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British Retiree Could Face The Death Penalty After Allegedly Trying To Smuggle Stones Out Of Iraq

66-year-old retired geologist Jim Fitton pocketed a few stones at the ancient site of Eridu in southern Iraq and was later arrested at the airport when officials searched his bags.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2022

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British Retiree Could Face The Death Penalty After Allegedly Trying To Smuggle Stones Out Of Iraq

66-year-old retired geologist Jim Fitton pocketed a few stones at the ancient site of Eridu in southern Iraq and was later arrested at the airport when officials searched his bags.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 6, 2022

Inside The Disturbing Death Of Johnny Lewis, The ‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Star Who Killed His Elderly Landlady

In the months leading up to his demise on September 26, 2012, Johnny Lewis broke into a woman's apartment, punched a man outside a yogurt shop, and tried to kill himself.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2022

Inside The Disturbing Death Of Johnny Lewis, The ‘Sons Of Anarchy’ Star Who Killed His Elderly Landlady

In the months leading up to his demise on September 26, 2012, Johnny Lewis broke into a woman's apartment, punched a man outside a yogurt shop, and tried to kill himself.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2022

The True Story Of Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo, The Cartel Lord Who Built A Massive Drug Empire

Better known as Don Neto, Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo trafficked tens of thousands of tons of marijuana and cocaine in the 1980s before the execution of a DEA agent brought his empire down.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 5, 2022

The True Story Of Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo, The Cartel Lord Who Built A Massive Drug Empire

Better known as Don Neto, Ernesto Fonseca Carrillo trafficked tens of thousands of tons of marijuana and cocaine in the 1980s before the execution of a DEA agent brought his empire down.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 5, 2022

Inside The Childhood Home Of Jeffrey Dahmer Where He Bludgeoned And Dismembered His First Victim

Over the decade that Jeffrey Dahmer lived in this quaint house in Akron, Ohio, he developed the sadistic obsessions that fueled his 13-year reign of terror.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 4, 2022

Inside The Childhood Home Of Jeffrey Dahmer Where He Bludgeoned And Dismembered His First Victim

Over the decade that Jeffrey Dahmer lived in this quaint house in Akron, Ohio, he developed the sadistic obsessions that fueled his 13-year reign of terror.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 4, 2022

Australian Man Confesses To Pushing Gay American Off A Cliff In 1988 — And Comes Out As Gay Himself

In the 1980s and 1990s, gay men were frequently attacked in Sydney and sometimes forced to jump from the city's cliffs.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 4, 2022

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Australian Man Confesses To Pushing Gay American Off A Cliff In 1988 — And Comes Out As Gay Himself

In the 1980s and 1990s, gay men were frequently attacked in Sydney and sometimes forced to jump from the city's cliffs.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 4, 2022

The Twisted Case Of Mark Winger, The Man Who Almost Got Away With Murdering His Wife

Mark Winger beat his wife Donnah to death with a hammer just after they'd adopted a baby girl, but it wasn't until his mistress came forward three years later that police finally discovered the truth.

By Erin Kelly • May 4, 2022

The Twisted Case Of Mark Winger, The Man Who Almost Got Away With Murdering His Wife

Mark Winger beat his wife Donnah to death with a hammer just after they'd adopted a baby girl, but it wasn't until his mistress came forward three years later that police finally discovered the truth.

By Erin Kelly • May 4, 2022

The Story Of Legs Diamond, The Prohibition-Era Gangster Who Was Nearly Invincible

Bootlegger Jack "Legs" Diamond proved nearly impossible to kill as he withstood rivals like Dutch Schultz — until fate finally caught up with him and he was gunned down in 1931.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 3, 2022

The Story Of Legs Diamond, The Prohibition-Era Gangster Who Was Nearly Invincible

Bootlegger Jack "Legs" Diamond proved nearly impossible to kill as he withstood rivals like Dutch Schultz — until fate finally caught up with him and he was gunned down in 1931.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 3, 2022

The Grisly Tale Of Candy Montgomery, The Suburban Housewife Who Slaughtered Her Best Friend With An Axe

In June 1980, Candace Montgomery struck her best friend Betty Gore with a three-foot axe 41 times after having an affair with Gore’s husband — and got off scot-free.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 2, 2022

The Grisly Tale Of Candy Montgomery, The Suburban Housewife Who Slaughtered Her Best Friend With An Axe

In June 1980, Candace Montgomery struck her best friend Betty Gore with a three-foot axe 41 times after having an affair with Gore’s husband — and got off scot-free.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 2, 2022

Inside Branson Perry’s Disappearance And The Eerie Story Behind It

On April 11, 2001, 20-year-old Branson Perry vanished from outside his own home in Skidmore, Missouri. Two years after his disappearance, a sickening clue emerged.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 28, 2022

Inside Branson Perry’s Disappearance And The Eerie Story Behind It

On April 11, 2001, 20-year-old Branson Perry vanished from outside his own home in Skidmore, Missouri. Two years after his disappearance, a sickening clue emerged.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 28, 2022

Meet Robert Ressler, The First FBI Profiler And The Man Who Coined The Term ‘Serial Killer’

The inspiration for Bill Tench on Mindhunter, Robert Ressler interviewed dozens of murderers during his career with the FBI and came up with the very first serial killer profiles.

By Genevieve Carlton • Apr 28, 2022

Meet Robert Ressler, The First FBI Profiler And The Man Who Coined The Term ‘Serial Killer’

The inspiration for Bill Tench on Mindhunter, Robert Ressler interviewed dozens of murderers during his career with the FBI and came up with the very first serial killer profiles.

By Genevieve Carlton • April 28, 2022