86. The Murder of Sydney Loofe and Haunted Ball Cemetery

November 15, 2017 Sydney Loofe posted a selfie on snapchat with the heading, “Ready for my date”. She was never seen alive again. https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/6525283/sydney-loofe-tinder-date-dismember-tools-nebraska-snapchat-selfie/

Aubrey Trail and Bailey Boswell were arrested for the murder of Sydney. Boswell lured Sydney on a date through the Tinder app. It was on their second date that Aubrey strangled Sydney with an extension cord. Sydney’s remains were found dismembered and in garbage bags in ditches and fields near Edgar, Nebraska on Dec 15, 2017            Photo curtesy of Taney County Sheriff                https://www.thedailybeast.com/aubrey-trail-case-man-accused-of-murdering-tinder-date-sydney-loofe-cuts-own-throat-in-court

During his trial Trail yelled, “Bailey is innocent, and I curse you all” and slashed his throat. Two weeks later, Aubrey was back in court. He was found guilty of 1st degree murder and in 2021 a three judge panel gave Aubrey the death penalty for the murder of Sydney Loofe Justin Wan photos, Lincoln Journal Star https://omaha.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/aubrey-trail-sentenced-to-death-in-abduction-and-slaying-of-sydney-loofe/article_cf36dcb6-c7bb-11eb-8b64-071b98b1ae8c.html

Bailey Boswell pleaded not guilty in the murder of Sydney, but the jury was not convinced and convicted her of first-degree murder. On November 8, 2021 a three judge panel gave Bailey life in prison, not the death penalty, for her part in Sydney’s death. https://www.myantelopecountynews.com/nelighnews/boswell-pleads-not-guilty-in-sydney-loofe-murder-case

Ball Cemetery is an old cemetery located near Springfield, Nebraska. https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Ball_Cemetery

Many stories of strange, unexplained activity have been reported by countless numbers of people. The faint voice of a woman followed by laughter, headstones tipped over then minuets later raised back up, handprints found on cars parked outside the cemetery gates at night. Photo; Thomas Zsebok/ shutterstock https://www.insider.com/most-haunted-places-in-america-2016-10#nebraska-ball-cemetery-springfield-27

Ball Cemetery is privately owned. And although it may be intriguing to visit, we must also remember that families’ loved ones are buried here. Respect.           https://www.theclio.com/entry/99917