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The Disturbing Story Of Gertrude Baniszewski, The Indiana Woman Who Tortured Sylvia Likens To Death

After three months of beating and starving 16-year-old Sylvia Likens — and getting her children and neighborhood kids to help — Gertrude Baniszewski viciously murdered her on October 26, 1965.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 10, 2025

The Disturbing Story Of Gertrude Baniszewski, The Indiana Woman Who Tortured Sylvia Likens To Death

After three months of beating and starving 16-year-old Sylvia Likens — and getting her children and neighborhood kids to help — Gertrude Baniszewski viciously murdered her on October 26, 1965.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 10, 2025

The Chilling Crimes Of William Bonin, The ‘Freeway Killer’ Who Murdered At Least 14 Boys

William Bonin was convicted of raping and killing 14 boys and young men ranging in age from 12 to 19 between 1979 and 1980, but he later claimed that he'd actually murdered more than 20.

By John Kuroski • Mar 9, 2025

The Chilling Crimes Of William Bonin, The ‘Freeway Killer’ Who Murdered At Least 14 Boys

William Bonin was convicted of raping and killing 14 boys and young men ranging in age from 12 to 19 between 1979 and 1980, but he later claimed that he'd actually murdered more than 20.

By John Kuroski • March 9, 2025

The Story Of Marcus Wayne Chenault, The 23-Year-Old Who Murdered Martin Luther King Jr.’s Mother While She Was In Church

On June 30, 1974, Marcus Wayne Chenault opened fire at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, George, killing Alberta Williams King, the mother of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 9, 2025

The Story Of Marcus Wayne Chenault, The 23-Year-Old Who Murdered Martin Luther King Jr.’s Mother While She Was In Church

On June 30, 1974, Marcus Wayne Chenault opened fire at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, George, killing Alberta Williams King, the mother of Martin Luther King Jr.

By Amber Morgan • March 9, 2025

Charles Manson And The CIA: Were The Manson Family Murders The Result Of A Government Mind-Control Experiment?

After studying the Charles Manson case for 20 years, journalist Tom O'Neill claimed there was evidence that the Tate-LaBianca murders may have been the unintended result of an experiment involving brainwashing, LSD, and the top-secret CIA program MK-Ultra.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 7, 2025

Charles Manson And The CIA: Were The Manson Family Murders The Result Of A Government Mind-Control Experiment?

After studying the Charles Manson case for 20 years, journalist Tom O'Neill claimed there was evidence that the Tate-LaBianca murders may have been the unintended result of an experiment involving brainwashing, LSD, and the top-secret CIA program MK-Ultra.

By Austin Harvey • March 7, 2025

How Ken Eto Became The Highest-Ranking Asian American In The Chicago Mob — And Then Turned FBI Informant

Better known as "Tokyo Joe," Ken Eto ran a profitable gambling racket for the Chicago Outfit, but when the mob tried to take him out in 1983, he decided to testify against his former colleagues.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 6, 2025

How Ken Eto Became The Highest-Ranking Asian American In The Chicago Mob — And Then Turned FBI Informant

Better known as "Tokyo Joe," Ken Eto ran a profitable gambling racket for the Chicago Outfit, but when the mob tried to take him out in 1983, he decided to testify against his former colleagues.

By Austin Harvey • March 6, 2025

Inside The Chilling Murder Of Mike Williams At The Hands Of His Best Friend And His Wife

Mike Williams was shot dead on December 16, 2000 by his best friend, Brian Winchester — who had plotted the murder with Mike's wife, Denise.

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 6, 2025

Inside The Chilling Murder Of Mike Williams At The Hands Of His Best Friend And His Wife

Mike Williams was shot dead on December 16, 2000 by his best friend, Brian Winchester — who had plotted the murder with Mike's wife, Denise.

By Rivy Lyon • March 6, 2025

What Happened To Gypsy Rose Blanchard After She Was Released From Prison For Killing Her Abusive Mother?

In 2023, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released from the Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri after eight years behind bars — and her life outside prison has been eventful since.

By Amber Morgan • Mar 5, 2025

What Happened To Gypsy Rose Blanchard After She Was Released From Prison For Killing Her Abusive Mother?

In 2023, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released from the Chillicothe Correctional Center in Missouri after eight years behind bars — and her life outside prison has been eventful since.

By Amber Morgan • March 5, 2025

The Gruesome Crimes Of Ottis Toole, The Serial Killer Who Claimed He Murdered More Than 100 People

Ottis Toole was convicted of committing six murders between 1980 and 1983, but he admitted to killing more than 100 victims, including Adam Walsh, the six-year-old son of America's Most Wanted host John Walsh.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 3, 2025

The Gruesome Crimes Of Ottis Toole, The Serial Killer Who Claimed He Murdered More Than 100 People

Ottis Toole was convicted of committing six murders between 1980 and 1983, but he admitted to killing more than 100 victims, including Adam Walsh, the six-year-old son of America's Most Wanted host John Walsh.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 3, 2025

The Story Of Neal Cassady, The Lesser-Known Beat Figure Who Inspired Jack Kerouac And Allen Ginsberg

After crossing paths with the Beats in New York City in 1946, Neal Cassady inspired some of their most famous works, including Jack Kerouac's "On The Road."

By Aimee Lamoureux • Mar 2, 2025

The Story Of Neal Cassady, The Lesser-Known Beat Figure Who Inspired Jack Kerouac And Allen Ginsberg

After crossing paths with the Beats in New York City in 1946, Neal Cassady inspired some of their most famous works, including Jack Kerouac's "On The Road."

By Aimee Lamoureux • March 2, 2025

The Bloody Benders, The 19th-Century Kansas Family Who Murdered At Least 11 Travelers At Their Inn

The Bender family ran a small inn for travelers along the Osage Mission Trail in Kansas, but they suddenly abandoned their homestead in 1873 — then the bodies of people who had gone missing turned up buried on their property.

By Wyatt Redd • Mar 2, 2025

The Bloody Benders, The 19th-Century Kansas Family Who Murdered At Least 11 Travelers At Their Inn

The Bender family ran a small inn for travelers along the Osage Mission Trail in Kansas, but they suddenly abandoned their homestead in 1873 — then the bodies of people who had gone missing turned up buried on their property.

By Wyatt Redd • March 2, 2025