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The Horrific Story Of Randall Woodfield, The Football Player Who Became A Serial Killer

In 1974, Randall Woodfield was drafted and quickly dropped by the Green Bay Packers. Just a few years later, he went on a brutal murder spree — killing up to 44 people.

By Danielle Tinning • Jun 7, 2021

The Horrific Story Of Randall Woodfield, The Football Player Who Became A Serial Killer

In 1974, Randall Woodfield was drafted and quickly dropped by the Green Bay Packers. Just a few years later, he went on a brutal murder spree — killing up to 44 people.

By Danielle Tinning • June 7, 2021

Arizona Plans To Execute Death Row Prisoners With ‘Zyklon B’ — The Gas The Nazis Used At Auschwitz

Arizona has quietly gathered the ingredients to make the lethal gas, triggering outrage in Germany.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 4, 2021

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Arizona Plans To Execute Death Row Prisoners With ‘Zyklon B’ — The Gas The Nazis Used At Auschwitz

Arizona has quietly gathered the ingredients to make the lethal gas, triggering outrage in Germany.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 4, 2021

The Remarkable Life Of Eugène-François Vidocq, The Ex-Con Who Invented Modern Detective Work

After escaping from prison several times in the early 19th century, Eugène-François Vidocq turned himself in — and went on to revolutionize policing.

By Morgan Dunn • May 29, 2021

The Remarkable Life Of Eugène-François Vidocq, The Ex-Con Who Invented Modern Detective Work

After escaping from prison several times in the early 19th century, Eugène-François Vidocq turned himself in — and went on to revolutionize policing.

By Morgan Dunn • May 29, 2021

This Week In History News, May 23 – 29

Germany officially recognizes the Namibian genocide, Viking ships found thanks to centuries-old drawings, castle thieves steal rosary beads that belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots.

By All That's Interesting • May 28, 2021

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This Week In History News, May 23 – 29

Germany officially recognizes the Namibian genocide, Viking ships found thanks to centuries-old drawings, castle thieves steal rosary beads that belonged to Mary, Queen of Scots.

By All That's Interesting • May 28, 2021

Thieves Steal Rosary Beads Owned By Mary, Queen Of Scots, In $1.4 Million Castle Heist

The beads were displayed in Arundel Castle and believed to have been held by Mary, Queen of Scots, just before her execution in 1587.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 25, 2021

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Thieves Steal Rosary Beads Owned By Mary, Queen Of Scots, In $1.4 Million Castle Heist

The beads were displayed in Arundel Castle and believed to have been held by Mary, Queen of Scots, just before her execution in 1587.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 25, 2021

The Story Of Charles Harrelson — Woody Harrelson’s Dad Who Worked As A Hitman For A Texas Drug Lord

When Woody Harrelson was a kid, his father was just a normal dad. But by the time Woody was an adult, Charles Harrelson was a twice-incarcerated hitman.

By William DeLong • May 22, 2021

The Story Of Charles Harrelson — Woody Harrelson’s Dad Who Worked As A Hitman For A Texas Drug Lord

When Woody Harrelson was a kid, his father was just a normal dad. But by the time Woody was an adult, Charles Harrelson was a twice-incarcerated hitman.

By William DeLong • May 22, 2021

This Week In History News, May 16 – 22

A treasure trove of stolen artifacts, new footage of the Hindenburg disaster, and ancient Taino graves found in Guadeloupe.

By All That's Interesting • May 21, 2021

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This Week In History News, May 16 – 22

A treasure trove of stolen artifacts, new footage of the Hindenburg disaster, and ancient Taino graves found in Guadeloupe.

By All That's Interesting • May 21, 2021

An Australian Hoarder Killed A Man Who Broke Into His House — Then Lived With His Corpse For 15 Years

The body of Shane Snellman was discovered "completely mummified" with a gunshot wound to the neck. It had been surrounded by 70 bottles of air freshener to mask the smell.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2021

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An Australian Hoarder Killed A Man Who Broke Into His House — Then Lived With His Corpse For 15 Years

The body of Shane Snellman was discovered "completely mummified" with a gunshot wound to the neck. It had been surrounded by 70 bottles of air freshener to mask the smell.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 21, 2021

David Copeland: The Neo-Nazi Terrorist Behind The London Nail Bombings

Over the course of 13 days in 1999, David Copeland bombed three minority communities in London — to try to ignite a race war.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 19, 2021

David Copeland: The Neo-Nazi Terrorist Behind The London Nail Bombings

Over the course of 13 days in 1999, David Copeland bombed three minority communities in London — to try to ignite a race war.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 19, 2021

The Grisly Murder Of Natalia Pronina, The Russian Dancer Killed By A Masked Assassin

On December 23, 2020, CCTV footage captured the Russian dancer as she was shot by an unknown assailant outside her apartment building in Moscow.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 18, 2021

The Grisly Murder Of Natalia Pronina, The Russian Dancer Killed By A Masked Assassin

On December 23, 2020, CCTV footage captured the Russian dancer as she was shot by an unknown assailant outside her apartment building in Moscow.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 18, 2021