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The Little-Known Story Of John Billington, The Mayflower Pilgrim Who Became The First Murderer In American History

Before committing his historic murder, John Billington was punished for a number of other offenses in Plymouth and became a social outcast — but scholars now think there might be more to his story.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 26, 2021

The Little-Known Story Of John Billington, The Mayflower Pilgrim Who Became The First Murderer In American History

Before committing his historic murder, John Billington was punished for a number of other offenses in Plymouth and became a social outcast — but scholars now think there might be more to his story.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 26, 2021

The Grisly Story Of Lizzie Halliday, The ‘Worst Woman On Earth’

An Irish-American serial killer, Lizzie Halliday murdered at least four people in upstate New York in the 1890s. And some people even accused her of being Jack the Ripper.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 25, 2021

The Grisly Story Of Lizzie Halliday, The ‘Worst Woman On Earth’

An Irish-American serial killer, Lizzie Halliday murdered at least four people in upstate New York in the 1890s. And some people even accused her of being Jack the Ripper.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 25, 2021

Al Capone’s ‘Favorite’ Gun And The Last Photo Ever Taken Of Him Are Up For Auction

The family of gangster Al Capone is auctioning off 174 personal items, including his gun, diamond-monogrammed jewelry, personal letters, and even the last photo of him ever taken.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 25, 2021

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Al Capone’s ‘Favorite’ Gun And The Last Photo Ever Taken Of Him Are Up For Auction

The family of gangster Al Capone is auctioning off 174 personal items, including his gun, diamond-monogrammed jewelry, personal letters, and even the last photo of him ever taken.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 25, 2021

Massachusetts Eighth-Graders Fight To Exonerate Salem’s Last Convicted ‘Witch’

Though Massachusetts pardoned most accused witches in 1957 and 2001, Elizabeth Johnson Jr.'s name was left off the list.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 24, 2021

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Massachusetts Eighth-Graders Fight To Exonerate Salem’s Last Convicted ‘Witch’

Though Massachusetts pardoned most accused witches in 1957 and 2001, Elizabeth Johnson Jr.'s name was left off the list.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 24, 2021

The Crimes Of Thomas Neill Cream, The Victorian Doctor Who Killed His Patients

Dr. Thomas Neill Cream left a trail of victims across London and Chicago before he was executed in 1892. And some believe he may have been the infamous Jack the Ripper.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 23, 2021

The Crimes Of Thomas Neill Cream, The Victorian Doctor Who Killed His Patients

Dr. Thomas Neill Cream left a trail of victims across London and Chicago before he was executed in 1892. And some believe he may have been the infamous Jack the Ripper.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 23, 2021

Inside Devil’s Island, The Most Feared Prison In Modern History

From 1852 to 1953, the inmates of France’s infamous Devil’s Island penal colony in the Caribbean died en masse from malnutrition, disease, and futile escape attempts.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 23, 2021

Inside Devil’s Island, The Most Feared Prison In Modern History

From 1852 to 1953, the inmates of France’s infamous Devil’s Island penal colony in the Caribbean died en masse from malnutrition, disease, and futile escape attempts.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 23, 2021

Meet Dennis Nilsen, The ‘British Jeffrey Dahmer’ Who Terrorized 1970s And ’80s London

Known as "The Muswell Hill Murderer," Scottish serial killer and necrophile Dennis Nilsen murdered more than a dozen victims while living in London starting in 1978.

By Katie Serena • Aug 19, 2021

Meet Dennis Nilsen, The ‘British Jeffrey Dahmer’ Who Terrorized 1970s And ’80s London

Known as "The Muswell Hill Murderer," Scottish serial killer and necrophile Dennis Nilsen murdered more than a dozen victims while living in London starting in 1978.

By Katie Serena • August 19, 2021

How A 200 Pound Order Of Meat And A Nosy Upstate Cop Nearly Vanquished The American Mob

The 1957 Apalachin meeting held in upstate New York was meant to solidify and streamline underground operations. Instead, it was raided by police and brought the Mafia down.

By Morgan Dunn • Aug 18, 2021

How A 200 Pound Order Of Meat And A Nosy Upstate Cop Nearly Vanquished The American Mob

The 1957 Apalachin meeting held in upstate New York was meant to solidify and streamline underground operations. Instead, it was raided by police and brought the Mafia down.

By Morgan Dunn • August 18, 2021

The Disturbing Story Of The West Mesa Murders — And The Serial Killer Who Remains Uncaught

At least 11 women were killed and then buried in the desert during the West Mesa murders that took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico between 2001 and 2005.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 18, 2021

The Disturbing Story Of The West Mesa Murders — And The Serial Killer Who Remains Uncaught

At least 11 women were killed and then buried in the desert during the West Mesa murders that took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico between 2001 and 2005.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 18, 2021

Cannibal Killer Issei Sagawa Is Walking Free And Plans To Eat Humans Again

In 1981, Japanese murderer Issei Sagawa, the “Kobe Cannibal,” killed his friend Renée Hartevelt and ate her remains, yet he's free to walk the streets to this day.

By Katie Serena • Aug 17, 2021

Cannibal Killer Issei Sagawa Is Walking Free And Plans To Eat Humans Again

In 1981, Japanese murderer Issei Sagawa, the “Kobe Cannibal,” killed his friend Renée Hartevelt and ate her remains, yet he's free to walk the streets to this day.

By Katie Serena • August 17, 2021