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The Life And Crimes Of Joe Colombo, The Mafia Boss Who Almost Stopped ‘The Godfather’ From Getting Made

From his battles with "Crazy Joe" Gallo to his shocking shooting at a public rally right in the middle of New York City, Colombo Family crime boss Joe Colombo died as dramatically as he lived.

By Amber Morgan • Jul 7, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Joe Colombo, The Mafia Boss Who Almost Stopped ‘The Godfather’ From Getting Made

From his battles with "Crazy Joe" Gallo to his shocking shooting at a public rally right in the middle of New York City, Colombo Family crime boss Joe Colombo died as dramatically as he lived.

By Amber Morgan • July 7, 2024

Why Timothy McVeigh Is The Most Infamous Domestic Terrorist In American History

A decorated Army veteran, Timothy McVeigh carried out the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 — the deadliest act of domestic terrorism ever seen in the United States.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 6, 2024

Why Timothy McVeigh Is The Most Infamous Domestic Terrorist In American History

A decorated Army veteran, Timothy McVeigh carried out the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995 — the deadliest act of domestic terrorism ever seen in the United States.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 6, 2024

The Heartbreaking Story Of Beth Holloway And Her Agonizing Fight To Find Her Daughter

For 18 years, Beth Holloway searched for her missing daughter Natalee — until Joran van der Sloot finally admitted to killing her in 2023.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 5, 2024

The Heartbreaking Story Of Beth Holloway And Her Agonizing Fight To Find Her Daughter

For 18 years, Beth Holloway searched for her missing daughter Natalee — until Joran van der Sloot finally admitted to killing her in 2023.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 5, 2024

The Shocking Death Of Ray Liotta — And The Incredible Legacy He Left Behind

On May 26, 2022, Goodfellas star Ray Liotta died in his sleep at age 67 — and the cause was later revealed to be a combination of heart and respiratory issues.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 4, 2024

The Shocking Death Of Ray Liotta — And The Incredible Legacy He Left Behind

On May 26, 2022, Goodfellas star Ray Liotta died in his sleep at age 67 — and the cause was later revealed to be a combination of heart and respiratory issues.

By Austin Harvey • July 4, 2024

Inside Thomas Jefferson’s Slow, Painful Death And The Bizarre Circumstances Surrounding It

In a strange twist of fate, Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 — the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 4, 2024

Inside Thomas Jefferson’s Slow, Painful Death And The Bizarre Circumstances Surrounding It

In a strange twist of fate, Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826 — the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 4, 2024

The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash: Inside One Of The Darkest Days In The History Of Rock Music

The devastating Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash near Gillsburg, Mississippi on October 20, 1977, claimed the lives of both pilots and about half of the band's members.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 1, 2024

The Lynyrd Skynyrd Plane Crash: Inside One Of The Darkest Days In The History Of Rock Music

The devastating Lynyrd Skynyrd plane crash near Gillsburg, Mississippi on October 20, 1977, claimed the lives of both pilots and about half of the band's members.

By Austin Harvey • July 1, 2024

Theodore Roosevelt’s Beloved Pocket Watch Has Been Recovered Decades After It Was Stolen

Theodore Roosevelt received the watch from his sister and brother-in-law shortly before he went to Cuba during the Spanish-American War, but it was stolen in 1987.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 1, 2024

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Theodore Roosevelt’s Beloved Pocket Watch Has Been Recovered Decades After It Was Stolen

Theodore Roosevelt received the watch from his sister and brother-in-law shortly before he went to Cuba during the Spanish-American War, but it was stolen in 1987.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 1, 2024

Inside The Horrific Torture And Murder Of 19-Year-Old Marie Elizabeth Spannhake

On January 31, 1976, Marie Elizabeth Spannhake vanished near her home in Chico, California — but it wasn't until 1984 that a woman named Janice Hooker claimed that her husband Cameron had abducted and murdered Spannhake eight years before.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 1, 2024

Inside The Horrific Torture And Murder Of 19-Year-Old Marie Elizabeth Spannhake

On January 31, 1976, Marie Elizabeth Spannhake vanished near her home in Chico, California — but it wasn't until 1984 that a woman named Janice Hooker claimed that her husband Cameron had abducted and murdered Spannhake eight years before.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 1, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Mattie Blaylock, The Common-Law Wife Of Wyatt Earp Who He Later Abandoned

In the mid-19th century, Mattie Blaylock left her farm life in Iowa behind and eloped with Wyatt Earp, but ended up being abandoned by the legendary lawman soon after the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 1, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Mattie Blaylock, The Common-Law Wife Of Wyatt Earp Who He Later Abandoned

In the mid-19th century, Mattie Blaylock left her farm life in Iowa behind and eloped with Wyatt Earp, but ended up being abandoned by the legendary lawman soon after the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 1, 2024

Inside 13 American Ghost Towns And The Eerie Stories Behind Them

From the 19th-century boomtown of Bodie, California to the real-life "Silent Hill" in Centralia, Pennsylvania, these ghost towns across the U.S. serve as haunting reminders of what life was like there before they were abandoned.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 30, 2024

Inside 13 American Ghost Towns And The Eerie Stories Behind Them

From the 19th-century boomtown of Bodie, California to the real-life "Silent Hill" in Centralia, Pennsylvania, these ghost towns across the U.S. serve as haunting reminders of what life was like there before they were abandoned.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 30, 2024