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Who Was Rachel Koresh, The Doomed Wife Of Branch Davidian Leader David Koresh?

The only legal wife of polygamous cult leader David Koresh, Rachel Koresh spent her life in the Branch Davidians before dying in the 1993 Waco siege at age 23.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 12, 2024

Who Was Rachel Koresh, The Doomed Wife Of Branch Davidian Leader David Koresh?

The only legal wife of polygamous cult leader David Koresh, Rachel Koresh spent her life in the Branch Davidians before dying in the 1993 Waco siege at age 23.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 12, 2024

The Monstrous Crimes Of Dorothea Puente, The ‘Death House Landlady’

In 1980s California, Dorothea Puente's house was a den of theft and murder as this terrifying landlady killed at least nine of her unsuspecting tenants.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 12, 2024

The Monstrous Crimes Of Dorothea Puente, The ‘Death House Landlady’

In 1980s California, Dorothea Puente's house was a den of theft and murder as this terrifying landlady killed at least nine of her unsuspecting tenants.

By Kara Goldfarb • May 12, 2024

The Bizarre Story Of Jack Parsons, The Sex Cult Leader Behind NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Jack Parsons was a self-taught rocket scientist who invented the fuel that would eventually send the Space Shuttle into orbit, but he also rubbed elbows with occultist Aleister Crowley and allegedly attempted to summon a sex goddess with L. Ron Hubbard.

By Gina Dimuro • May 11, 2024

The Bizarre Story Of Jack Parsons, The Sex Cult Leader Behind NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Jack Parsons was a self-taught rocket scientist who invented the fuel that would eventually send the Space Shuttle into orbit, but he also rubbed elbows with occultist Aleister Crowley and allegedly attempted to summon a sex goddess with L. Ron Hubbard.

By Gina Dimuro • May 11, 2024

‘This Was No Normal Dog’: Inside The Horrifying Legend Of The Michigan Dogman

A terrifying cryptid with the head of a dog, the body of a man, and a bone-chilling scream, the Michigan Dogman is said to prowl the forests of northern Michigan.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 9, 2024

‘This Was No Normal Dog’: Inside The Horrifying Legend Of The Michigan Dogman

A terrifying cryptid with the head of a dog, the body of a man, and a bone-chilling scream, the Michigan Dogman is said to prowl the forests of northern Michigan.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 9, 2024

Texas Postman Finds World War II Soldier’s Undelivered Letters In His Truck And Brings Them To His Sister In Arkansas

After Alvin Gauthier found a series of letters from a World War II soldier named Marion Lamb, he became determined to hand deliver them to the man's surviving family.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 8, 2024

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Texas Postman Finds World War II Soldier’s Undelivered Letters In His Truck And Brings Them To His Sister In Arkansas

After Alvin Gauthier found a series of letters from a World War II soldier named Marion Lamb, he became determined to hand deliver them to the man's surviving family.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 8, 2024

The Troubled Life Of Abduwali Muse, The Somali Pirate Who Held Captain Phillips Hostage

As portrayed in the Tom Hanks-led film Captain Phillips, Abduwali Muse and three other Somali pirates hijacked the Maersk Alabama and kidnapped its captain. But Muse’s story was far more complicated than it appeared onscreen.

By Austin Harvey • May 6, 2024

The Troubled Life Of Abduwali Muse, The Somali Pirate Who Held Captain Phillips Hostage

As portrayed in the Tom Hanks-led film Captain Phillips, Abduwali Muse and three other Somali pirates hijacked the Maersk Alabama and kidnapped its captain. But Muse’s story was far more complicated than it appeared onscreen.

By Austin Harvey • May 6, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Evelyn McHale, The Woman In The Infamous ‘Most Beautiful Suicide’

Evelyn McHale wrote in her suicide note that she didn't want her family to see "any part" of her body. Instead, a photo of her death would become one of the most famous photographs of all time.

By Katie Serena • May 5, 2024

The Tragic Story Of Evelyn McHale, The Woman In The Infamous ‘Most Beautiful Suicide’

Evelyn McHale wrote in her suicide note that she didn't want her family to see "any part" of her body. Instead, a photo of her death would become one of the most famous photographs of all time.

By Katie Serena • May 5, 2024

Inside The Pioneering Life Of Christine Jorgensen, U.S. Army Veteran And Trailblazing Transgender Activist

The first known American to undergo gender confirmation surgery, Christine Jorgensen became a culture icon in the 1950s.

By Erin Kelly • May 5, 2024

Inside The Pioneering Life Of Christine Jorgensen, U.S. Army Veteran And Trailblazing Transgender Activist

The first known American to undergo gender confirmation surgery, Christine Jorgensen became a culture icon in the 1950s.

By Erin Kelly • May 5, 2024

The Story Of Carmine Persico, The Feared Boss Of The Colombo Family

Despite being sentenced to life in prison in 1986 for racketeering, Carmine Persico maintained his grip on the Colombo's for decades.

By Katie Serena • May 4, 2024

The Story Of Carmine Persico, The Feared Boss Of The Colombo Family

Despite being sentenced to life in prison in 1986 for racketeering, Carmine Persico maintained his grip on the Colombo's for decades.

By Katie Serena • May 4, 2024

The Story Of Mob Boss Albert Anastasia, From His Bloody Rise To His Dramatic Death In A New York Barber Shop

The co-founder of Murder, Inc. and the head of the infamous Mangano family, Albert Anastasia was one of New York City’s most feared gangsters — until his story came to an end in shocking fashion.

By Andrew Milne • May 4, 2024

The Story Of Mob Boss Albert Anastasia, From His Bloody Rise To His Dramatic Death In A New York Barber Shop

The co-founder of Murder, Inc. and the head of the infamous Mangano family, Albert Anastasia was one of New York City’s most feared gangsters — until his story came to an end in shocking fashion.

By Andrew Milne • May 4, 2024