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Did Mary Reeser Spontaneously Combust — Or Is There Another Explanation For Her Bizarre Death?

Did Mary Reeser Spontaneously Combust — Or Is There Another Explanation For Her Bizarre Death?

In July 1951, Mary Reeser mysteriously burned into a pile of ashes in her Florida home, but the apartment around her suffered almost no damage, leading to theories that she had spontaneously combusted.
Inside The Death Of Jeffrey Dahmer At The Hands Of Christopher Scarver

Inside The Death Of Jeffrey Dahmer At The Hands Of Christopher Scarver

Christopher Scarver didn't like fellow inmate Jeffrey Dahmer's sickening crimes — so on November 28, 1994, he did something about it.
The Story Of Mary Jane Kelly, Jack The Ripper’s Most Gruesome Murder Victim

The Story Of Mary Jane Kelly, Jack The Ripper’s Most Gruesome Murder Victim

Mary Jane Kelly was an enigmatic figure with a mostly unverified story. What was clear, though, was the horrifying nature of her murder.
William Patrick Hitler, The Führer’s Nephew Who Fled To America And Joined The Navy

William Patrick Hitler, The Führer’s Nephew Who Fled To America And Joined The Navy

After fleeing Nazi Germany in 1938, William Hitler became an American citizen, changed his name to William Stuart-Houston, and joined the U.S. Navy, where he was awarded a Purple Heart during World War 2.
How Melvin Ignatow Got Away With Murder — Before Eventually Being Killed By Karma

How Melvin Ignatow Got Away With Murder — Before Eventually Being Killed By Karma

Mel Ignatow killed his girlfriend Brenda Sue Schaefer in 1988 and managed to get away with it. Two decades later, however, he met a grisly fate eerily reminiscent of that murder.
Tom and Eileen Lonergan: The American Couple Who Disappeared In The Great Barrier Reef

Tom and Eileen Lonergan: The American Couple Who Disappeared In The Great Barrier Reef

Tom and Eileen Lonergan went on a group scuba diving trip to the Coral Sea in January 1998 — before they were accidentally abandoned and never seen again.
The Chilling Story Of ‘Teacup Poisoner’ Graham Young And His Lethal Chemistry Experiments

The Chilling Story Of ‘Teacup Poisoner’ Graham Young And His Lethal Chemistry Experiments

One of the most calculating serial killers in British history, Graham Young started poisoning his victims when he was just 14 years old and kept a meticulous diary of his crimes.
Keelhauling: Inside The Deranged Torture Method Used To Keep Sailors In Line

Keelhauling: Inside The Deranged Torture Method Used To Keep Sailors In Line

An infamous punishment used to maintain order at sea in the 17th and 18th centuries, keelhauling was when sailors would be dragged under ships as punishment.
Operation Anthropoid And The Plot To Kill The Architect Of The Holocaust

Operation Anthropoid And The Plot To Kill The Architect Of The Holocaust

Operation Anthropoid, a secret plan to kill Reinhard Heydrich in 1942, was the only successful assassination of a top Nazi officer during World War II.
The Bizarre Story Of Casu Marzu, The Illegal Maggot Cheese That’s A Beloved Delicacy In Italy

The Bizarre Story Of Casu Marzu, The Illegal Maggot Cheese That’s A Beloved Delicacy In Italy

Literally translating to "rotting cheese," casu marzu is a traditional Sardinian pecorino made with sheep's milk — and filled with live maggots.
Inside The Disappearance Of Tara Calico And The Frightening Photos Left Behind

Inside The Disappearance Of Tara Calico And The Frightening Photos Left Behind

Tara Calico disappeared in Belen, New Mexico on September 20, 1988. A year later, two Polaroids of a tied-up woman were discovered in Florida — was it her?