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The Blood-Soaked Life Of ‘Crazy’ Joe Gallo, The Deranged New York Mobster Who Met A Grisly End

The Blood-Soaked Life Of ‘Crazy’ Joe Gallo, The Deranged New York Mobster Who Met A Grisly End

Joe Gallo paraded his pet lion around New York, kidnapped his own bosses, and sparked two gang wars before he was finally gunned down in Little Italy in 1972.
The Story Of The Miracle In The Andes, When Survival Meant Cannibalism

The Story Of The Miracle In The Andes, When Survival Meant Cannibalism

On October 13, 1972, Uruguayan Air Force Flight 571 crashed in Argentina's Andes Mountains — and the survivors were forced to turn to cannibalism while awaiting rescue.
Angelo Ruggiero: The ‘Psycho’ Gangster Whose Wiretapped Rants Helped Bring Down The Mob

Angelo Ruggiero: The ‘Psycho’ Gangster Whose Wiretapped Rants Helped Bring Down The Mob

Gambino capo Angelo Ruggiero ended up crippling his own organization after he was caught discussing family business on secret FBI wiretaps.
Aniello Dellacroce: The Bone-Chilling Gambino Underboss Who Mentored John Gotti

Aniello Dellacroce: The Bone-Chilling Gambino Underboss Who Mentored John Gotti

While John Gotti was the "Teflon Don," he may not have been godfather at all if not for Aniello Dellacroce.
How Sammy ‘The Bull’ Gravano Went From Mafia Killer To FBI Informant

How Sammy ‘The Bull’ Gravano Went From Mafia Killer To FBI Informant

Before he cooperated with the FBI to put John Gotti behind bars, Gambino underboss Sammy "The Bull" Gravano was one of the most feared killers in Mafia history.
Inside David Ghantt’s Infamous Loomis Fargo Heist In October 1997

Inside David Ghantt’s Infamous Loomis Fargo Heist In October 1997

On October 4, 1997, David Ghantt pulled off the Loomis Fargo heist with $17.3 million in hand — but then the problems started piling up.
The Gruesome History Of Rat Torture, From Medieval London To 20th-Century South America

The Gruesome History Of Rat Torture, From Medieval London To 20th-Century South America

Rats have been used to torture prisoners and political enemies in many ways over the centuries — but some methods are more horrific than others.
Why Kelly Anne Bates’ Murder Is One Of The Most Disturbing In History

Why Kelly Anne Bates’ Murder Is One Of The Most Disturbing In History

From being partially scalped to having her eyes gouged out, Kelly Anne Bates was tortured for weeks before James Patterson Smith killed her on April 16, 1996.
Juana Barraza Was A Pro Wrestler By Day – And A Serial Killer By Night

Juana Barraza Was A Pro Wrestler By Day – And A Serial Killer By Night

After making a name for herself as a professional wrestler, Mexican serial killer Juana Barraza murdered 16 elderly women and was sentenced to 759 years in prison.
Frank Rosenthal And The Real Story Of Sam Rothstein From ‘Casino’

Frank Rosenthal And The Real Story Of Sam Rothstein From ‘Casino’

Gambling genius and Chicago Outfit associate Frank Rosenthal made a fortune for the mob while running Las Vegas' Stardust casino in the 1970s.
Inside The Eerie Halls Of Willard Asylum, The Abandoned New York Hospital That’s Been Reclaimed By Nature

Inside The Eerie Halls Of Willard Asylum, The Abandoned New York Hospital That’s Been Reclaimed By Nature

When Willard Asylum closed in 1995 after 126 years of operation, staff members discovered hundreds of forgotten suitcases that told the stories of the patients who had died there.