This week for BuzzReads, Tim Stelloh tells the stranger-than-fiction story of the unsolved murder of a thriller writer’s daughter. Read that and these other great stories from around BuzzFeed and the web.
Who Killed Lois Duncan’s Daughter? — BuzzFeed
Lois Arquette penned successful teen thrillers like I Know What You Did Last Summer under the name Lois Duncan until 1989, when her daughter was murdered. What followed was a twisted tale, with a potential police cover-up, a seedy criminal network, uncanny coincidences, and psychics — and a mother still trying to find answers. Read it at BuzzFeed.
Everybody Wants a Piece of Pelé — Sports Illustrated
Even decades after his retirement from the game, Pelé is still one of the biggest names in soccer. "But the coming of the world's two biggest sporting events also provides a once-in-a-lifetime chance for Brazilians to profit," S.L. Price writes, "and Pelé and his team intend to make the most of it. Read it at Sports Illustrated.
The Other Side of Deportation — Washington Post
A moving story by Eli Saslow about a Kansas woman counting down the minutes until her husband — who overstayed a visa years before — is forced to leave the United States. Read it at the Washington Post.
The Birdman’s Vengeful Ghost — Newsweek
Chris "Birdman" Andersen is one of the most eccentric players in the NBA. But then he got caught in an internet scam — a complex form of catfishing — and found his name in the news for all the wrong reasons. Read it at Newsweek.
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