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Florida Man On Trial For Killing Wife That Didn’t Want To Go On ‘Zombie House Flipping’ Reality Show

Prosecutors also allege that the couple had been fighting because David Tronnes had lied about being a multi-millionaire and was visiting bathhouses to have sex with men.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Oct 17, 2023

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Florida Man On Trial For Killing Wife That Didn’t Want To Go On ‘Zombie House Flipping’ Reality Show

Prosecutors also allege that the couple had been fighting because David Tronnes had lied about being a multi-millionaire and was visiting bathhouses to have sex with men.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • October 17, 2023

The Shocking Story Of Vicky White, The Alabama Corrections Officer Who Broke A Violent Convict Out Of Jail

On April 29, 2022, Officer Vicky White snuck out of Lauderdale County Jail with convict Casey White, kicking off an 11-day manhunt that would end in Casey’s re-arrest and Vicky’s death.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Oct 15, 2023

The Shocking Story Of Vicky White, The Alabama Corrections Officer Who Broke A Violent Convict Out Of Jail

On April 29, 2022, Officer Vicky White snuck out of Lauderdale County Jail with convict Casey White, kicking off an 11-day manhunt that would end in Casey’s re-arrest and Vicky’s death.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • October 15, 2023

Was Aileen Wuornos A Serial Killer, A Victim, Or Both?

After suffering sexual abuse as a teenager and being forced out of the house, Aileen Wuornos engaged in sex work and eventually killed seven of her johns in 1989 and 1990.

By Richard Stockton • Oct 15, 2023

Was Aileen Wuornos A Serial Killer, A Victim, Or Both?

After suffering sexual abuse as a teenager and being forced out of the house, Aileen Wuornos engaged in sex work and eventually killed seven of her johns in 1989 and 1990.

By Richard Stockton • October 15, 2023

Was Wayne Williams Really The Serial Killer Responsible For The Atlanta Child Murders?

Between 1979 and 1981, at least 28 children and young adults were murdered across Atlanta. Was Wayne Williams their killer?

By William DeLong • Oct 14, 2023

Was Wayne Williams Really The Serial Killer Responsible For The Atlanta Child Murders?

Between 1979 and 1981, at least 28 children and young adults were murdered across Atlanta. Was Wayne Williams their killer?

By William DeLong • October 14, 2023

The Astonishing Story Of Doris Payne, The Infamous Jewel Thief Who’s Been At It For Decades

Going all the way back to 1952, Doris Payne has spent more than two-thirds of her life stealing jewelry, and she's never shown any interest in slowing down.

By Katie Serena • Oct 14, 2023

The Astonishing Story Of Doris Payne, The Infamous Jewel Thief Who’s Been At It For Decades

Going all the way back to 1952, Doris Payne has spent more than two-thirds of her life stealing jewelry, and she's never shown any interest in slowing down.

By Katie Serena • October 14, 2023

The Story Of Christine Paolilla, The Teenager Who Murdered Her Friends Out Of Jealousy

After years of being bullied, 17-year-old Christine Paolilla became friends with two popular girls who helped her fit in at her Texas high school — and then she shot them to death.

By Rivy Lyon • Oct 12, 2023

The Story Of Christine Paolilla, The Teenager Who Murdered Her Friends Out Of Jealousy

After years of being bullied, 17-year-old Christine Paolilla became friends with two popular girls who helped her fit in at her Texas high school — and then she shot them to death.

By Rivy Lyon • October 12, 2023

The Sickening Crimes Of Marc Dutroux, The Child-Killing ‘Monster’ Of Belgium

Marc Dutroux, who held six girls prisoner in his basement dungeon between 1995 and 1996, was only arrested after multiple tips and even a visit from the police, where they ignored the cries of his victims below.

By Maggie Donahue • Oct 12, 2023

The Sickening Crimes Of Marc Dutroux, The Child-Killing ‘Monster’ Of Belgium

Marc Dutroux, who held six girls prisoner in his basement dungeon between 1995 and 1996, was only arrested after multiple tips and even a visit from the police, where they ignored the cries of his victims below.

By Maggie Donahue • October 12, 2023

The Harrowing Tale Of The SS Dumaru, The Wrecked Ship Whose Survivors Resorted To Cannibalism

When the SS Dumaru was struck by lightning and sank near Guam in 1918, its crew was left adrift in a lifeboat for three weeks — and when food ran out, they turned to cannibalism.

By Maggie Donahue • Oct 11, 2023

The Harrowing Tale Of The SS Dumaru, The Wrecked Ship Whose Survivors Resorted To Cannibalism

When the SS Dumaru was struck by lightning and sank near Guam in 1918, its crew was left adrift in a lifeboat for three weeks — and when food ran out, they turned to cannibalism.

By Maggie Donahue • October 11, 2023

An Elderly Couple Sold An Antique Dealer An African Mask For $158. Now, They’re Suing Him After He Resold It For Millions

The traditional Fang mask from Gabon is one of only a few such artifacts in existence — but the couple had no idea how valuable it was until they read about the $4.4 million sale in the newspaper.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Oct 10, 2023

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An Elderly Couple Sold An Antique Dealer An African Mask For $158. Now, They’re Suing Him After He Resold It For Millions

The traditional Fang mask from Gabon is one of only a few such artifacts in existence — but the couple had no idea how valuable it was until they read about the $4.4 million sale in the newspaper.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • October 10, 2023

An American Tourist Was Arrested For Smashing Roman Sculptures In A Jerusalem Museum

The vandal's lawyer claimed he was suffering from "Jerusalem syndrome," a temporary mental condition which caused him to act out against the statues he allegedly saw as "idolatrous."

By Austin Harvey • Oct 10, 2023

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An American Tourist Was Arrested For Smashing Roman Sculptures In A Jerusalem Museum

The vandal's lawyer claimed he was suffering from "Jerusalem syndrome," a temporary mental condition which caused him to act out against the statues he allegedly saw as "idolatrous."

By Austin Harvey • October 10, 2023