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Inside The Grisly ‘Monster Of Florence’ Case — And Why It May Be Reopened Decades Later

Inside The Grisly ‘Monster Of Florence’ Case — And Why It May Be Reopened Decades Later

Between 1968 and 1985, a serial killer dubbed "The Monster of Florence" murdered eight couples at "lovers' lanes" across Tuscany — and families of the victims want a fresh investigation.
Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Brandon Lawson, Who Vanished From A Highway In Texas

Inside The Mysterious Disappearance Of Brandon Lawson, Who Vanished From A Highway In Texas

After Brandon Lawson ran out of gas in the dead of night on rural Route 277, he made a series of strange phone calls — and was never seen again.
American Scientists Are Using Gene-Editing Technology To Create Hypoallergenic Cats

American Scientists Are Using Gene-Editing Technology To Create Hypoallergenic Cats

Researchers have successfully deleted the genes that create allergy-causing proteins in cats, bringing us closer than ever to truly hypoallergenic felines.
Joe Michael Ervin, The Serial Killer Who Almost Escaped Justice Until DNA Revealed His Crimes 40 Years Later

Joe Michael Ervin, The Serial Killer Who Almost Escaped Justice Until DNA Revealed His Crimes 40 Years Later

Between 1969 and 1981, Joe Michael Ervin went on a violent killing spree that saw six people dead — but the extent of his crimes went largely unknown until a chance encounter with a cop.
Spanish Police Find The Last Piece Of A 17th-Century Tapestry Stolen 42 Years Ago By Art Thief ‘Erik The Belgian’

Spanish Police Find The Last Piece Of A 17th-Century Tapestry Stolen 42 Years Ago By Art Thief ‘Erik The Belgian’

"The Apotheosis of the Arts" had been missing a two-by-two-foot portion depicting a cherub for more than 40 years.
How Did Marvin Gaye Die? Inside The Motown Legend’s Murder

How Did Marvin Gaye Die? Inside The Motown Legend’s Murder

After inflicting decades of torment and abuse, Marvin Gay Sr. shot his son Marvin Gaye at point-blank range inside the family's Los Angeles home on April 1, 1984.
Why Thomas Crapper’s Name Is Synonymous With The Toilet Even Though He Didn’t Actually Invent It

Why Thomas Crapper’s Name Is Synonymous With The Toilet Even Though He Didn’t Actually Invent It

A number of myths surround Victorian-era sanitary engineer Thomas Crapper, namely that he invented the flush toilet and that the word "crap" comes from his name.
The Tragic Story Of Henry Duke Of Cornwall, Henry VIII’s Son Who Died At Just Seven Weeks Old

The Tragic Story Of Henry Duke Of Cornwall, Henry VIII’s Son Who Died At Just Seven Weeks Old

In January 1511, the birth of Prince Henry Tudor, Duke of Cornwall, was celebrated with lavish pageants and feasts — but just 52 days later, a mysterious illness took his life.
How Serial Killer Albert Fish’s Letter To The Parents Of One Of His Victims Finally Landed Him In Prison

How Serial Killer Albert Fish’s Letter To The Parents Of One Of His Victims Finally Landed Him In Prison

In 1934, Albert Fish wrote a letter to Grace Budd’s mother and described how he'd murdered her before cutting her into pieces and eating her flesh.
Meet Shoji Morimoto, The Japanese ‘Do-Nothing Guy’ Who People Can Rent Out Just For Company

Meet Shoji Morimoto, The Japanese ‘Do-Nothing Guy’ Who People Can Rent Out Just For Company

Shoji Morimoto provides a curious service to the lonely and socially anxious — and has been in especially high demand since the COVID-19 pandemic.