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Maggie Donahue

Maggie Donahue is a former assistant editor at All That's Interesting. She has a Master's degree in journalism from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree in creative writing and film studies from Johns Hopkins University. Before landing at ATI, she covered arts and culture at The A.V. Club and Colorado Public Radio and also wrote for Longreads. She is interested in stories about scientific discoveries, pop culture, the weird corners of history, unexplained phenomena, nature, and the outdoors.

Recent Posts

Paul Michael Stephani, The ‘Weepy-Voiced Killer’ Who Confessed His Murders In A Series Of Chilling Phone Calls

Paul Michael Stephani, The ‘Weepy-Voiced Killer’ Who Confessed His Murders In A Series Of Chilling Phone Calls

Between 1980 and 1982, Paul Michael Stephani murdered three women and brutally attacked two others — and then anonymously called the police to tearfully apologize for his crimes.

The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The ‘Cropsey’ Killer Who Terrorized Staten Island

The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The ‘Cropsey’ Killer Who Terrorized Staten Island

Children in Staten Island grew up hearing spooky stories about a child-snatching boogeyman named "Cropsey" — and when Andre Rand started kidnapping and allegedly murdering local children, it seemed as if the urban legend had come to life.

The Strange Tale Of Elmer McCurdy, The Train Robber Whose Corpse Became A Funhouse Attraction

The Strange Tale Of Elmer McCurdy, The Train Robber Whose Corpse Became A Funhouse Attraction

Elmer McCurdy may have been a failure as an outlaw, but he found success after his death when his body traveled across the United States as a sideshow attraction for 65 years.

The Story Of Emily Davison, The British Suffragist Who Was Killed By The King’s Horse

The Story Of Emily Davison, The British Suffragist Who Was Killed By The King’s Horse

On June 4, 1913, suffragist Emily Davison ran in front of King George V's horse during the Epsom Derby in what appeared to be a bungled act of protest.

A 91-Year-Old Civil Rights Leader Just Survived Being Stabbed Five Times — By Fighting Back

A 91-Year-Old Civil Rights Leader Just Survived Being Stabbed Five Times — By Fighting Back

Jean McGuire has been fighting for equal opportunity in Boston for decades, and friends said her attacker "may have met the wrong person" that night,