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The Disturbing Story Of Zachary Davis, The 15-Year-Old Who Bludgeoned His Mother And Tried To Burn His Brother Alive

Zachary Davis had a history of mental disturbance, but no one could have predicted that the Tennessee teen would beat his mother to death one night in August 2012.

By William DeLong • Jan 29, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Zachary Davis, The 15-Year-Old Who Bludgeoned His Mother And Tried To Burn His Brother Alive

Zachary Davis had a history of mental disturbance, but no one could have predicted that the Tennessee teen would beat his mother to death one night in August 2012.

By William DeLong • January 29, 2024

The Grisly Story Of How ‘Baby Farmer’ Amelia Dyer May Have Slaughtered As Many As 400 Children In Victorian England

In the late 19th century, Amelia Dyer took in untold numbers of babies for a fee, promising their desperate parents she’d use the money to take good care of them. Instead, she pocketed the money — and brutally murdered the children.

By Katie Serena • Jan 29, 2024

The Grisly Story Of How ‘Baby Farmer’ Amelia Dyer May Have Slaughtered As Many As 400 Children In Victorian England

In the late 19th century, Amelia Dyer took in untold numbers of babies for a fee, promising their desperate parents she’d use the money to take good care of them. Instead, she pocketed the money — and brutally murdered the children.

By Katie Serena • January 29, 2024

Inside The Grisly Unsolved Murder Of Aspiring Playboy Model Paula Sladewski

Paula Sladewski was just 26 years old when she was found burned beyond recognition in a Miami dumpster in 2010 — and her killer has never been identified.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 23, 2024

Inside The Grisly Unsolved Murder Of Aspiring Playboy Model Paula Sladewski

Paula Sladewski was just 26 years old when she was found burned beyond recognition in a Miami dumpster in 2010 — and her killer has never been identified.

By Austin Harvey • January 23, 2024

The Brutal Murder Of Elizabeth Olten, The Nine-Year-Old Killed In Cold Blood By Her Teenage Neighbor

Elizabeth Olten knew and trusted 15-year-old Alyssa Bustamante — but her "friend" turned out to be a thrill killer who had horrific plans for her.

By Rivy Lyon • Jan 22, 2024

The Brutal Murder Of Elizabeth Olten, The Nine-Year-Old Killed In Cold Blood By Her Teenage Neighbor

Elizabeth Olten knew and trusted 15-year-old Alyssa Bustamante — but her "friend" turned out to be a thrill killer who had horrific plans for her.

By Rivy Lyon • January 22, 2024

Meet Cheryl Bradshaw, The ‘Dating Show’ Contestant Who Chose A Serial Killer

Cheryl Bradshaw's Dating Game episode aired in September 1978, but it would be another year before anyone would learn Rodney Alcala was one of America's worst serial killers.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 21, 2024

Meet Cheryl Bradshaw, The ‘Dating Show’ Contestant Who Chose A Serial Killer

Cheryl Bradshaw's Dating Game episode aired in September 1978, but it would be another year before anyone would learn Rodney Alcala was one of America's worst serial killers.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 21, 2024

How Michelle McNamara Outpaced The Police In Finding The Golden State Killer — And Died In The Process

"I'll Be Gone In The Dark" author Michelle McNamara was obsessed with the Golden State Killer — an obsession that led to her death from a drug overdose in April 2016.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 20, 2024

How Michelle McNamara Outpaced The Police In Finding The Golden State Killer — And Died In The Process

"I'll Be Gone In The Dark" author Michelle McNamara was obsessed with the Golden State Killer — an obsession that led to her death from a drug overdose in April 2016.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 20, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Rod Blanchard, The Father Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Rod Blanchard thought his daughter Gypsy Rose was terminally ill — until she orchestrated the murder of her abusive mother in 2015.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 19, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Rod Blanchard, The Father Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Rod Blanchard thought his daughter Gypsy Rose was terminally ill — until she orchestrated the murder of her abusive mother in 2015.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 19, 2024

Jody Plauché Was Sexually Assaulted — Then His Father Killed His Abuser

Jody Plauché was just 11 when he was kidnapped and repeatedly raped by his karate teacher Jeff Doucet — then in March 1984, his father Gary Plauché took deadly revenge.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 18, 2024

Jody Plauché Was Sexually Assaulted — Then His Father Killed His Abuser

Jody Plauché was just 11 when he was kidnapped and repeatedly raped by his karate teacher Jeff Doucet — then in March 1984, his father Gary Plauché took deadly revenge.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 18, 2024

Inside The Vigilante Killing Of Jeff Doucet, The Pedophile Shot By His Victim’s Father

In 1984, Jeff Doucet kidnapped and sexually abused 11-year-old Jody Plauché — then Jody's father Gary Plauché made sure he never did it again.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 14, 2024

Inside The Vigilante Killing Of Jeff Doucet, The Pedophile Shot By His Victim’s Father

In 1984, Jeff Doucet kidnapped and sexually abused 11-year-old Jody Plauché — then Jody's father Gary Plauché made sure he never did it again.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 14, 2024

The Chilling Murder Of Cari Farver, The Woman Who Seemingly Sent Texts For Years After Her Disappearance

In November 2012, Shanna "Liz" Golyar murdered Cari Farver, then spent the next three years pretending to be her while sending tens of thousands of texts and emails to their shared love interest.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Jan 13, 2024

The Chilling Murder Of Cari Farver, The Woman Who Seemingly Sent Texts For Years After Her Disappearance

In November 2012, Shanna "Liz" Golyar murdered Cari Farver, then spent the next three years pretending to be her while sending tens of thousands of texts and emails to their shared love interest.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • January 13, 2024