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‘Do You Think She’s Dead?’: Inside The Incredible Survival Story Of Alison Botha

On December 18, 1994, Alison Botha was abducted near her home in South Africa. By the end of the night, she had been raped, stabbed, and disemboweled. Somehow, she managed to live.

By Danielle Tinning • Mar 26, 2026

‘Do You Think She’s Dead?’: Inside The Incredible Survival Story Of Alison Botha

On December 18, 1994, Alison Botha was abducted near her home in South Africa. By the end of the night, she had been raped, stabbed, and disemboweled. Somehow, she managed to live.

By Danielle Tinning • March 26, 2026

The Strange Tale Of Elmer McCurdy, The Train Robber Whose Corpse Became A Funhouse Attraction

Elmer McCurdy may have been a failure as an outlaw, but he found success after his death when his body traveled across the United States as a sideshow attraction for 65 years.

By Maggie Donahue • Mar 25, 2026

The Strange Tale Of Elmer McCurdy, The Train Robber Whose Corpse Became A Funhouse Attraction

Elmer McCurdy may have been a failure as an outlaw, but he found success after his death when his body traveled across the United States as a sideshow attraction for 65 years.

By Maggie Donahue • March 25, 2026

Meet Amado Carrillo Fuentes, The Powerful Mexican Drug Trafficker Who Became The ‘Lord Of The Skies’

After amassing a multibillion-dollar empire as the head of the Juárez Cartel, Amado Carrillo Fuentes died during a botched plastic surgery in July 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 25, 2026

Meet Amado Carrillo Fuentes, The Powerful Mexican Drug Trafficker Who Became The ‘Lord Of The Skies’

After amassing a multibillion-dollar empire as the head of the Juárez Cartel, Amado Carrillo Fuentes died during a botched plastic surgery in July 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 25, 2026

Inside Jeffrey Dahmer’s Apartment, The Chilling Lair Where The Serial Killer Murdered 12 Of His 17 Victims

Between May 1990 and July 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer killed and dismembered 12 men and teenage boys in Apartment 213 of Milwaukee's Oxford Apartments before one of his intended victims escaped and led the police back to the crime scene.

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 24, 2026

Inside Jeffrey Dahmer’s Apartment, The Chilling Lair Where The Serial Killer Murdered 12 Of His 17 Victims

Between May 1990 and July 1991, Jeffrey Dahmer killed and dismembered 12 men and teenage boys in Apartment 213 of Milwaukee's Oxford Apartments before one of his intended victims escaped and led the police back to the crime scene.

By Rivy Lyon • March 24, 2026

Klaus Grabowski, The Killer Who Was Fatally Shot By The Mother Of His Young Victim

On the third day of his trial for the murder of seven-year-old Anna Bachmeier, Klaus Grabowski was shot in the back six times by Anna's mother, Marianne, in a German courtroom.

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 24, 2026

Klaus Grabowski, The Killer Who Was Fatally Shot By The Mother Of His Young Victim

On the third day of his trial for the murder of seven-year-old Anna Bachmeier, Klaus Grabowski was shot in the back six times by Anna's mother, Marianne, in a German courtroom.

By Rivy Lyon • March 24, 2026

Sting Operation Busts Bulgarian Gang Trafficking 4,600 Stolen Ancient Artifacts

After more than two years on their trail, authorities from three countries successfully caught a group of eight smugglers bringing thousands of looted artifacts into the United Kingdom.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 24, 2026

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Sting Operation Busts Bulgarian Gang Trafficking 4,600 Stolen Ancient Artifacts

After more than two years on their trail, authorities from three countries successfully caught a group of eight smugglers bringing thousands of looted artifacts into the United Kingdom.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 24, 2026

Brenda Ann Spencer, The Disturbed Perpetrator Behind The 1979 Cleveland Elementary School Shooting

In January 1979, 16-year-old Brenda Spencer shot up an elementary school in San Diego — then said she did it because she didn't like Mondays.

By Katie Serena • Mar 24, 2026

Brenda Ann Spencer, The Disturbed Perpetrator Behind The 1979 Cleveland Elementary School Shooting

In January 1979, 16-year-old Brenda Spencer shot up an elementary school in San Diego — then said she did it because she didn't like Mondays.

By Katie Serena • March 24, 2026

What Happened To Rose Bundy, The Daughter Of Ted Bundy?

Born in 1982 while her dad was on death row, Rose Bundy — Ted Bundy's daughter with Carole Ann Boone — never had a shot at normal life.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 23, 2026

What Happened To Rose Bundy, The Daughter Of Ted Bundy?

Born in 1982 while her dad was on death row, Rose Bundy — Ted Bundy's daughter with Carole Ann Boone — never had a shot at normal life.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 23, 2026

Inside The Murder Of Actress Dominique Dunne At The Hands Of Her Abusive Ex-Boyfriend

On October 30, 1982, Dominique Dunne was brutally strangled to death by John Thomas Sweeney. He only served three and a half years for the crime.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Mar 23, 2026

Inside The Murder Of Actress Dominique Dunne At The Hands Of Her Abusive Ex-Boyfriend

On October 30, 1982, Dominique Dunne was brutally strangled to death by John Thomas Sweeney. He only served three and a half years for the crime.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • March 23, 2026

Inside Jeffrey Dahmer’s Childhood And The Tragic Life Of His Mother, Joyce Dahmer

Jeffrey Dahmer's mother struggled with mental illness while raising her son and never recovered from the guilt once his crimes came to light.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Mar 22, 2026

Inside Jeffrey Dahmer’s Childhood And The Tragic Life Of His Mother, Joyce Dahmer

Jeffrey Dahmer's mother struggled with mental illness while raising her son and never recovered from the guilt once his crimes came to light.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • March 22, 2026

Why Police Said Rey Rivera’s Death Was A Suicide — And Why The Puzzling Evidence Says Otherwise

Rey Rivera was just 32 years old when he vanished without a trace on May 16, 2006. A week later, he was found dead in Baltimore's Belvedere Hotel.

By Natasha Ishak • Mar 22, 2026

Why Police Said Rey Rivera’s Death Was A Suicide — And Why The Puzzling Evidence Says Otherwise

Rey Rivera was just 32 years old when he vanished without a trace on May 16, 2006. A week later, he was found dead in Baltimore's Belvedere Hotel.

By Natasha Ishak • March 22, 2026

10 Of The Most Interesting Stories From History And The Captivating Figures Behind Them

These intriguing stories involve a Mormon girl raised by the Mohave tribe, a Chinese pirate queen, and a sideshow performer known as "Lobster Boy" who was convicted of murder.

By Gabe Paoletti • Mar 22, 2026

10 Of The Most Interesting Stories From History And The Captivating Figures Behind Them

These intriguing stories involve a Mormon girl raised by the Mohave tribe, a Chinese pirate queen, and a sideshow performer known as "Lobster Boy" who was convicted of murder.

By Gabe Paoletti • March 22, 2026