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Abigail Folger, The Heir To Folgers Coffee Who Was Brutally Murdered By The Manson Family

Abigail Folger was stabbed 28 times by Manson Family members Patricia Krenwinkel and Tex Watson as Charles Manson's followers killed everyone inside the Los Angeles home of actress Sharon Tate in August 1969.

By Gina Dimuro • Mar 1, 2026

Abigail Folger, The Heir To Folgers Coffee Who Was Brutally Murdered By The Manson Family

Abigail Folger was stabbed 28 times by Manson Family members Patricia Krenwinkel and Tex Watson as Charles Manson's followers killed everyone inside the Los Angeles home of actress Sharon Tate in August 1969.

By Gina Dimuro • March 1, 2026

What Was The Trench Coat Mafia? Inside The Infamous Myth That Defined Columbine

Columbine shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold were supposedly victimized outcasts who belonged to a "Trench Coat Mafia" bent on revenge — but none of it was true.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 28, 2026

What Was The Trench Coat Mafia? Inside The Infamous Myth That Defined Columbine

Columbine shooters Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold were supposedly victimized outcasts who belonged to a "Trench Coat Mafia" bent on revenge — but none of it was true.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 28, 2026

The Inside Story Of Rick James’ Death And His Tumultuous Final Years

On August 6, 2004, punk-funk legend Rick James was found dead in his Los Angeles home. At the time of his death, he had nine different drugs in his system — including cocaine and meth.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 28, 2026

The Inside Story Of Rick James’ Death And His Tumultuous Final Years

On August 6, 2004, punk-funk legend Rick James was found dead in his Los Angeles home. At the time of his death, he had nine different drugs in his system — including cocaine and meth.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 28, 2026

Squeaky Fromme And Her Disturbing Time Inside The Manson Family

Lynette Fromme became a Manson family member as a homeless teenager — and eventually tried to kill President Gerald Ford in 1975.

By Katie Serena • Feb 28, 2026

Squeaky Fromme And Her Disturbing Time Inside The Manson Family

Lynette Fromme became a Manson family member as a homeless teenager — and eventually tried to kill President Gerald Ford in 1975.

By Katie Serena • February 28, 2026

Was Wayne Williams Really The Serial Killer Responsible For The Atlanta Child Murders?

Between 1979 and 1981, at least 28 children and young adults were murdered across Atlanta. Was Wayne Williams their killer?

By William DeLong • Feb 28, 2026

Was Wayne Williams Really The Serial Killer Responsible For The Atlanta Child Murders?

Between 1979 and 1981, at least 28 children and young adults were murdered across Atlanta. Was Wayne Williams their killer?

By William DeLong • February 28, 2026

20 Facts About Prohibition That Reveal The Truth Behind America’s Failed ‘Noble Experiment’

With roots in the temperance movement, Prohibition was intended to improve morality in American society and produce a more disciplined workforce. Instead, it led to the rise of organized crime, people dying from tainted liquor, and distrust of government regulation.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 27, 2026

20 Facts About Prohibition That Reveal The Truth Behind America’s Failed ‘Noble Experiment’

With roots in the temperance movement, Prohibition was intended to improve morality in American society and produce a more disciplined workforce. Instead, it led to the rise of organized crime, people dying from tainted liquor, and distrust of government regulation.

By Austin Harvey • February 27, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Korean Air Lines Flight 007, The Civilian Plane Shot Down In 1983

On September 1, 1983, Korean Air Lines Flight 007 accidentally traveled into Soviet airspace due to a navigational error and was shot down by air-to-air missiles, killing all 269 people on board.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 26, 2026

The Tragic Story Of Korean Air Lines Flight 007, The Civilian Plane Shot Down In 1983

On September 1, 1983, Korean Air Lines Flight 007 accidentally traveled into Soviet airspace due to a navigational error and was shot down by air-to-air missiles, killing all 269 people on board.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 26, 2026

Thousands Of Artifacts From A 19th-Century Mining Town Were Unearthed In Utah During Construction At A Luxury Ski Resort

Archaeologists uncovered hats, shoe soles, china, bones, bullets, and even a full bottle of alcohol from the old mining town of Alta, which was destroyed by an avalanche in 1885.

By Cara Johnson • Feb 26, 2026

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Thousands Of Artifacts From A 19th-Century Mining Town Were Unearthed In Utah During Construction At A Luxury Ski Resort

Archaeologists uncovered hats, shoe soles, china, bones, bullets, and even a full bottle of alcohol from the old mining town of Alta, which was destroyed by an avalanche in 1885.

By Cara Johnson • February 26, 2026

The Disturbing Case Of Philip Chism, The High School Freshman Who Murdered His Teacher In The School Bathroom

Philip Chism was just 14 when he murdered his 24-year-old math teacher Colleen Ritzer at Danvers High School before dumping her corpse behind the school.

By Neil Patmore • Feb 26, 2026

The Disturbing Case Of Philip Chism, The High School Freshman Who Murdered His Teacher In The School Bathroom

Philip Chism was just 14 when he murdered his 24-year-old math teacher Colleen Ritzer at Danvers High School before dumping her corpse behind the school.

By Neil Patmore • February 26, 2026

Inside The Case Of Missy Munday, The Teenage Runaway Found Because Of ‘Unsolved Mysteries’

After running off with an older man named Jerry Strickland in 1986, Missy Munday was located when an episode of "Unsolved Mysteries" publicized the story of Munday and Strickland — and their suspected involvement in a murder.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 25, 2026

Inside The Case Of Missy Munday, The Teenage Runaway Found Because Of ‘Unsolved Mysteries’

After running off with an older man named Jerry Strickland in 1986, Missy Munday was located when an episode of "Unsolved Mysteries" publicized the story of Munday and Strickland — and their suspected involvement in a murder.

By Austin Harvey • February 25, 2026