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Inside Kathleen Peterson’s Mysterious Death And The True Story Behind ‘The Staircase’

After Kathleen Peterson died after falling down a staircase in 2001, her husband was convicted of her murder — but did Michael Peterson really kill his wife?

By Jessica O'Connor • Mar 27, 2022

Inside Kathleen Peterson’s Mysterious Death And The True Story Behind ‘The Staircase’

After Kathleen Peterson died after falling down a staircase in 2001, her husband was convicted of her murder — but did Michael Peterson really kill his wife?

By Jessica O'Connor • March 27, 2022

The Wrongful Conviction Of Ryan Ferguson, Who Served Nearly 10 Years In Prison For A Murder He Didn’t Commit

Ryan Ferguson spent nine years and eight months behind bars for the murder of Kent Heitholt — but he eventually won his freedom and even appeared on The Amazing Race.

By Jessica O'Connor • Mar 25, 2022

The Wrongful Conviction Of Ryan Ferguson, Who Served Nearly 10 Years In Prison For A Murder He Didn’t Commit

Ryan Ferguson spent nine years and eight months behind bars for the murder of Kent Heitholt — but he eventually won his freedom and even appeared on The Amazing Race.

By Jessica O'Connor • March 25, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Steve Banerjee, The Murderous Founder Of Chippendales

In 1979, Steve Banerjee created the world's most famous male stripper troupe — then put a hit out for anyone who got in the way of his success.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 24, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Steve Banerjee, The Murderous Founder Of Chippendales

In 1979, Steve Banerjee created the world's most famous male stripper troupe — then put a hit out for anyone who got in the way of his success.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 24, 2022

How Serial Killer Albert Fish’s Letter To The Parents Of One Of His Victims Finally Landed Him In Prison

In 1934, Albert Fish wrote a letter to Grace Budd’s mother and described how he'd murdered her before cutting her into pieces and eating her flesh.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 23, 2022

How Serial Killer Albert Fish’s Letter To The Parents Of One Of His Victims Finally Landed Him In Prison

In 1934, Albert Fish wrote a letter to Grace Budd’s mother and described how he'd murdered her before cutting her into pieces and eating her flesh.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 23, 2022

The Tragedy Of Kitty Menendez, The Beverly Hills Mother Killed In Cold Blood By Her Own Sons

Lyle and Erik Menendez claimed their mother was a neglectful drunk — and so in August 1989, they got revenge on her and their father.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 22, 2022

The Tragedy Of Kitty Menendez, The Beverly Hills Mother Killed In Cold Blood By Her Own Sons

Lyle and Erik Menendez claimed their mother was a neglectful drunk — and so in August 1989, they got revenge on her and their father.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 22, 2022

Meet Elizabeth Bathory, The ‘Blood Countess’ Who May Have Been History’s Most Prolific Female Serial Killer

From 1590 to 1610, Elizabeth Bathory allegedly tortured and killed hundreds of poor servant girls and women in Hungary. But was she actually guilty of these heinous crimes?

By Elisabeth Sherman • Mar 22, 2022

Meet Elizabeth Bathory, The ‘Blood Countess’ Who May Have Been History’s Most Prolific Female Serial Killer

From 1590 to 1610, Elizabeth Bathory allegedly tortured and killed hundreds of poor servant girls and women in Hungary. But was she actually guilty of these heinous crimes?

By Elisabeth Sherman • March 22, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Simon Monjack, The ‘Disturbed’ Husband Of Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy was married to Simon Monjack for just two years before she met an untimely death in December 2009. Eerily, he would also die five months later.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Mar 21, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Simon Monjack, The ‘Disturbed’ Husband Of Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy was married to Simon Monjack for just two years before she met an untimely death in December 2009. Eerily, he would also die five months later.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • March 21, 2022

Undercover Detectives In Florida Just Arrested 108 People In A Child Sex Trafficking Sting — Including Disney World Employees

Other suspects arrested in "Operation March Sadness 2" include a teenager and a former circuit court judge.

By Cara Johnson • Mar 21, 2022

Undercover Detectives In Florida Just Arrested 108 People In A Child Sex Trafficking Sting — Including Disney World Employees

Other suspects arrested in "Operation March Sadness 2" include a teenager and a former circuit court judge.

By Cara Johnson • March 21, 2022

Inside The Terrifying Kidnapping And Miraculous Rescue Of Shawn Hornbeck

Shawn Hornbeck was held prisoner for more than four years by pizza shop owner Michael Devlin — until he was rescued in January 2007 alongside a second boy named Ben Ownby.

By Jessica O'Connor • Mar 21, 2022

Inside The Terrifying Kidnapping And Miraculous Rescue Of Shawn Hornbeck

Shawn Hornbeck was held prisoner for more than four years by pizza shop owner Michael Devlin — until he was rescued in January 2007 alongside a second boy named Ben Ownby.

By Jessica O'Connor • March 21, 2022

The Twisted Saga Of Michael Peterson, Kathleen Peterson, And The Real Story Behind ‘The Staircase’

In 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead in a pool of blood at the bottom of the staircase in her home. Two years later, her husband Michael Peterson was convicted of her murder — but many believe he didn’t do it.

By Wyatt Redd • Mar 20, 2022

The Twisted Saga Of Michael Peterson, Kathleen Peterson, And The Real Story Behind ‘The Staircase’

In 2001, Kathleen Peterson was found dead in a pool of blood at the bottom of the staircase in her home. Two years later, her husband Michael Peterson was convicted of her murder — but many believe he didn’t do it.

By Wyatt Redd • March 20, 2022