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Urban Blight, The Son Of Sam, And The Birth Of Hip Hop: 28 Photos Of The Bronx In The 1970s

While white flight reduced the Bronx's population by 30 percent during the 1970s, much of the borough literally burned to the ground.

By Marco Margaritoff Dec 23, 2019

Urban Blight, The Son Of Sam, And The Birth Of Hip Hop: 28 Photos Of The Bronx In The 1970s

While white flight reduced the Bronx's population by 30 percent during the 1970s, much of the borough literally burned to the ground.

By Marco Margaritoff December 23, 2019

37 Photos Of The New York Gangs That Terrorized The City Through Two Centuries Of History

From the Short Tail gang of the 1880s to the Black Spades of the 1970s Bronx, take a peek at New York gangs of the past through these unbelievable photos.

By Natasha Ishak Dec 11, 2019

37 Photos Of The New York Gangs That Terrorized The City Through Two Centuries Of History

From the Short Tail gang of the 1880s to the Black Spades of the 1970s Bronx, take a peek at New York gangs of the past through these unbelievable photos.

By Natasha Ishak December 11, 2019

How The Murderous ‘Mad Trapper’ Led Police On A Month-Long Manhunt In The Canadian Wilderness

In 1932, a reclusive hunter named Albert Johnson opened fire on Canadian police — and then tried to flee into the icy mountains of the Northwest Territories. To this day, no one knows why.

By Andrew Lenoir Dec 10, 2019

How The Murderous ‘Mad Trapper’ Led Police On A Month-Long Manhunt In The Canadian Wilderness

In 1932, a reclusive hunter named Albert Johnson opened fire on Canadian police — and then tried to flee into the icy mountains of the Northwest Territories. To this day, no one knows why.

By Andrew Lenoir December 10, 2019

Spain Police Catch First-Known Trans-Atlantic ‘Narcosub’ Smuggling $100 Million Worth Of Cocaine

The 72-foot vessel was carrying three metric tons of cocaine.

By Natasha Ishak Dec 6, 2019

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Spain Police Catch First-Known Trans-Atlantic ‘Narcosub’ Smuggling $100 Million Worth Of Cocaine

The 72-foot vessel was carrying three metric tons of cocaine.

By Natasha Ishak December 6, 2019

The ‘Confession Killer’ Claimed He Killed 600 Women — Was Tammy Jo Alexander One Of Them?

As serial killer Henry Lee Lucas’ confessions began to unravel, police became less confident that he was responsible for most of his alleged crimes — including the 1979 murder of Tammy Jo Alexander.

By Katie Serena Dec 4, 2019

The ‘Confession Killer’ Claimed He Killed 600 Women — Was Tammy Jo Alexander One Of Them?

By Katie Serena December 4, 2019

How Racism, Police Incompetence, And Lying Witnesses Put Walter McMillian On Death Row For Six Years

"The only reason I'm here is because I had been messing around with a white lady," Walter McMillian said from death row.

By All That's Interesting Dec 2, 2019

How Racism, Police Incompetence, And Lying Witnesses Put Walter McMillian On Death Row For Six Years

"The only reason I'm here is because I had been messing around with a white lady," Walter McMillian said from death row.

By All That's Interesting December 2, 2019

How New York’s Deadly Astor Place Riot Was Sparked By A Performance Of Macbeth

When an aristocratic Englishman came to New York to perform Shakespeare's Macbeth in 1849, anti-English and anti-elite rioters clashed with militia, leaving 22 dead.

By Joseph Williams Dec 1, 2019

How New York’s Deadly Astor Place Riot Was Sparked By A Performance Of Macbeth

When an aristocratic Englishman came to New York to perform Shakespeare's Macbeth in 1849, anti-English and anti-elite rioters clashed with militia, leaving 22 dead.

By Joseph Williams December 1, 2019

The Disturbing Story Of Kapos: The Concentration Camp Inmates Who Nazis Turned Into Guards

For better food, a separate room, and protection from hard labor and the gas chamber, some prisoners became kapos — but they had to beat their fellow inmates in return.

By Andrew Lenoir Nov 23, 2019

The Disturbing Story Of Kapos: The Concentration Camp Inmates Who Nazis Turned Into Guards

For better food, a separate room, and protection from hard labor and the gas chamber, some prisoners became kapos — but they had to beat their fellow inmates in return.

By Andrew Lenoir November 23, 2019