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Charlie Brandt Killed His Mom At 13 — Then Walked Free To Butcher His Wife As An Adult

No one could believe that mild-mannered Charlie Brandt had mutilated his wife and niece until they discovered his grisly past.

By William DeLong • Jan 5, 2026

Charlie Brandt Killed His Mom At 13 — Then Walked Free To Butcher His Wife As An Adult

No one could believe that mild-mannered Charlie Brandt had mutilated his wife and niece until they discovered his grisly past.

By William DeLong • January 5, 2026

Inside The Blood-Soaked Life And Crimes Of Goodfellas Mafia Captain Paul Vario

Portrayed in Goodfellas as Paulie Cicero, Lucchese crime family capo Paul Vario ruled his Brooklyn crew with an iron fist — until his empire came crashing down thanks to former associate Henry Hill in the 1980s.

By All That's Interesting • Jan 4, 2026

Inside The Blood-Soaked Life And Crimes Of Goodfellas Mafia Captain Paul Vario

Portrayed in Goodfellas as Paulie Cicero, Lucchese crime family capo Paul Vario ruled his Brooklyn crew with an iron fist — until his empire came crashing down thanks to former associate Henry Hill in the 1980s.

By All That's Interesting • January 4, 2026

The Brutal Murder Of Yetunde Price, The Older Sister Of Venus And Serena Williams

Yetunde Price was the loving half-sister of tennis champs Venus and Serena Williams — but then she was suddenly killed in a drive-by shooting in 2003.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jan 3, 2026

The Brutal Murder Of Yetunde Price, The Older Sister Of Venus And Serena Williams

Yetunde Price was the loving half-sister of tennis champs Venus and Serena Williams — but then she was suddenly killed in a drive-by shooting in 2003.

By Jessica O'Connor • January 3, 2026

Torturer, Arms Trafficker, CIA Spy: The Story Of Nazi War Criminal Klaus Barbie

After World War 2 ended, Klaus Barbie pretended to be homeless until he was recruited by the CIA to spy in Bolivia and fight against communism.

By Daniel Rennie • Jan 3, 2026

Torturer, Arms Trafficker, CIA Spy: The Story Of Nazi War Criminal Klaus Barbie

After World War 2 ended, Klaus Barbie pretended to be homeless until he was recruited by the CIA to spy in Bolivia and fight against communism.

By Daniel Rennie • January 3, 2026

The Remarkable Life Of Nancy Hart, The Patriot Heroine Who Fought Against Loyalists During The American Revolution

Nancy Hart was a mother of eight who allegedly disguised herself as a man, spied on Tory camps, and shot multiple Loyalist soldiers from her cabin in the backcountry of northern Georgia during the Revolutionary War.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 3, 2026

The Remarkable Life Of Nancy Hart, The Patriot Heroine Who Fought Against Loyalists During The American Revolution

Nancy Hart was a mother of eight who allegedly disguised herself as a man, spied on Tory camps, and shot multiple Loyalist soldiers from her cabin in the backcountry of northern Georgia during the Revolutionary War.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 3, 2026

The Crimes Of Herbert Mullin, The Serial Killer Who Claimed That His Murders Could Stop Earthquakes

From 1972 to 1973, Herbert Mullin brutally murdered 13 people in California, convinced that he was meant to kill in order to prevent an earthquake from destroying the state.

By John Kuroski • Jan 2, 2026

The Crimes Of Herbert Mullin, The Serial Killer Who Claimed That His Murders Could Stop Earthquakes

From 1972 to 1973, Herbert Mullin brutally murdered 13 people in California, convinced that he was meant to kill in order to prevent an earthquake from destroying the state.

By John Kuroski • January 2, 2026

The Shocking Stories Of 11 Historical Events That Devolved Into Drunken Mayhem

Alcohol and the drunken antics it inspired may have changed the outcome of several major events in history, from the celebration of King Henry VIII's alliance with France to the diplomatic meetings that followed the Napoleonic Wars.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 31, 2025

The Shocking Stories Of 11 Historical Events That Devolved Into Drunken Mayhem

Alcohol and the drunken antics it inspired may have changed the outcome of several major events in history, from the celebration of King Henry VIII's alliance with France to the diplomatic meetings that followed the Napoleonic Wars.

By Austin Harvey • December 31, 2025

How The Times Square Ball Drop Became One Of The World’s Most Iconic New Year’s Eve Celebrations

For decades, New York City's Times Square has widely been considered the ultimate place to be on New Year's Eve — thanks to the century-long tradition of the ball drop.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 31, 2025

How The Times Square Ball Drop Became One Of The World’s Most Iconic New Year’s Eve Celebrations

For decades, New York City's Times Square has widely been considered the ultimate place to be on New Year's Eve — thanks to the century-long tradition of the ball drop.

By Austin Harvey • December 31, 2025

‘I Thought She Would Live Forever’: Inside The Death Of Legendary Actress Betty White

Less than three weeks before her 100th birthday, Betty White died from a stroke at her Los Angeles home on December 31, 2021.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 31, 2025

‘I Thought She Would Live Forever’: Inside The Death Of Legendary Actress Betty White

Less than three weeks before her 100th birthday, Betty White died from a stroke at her Los Angeles home on December 31, 2021.

By Austin Harvey • December 31, 2025

The Great Brink’s Robbery Of 1950 Was The ‘Perfect Crime’ — Until It Wasn’t

A gang of thieves stole over $1.2 million in cash and $1.5 million in checks and securities from a Brink's building in Boston on January 17, 1950. But even though the culprits thought they were in the clear, they were caught six years later.

By Rivy Lyon • Dec 30, 2025

The Great Brink’s Robbery Of 1950 Was The ‘Perfect Crime’ — Until It Wasn’t

A gang of thieves stole over $1.2 million in cash and $1.5 million in checks and securities from a Brink's building in Boston on January 17, 1950. But even though the culprits thought they were in the clear, they were caught six years later.

By Rivy Lyon • December 30, 2025