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Texas Woman Kidnapped As A Baby In 1971 Finally Found Thanks To A Family DNA Test

After five decades' worth of searching, it was a DNA test from 23andMe that finally allowed Melissa Highsmith's parents to track her down.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 28, 2022

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Texas Woman Kidnapped As A Baby In 1971 Finally Found Thanks To A Family DNA Test

After five decades' worth of searching, it was a DNA test from 23andMe that finally allowed Melissa Highsmith's parents to track her down.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 28, 2022

The Bizarre Story Of Bernie Tiede And The Real Murder Case That Inspired The Movie ‘Bernie’

Bernie Tiede was a beloved mortician in Carthage, Texas, and even after he shot his 81-year-old companion Marjorie Nugent dead in 1996, his town still stuck by his side.

By Neil Patmore • Nov 28, 2022

The Bizarre Story Of Bernie Tiede And The Real Murder Case That Inspired The Movie ‘Bernie’

Bernie Tiede was a beloved mortician in Carthage, Texas, and even after he shot his 81-year-old companion Marjorie Nugent dead in 1996, his town still stuck by his side.

By Neil Patmore • November 28, 2022

Frank Rosenthal And The Real Story Of Sam Rothstein From ‘Casino’

Gambling genius and Chicago Outfit associate Frank Rosenthal made a fortune for the mob while running Las Vegas' Stardust casino in the 1970s.

By Wyatt Redd • Nov 28, 2022

Frank Rosenthal And The Real Story Of Sam Rothstein From ‘Casino’

Gambling genius and Chicago Outfit associate Frank Rosenthal made a fortune for the mob while running Las Vegas' Stardust casino in the 1970s.

By Wyatt Redd • November 28, 2022

The Life Of Idi Amin, The ‘Butcher Of Africa’ Who Ruled 1970s Uganda

From 1971 to 1979, Idi Amin Dada ruled Uganda with an iron fist — and may have killed upwards of 500,000 people.

By Marco Margaritoff • Nov 27, 2022

The Life Of Idi Amin, The ‘Butcher Of Africa’ Who Ruled 1970s Uganda

From 1971 to 1979, Idi Amin Dada ruled Uganda with an iron fist — and may have killed upwards of 500,000 people.

By Marco Margaritoff • November 27, 2022

The Chilling Story Of The Alphabet Murders That Targeted Girls With Double Initials

In the early 1970s, the Alphabet Murderer stalked Rochester, New York, killing girls who had the same first and last initial – and these horrific crimes remain unsolved to this day.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 27, 2022

The Chilling Story Of The Alphabet Murders That Targeted Girls With Double Initials

In the early 1970s, the Alphabet Murderer stalked Rochester, New York, killing girls who had the same first and last initial – and these horrific crimes remain unsolved to this day.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 27, 2022

How Caylee Anthony Died At Just Two Years Old — And Her Mother Became ‘The Most Hated Woman In America’

After Caylee Anthony's disappearance and death in 2008, Casey Anthony became the prime suspect in one of the most infamous murder cases in recent history.

By Neil Patmore • Nov 27, 2022

How Caylee Anthony Died At Just Two Years Old — And Her Mother Became ‘The Most Hated Woman In America’

After Caylee Anthony's disappearance and death in 2008, Casey Anthony became the prime suspect in one of the most infamous murder cases in recent history.

By Neil Patmore • November 27, 2022

15 Photos Of The MOVE Bombing, When Philadelphia Police Dropped Explosives On A Black Liberation Group

On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police bombed the MOVE group's home and killed 11 people — then allowed the fire to burn 61 surrounding homes to the ground.

By Katie Serena • Nov 26, 2022

15 Photos Of The MOVE Bombing, When Philadelphia Police Dropped Explosives On A Black Liberation Group

On May 13, 1985, Philadelphia police bombed the MOVE group's home and killed 11 people — then allowed the fire to burn 61 surrounding homes to the ground.

By Katie Serena • November 26, 2022

Gary Francis Poste, The Violent Air Force Veteran Some Suspect Was The Notorious Zodiac Killer

In 2021, a group of cold case investigators announced that based on his grisly past and a strong connection to the serial murders, Gary Francis Poste could be the mastermind behind the Zodiac Killer — but some have their doubts.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 25, 2022

Gary Francis Poste, The Violent Air Force Veteran Some Suspect Was The Notorious Zodiac Killer

In 2021, a group of cold case investigators announced that based on his grisly past and a strong connection to the serial murders, Gary Francis Poste could be the mastermind behind the Zodiac Killer — but some have their doubts.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 25, 2022

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Minnesota College Student Brandon Swanson

Brandon Swanson was on his way home for spring break in May 2008 when he got into a minor car accident and called his parents for help. Then, he suddenly vanished without a trace.

By Neil Patmore • Nov 25, 2022

The Mysterious Disappearance Of Minnesota College Student Brandon Swanson

Brandon Swanson was on his way home for spring break in May 2008 when he got into a minor car accident and called his parents for help. Then, he suddenly vanished without a trace.

By Neil Patmore • November 25, 2022

Was The ‘Mad Gasser Of Mattoon’ A Poison-Wielding Maniac — Or A Mass Delusion?

The "Mad Gasser of Mattoon" allegedly attacked more than two dozen Illinois townspeople in 1944, but many now believe this disturbing episode was actually a case of mass hysteria.

By Genevieve Carlton • Nov 23, 2022

Was The ‘Mad Gasser Of Mattoon’ A Poison-Wielding Maniac — Or A Mass Delusion?

The "Mad Gasser of Mattoon" allegedly attacked more than two dozen Illinois townspeople in 1944, but many now believe this disturbing episode was actually a case of mass hysteria.

By Genevieve Carlton • November 23, 2022