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Inside The ‘Revolting’ Execution Of William Kemmler, The First Man To Die By Electric Chair

Convicted murderer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed in the newly invented electric chair on August 6, 1890, at New York's Auburn State Prison — but it went terribly wrong.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 10, 2025

Inside The ‘Revolting’ Execution Of William Kemmler, The First Man To Die By Electric Chair

Convicted murderer William Kemmler became the first person to be executed in the newly invented electric chair on August 6, 1890, at New York's Auburn State Prison — but it went terribly wrong.

By Kaleena Fraga June 10, 2025

Dennis Hof, The Infamous Nevada Brothel Owner Who Won A Political Seat — Three Weeks After His Death

Dennis Hof had gained a reputation as a notorious brothel owner and reality TV star when he died in 2018, three weeks before an election for the Nevada State Assembly, which he won posthumously.

By Austin Harvey Jun 8, 2025

Dennis Hof, The Infamous Nevada Brothel Owner Who Won A Political Seat — Three Weeks After His Death

Dennis Hof had gained a reputation as a notorious brothel owner and reality TV star when he died in 2018, three weeks before an election for the Nevada State Assembly, which he won posthumously.

By Austin Harvey June 8, 2025

The Strange Story Of Carlee Russell, The Alabama Nurse Who Faked Her Kidnapping

Carlee Russell came up with an elaborate kidnapping hoax in July 2023, triggering a nationwide search before reappearing and admitting that it was all a ruse she'd devised after a fight with her then-boyfriend.

By Rivy Lyon Jun 8, 2025

The Strange Story Of Carlee Russell, The Alabama Nurse Who Faked Her Kidnapping

By Rivy Lyon June 8, 2025

The Shocking Murder Of Marlene Warren, The Florida Woman Who Was Shot On Her Own Doorstep By A Killer Dressed Like A Clown

Marlene Warren's husband Mike had been having an affair with a woman named Sheila Keen at the time of Marlene's murder on May 26, 1990 — and 27 years later, Keen pleaded guilty to killing her.

By Austin Harvey Jun 4, 2025

The Shocking Murder Of Marlene Warren, The Florida Woman Who Was Shot On Her Own Doorstep By A Killer Dressed Like A Clown

Marlene Warren's husband Mike had been having an affair with a woman named Sheila Keen at the time of Marlene's murder on May 26, 1990 — and 27 years later, Keen pleaded guilty to killing her.

By Austin Harvey June 4, 2025

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Tourist Suffering From ‘Mental Illness’ Damages Two Of China’s 2,000-Year-Old Terracotta Warriors

The Chinese tourist jumped into a pit and "pushed and pulled" at the terracotta warriors, visibly damaging two of them.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 4, 2025

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Tourist Suffering From ‘Mental Illness’ Damages Two Of China’s 2,000-Year-Old Terracotta Warriors

The Chinese tourist jumped into a pit and "pushed and pulled" at the terracotta warriors, visibly damaging two of them.

By Kaleena Fraga June 4, 2025

Inside The Bizarre Case Of Will And William West — And Its Alleged Impact On Fingerprinting In Prisons

In 1903, two men named Will and William West were both imprisoned at the federal penitentiary in Leavenworth, Kansas. Their appearances and measurements were so similar that prison officials had to rely on their fingerprints to tell them apart.

By Rivy Lyon Jun 3, 2025

Inside The Bizarre Case Of Will And William West — And Its Alleged Impact On Fingerprinting In Prisons

By Rivy Lyon June 3, 2025

Two 14-Year-Olds In Upstate New York Were Just Charged With Burning Down An Historic Mill That Opened In 1846

On May 31, 2025, a fire broke out at the historic Victory Mills in the village of Victory, New York — and now, two 14-year-olds have been arrested on arson charges.

By Austin Harvey Jun 3, 2025

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Inside The ‘Revolting’ Execution Of William Kemmler, The First Man To Die By Electric Chair

Inside The ‘Revolting’ Execution Of William Kemmler, The First Man To Die By Electric Chair

Dennis Hof, The Infamous Nevada Brothel Owner Who Won A Political Seat — Three Weeks After His Death

Dennis Hof, The Infamous Nevada Brothel Owner Who Won A Political Seat — Three Weeks After His Death

The Strange Story Of Carlee Russell, The Alabama Nurse Who Faked Her Kidnapping

The Strange Story Of Carlee Russell, The Alabama Nurse Who Faked Her Kidnapping

The Shocking Murder Of Marlene Warren, The Florida Woman Who Was Shot On Her Own Doorstep By A Killer Dressed Like A Clown

The Shocking Murder Of Marlene Warren, The Florida Woman Who Was Shot On Her Own Doorstep By A Killer Dressed Like A Clown

Tourist Suffering From ‘Mental Illness’ Damages Two Of China’s 2,000-Year-Old Terracotta Warriors

Tourist Suffering From ‘Mental Illness’ Damages Two Of China’s 2,000-Year-Old Terracotta Warriors

Inside The Bizarre Case Of Will And William West — And Its Alleged Impact On Fingerprinting In Prisons

Inside The Bizarre Case Of Will And William West — And Its Alleged Impact On Fingerprinting In Prisons

Two 14-Year-Olds In Upstate New York Were Just Charged With Burning Down An Historic Mill That Opened In 1846

Two 14-Year-Olds In Upstate New York Were Just Charged With Burning Down An Historic Mill That Opened In 1846

The Real Story Of Sirhan Sirhan: The Troubled Young Man Who Killed Robert Kennedy In 1968

The Real Story Of Sirhan Sirhan: The Troubled Young Man Who Killed Robert Kennedy In 1968

Inside The Forgotten Story Of Mandy Smith, The 18-Year-Old Bride Of Rolling Stones Bassist Bill Wyman

Inside The Forgotten Story Of Mandy Smith, The 18-Year-Old Bride Of Rolling Stones Bassist Bill Wyman

How Sharon Tate Went From A Hollywood Starlet To A Manson Family Murder Victim

How Sharon Tate Went From A Hollywood Starlet To A Manson Family Murder Victim