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The True Story Of John Douglas, The FBI Agent Who Profiled History’s Most Notorious Serial Killers

From Ted Bundy to John Wayne Gacy, John E. Douglas has interviewed just about every serial killer in recent history. Here's how he learned what made them tick.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Apr 18, 2026

The True Story Of John Douglas, The FBI Agent Who Profiled History’s Most Notorious Serial Killers

From Ted Bundy to John Wayne Gacy, John E. Douglas has interviewed just about every serial killer in recent history. Here's how he learned what made them tick.

By Jaclyn Anglis • April 18, 2026

Murry Wilson, The Domineering And Violent Father Of Three Of The Beach Boys

The father of Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, as well as the manager of The Beach Boys in their early days, Murry Wilson was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his three sons.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 18, 2026

Murry Wilson, The Domineering And Violent Father Of Three Of The Beach Boys

The father of Brian, Dennis, and Carl Wilson, as well as the manager of The Beach Boys in their early days, Murry Wilson was accused of physically and emotionally abusing his three sons.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 18, 2026

Robert Rackstraw, The Shadowy Suspect In The D.B. Cooper Case

According to cold case investigators, Army pilot and Vietnam War veteran Robert Rackstraw perpetrated the D.B. Cooper plane hijacking on November 24, 1971.

By Kaleena Fraga • Apr 17, 2026

Robert Rackstraw, The Shadowy Suspect In The D.B. Cooper Case

According to cold case investigators, Army pilot and Vietnam War veteran Robert Rackstraw perpetrated the D.B. Cooper plane hijacking on November 24, 1971.

By Kaleena Fraga • April 17, 2026

Why Jimmy Burke’s Story Was Wilder Than What ‘Goodfellas’ Depicted

Made famous as Jimmy "The Gent" Conway in "Goodfellas," real-life New York gangster Jimmy Burke was even more ruthless than his onscreen counterpart.

By Katie Serena • Apr 17, 2026

Why Jimmy Burke’s Story Was Wilder Than What ‘Goodfellas’ Depicted

Made famous as Jimmy "The Gent" Conway in "Goodfellas," real-life New York gangster Jimmy Burke was even more ruthless than his onscreen counterpart.

By Katie Serena • April 17, 2026

Why Six Percent Of Americans Believe The Moon Landing Was A Hoax

As many as 20 million people in the United States believe that the 1969 lunar landing was fake, pointing to evidence like suspicious photos and radiation levels that astronauts wouldn't be able to withstand.

By Richard Stockton • Apr 16, 2026

Why Six Percent Of Americans Believe The Moon Landing Was A Hoax

As many as 20 million people in the United States believe that the 1969 lunar landing was fake, pointing to evidence like suspicious photos and radiation levels that astronauts wouldn't be able to withstand.

By Richard Stockton • April 16, 2026

The Disturbing Story Of Larry Hall, The Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 Women

In 1994, Larry Hall admitted to police that he killed dozens of women and girls across the Midwest — but he immediately recanted his confession.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 16, 2026

The Disturbing Story Of Larry Hall, The Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 Women

In 1994, Larry Hall admitted to police that he killed dozens of women and girls across the Midwest — but he immediately recanted his confession.

By Austin Harvey • April 16, 2026

The Life And Crimes Of Steve Rubell, The Co-Founder Of Studio 54 Who Was Convicted Of Tax Evasion

In the late 1970s, Studio 54 was one of New York City's most exclusive nightclubs and a celebrity hotspot under the ownership of Steve Rubell, but his "tremendous arrogance" soon led to its downfall.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 15, 2026

The Life And Crimes Of Steve Rubell, The Co-Founder Of Studio 54 Who Was Convicted Of Tax Evasion

In the late 1970s, Studio 54 was one of New York City's most exclusive nightclubs and a celebrity hotspot under the ownership of Steve Rubell, but his "tremendous arrogance" soon led to its downfall.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 15, 2026

The Terrifying Story Of Wayne Nance, The Suspected Serial Killer Who Terrorized Montana

Believed to have killed at least six people between 1974 and 1986, Wayne Nance's reign of terror only ended when he was fatally shot by a would-be victim.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 14, 2026

The Terrifying Story Of Wayne Nance, The Suspected Serial Killer Who Terrorized Montana

Believed to have killed at least six people between 1974 and 1986, Wayne Nance's reign of terror only ended when he was fatally shot by a would-be victim.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 14, 2026

Bruno Hauptmann Was Executed For Killing Charles Lindbergh’s Son. Did He Really Do It?

The kidnapping of one-year-old Charles Lindbergh Jr. in 1932 was dubbed the "crime of the century," and the overwhelming amount of circumstantial evidence pointed to Bruno Hauptmann as the culprit.

By Rivy Lyon • Apr 13, 2026

Bruno Hauptmann Was Executed For Killing Charles Lindbergh’s Son. Did He Really Do It?

The kidnapping of one-year-old Charles Lindbergh Jr. in 1932 was dubbed the "crime of the century," and the overwhelming amount of circumstantial evidence pointed to Bruno Hauptmann as the culprit.

By Rivy Lyon • April 13, 2026

Inside The Crimes Of Todd Kohlhepp, The ‘Amazon Review Killer’ Who Reviewed His Products Of Torture

Between 2003 and 2016, Todd Kohlhepp murdered seven people — all while leaving comments about some of his weapons online.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 13, 2026

Inside The Crimes Of Todd Kohlhepp, The ‘Amazon Review Killer’ Who Reviewed His Products Of Torture

Between 2003 and 2016, Todd Kohlhepp murdered seven people — all while leaving comments about some of his weapons online.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 13, 2026

Nub City, The Small Florida Town That Was Once Part Of A Grisly Insurance Scam

In the early 1960s, insurance companies sent investigators to Vernon, Florida, to determine why nearly 10 percent of the town's residents had filed claims for lost limbs. They uncovered a shocking fraud scheme.

By Gabe Paoletti • Apr 12, 2026

Nub City, The Small Florida Town That Was Once Part Of A Grisly Insurance Scam

In the early 1960s, insurance companies sent investigators to Vernon, Florida, to determine why nearly 10 percent of the town's residents had filed claims for lost limbs. They uncovered a shocking fraud scheme.

By Gabe Paoletti • April 12, 2026

How Black Tuesday Ushered In The Most Devastating Economic Depression In American History

On October 29, 1929, investors lost more than $25 billion during the Black Tuesday stock market crash that brought the Roaring Twenties to a screeching halt.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 9, 2026

How Black Tuesday Ushered In The Most Devastating Economic Depression In American History

On October 29, 1929, investors lost more than $25 billion during the Black Tuesday stock market crash that brought the Roaring Twenties to a screeching halt.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 9, 2026