crime

Inside Rebecca Schaeffer’s Murder At The Hands Of Her Stalker

After Rebecca Schaeffer was murdered by unhinged fan Robert John Bardo on July 18, 1989, California passed groundbreaking laws to prevent stalking.

By Leah Silverman • Dec 29, 2023

Inside Rebecca Schaeffer’s Murder At The Hands Of Her Stalker

After Rebecca Schaeffer was murdered by unhinged fan Robert John Bardo on July 18, 1989, California passed groundbreaking laws to prevent stalking.

By Leah Silverman • December 29, 2023

The Story Of Jorge ‘Rivi’ Ayala, The ‘Cocaine Cowboy’ Who Served As Griselda Blanco’s Top Hitman

Throughout the 1980s, Jorge "Rivi" Ayala-Rivera became infamous as the ruthless hitman of Miami drug lord Griselda Blanco — then he turned on her to save himself.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 27, 2023

The Story Of Jorge ‘Rivi’ Ayala, The ‘Cocaine Cowboy’ Who Served As Griselda Blanco’s Top Hitman

Throughout the 1980s, Jorge "Rivi" Ayala-Rivera became infamous as the ruthless hitman of Miami drug lord Griselda Blanco — then he turned on her to save himself.

By Austin Harvey • December 27, 2023

The Brutal History Of The Thumbscrew, The Torture Device That Left Victims With Crushed Fingers And Toes

A torture device commonly used to elicit prisoner confessions in early modern Europe, the thumbscrew was designed to crush victims’ fingers or toes, leaving them in incredible pain — but alive.

By William DeLong • Dec 27, 2023

The Brutal History Of The Thumbscrew, The Torture Device That Left Victims With Crushed Fingers And Toes

A torture device commonly used to elicit prisoner confessions in early modern Europe, the thumbscrew was designed to crush victims’ fingers or toes, leaving them in incredible pain — but alive.

By William DeLong • December 27, 2023

Inside 9 Of The Most Disturbing Crime Stories To Make Headlines In 2023

This year, police around the world stayed busy investigating everything from literal porch pirates to brutal murders committed "out of curiosity."

By Austin Harvey • Dec 26, 2023

Inside 9 Of The Most Disturbing Crime Stories To Make Headlines In 2023

This year, police around the world stayed busy investigating everything from literal porch pirates to brutal murders committed "out of curiosity."

By Austin Harvey • December 26, 2023

The Mysterious ‘Suicide’ Of Rebecca Zahau, Who Was Found Bound, Gagged, And Hanging From Her Boyfriend’s Balcony

On July 13, 2011, Rebecca Zahau was found dead at her boyfriend's California home — just days after his young son suffered a fatal fall while under her care.

By Rivy Lyon • Dec 21, 2023

The Mysterious ‘Suicide’ Of Rebecca Zahau, Who Was Found Bound, Gagged, And Hanging From Her Boyfriend’s Balcony

On July 13, 2011, Rebecca Zahau was found dead at her boyfriend's California home — just days after his young son suffered a fatal fall while under her care.

By Rivy Lyon • December 21, 2023

The Chilling Story Of Angela Simpson, The Murderer Who Tortured And Killed A Disabled Man

Over the course of three days in August 2009, Angela Simpson callously tormented Terry Neely because she thought he was a police informant.

By Rivy Lyon • Dec 20, 2023

The Chilling Story Of Angela Simpson, The Murderer Who Tortured And Killed A Disabled Man

Over the course of three days in August 2009, Angela Simpson callously tormented Terry Neely because she thought he was a police informant.

By Rivy Lyon • December 20, 2023

21 True Crime Podcasts That Cover Brutal Serial Killers, Infamous Cold Cases, And Everything In Between

From "Dr. Death" to "My Favorite Murder," these crime podcasts delve into a wide variety of history's most chilling cases — each one more disturbing than the next.

By Austin Harvey • Dec 17, 2023

21 True Crime Podcasts That Cover Brutal Serial Killers, Infamous Cold Cases, And Everything In Between

From "Dr. Death" to "My Favorite Murder," these crime podcasts delve into a wide variety of history's most chilling cases — each one more disturbing than the next.

By Austin Harvey • December 17, 2023

How Robert John Bardo’s Obsession With Rebecca Schaeffer Led To Murder

Robert John Bardo was obsessed with Rebecca Schaeffer. He wrote her fan mail, drew portraits of her, and stalked her at the studio until one day, he found her home address.

By Leah Silverman • Dec 16, 2023

How Robert John Bardo’s Obsession With Rebecca Schaeffer Led To Murder

Robert John Bardo was obsessed with Rebecca Schaeffer. He wrote her fan mail, drew portraits of her, and stalked her at the studio until one day, he found her home address.

By Leah Silverman • December 16, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Candace Newmaker, The Young Girl Who Died During A ‘Rebirthing’ Treatment

Candace Newmaker was supposed to be “reborn” through an alternative therapy treatment — but this disturbing session ultimately left the 10-year-old dead.

By Katie Serena • Dec 14, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Candace Newmaker, The Young Girl Who Died During A ‘Rebirthing’ Treatment

Candace Newmaker was supposed to be “reborn” through an alternative therapy treatment — but this disturbing session ultimately left the 10-year-old dead.

By Katie Serena • December 14, 2023

Paolo Macchiarini, The Celebrity Surgeon Who Pioneered Stem Cell Medicine — Then Became Known As ‘Dr. Death’

In 2011, Dr. Paolo Macchiarini revolutionized transplant science when he successfully placed the world's first synthetic trachea into a man in Sweden — but soon, his patients began dying in droves.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 11, 2023

Paolo Macchiarini, The Celebrity Surgeon Who Pioneered Stem Cell Medicine — Then Became Known As ‘Dr. Death’

In 2011, Dr. Paolo Macchiarini revolutionized transplant science when he successfully placed the world's first synthetic trachea into a man in Sweden — but soon, his patients began dying in droves.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 11, 2023