2024-04-18 21:22
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True Crime Blog of Synova Cantrell
2024-04-15 21:17
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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
2024-04-05 01:23
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
2024-04-03 21:32
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
2024-04-01 19:51
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
2024-03-29 16:23
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
2024-03-28 15:38
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
2024-03-27 18:23
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.
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2024-03-27 00:28
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
2024-03-23 19:14
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
2024-03-21 16:57
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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
2024-03-20 00:16
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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
2024-03-18 18:18
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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
2024-03-15 17:25
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
2024-03-13 16:52
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
2024-03-09 23:50
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
2024-03-07 22:57
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
2024-03-01 20:13
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
2024-02-28 02:30
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
2024-02-25 17:02
John Robert Hill was murdered on November 22, 1976 in local laundromat in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Iowa Cold Case Files; https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/… Read More
2024-02-24 16:03
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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
2024-02-23 13:35
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
2024-02-23 02:23
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
2024-02-20 15:46
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
2024-02-14 20:03
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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… Read More
2024-02-13 15:29
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
2024-02-13 05:36
Tried on my old fedora today after 3 years and it felt great!The post Fedora is Back! appeared first on Synova Ink Read More
2024-02-11 21:59
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
2024-02-11 18:07
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2024-02-11 14:00
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
2024-02-10 22:55
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
2024-02-06 18:44
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&hell…Read More
2024-02-05 17:36
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!
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2024-02-04 18:17
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
2023-12-18 15:39
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
2023-12-13 13:32
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
2023-12-09 18:18
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
2023-11-28 18:31
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
2023-11-27 17:34
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
2023-11-16 16:46
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
2023-11-15 16:50
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2023-11-11 16:00
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
2023-11-10 16:30
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
2023-11-10 01:17
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
2023-11-08 17:06
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
2023-11-03 15:00
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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
2023-10-25 16:29
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2023-10-24 15:00
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
2023-10-23 16:28
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
2023-10-20 17:10
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
2023-10-20 00:40
The post The Hippies Were Right!! It’s all about vibes, man! appeared first on Synova Ink Read More
2023-10-16 21:33
The post Building a Motivated Mindset (Monday Motivation Video Replay) appeared first on Synova Ink Read More
2023-10-14 19:49
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
2023-10-12 23:12
[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
2023-10-09 22:24
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
2023-10-03 10:50
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
2023-09-26 13:33
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
2023-09-21 12:00
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
2023-09-20 13:35
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
2023-08-28 17:27
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
2023-08-14 16:38
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
2023-08-11 18:42
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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
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2023-08-06 21:25
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
2023-07-14 21:00
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
2023-07-05 17:20
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
2023-07-05 17:20
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
2023-06-20 17:33
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2023-06-07 15:09
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
2023-06-06 16:30
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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
2023-05-25 17:07
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
2023-05-24 17:47
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
2023-05-23 22:30
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
2023-05-18 20:07
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
2023-05-06 17:51
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
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2023-05-02 17:24
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
2023-04-22 15:37
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
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2023-04-04 17:26
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Mind Games:
“…be transformed by the renewing of your mind” – ancient proverb
What does your mind lo… Read More
2023-03-23 20:33
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2023-03-23 17:00
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What’s holding you back from achieving your heart’s desire? Sure, there might be logical reasons, but most of the… Read More
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2023-03-22 17:22
Synova interviews the Quantum Mindset this week for Writer’s Wednesday. Patrice Marie’s book “Conspiracies, Timelines, & the New Earth” will be available on A… Read More
2023-03-15 19:33
Bio:
William Schlichter is an award-winning screenwriter and author specializing in science fiction and the phantasmagorical world of the undead. His popular No Room in Hell and Silve… Read More
2023-03-14 02:31
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2023-03-08 12:09
Bio: SM Stryker is an Amazon international bestselling author who loves to delve into steamy romantic fantasies and explore deep themes through heart-wrenching tales. An introverted mort… Read More
![Synova Interviews Super-charged Mindset Coach, Brett Scott [Writer’s Wednesday]](https://cdn.blogarama.com/images/posts_thumbs_site_id/12961/1296124-3619398671.w320.jpg "Synova Interviews Super-charged Mindset Coach, Brett Scott [Writer’s Wednesday]")
2023-03-01 19:13
Bio: My journey started officially in 2006 when I watched the movie The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, it featured Bob Proctor who has been instrumental in my ability to now coach and guide peo… Read More
2023-02-25 18:40
Learned Helplessness:
Have you ever seen a circus elephant tied to a tint peg or a horse held back by a tiny wire fence? These are great examples of learned helplessness. At one point… Read More
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2023-02-23 00:30
Bio: Ronda Del Boccio is an award-winning author, photographer, artist, and speaker. She is the Queen of BLISS. She lives in rural Missouri with her gorgeous golden retriever guide dog a… Read More
2023-02-22 17:18
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2023-02-20 18:20
Sacrifice tends to have a negative slant, but we’ve had it all wrong. We must let go of some things to achieve greater things. Today Synova talks about the Universal Law of Sacrifice… Read More
2023-02-16 00:05
2023-01-26 20:31
What if I told you one thing that would put you in the top three percent of Americans and put you ahead of the pack? This simple procedure will determine your future success more than al… Read More
2023-01-25 15:45
Most of my courses are available year around, but this one is a little different.I want to be there to help you with your goal crushing process and I can only take on so many clients at once… Read More
2023-01-24 22:25
Have you seen my Goal Setting Workbook!?It’s more than a standard goal setting journal. It’s filled with articles, statistics, and tools to help you reach your goals. If you have… Read More
2023-01-23 02:26
I’m so excited! This event starts tomorrow evening. Let’s learn how to dream again. Let’s learn how to live again. And, let’s do it together!!
Make sure and join t… Read More
2023-01-17 12:00
What is your first thought when someone mentions the word desire? Most of the time, it comes with a negative feeling. We usually think of something to do with lust and or greed. Even Web… Read More
2023-01-11 15:07
Who are you? It seems like a simple question, but it goes much deeper than we realize. When meeting a new person, we immediately start looking for common ground. We use labels to categor… Read More
2023-01-03 10:37
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Apathy is defined as a lack of interest, enthusiasm, or concern, but it becomes so much more. It is different from d… Read More
2022-12-31 16:59
2022-12-17 17:14
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“Wherever you are, be there.” – Jim Rohn.
We waste our life by focusing on everything except for the present momen… Read More
2022-12-14 12:00
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I want you to draw a quick map to your local gas station. Then call a friend that lives nearby and have them draw the same thing. You wil… Read More
2022-12-13 12:00
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It’s the most wonderful time of the year. You hear it everywhere during the holiday season, but not everyone agrees… Read More
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