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The Shocking Story Of John Jacob Astor IV, The Multimillionaire Who Went Down With The Titanic

A business magnate and real estate developer, John Jacob Astor IV was the richest Titanic passenger — who died when the doomed ship sank on April 15, 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 29, 2025

The Shocking Story Of John Jacob Astor IV, The Multimillionaire Who Went Down With The Titanic

A business magnate and real estate developer, John Jacob Astor IV was the richest Titanic passenger — who died when the doomed ship sank on April 15, 1912.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 29, 2025

The Chilling Story Of The Post Office Shootings That Inspired The Phrase ‘Going Postal’

Throughout the 1980s and '90s, workplace shootings carried out by post office workers across the United States led to the creation of the term "going postal."

By Austin Harvey • Jan 28, 2025

The Chilling Story Of The Post Office Shootings That Inspired The Phrase ‘Going Postal’

Throughout the 1980s and '90s, workplace shootings carried out by post office workers across the United States led to the creation of the term "going postal."

By Austin Harvey • January 28, 2025

The Disturbing Story Of Desiree Washington, The Teen Beauty Queen Raped By Mike Tyson

On July 19, 1991, boxer Mike Tyson invited Desiree Washington, an 18-year-old contestant in the Miss Black America pageant, to his Indianapolis hotel room and raped her when she refused his sexual advances.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 27, 2025

The Disturbing Story Of Desiree Washington, The Teen Beauty Queen Raped By Mike Tyson

On July 19, 1991, boxer Mike Tyson invited Desiree Washington, an 18-year-old contestant in the Miss Black America pageant, to his Indianapolis hotel room and raped her when she refused his sexual advances.

By Amber Morgan • January 27, 2025

The Disturbing Case Of Alfred Packer, The ‘Colorado Cannibal’ Who Ate Five Of His Traveling Companions

After getting lost while leading a group of gold miners through the Colorado Rockies in the 1870s, Alfred Packer resorted to cannibalism to stay alive — but the exact circumstances of his companions' deaths are unknown.

By Katie Serena • Jan 26, 2025

The Disturbing Case Of Alfred Packer, The ‘Colorado Cannibal’ Who Ate Five Of His Traveling Companions

After getting lost while leading a group of gold miners through the Colorado Rockies in the 1870s, Alfred Packer resorted to cannibalism to stay alive — but the exact circumstances of his companions' deaths are unknown.

By Katie Serena • January 26, 2025

Inside The Infamous Hatfield-McCoy Feud That Left A Dozen People Dead

In the late 19th century, the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky engaged in a bloody feud that killed members on both sides and sparked a legal battle that ended up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 26, 2025

Inside The Infamous Hatfield-McCoy Feud That Left A Dozen People Dead

In the late 19th century, the Hatfields of West Virginia and the McCoys of Kentucky engaged in a bloody feud that killed members on both sides and sparked a legal battle that ended up in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 26, 2025

The Life Of Lori Mattix, The ‘Baby Groupie’ Who Slept With Some Of Rock ‘N’ Roll’s Biggest Stars

Before the age of 16, Lori Mattix claimed to have slept with David Bowie and started a relationship with Jimmy Page — and that was just the beginning.

By Katie Serena • Jan 26, 2025

The Life Of Lori Mattix, The ‘Baby Groupie’ Who Slept With Some Of Rock ‘N’ Roll’s Biggest Stars

Before the age of 16, Lori Mattix claimed to have slept with David Bowie and started a relationship with Jimmy Page — and that was just the beginning.

By Katie Serena • January 26, 2025

Seth Bullock, The Wild West Sheriff Who Brought Civilization To Deadwood

As a lawman, business owner, and politician, Seth Bullock tamed the rambunctious town of Deadwood, South Dakota, a formerly lawless place home to the likes of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 25, 2025

Seth Bullock, The Wild West Sheriff Who Brought Civilization To Deadwood

As a lawman, business owner, and politician, Seth Bullock tamed the rambunctious town of Deadwood, South Dakota, a formerly lawless place home to the likes of Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok.

By Amber Morgan • January 25, 2025

‘Daddy Hurt Her’: Inside Bonnie Haim’s Chilling 1993 Disappearance — And How Her Son Discovered Her Body 21 Years Later

Bonnie Haim vanished without a trace in January 1993, but it wasn't until 2014 that her son Aaron stumbled across her remains while digging up the backyard of his childhood home.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 24, 2025

‘Daddy Hurt Her’: Inside Bonnie Haim’s Chilling 1993 Disappearance — And How Her Son Discovered Her Body 21 Years Later

Bonnie Haim vanished without a trace in January 1993, but it wasn't until 2014 that her son Aaron stumbled across her remains while digging up the backyard of his childhood home.

By Austin Harvey • January 24, 2025

A Rare Gold Medal From The 1904 Olympics In St. Louis Just Sold For Over $500,000 At Auction

Fred Schule won the medal for the 110-meter hurdle event at the 1904 Olympic Games, which were fraught with controversy.

By Amber Morgan • Jan 24, 2025

A Rare Gold Medal From The 1904 Olympics In St. Louis Just Sold For Over $500,000 At Auction

Fred Schule won the medal for the 110-meter hurdle event at the 1904 Olympic Games, which were fraught with controversy.

By Amber Morgan • January 24, 2025

Inside The Disturbing True Story Of The FBI Informant-Turned-Drug Lord Behind White Boy Rick

Richard Wershe Jr. became the FBI's youngest informant, uncovered the biggest Detroit police scandal in the city's history, and was arrested for drug trafficking — all before the age of 18.

By Rivy Lyon • Jan 23, 2025

Inside The Disturbing True Story Of The FBI Informant-Turned-Drug Lord Behind White Boy Rick

Richard Wershe Jr. became the FBI's youngest informant, uncovered the biggest Detroit police scandal in the city's history, and was arrested for drug trafficking — all before the age of 18.

By Rivy Lyon • January 23, 2025