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The Real Story Of John Wojtowicz And The Bank Robbery That Inspired ‘Dog Day Afternoon’

On August 22, 1972, John Wojtowicz tried to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for his lover's gender-reassignment surgery — before the heist went terribly wrong.

By Gina Dimuro • Sep 29, 2023

The Real Story Of John Wojtowicz And The Bank Robbery That Inspired ‘Dog Day Afternoon’

On August 22, 1972, John Wojtowicz tried to rob a Brooklyn bank to pay for his lover's gender-reassignment surgery — before the heist went terribly wrong.

By Gina Dimuro • September 29, 2023

The Chilling Story Of Shelly Knotek, The Serial Killer Mom Who Now Walks Free

After abusive Washington mom Shelly Knotek was convicted of killing two of her boarders in 2004, she was sentenced to just 22 years in prison — then served just 18.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 29, 2023

The Chilling Story Of Shelly Knotek, The Serial Killer Mom Who Now Walks Free

After abusive Washington mom Shelly Knotek was convicted of killing two of her boarders in 2004, she was sentenced to just 22 years in prison — then served just 18.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 29, 2023

Charles Whitman, The ‘Tower Sniper’ Who Shot 45 People At The University Of Texas

On August 1, 1966, an ex-Marine named Charles Whitman fatally stabbed his wife and mother before climbing the clock tower at the University of Texas and carrying out a 90-minute rampage that left 14 dead and 31 wounded.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 28, 2023

Charles Whitman, The ‘Tower Sniper’ Who Shot 45 People At The University Of Texas

On August 1, 1966, an ex-Marine named Charles Whitman fatally stabbed his wife and mother before climbing the clock tower at the University of Texas and carrying out a 90-minute rampage that left 14 dead and 31 wounded.

By Austin Harvey • September 28, 2023

The Crimes Of Eli Weaver, The Self-Described ‘Amish Stud’ Who Planned His Wife’s Murder With His Mistress

Before his wife's murder in June 2009, Eli Weaver had numerous affairs with women he met through online dating sites, where he called himself an "Amish Stud." But only one mistress was willing to kill for him.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Sep 28, 2023

The Crimes Of Eli Weaver, The Self-Described ‘Amish Stud’ Who Planned His Wife’s Murder With His Mistress

Before his wife's murder in June 2009, Eli Weaver had numerous affairs with women he met through online dating sites, where he called himself an "Amish Stud." But only one mistress was willing to kill for him.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • September 28, 2023

A 250-Pound Buddha Statue Worth $1.5 Million Was Just Stolen From A Los Angeles Art Gallery

The Edo-period statue is incredibly rare, meaning it wouldn't be easy to resell. Police are still unsure of the thief's motive.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 28, 2023

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A 250-Pound Buddha Statue Worth $1.5 Million Was Just Stolen From A Los Angeles Art Gallery

The Edo-period statue is incredibly rare, meaning it wouldn't be easy to resell. Police are still unsure of the thief's motive.

By Austin Harvey • September 28, 2023

Gary Heidnik, The ‘House Of Horrors’ Killer Who Inspired Buffalo Bill From The Silence Of The Lambs

Gary Michael Heidnik kidnapped, raped, and tortured six women starting in 1986, keeping them prisoner in the basement of his Philadelphia home.

By Mark Oliver • Sep 27, 2023

Gary Heidnik, The ‘House Of Horrors’ Killer Who Inspired Buffalo Bill From The Silence Of The Lambs

Gary Michael Heidnik kidnapped, raped, and tortured six women starting in 1986, keeping them prisoner in the basement of his Philadelphia home.

By Mark Oliver • September 27, 2023

Mexican Police Arrest ‘Chucky’ Doll For Threatening The Public

The Chucky doll and its owner were arrested by police in Monclova, Mexico, for threatening people with a knife.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 25, 2023

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Mexican Police Arrest ‘Chucky’ Doll For Threatening The Public

The Chucky doll and its owner were arrested by police in Monclova, Mexico, for threatening people with a knife.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 25, 2023

The Shocking Case Of Brooke Preston, The Young Woman Murdered By Her ‘Sleepwalking’ Roommate

Brooke Preston was fatally stabbed by her roommate Randy Herman Jr. in 2017. Then, he claimed that he had been sleepwalking while committing the crime.

By Rivy Lyon • Sep 24, 2023

The Shocking Case Of Brooke Preston, The Young Woman Murdered By Her ‘Sleepwalking’ Roommate

Brooke Preston was fatally stabbed by her roommate Randy Herman Jr. in 2017. Then, he claimed that he had been sleepwalking while committing the crime.

By Rivy Lyon • September 24, 2023

The Story Of Isabella Guzman, The Teen Who Stabbed Her Mom 79 Times And Later Went Viral On TikTok

In August 2013, Isabella Guzman brutally murdered her mother Yun Mi Hoy — then became famous online while being held in the Colorado Mental Health Institute after she was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

By Jessica O'Connor • Sep 23, 2023

The Story Of Isabella Guzman, The Teen Who Stabbed Her Mom 79 Times And Later Went Viral On TikTok

In August 2013, Isabella Guzman brutally murdered her mother Yun Mi Hoy — then became famous online while being held in the Colorado Mental Health Institute after she was found not guilty by reason of insanity.

By Jessica O'Connor • September 23, 2023

The Appalling Story Of Josef Fritzl, The ‘Monster’ Father Of Elisabeth Fritzl

Go inside the horrific crimes of Josef Fritzl, the Austrian criminal who imprisoned and sexually abused his own daughter Elisabeth for 24 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 22, 2023

The Appalling Story Of Josef Fritzl, The ‘Monster’ Father Of Elisabeth Fritzl

Go inside the horrific crimes of Josef Fritzl, the Austrian criminal who imprisoned and sexually abused his own daughter Elisabeth for 24 years.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 22, 2023