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The Baffling Story Of The 1962 Escape From Alcatraz And The Three Prisoners Behind It

On June 11, 1962, inmates Frank Morris, Clarence Anglin, and John Anglin became the only men to ever escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary — but nobody knows if they made it out of San Francisco Bay alive.

By Gabe Paoletti • Sep 1, 2024

The Baffling Story Of The 1962 Escape From Alcatraz And The Three Prisoners Behind It

On June 11, 1962, inmates Frank Morris, Clarence Anglin, and John Anglin became the only men to ever escape from Alcatraz Federal Penitentiary — but nobody knows if they made it out of San Francisco Bay alive.

By Gabe Paoletti • September 1, 2024

The Story Of Frank Sinatra Jr., The Victim Of A Bizarre And Terribly Executed Kidnapping In 1963

On December 8, 1963, two men abducted Frank Sinatra Jr. from a lounge in Nevada where he was performing — but one of his captors got nervous and released him just 48 hours later.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 1, 2024

The Story Of Frank Sinatra Jr., The Victim Of A Bizarre And Terribly Executed Kidnapping In 1963

On December 8, 1963, two men abducted Frank Sinatra Jr. from a lounge in Nevada where he was performing — but one of his captors got nervous and released him just 48 hours later.

By All That's Interesting • September 1, 2024

33 Photos Of Miami In The 1980s — And The Wild History Behind The Era

Explore the "dangerous paradise" of South Florida.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 1, 2024

33 Photos Of Miami In The 1980s — And The Wild History Behind The Era

Explore the "dangerous paradise" of South Florida.

By Austin Harvey • September 1, 2024

The Bloody History Of The Los Angeles Mafia, From Its Violent Origins To Its Rapid Downfall

While the Los Angeles Mafia never rose to the same notoriety as its counterparts in New York and Chicago, the crime family infiltrated Hollywood, had a hand in the growth of Las Vegas, and terrorized the West Coast for decades.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 31, 2024

The Bloody History Of The Los Angeles Mafia, From Its Violent Origins To Its Rapid Downfall

While the Los Angeles Mafia never rose to the same notoriety as its counterparts in New York and Chicago, the crime family infiltrated Hollywood, had a hand in the growth of Las Vegas, and terrorized the West Coast for decades.

By Austin Harvey • August 31, 2024

Ned Kelly, The ‘Australian Robin Hood’ Who Faced Down 40 Police Officers

The leader of the notorious Kelly Gang, Ned Kelly was an Australian outlaw who became a folk hero after wearing makeshift iron armor and getting in a fatal shootout with police in June 1880.

By Gabe Paoletti • Aug 30, 2024

Ned Kelly, The ‘Australian Robin Hood’ Who Faced Down 40 Police Officers

The leader of the notorious Kelly Gang, Ned Kelly was an Australian outlaw who became a folk hero after wearing makeshift iron armor and getting in a fatal shootout with police in June 1880.

By Gabe Paoletti • August 30, 2024

Kara Robinson: The 15-Year-Old Girl Who Escaped A Serial Killer, Then Helped Police Solve Three Of His Murders

On June 24, 2002, Kara Robinson was abducted by Richard Evonitz, who had already murdered at least three other girls — but she escaped 18 hours later, then helped police take the killer down.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 29, 2024

Kara Robinson: The 15-Year-Old Girl Who Escaped A Serial Killer, Then Helped Police Solve Three Of His Murders

On June 24, 2002, Kara Robinson was abducted by Richard Evonitz, who had already murdered at least three other girls — but she escaped 18 hours later, then helped police take the killer down.

By Amber Morgan • August 29, 2024

Kevin James Loibl, The Fan Who Was So Obsessed With Christina Grimmie That He Murdered Her

Kevin James Loibl fatally shot Christina Grimmie and then took his own life during a meet-and-greet after a concert on June 10, 2016. Investigators then discovered that he had spent "most of his waking hours" watching videos of the pop star and altered his appearance in an effort to attract her.

By Rivy Lyon • Aug 27, 2024

Kevin James Loibl, The Fan Who Was So Obsessed With Christina Grimmie That He Murdered Her

Kevin James Loibl fatally shot Christina Grimmie and then took his own life during a meet-and-greet after a concert on June 10, 2016. Investigators then discovered that he had spent "most of his waking hours" watching videos of the pop star and altered his appearance in an effort to attract her.

By Rivy Lyon • August 27, 2024

This Kentucky Man Hacked A Government Registry To Fake His Own Death And Avoid Paying Child Support

Jesse Kipf pleaded guilty to computer fraud and aggravated identity theft and was sentenced to more than six years behind bars.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 27, 2024

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This Kentucky Man Hacked A Government Registry To Fake His Own Death And Avoid Paying Child Support

Jesse Kipf pleaded guilty to computer fraud and aggravated identity theft and was sentenced to more than six years behind bars.

By Amber Morgan • August 27, 2024

The Story Of Johnny Torrio, The Ruthless Chicago Gangster Who Showed Al Capone The Ropes

Before Al Capone took control of the infamous Chicago Outfit, his mentor Johnny Torrio grew it into a sprawling criminal empire.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 26, 2024

The Story Of Johnny Torrio, The Ruthless Chicago Gangster Who Showed Al Capone The Ropes

Before Al Capone took control of the infamous Chicago Outfit, his mentor Johnny Torrio grew it into a sprawling criminal empire.

By Austin Harvey • August 26, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Vincent Asaro, ‘The Last Goodfella’ In The New York Mafia

Though mobster Vincent Asaro was acquitted of participating in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist and strangling a man with a dog chain, he was eventually brought down by his road rage.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 24, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Vincent Asaro, ‘The Last Goodfella’ In The New York Mafia

Though mobster Vincent Asaro was acquitted of participating in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist and strangling a man with a dog chain, he was eventually brought down by his road rage.

By Austin Harvey • August 24, 2024