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The Crimes Of Ronald DeFeo Jr., The ‘Possessed’ Man Who Killed His Family And Inspired The Amityville Horror

In 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. fatally shot his parents and four younger siblings in their Long Island home — then blamed the murder spree on demons.

By Austin Harvey • May 11, 2023

The Crimes Of Ronald DeFeo Jr., The ‘Possessed’ Man Who Killed His Family And Inspired The Amityville Horror

In 1974, Ronald DeFeo Jr. fatally shot his parents and four younger siblings in their Long Island home — then blamed the murder spree on demons.

By Austin Harvey • May 11, 2023

Inside The Ghastly Murders Of Ivan Milat, Australia’s Most Violent Serial Killer

Caught for breaking and entering as well as attacking animals with a machete when he was just a teenager, Ivan Milat eventually graduated to homicide and became known as the "Backpacker Murderer" after slaying seven hikers starting in 1989.

By Natasha Ishak • May 10, 2023

Inside The Ghastly Murders Of Ivan Milat, Australia’s Most Violent Serial Killer

Caught for breaking and entering as well as attacking animals with a machete when he was just a teenager, Ivan Milat eventually graduated to homicide and became known as the "Backpacker Murderer" after slaying seven hikers starting in 1989.

By Natasha Ishak • May 10, 2023

Utah Mom Who Wrote A Book About Grief After Her Husband’s Death Was Just Charged With His Murder

Kouri Richins, a 33-year-old mother of three, allegedly poisoned her husband with five times the lethal dosage of fentanyl.

By Amber Morgan • May 9, 2023

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Utah Mom Who Wrote A Book About Grief After Her Husband’s Death Was Just Charged With His Murder

Kouri Richins, a 33-year-old mother of three, allegedly poisoned her husband with five times the lethal dosage of fentanyl.

By Amber Morgan • May 9, 2023

Evelyn Nesbit And ‘The Trial Of The Century’ — A Sordid Tale Of Sex, Jealousy, And Murder Among Manhattan’s Elite

The tumultuous relationships of early-1900s supermodel Evelyn Nesbit proved to be deadly when her husband murdered her former lover in what was called the “crime of the century.”

By Kaleena Fraga • May 9, 2023

Evelyn Nesbit And ‘The Trial Of The Century’ — A Sordid Tale Of Sex, Jealousy, And Murder Among Manhattan’s Elite

The tumultuous relationships of early-1900s supermodel Evelyn Nesbit proved to be deadly when her husband murdered her former lover in what was called the “crime of the century.”

By Kaleena Fraga • May 9, 2023

The Gruesome Crimes Of Martha Place, The First Woman To Die In The Electric Chair

Martha Place brutally murdered her 17-year-old stepdaughter Ida with acid in 1898 and was executed by electric chair the following year.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 8, 2023

The Gruesome Crimes Of Martha Place, The First Woman To Die In The Electric Chair

Martha Place brutally murdered her 17-year-old stepdaughter Ida with acid in 1898 and was executed by electric chair the following year.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 8, 2023

The Story Of Karla Homolka, The Disturbed ‘Barbie’ Killer Who Walks Free Today

Karla Homolka helped her husband Paul Bernardo rape and murder at least three victims between 1990 and 1992 — but she walks free today after serving just 12 years.

By Katie Serena • May 8, 2023

The Story Of Karla Homolka, The Disturbed ‘Barbie’ Killer Who Walks Free Today

Karla Homolka helped her husband Paul Bernardo rape and murder at least three victims between 1990 and 1992 — but she walks free today after serving just 12 years.

By Katie Serena • May 8, 2023

Dorothy Stratten Was Playboy‘s Rising Star — Until Paul Snider Murdered Her

On August 14, 1980, Playmate of the Year and budding actress Dorothy Stratten was gunned down by her estranged husband. She was just 20 years old.

By Mark Oliver • May 7, 2023

Dorothy Stratten Was Playboy‘s Rising Star — Until Paul Snider Murdered Her

On August 14, 1980, Playmate of the Year and budding actress Dorothy Stratten was gunned down by her estranged husband. She was just 20 years old.

By Mark Oliver • May 7, 2023

The True Story Of Efraim Diveroli, The 21-Year-Old Arms Dealer Who Inspired ‘War Dogs’

Discover the real story of Efraim Diveroli and David Packouz, the "stoner arms dealers" from Miami Beach whose 2007 weapons contracts inspired the movie War Dogs.

By Andrew Milne • May 6, 2023

The True Story Of Efraim Diveroli, The 21-Year-Old Arms Dealer Who Inspired ‘War Dogs’

Discover the real story of Efraim Diveroli and David Packouz, the "stoner arms dealers" from Miami Beach whose 2007 weapons contracts inspired the movie War Dogs.

By Andrew Milne • May 6, 2023

Barry Seal, The ‘Most Important Witness’ In The History Of The Drug Enforcement Administration

Barry Seal smuggled cocaine for Pablo Escobar and the Medellín cartel for years — and then he became an informant for the DEA to help bring them down.

By Daniel Rennie • May 6, 2023

Barry Seal, The ‘Most Important Witness’ In The History Of The Drug Enforcement Administration

Barry Seal smuggled cocaine for Pablo Escobar and the Medellín cartel for years — and then he became an informant for the DEA to help bring them down.

By Daniel Rennie • May 6, 2023

Claudine Longet Killed A Beloved Olympian ‘By Accident’ — And Spent Only 30 Days In Jail For It

A successful actress and singer, Claudine Longet became infamous after she shot skier Spider Sabich to death inside their Aspen, Colorado home on March 21, 1976.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 6, 2023

Claudine Longet Killed A Beloved Olympian ‘By Accident’ — And Spent Only 30 Days In Jail For It

A successful actress and singer, Claudine Longet became infamous after she shot skier Spider Sabich to death inside their Aspen, Colorado home on March 21, 1976.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 6, 2023