your information? 1. Do you like to read physical books?2. Do you like to read ebooks mostly?3. Do yo… Read More

I found this question on Quora.com. “How can I overcome negative thoughts and get positive quickly? Answer: Turn your camera The camera lens can only capture the image direct… Read More

My box of hardcovers have arrived just in time for the Christmas season!! Normally these books are $32.99 plus shipping on Amazon. If you order them from my website you can get them autog… Read More

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Today is Veterans Day, which holds a special place in my heart. I’ve always felt those who have served this country in our military are heroes. Today, we honor our military heroes… Read More

There are three main elements to gratitude: intensity, frequency, and action. If any one of these elements is off, then you will not get the results you are looking for.  Let&rsq… Read More

How many times have you looked back and realized you haven’t enjoyed the journey along this pathway called life? In my study of gratitude this week, I heard the phrase retroactive… Read More

Your life is falling apart, and it seems like there’s no way out, but then, out of the mists of despair, a strange dark figure emerges and hands you the key to a door. Behind that… Read More

Image by Deborah Hudson from Pixabay  Did you know having an attitude of gratitude can literally save your life? It can lower blood pressure, drop your pain levels, an… Read More

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You can repel negativity even when the world is in chaos. It all comes down to what you focus on. Your mind can only hold so much before it becomes overwhelmed. We spend so much time filli… Read More

The first step is to get help. Don’t deal with deep depression alone. Reach out to your higher power and a few trusted people. After you get a support group, evaluate what’s… Read More

So many people want things to change, but they won’t take any action. They want things to fall in their lap. There’s a universal law called the Law of attraction. The Bible c… Read More

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Empower Yourself with 10 Proven Strategies to Boost Confidence and Achieve Success Everyone suffers from self-doubt and one time or another in their lives. Even some of the biggest ce… Read More

[This blog post is an excerpt from my latest book Whispers of the Mind: How Thoughts Become Things] I wanted to stop and give you an example of how thoughts affect your world. While I… Read More

Look Who’s On the Speaker’s Roster. Yours truly! I’ll be speaking at the Ozark Writer’s League (OWL) Conference on October 28th in Branson, MO. Topic: Make Marketi… Read More

Most of us are inmates in a prison, and we don’t even know it. We wake up and move through our day without realizing or seeing the prison walls around us. We don’t see the ha… Read More

First, you must decide to find joy again. It won’t magically appear. You can’t go from victim to vitality unless you decide to. Second, you can’t hide from it and ac… Read More

It supposedly means laugh out loud. Some people think it’s lots of love, but my daughter thinks it’s these little 2-in tall dolls with big eyes. Whatever L.O.L. means to y… Read More

I heard one of the greatest allegories at a little rural church in the Ozarks. In the middle of his message, the guest preacher dropped this little story. Two men were out chopping wood… Read More

Facebook has started sending me a weekly list of trending hashtags. They want me to create content around these topics because they have already gone viral. A video needs at least 1 t… Read More

 I recently heard this phrase when listening to a seminar. “Pain is inevitable, but suffering is not!” It sort of shocked me until I thought about it for a while. I… Read More

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay What is P.M.A.? P.M.A. is an acronym for Positive Mental Attitude. This concept was first introduced in 1937 by Napoleon Hill and… Read More

The 7 Spirits of God  The seven spirits of God is a phrase used several times in Revelations, but it’s easy to pass over. Some people say it’s talking about the angels ov… Read More

Overcoming trauma can be a difficult process and everyone’s story is both unique and common. While you may feel alone in the chaos, remember that there are untold numbers of people… Read More

Change Your Paradigm. Change Your Life.  – by Bob Proctor What is a paradigm? I can tell you one thing, it’s not twenty cents! That was the sarcastic response I recei… Read More

Change Your Paradigm. Change Your Life.  – by Bob Proctor What is a paradigm? I can tell you one thing, it’s not twenty cents! That was the sarcastic response I r… Read More

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There’s a wise old saying that says, “for as a man thinketh in his heart so is he.” What does that mean, exactly? It means you become what you think about regularly. Your c… Read More

Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay How many times do you find yourself plagued with self-doubt? A great opportunity arises, but you are afraid to step through that doorway because of this… Read More

I firmly believe this. You can grow and become a new and better person. It takes effort though. Things don’t get better by chance. Things get better by change Read More

Are you constantly feeling down in the dumps and can’t seem to pull out of it? You work all the time, but it feels hard when it comes time to enjoy the fruits of your labor. Do you… Read More

African elephants are the largest land mammals. They can grow to be 13 ft tall from toe to shoulder. Some species of elephants can weigh up to $13,000. Their trunk alone has 150,000 sepa… Read More

Four words for today….Relax….Release… Grow…BecomeRelax – the answers will come in their timeRelease – all the stress, negative thoughts, anger and hur… Read More

Local Award-Winning Author, Synova Cantrell to be featured on Discovery Channel Cantrell teams up to retell the story of one legendary Sheriff who battled the State Line mob and the Dixie… Read More

Norman Cousins was an Editor, Author, and Philosopher who found his young life plagued with illness. In 1964, he was diagnosed with a deadly connective tissue disease and ankylosing s… Read More

10 Daily Confidence-Building Affirmations:1. I am enough. (You’re infinitely more capable than you realize)2. I am going to be okay. ( Things will get better if we can let go of the pa… Read More