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Linda Lovelace And Her Tumultuous Life After “Deep Throat”

After starring in "Deep Throat," Linda Lovelace became a household name — but ended up penniless after being exploited by both the adult film industry and her husband.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 17, 2024

Linda Lovelace And Her Tumultuous Life After “Deep Throat”

After starring in "Deep Throat," Linda Lovelace became a household name — but ended up penniless after being exploited by both the adult film industry and her husband.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 17, 2024

How John List Killed His Whole Family — And Got Away With It For 18 Years

After John List murdered his wife, mother, and three children in 1971, he assumed a different identity, remarried, and started a new life — until an episode of America's Most Wanted finally led police to him in 1989.

By Katie Serena • Feb 16, 2024

How John List Killed His Whole Family — And Got Away With It For 18 Years

After John List murdered his wife, mother, and three children in 1971, he assumed a different identity, remarried, and started a new life — until an episode of America's Most Wanted finally led police to him in 1989.

By Katie Serena • February 16, 2024

Was Abraham Lincoln America’s First Gay President?

Abraham Lincoln had unusually close relationships with a businessman named Joshua Green and a presidential bodyguard named David Derickson. But was he gay?

By Richard Stockton • Feb 14, 2024

Was Abraham Lincoln America’s First Gay President?

Abraham Lincoln had unusually close relationships with a businessman named Joshua Green and a presidential bodyguard named David Derickson. But was he gay?

By Richard Stockton • February 14, 2024

The Story Of George ‘Bugs’ Moran, The Powerful Chicago Mobster Who Rivaled Al Capone

It's believed that Bugs Moran was the intended target of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre — and that he only survived because he was running late to a meeting.

By Austin Harvey • Feb 12, 2024

The Story Of George ‘Bugs’ Moran, The Powerful Chicago Mobster Who Rivaled Al Capone

It's believed that Bugs Moran was the intended target of the St. Valentine's Day Massacre — and that he only survived because he was running late to a meeting.

By Austin Harvey • February 12, 2024

Inside Gary Ridgway’s Horrific Murders As The Green River Killer

Throughout the 1980s and '90s, Gary Ridgway prowled Washington as the Green River Killer, hunting for vulnerable women to rape and murder until he was arrested in 2001.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Feb 11, 2024

Inside Gary Ridgway’s Horrific Murders As The Green River Killer

Throughout the 1980s and '90s, Gary Ridgway prowled Washington as the Green River Killer, hunting for vulnerable women to rape and murder until he was arrested in 2001.

By Jaclyn Anglis • February 11, 2024

Inside Michael Jackson’s Death And The Fatal Overdose That Caused It

During a sleepless night, Michael Jackson reportedly begged his personal doctor to give him propofol on June 25, 2009. It was the last thing he ever did.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 11, 2024

Inside Michael Jackson’s Death And The Fatal Overdose That Caused It

During a sleepless night, Michael Jackson reportedly begged his personal doctor to give him propofol on June 25, 2009. It was the last thing he ever did.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 11, 2024

Christopher Wilder Lured Women And Girls With The Promise Of Modeling Gigs — Then Brutally Raped And Murdered Them

In February 1984, Christopher Wilder embarked on a seven-week, cross-country murder spree, torturing and killing at least eight aspiring models and earning himself the nickname "The Beauty Queen Killer."

By Leah Silverman • Feb 11, 2024

Christopher Wilder Lured Women And Girls With The Promise Of Modeling Gigs — Then Brutally Raped And Murdered Them

In February 1984, Christopher Wilder embarked on a seven-week, cross-country murder spree, torturing and killing at least eight aspiring models and earning himself the nickname "The Beauty Queen Killer."

By Leah Silverman • February 11, 2024

Jean Seberg Was A Celebrated Actress — Then The FBI Targeted Her For Supporting Civil Rights

An actress who starred in iconic films like "Breathless" and "Bonjour Tristesse," Jean Seberg would have her life destroyed by a government smear campaign in the 1970s.

By Leah Silverman • Feb 10, 2024

Jean Seberg Was A Celebrated Actress — Then The FBI Targeted Her For Supporting Civil Rights

An actress who starred in iconic films like "Breathless" and "Bonjour Tristesse," Jean Seberg would have her life destroyed by a government smear campaign in the 1970s.

By Leah Silverman • February 10, 2024

Inside The Eerie Ghost Town Of Centralia, Pennsylvania That’s Been On Fire Since 1962

When a fire erupted inside the coal mine in Centralia, residents thought it would quickly burn out on its own. But the blaze is still going six decades later and the state has given up on trying to fight it.

By Katie Serena • Feb 8, 2024

Inside The Eerie Ghost Town Of Centralia, Pennsylvania That’s Been On Fire Since 1962

When a fire erupted inside the coal mine in Centralia, residents thought it would quickly burn out on its own. But the blaze is still going six decades later and the state has given up on trying to fight it.

By Katie Serena • February 8, 2024

The Horrifying Story Of Rodney Alcala, The Serial Killer Who Won ‘The Dating Game’ During His Murder Spree

Known as "The Dating Game Killer," Rodney Alcala murdered at least four people before his television appearance — and would kill again soon after.

By Erin Kelly • Feb 8, 2024

The Horrifying Story Of Rodney Alcala, The Serial Killer Who Won ‘The Dating Game’ During His Murder Spree

Known as "The Dating Game Killer," Rodney Alcala murdered at least four people before his television appearance — and would kill again soon after.

By Erin Kelly • February 8, 2024