March 28

Born in Montreal in 1939, Spry studied at the London Film School before joining the National Film Board of Canada in 1962. He gained recognition for the documentary Prologue (1970), which examined the October Crisis and won multiple awards. Spry’s films often tackled political and social themes, blending journalistic rigor with cinematic innovation. He directed feature films, produced numerous documentaries, and wrote screenplays that contributed to Canadian cinema’s golden era. Spry continued to influence filmmakers and students until his death in 2005.

Born in Portland, Oregon, in 1939, Brudos developed a fetish for women's shoes in childhood. Between 1968 and 1969, he abducted and murdered multiple victims, keeping personal items from each crime scene. His meticulous behavior and photographic evidence led police to capture him in 1969. Convicted of murder, rape, and necrophilia, Brudos received multiple life sentences and spent the rest of his life in prison. He died of liver cancer in 2006, decades after the crimes that shocked the Pacific Northwest.

Born in Alabama and raised in Chicago, Wyatt became one of the first African American women elected to a national union office. Starting her career as a postal clerk, she rose to become International Vice President of the United Postmasters and Managers Association. A founding member of the Coalition of Black Trade Unionists, she championed racial and gender equality in the labor movement. She organized strikes and negotiated labor contracts that improved pay and working conditions for thousands of workers. Wyatt was also a close collaborator with Martin Luther King Jr., participating in civil rights marches and campaigns. In recognition of her lifelong dedication, she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2000. Her legacy endures as a trailblazer who transformed labor unions into platforms for social justice.

Born in Jacksonville, Florida, Teague excelled on the gridiron at the University of Connecticut during the 1950s. He was one of the first African American sports editors for his college newspaper before starring as a running back. After graduation, Teague transitioned to journalism, becoming a pioneering television news reporter. He joined WNBC in New York, where his authoritative style made him a trusted voice for viewers. Teague covered major events, from civil rights marches to presidential campaigns, over a career spanning three decades. He mentored aspiring journalists and advocated for greater diversity in the media industry. Teague's dual legacy as athlete and reporter paved the way for future generations in sports and journalism.

Joseph Edward Duncan III was an American criminal who committed a series of brutal abductions and murders across several states. In 2005, he abducted and murdered a mother and her young son in Idaho, crimes that led to his conviction and death sentence in federal court. Duncan had a long history of child molestation and violent offenses dating back to the 1980s. He argued appeals for years before dying of natural causes in prison in 2021. His case prompted changes to laws governing missing children and federal-state cooperation. Despite his notoriety, certain details of his earlier crimes remained unnoticed until investigators connected evidence decades later. Duncan's actions brought attention to gaps in the criminal justice system and victim advocacy.