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The Wild Story Of Henry Avery, The ‘Pirate King’ Who Mysteriously Vanished After Pulling Off History’s Most Lucrative Piracy Raid

Henry Avery's raid of the Mughal ship Ganj-i-Sawai earned him the equivalent of about $125 million in today’s money — and led to the first international manhunt.

By Morgan Dunn • Aug 18, 2024

The Wild Story Of Henry Avery, The ‘Pirate King’ Who Mysteriously Vanished After Pulling Off History’s Most Lucrative Piracy Raid

Henry Avery's raid of the Mughal ship Ganj-i-Sawai earned him the equivalent of about $125 million in today’s money — and led to the first international manhunt.

By Morgan Dunn • August 18, 2024

The Life And Death Of Sal Mineo, The Rebel Without A Cause Star Who Was Murdered Outside His Apartment

Known for his “troubled teen” roles, Sal Mineo was one of Hollywood’s first openly queer actors before he was tragically stabbed to death at the age of 37.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 17, 2024

The Life And Death Of Sal Mineo, The Rebel Without A Cause Star Who Was Murdered Outside His Apartment

Known for his “troubled teen” roles, Sal Mineo was one of Hollywood’s first openly queer actors before he was tragically stabbed to death at the age of 37.

By Amber Morgan • August 17, 2024

Natalie Wood’s Death And The Chilling Mystery Behind It

Natalie Wood died off the coast of California's Catalina Island on November 29, 1981 — but some say her drowning may not have been an accident.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 17, 2024

Natalie Wood’s Death And The Chilling Mystery Behind It

Natalie Wood died off the coast of California's Catalina Island on November 29, 1981 — but some say her drowning may not have been an accident.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 17, 2024

The Story Of The Bunny Man, The Axe-Wielding Specter Of Northern Virginia

Ever since a man in a rabbit suit threatened two people in Fairfax County, Virginia with an axe in 1970, the area has lived in fear of the Bunny Man and the bridge he stalks.

By Jessica O'Connor • Aug 17, 2024

The Story Of The Bunny Man, The Axe-Wielding Specter Of Northern Virginia

Ever since a man in a rabbit suit threatened two people in Fairfax County, Virginia with an axe in 1970, the area has lived in fear of the Bunny Man and the bridge he stalks.

By Jessica O'Connor • August 17, 2024

The True Story Of Clyde Barrow, Bonnie Parker’s Partner In Love And Crime

One-half of "Bonnie and Clyde," Clyde Barrow committed robberies and murders with Bonnie Parker until they were killed by a posse of lawmen on May 23, 1934.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 16, 2024

The True Story Of Clyde Barrow, Bonnie Parker’s Partner In Love And Crime

One-half of "Bonnie and Clyde," Clyde Barrow committed robberies and murders with Bonnie Parker until they were killed by a posse of lawmen on May 23, 1934.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 16, 2024

The Chilling Story Of Kaitlin Armstrong, The ‘Yoga Teacher Killer’ Who Murdered Her Romantic Rival

On May 11, 2022, yoga teacher Kaitlin Armstrong murdered professional cyclist Moriah "Mo" Wilson at her friend's home in Austin, Texas — after allegedly tracking her victim's movements on a fitness app.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 14, 2024

The Chilling Story Of Kaitlin Armstrong, The ‘Yoga Teacher Killer’ Who Murdered Her Romantic Rival

On May 11, 2022, yoga teacher Kaitlin Armstrong murdered professional cyclist Moriah "Mo" Wilson at her friend's home in Austin, Texas — after allegedly tracking her victim's movements on a fitness app.

By Amber Morgan • August 14, 2024

Russian Chess Player Suspended After Allegedly Poisoning Rival’s Chessboard With Mercury

Chess champion Amina Abakarova was allegedly captured on camera poisoning her opponent's chess pieces with mercury during a chess tournament in Russia.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 13, 2024

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Russian Chess Player Suspended After Allegedly Poisoning Rival’s Chessboard With Mercury

Chess champion Amina Abakarova was allegedly captured on camera poisoning her opponent's chess pieces with mercury during a chess tournament in Russia.

By Amber Morgan • August 13, 2024

Previously-Unseen Files From The Jack The Ripper Case Are Being Made Public For The First Time

A trove of letters, photographs, and investigation notes that belonged to Inspector Joseph Henry Helson have now been released, shedding new light on the infamous Jack the Ripper murders that shook London to its core in 1888.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 13, 2024

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Previously-Unseen Files From The Jack The Ripper Case Are Being Made Public For The First Time

A trove of letters, photographs, and investigation notes that belonged to Inspector Joseph Henry Helson have now been released, shedding new light on the infamous Jack the Ripper murders that shook London to its core in 1888.

By Austin Harvey • August 13, 2024

The Wonderland Murders, Hollywood’s Unsolved Quadruple Homicide

A grisly quadruple homicide committed in the hills of Los Angeles' Laurel Canyon on July 1, 1981, the Wonderland Murders remain unsolved to this day.

By Katie Serena • Aug 13, 2024

The Wonderland Murders, Hollywood’s Unsolved Quadruple Homicide

A grisly quadruple homicide committed in the hills of Los Angeles' Laurel Canyon on July 1, 1981, the Wonderland Murders remain unsolved to this day.

By Katie Serena • August 13, 2024

The True Story Of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s Real-Life Horrors

A serial killer in 1950s Wisconsin, Ed Gein killed and skinned his victims, making him the real-life inspiration for Leatherface and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 12, 2024

The True Story Of The Texas Chain Saw Massacre’s Real-Life Horrors

A serial killer in 1950s Wisconsin, Ed Gein killed and skinned his victims, making him the real-life inspiration for Leatherface and The Texas Chain Saw Massacre.

By Austin Harvey • August 12, 2024

The Legendary Crimes Of John ‘Sonny’ Franzese, The Ruthless Mobster Who Ran Rackets Into His 90s

Colombo family underboss Sonny Franzese hung out with Frank Sinatra, financed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and killed more people than he could even remember before he died at the age of 103 in 2020.

By Kara Goldfarb • Aug 11, 2024

The Legendary Crimes Of John ‘Sonny’ Franzese, The Ruthless Mobster Who Ran Rackets Into His 90s

Colombo family underboss Sonny Franzese hung out with Frank Sinatra, financed The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, and killed more people than he could even remember before he died at the age of 103 in 2020.

By Kara Goldfarb • August 11, 2024

The Horrific Story Of Madame LaLaurie, The Socialite Who Brutally Mutilated Her Slaves

After Madame LaLaurie was run out of New Orleans for torturing her enslaved workers, her mansion became one of America's most "haunted" houses.

By All That's Interesting • Aug 11, 2024

The Horrific Story Of Madame LaLaurie, The Socialite Who Brutally Mutilated Her Slaves

After Madame LaLaurie was run out of New Orleans for torturing her enslaved workers, her mansion became one of America's most "haunted" houses.

By All That's Interesting • August 11, 2024