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How Ariel Castro Kidnapped Three Teenage Girls — And How They Finally Escaped

Held captive and tortured for over 10 years in Ariel Castro's house, Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight, and Amanda Berry escaped in May 2013 and brought their kidnapper to justice.

By Andrew Milne • May 6, 2023

How Ariel Castro Kidnapped Three Teenage Girls — And How They Finally Escaped

Held captive and tortured for over 10 years in Ariel Castro's house, Gina DeJesus, Michelle Knight, and Amanda Berry escaped in May 2013 and brought their kidnapper to justice.

By Andrew Milne • May 6, 2023

The Chilling Crimes Of David Carpenter, The Trailside Killer

Between 1979 and 1981, David Carpenter murdered so many people along Bay Area nature trails that some parks posted ominous "Do Not Hike Alone" warning signs.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 6, 2023

The Chilling Crimes Of David Carpenter, The Trailside Killer

Between 1979 and 1981, David Carpenter murdered so many people along Bay Area nature trails that some parks posted ominous "Do Not Hike Alone" warning signs.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 6, 2023

Police Arrest Canadian Man For Opening Drug Store Selling Cocaine, Heroin, And More

British Columbia has begun decriminalizing up to 2.5 grams of some drugs — but unfortunately for Jerry Martin and the Drugs Store, it's still illegal to sell them.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2023

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Police Arrest Canadian Man For Opening Drug Store Selling Cocaine, Heroin, And More

British Columbia has begun decriminalizing up to 2.5 grams of some drugs — but unfortunately for Jerry Martin and the Drugs Store, it's still illegal to sell them.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 5, 2023

The Wild Story Of ‘Freeway’ Rick Ross, The Crack Kingpin Who Literally Read His Way To Freedom

After building a $900 million drug empire in 1980s Los Angeles, "Freeway" Rick Ross was sentenced to life in prison — but then he got out and reinvented himself.

By Neil Patmore • May 4, 2023

The Wild Story Of ‘Freeway’ Rick Ross, The Crack Kingpin Who Literally Read His Way To Freedom

After building a $900 million drug empire in 1980s Los Angeles, "Freeway" Rick Ross was sentenced to life in prison — but then he got out and reinvented himself.

By Neil Patmore • May 4, 2023

The Case Of Mr Cruel, The Masked Child Rapist Who Held Australia In A Grip Of Fear — And Was Never Caught

Starting in 1987, the suburbs of Melbourne were terrorized by a rapist known as Mr Cruel whose attacks were so carefully planned that he left not a single trace of forensic evidence behind.

By Danielle Tinning • May 4, 2023

The Case Of Mr Cruel, The Masked Child Rapist Who Held Australia In A Grip Of Fear — And Was Never Caught

Starting in 1987, the suburbs of Melbourne were terrorized by a rapist known as Mr Cruel whose attacks were so carefully planned that he left not a single trace of forensic evidence behind.

By Danielle Tinning • May 4, 2023

The True Story Of Drug Kingpin Arturo Beltrán Leyva And His Reign Of Terror In Mexico

For decades, Arturo Beltrán Leyva rose to power under the guidance of more notorious traffickers. But by the early 2000s, he was sick of working for his bosses — and set out to become a fearsome boss himself.

By Neil Patmore • May 2, 2023

The True Story Of Drug Kingpin Arturo Beltrán Leyva And His Reign Of Terror In Mexico

For decades, Arturo Beltrán Leyva rose to power under the guidance of more notorious traffickers. But by the early 2000s, he was sick of working for his bosses — and set out to become a fearsome boss himself.

By Neil Patmore • May 2, 2023

The Grisly Case Of Robert Pickton, The Canadian Serial Killer Who Fed His Victims’ Remains To His Pigs

A search of Robert William Pickton's farm turned up DNA from dozens of missing women. Later, Pickton admitted to murdering 49 people — and his only regret was not making it an even 50.

By Austin Harvey • Apr 30, 2023

The Grisly Case Of Robert Pickton, The Canadian Serial Killer Who Fed His Victims’ Remains To His Pigs

A search of Robert William Pickton's farm turned up DNA from dozens of missing women. Later, Pickton admitted to murdering 49 people — and his only regret was not making it an even 50.

By Austin Harvey • April 30, 2023

Inside The Brutal Cheshire Murders That Rocked Suburban Connecticut

In July 2007, the sense of calm in Cheshire, Connecticut was shattered when two would-be robbers entered the Petit family home — and viciously killed three people inside.

By Amber Morgan • Apr 30, 2023

Inside The Brutal Cheshire Murders That Rocked Suburban Connecticut

In July 2007, the sense of calm in Cheshire, Connecticut was shattered when two would-be robbers entered the Petit family home — and viciously killed three people inside.

By Amber Morgan • April 30, 2023

The Horrifying Story Of Colleen Stan — ‘The Girl In The Box’

Colleen Stan became known as the "girl in the box" after she was held prisoner by Cameron and Janice Hooker inside their California home between 1977 and 1984.

By Kara Goldfarb • Apr 29, 2023

The Horrifying Story Of Colleen Stan — ‘The Girl In The Box’

Colleen Stan became known as the "girl in the box" after she was held prisoner by Cameron and Janice Hooker inside their California home between 1977 and 1984.

By Kara Goldfarb • April 29, 2023

Amber Hagerman’s Murder And The Chilling Story Behind It

The victim who inspired the AMBER alert system, nine-year-old Amber Hagerman was murdered after being abducted while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas on January 13, 1996.

By William DeLong • Apr 29, 2023

Amber Hagerman’s Murder And The Chilling Story Behind It

The victim who inspired the AMBER alert system, nine-year-old Amber Hagerman was murdered after being abducted while riding her bike in Arlington, Texas on January 13, 1996.

By William DeLong • April 29, 2023