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How A Librarian From Wisconsin Named Mary Brunner Became Charles Manson’s First Recruit

Though Mary Brunner helped the Manson Family kill Gary Hinman and gave birth to Charles Manson's son, she later testified against the group.

By Andrew Milne • May 24, 2024

How A Librarian From Wisconsin Named Mary Brunner Became Charles Manson’s First Recruit

Though Mary Brunner helped the Manson Family kill Gary Hinman and gave birth to Charles Manson's son, she later testified against the group.

By Andrew Milne • May 24, 2024

Joyce McKinney, Kirk Anderson, And The Salacious Manacled Mormon Case

Kirk Anderson said that Joyce McKinney tied him to a bed for three days and raped him repeatedly. She said that wasn't possible. What was the truth?

By Gina Dimuro • May 23, 2024

Joyce McKinney, Kirk Anderson, And The Salacious Manacled Mormon Case

Kirk Anderson said that Joyce McKinney tied him to a bed for three days and raped him repeatedly. She said that wasn't possible. What was the truth?

By Gina Dimuro • May 23, 2024

The Bloody Story Of Richard Kuklinski, The Alleged Mafia Killer Known As The ‘Iceman’

To his family and neighbors in suburban New Jersey, Richard Kuklinski was an all-American husband. To his victims, he was a terrifying murderer known as "The Iceman."

By Kara Goldfarb • May 22, 2024

The Bloody Story Of Richard Kuklinski, The Alleged Mafia Killer Known As The ‘Iceman’

To his family and neighbors in suburban New Jersey, Richard Kuklinski was an all-American husband. To his victims, he was a terrifying murderer known as "The Iceman."

By Kara Goldfarb • May 22, 2024

Centuries-Old Treasure Linked To An Infamous Conman Found In The Mountains Of Poland

According to Polish legend, an 18th-century conman named Anthony Jaczewicz accumulated a vast fortune by convincing visitors to his hermitage that he was blessed with divine healing abilities. Now, amateur historians may have uncovered his trove of silver and gold coins.

By Amber Morgan • May 21, 2024

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Centuries-Old Treasure Linked To An Infamous Conman Found In The Mountains Of Poland

According to Polish legend, an 18th-century conman named Anthony Jaczewicz accumulated a vast fortune by convincing visitors to his hermitage that he was blessed with divine healing abilities. Now, amateur historians may have uncovered his trove of silver and gold coins.

By Amber Morgan • May 21, 2024

Joe Pistone, The Real-Life ‘Donnie Brasco’ Who Brought Down The Mob

For six years, Joseph Pistone abandoned his personal life and worked his way up the rungs of the Bonanno crime family as Donnie Brasco.

By Daniel Rennie • May 21, 2024

Joe Pistone, The Real-Life ‘Donnie Brasco’ Who Brought Down The Mob

For six years, Joseph Pistone abandoned his personal life and worked his way up the rungs of the Bonanno crime family as Donnie Brasco.

By Daniel Rennie • May 21, 2024

Sandra Herold Raised Her Pet Chimp Travis Like A Son — Then He Brutally Mauled Her Friend Charla Nash

In February 2009, Sandra Herold called her friend Charla Nash to help her round up her agitated chimp, Travis, and bring him back into the house. Instead, Travis viciously attacked Nash, tearing off her eyelids, nose, jaw, lips, scalp, and hands.

By Amber Morgan • May 20, 2024

Sandra Herold Raised Her Pet Chimp Travis Like A Son — Then He Brutally Mauled Her Friend Charla Nash

In February 2009, Sandra Herold called her friend Charla Nash to help her round up her agitated chimp, Travis, and bring him back into the house. Instead, Travis viciously attacked Nash, tearing off her eyelids, nose, jaw, lips, scalp, and hands.

By Amber Morgan • May 20, 2024

Who Is Jeffrey Dahmer? Inside The Crimes Of The ‘Milwaukee Cannibal’

Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 boys and men between 1978 and his capture in 1991 — then fellow inmate Christopher Scarver beat him to death in 1994.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 20, 2024

Who Is Jeffrey Dahmer? Inside The Crimes Of The ‘Milwaukee Cannibal’

Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer murdered 17 boys and men between 1978 and his capture in 1991 — then fellow inmate Christopher Scarver beat him to death in 1994.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 20, 2024

Eliot Ness, The ‘Untouchable’ Lawman Who Took On Al Capone

Working in Chicago during Prohibition, Eliot Ness served in a special police division nicknamed the "Untouchables" that put Al Capone in prison for tax evasion.

By Morgan Dunn • May 19, 2024

Eliot Ness, The ‘Untouchable’ Lawman Who Took On Al Capone

Working in Chicago during Prohibition, Eliot Ness served in a special police division nicknamed the "Untouchables" that put Al Capone in prison for tax evasion.

By Morgan Dunn • May 19, 2024

The Gruesome History Of The Gibbet, The 18th-Century Execution Method Used To Scare Potential Criminals

Also known as "hanging in chains," gibbeting often involved locking criminals in human-shaped cages and hanging them up in public areas as a warning to others.

By All That's Interesting • May 18, 2024

The Gruesome History Of The Gibbet, The 18th-Century Execution Method Used To Scare Potential Criminals

Also known as "hanging in chains," gibbeting often involved locking criminals in human-shaped cages and hanging them up in public areas as a warning to others.

By All That's Interesting • May 18, 2024

Sarra Gilbert, The Schizophrenic Woman Who Drowned Her Puppy And Stabbed Her Mom 227 Times

Sarra Gilbert's vicious murder of her mother, Mari Gilbert, came five years after her sister Shannan was found dead — possibly at the hands of the Long Island Serial Killer.

By Rivy Lyon • May 18, 2024

Sarra Gilbert, The Schizophrenic Woman Who Drowned Her Puppy And Stabbed Her Mom 227 Times

Sarra Gilbert's vicious murder of her mother, Mari Gilbert, came five years after her sister Shannan was found dead — possibly at the hands of the Long Island Serial Killer.

By Rivy Lyon • May 18, 2024