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ABSCAM, Mel Weinberg, And The Real Story Behind ‘American Hustle’

How the daring 1970s FBI sting known as ABSCAM employed con man Mel Weinberg to take down corrupt politicians.

By William DeLong • Jul 16, 2018

ABSCAM, Mel Weinberg, And The Real Story Behind ‘American Hustle’

How the daring 1970s FBI sting known as ABSCAM employed con man Mel Weinberg to take down corrupt politicians.

By William DeLong • July 16, 2018

How A Small Texas Town Paid A Conman A Ton Of Money To Build “The World’s Littlest Skyscraper”

J.D. McMahon promised Wichita Falls a skyscraper befitting the prospering boom town. Unknown to townspeople, the con man drew up blueprints for a building 480 inches tall, instead of the 480 feet he promised.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jul 15, 2018

How A Small Texas Town Paid A Conman A Ton Of Money To Build “The World’s Littlest Skyscraper”

J.D. McMahon promised Wichita Falls a skyscraper befitting the prospering boom town. Unknown to townspeople, the con man drew up blueprints for a building 480 inches tall, instead of the 480 feet he promised.

By Aimee Lamoureux • July 15, 2018

Giuseppe Zangara Tried To Shoot FDR — But Missed And Killed Another Powerful Politician Instead

Giuseppe Zangara was an unemployed bricklayer unwilling to wait for President-Elect FDR to take office to blame him for his problems.

By William DeLong • Jul 13, 2018

Giuseppe Zangara Tried To Shoot FDR — But Missed And Killed Another Powerful Politician Instead

Giuseppe Zangara was an unemployed bricklayer unwilling to wait for President-Elect FDR to take office to blame him for his problems.

By William DeLong • July 13, 2018

How Mob Hitman Johnny Martorano Admitted To Killing At Least 20 People — And Then Walked Free

The government not only let Johnny Martorano off the hook, they also gave him $20,000 to start a new life after he testified against Whitey Bulger.

By William DeLong • Jul 11, 2018

How Mob Hitman Johnny Martorano Admitted To Killing At Least 20 People — And Then Walked Free

The government not only let Johnny Martorano off the hook, they also gave him $20,000 to start a new life after he testified against Whitey Bulger.

By William DeLong • July 11, 2018

Michael Jackson Was “Chemically Castrated” By Dad, Says Ex-Doctor

Michael Jackson's disgraced physician wasn't saddened by the death of Joe Jackson, calling him one of the worst father's in history.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jul 11, 2018

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Michael Jackson Was “Chemically Castrated” By Dad, Says Ex-Doctor

Michael Jackson's disgraced physician wasn't saddened by the death of Joe Jackson, calling him one of the worst father's in history.

By Kara Goldfarb • July 11, 2018

The Forgotten Bear River Massacre May Be The Deadliest Native American Slaughter Ever

When the Bear River Massacre ended in Preston, Idaho on January 29, 1863, hundreds lay dead — hundreds who are largely forgotten today.

By Gina Dimuro • Jul 9, 2018

The Forgotten Bear River Massacre May Be The Deadliest Native American Slaughter Ever

When the Bear River Massacre ended in Preston, Idaho on January 29, 1863, hundreds lay dead — hundreds who are largely forgotten today.

By Gina Dimuro • July 9, 2018

Poachers Brutally Kill Rhino For Less Than One Centimeter Of Horn

"It’s beyond comprehension that she would be killed for a mere 1cm of horn."

By Kara Goldfarb • Jul 6, 2018

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Poachers Brutally Kill Rhino For Less Than One Centimeter Of Horn

"It’s beyond comprehension that she would be killed for a mere 1cm of horn."

By Kara Goldfarb • July 6, 2018

Pride Of Lions Eats Group Of Poachers Alive In South African Game Reserve

Staff at the South African reserve found the bloodied head and limbs of poachers who broke in to hunt rhinos.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jul 5, 2018

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Pride Of Lions Eats Group Of Poachers Alive In South African Game Reserve

Staff at the South African reserve found the bloodied head and limbs of poachers who broke in to hunt rhinos.

By Kara Goldfarb • July 5, 2018

He Buried Barbara Mackle Alive – Then Became A Doctor And A Drug Trafficker

"He was looking for a rich, tough-minded female... someone who could stand up to the trauma of being buried alive."

By Kara Goldfarb • Jul 4, 2018

He Buried Barbara Mackle Alive – Then Became A Doctor And A Drug Trafficker

"He was looking for a rich, tough-minded female... someone who could stand up to the trauma of being buried alive."

By Kara Goldfarb • July 4, 2018

They Said She Was Eaten By Lions — But The Real Story Of Her Disappearance Is More Grim

The tragic murder of Julie Ward spawned a decades-long search for the truth that's still ongoing.

By Kara Goldfarb • Jul 4, 2018

They Said She Was Eaten By Lions — But The Real Story Of Her Disappearance Is More Grim

The tragic murder of Julie Ward spawned a decades-long search for the truth that's still ongoing.

By Kara Goldfarb • July 4, 2018