drugs

Inside The Multi-Million-Dollar Drug Empire Of Frank Matthews, The ‘Black Caesar’ Who Rivaled The Mafia

When the Five Families refused to allow him into the drug trade, Frank Matthews became a kingpin in his own right — until he mysteriously vanished in 1973 with $20 million.

By Jessica O'Connor • Feb 19, 2026

Inside The Multi-Million-Dollar Drug Empire Of Frank Matthews, The ‘Black Caesar’ Who Rivaled The Mafia

When the Five Families refused to allow him into the drug trade, Frank Matthews became a kingpin in his own right — until he mysteriously vanished in 1973 with $20 million.

By Jessica O'Connor • February 19, 2026

Meet Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, ‘The Bill Gates Of Cocaine’ Who Put Mexican Narcotrafficking On The Map

The Godfather of the Guadalajara Cartel, Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo spent 18 years growing his empire. But the brutal murder of an undercover DEA agent in 1985 who infiltrated his cartel would be his downfall.

By Jaclyn Anglis • Feb 16, 2026

Meet Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo, ‘The Bill Gates Of Cocaine’ Who Put Mexican Narcotrafficking On The Map

The Godfather of the Guadalajara Cartel, Miguel Ángel Félix Gallardo spent 18 years growing his empire. But the brutal murder of an undercover DEA agent in 1985 who infiltrated his cartel would be his downfall.

By Jaclyn Anglis • February 16, 2026

The Story Of Los Pepes, The Vigilantes Who Waged War On Pablo Escobar

Pablo Escobar made many enemies during his time. Some of them decided to fight back and formed a paramilitary group known as Los Pepes to take down the Medellín Cartel.

By William DeLong • Feb 14, 2026

The Story Of Los Pepes, The Vigilantes Who Waged War On Pablo Escobar

Pablo Escobar made many enemies during his time. Some of them decided to fight back and formed a paramilitary group known as Los Pepes to take down the Medellín Cartel.

By William DeLong • February 14, 2026

How Did Pablo Escobar Die? Inside The Rooftop Shootout That Ended El Patrón

Gunned down in Medellín on December 2, 1993, "The King of Cocaine" allegedly was shot to death by Colombian police. But who really killed Pablo Escobar?

By Katie Serena • Feb 2, 2026

How Did Pablo Escobar Die? Inside The Rooftop Shootout That Ended El Patrón

Gunned down in Medellín on December 2, 1993, "The King of Cocaine" allegedly was shot to death by Colombian police. But who really killed Pablo Escobar?

By Katie Serena • February 2, 2026

Leo Sharp, The 87-Year-Old Drug Mule Of El Chapo

Discover the true story behind Clint Eastwood's "The Mule" and how a decorated 87-year-old World War II veteran became a notorious drug trafficker for the Sinaloa Cartel.

By Mark Oliver • Jan 31, 2026

Leo Sharp, The 87-Year-Old Drug Mule Of El Chapo

Discover the true story behind Clint Eastwood's "The Mule" and how a decorated 87-year-old World War II veteran became a notorious drug trafficker for the Sinaloa Cartel.

By Mark Oliver • January 31, 2026

Meet Virginia Vallejo, The Journalist Who Had An Affair With Pablo Escobar — And Made Him A Celebrity

In 1983, Virginia Vallejo featured Pablo Escobar on her television show and painted him as a man of the people. And for the next five years, she briefly enjoyed the spoils of life in the cartel.

By Gina Dimuro • Jan 27, 2026

Meet Virginia Vallejo, The Journalist Who Had An Affair With Pablo Escobar — And Made Him A Celebrity

In 1983, Virginia Vallejo featured Pablo Escobar on her television show and painted him as a man of the people. And for the next five years, she briefly enjoyed the spoils of life in the cartel.

By Gina Dimuro • January 27, 2026

Inside The Turbulent Life Of Cherie Currie, The Former Lead Singer Of The 1970s Girl Band The Runaways

Cherie Currie thought she was getting her big break when she joined The Runaways, a groundbreaking new rock band. Little did she know it would soon turn out to be a never-ending nightmare.

By Katie Serena • Jan 26, 2026

Inside The Turbulent Life Of Cherie Currie, The Former Lead Singer Of The 1970s Girl Band The Runaways

Cherie Currie thought she was getting her big break when she joined The Runaways, a groundbreaking new rock band. Little did she know it would soon turn out to be a never-ending nightmare.

By Katie Serena • January 26, 2026

The Tumultuous Life And Tragic Death Of Dennis Wilson, The Fast-Living Beach Boys Drummer

Three days after Dennis Wilson checked out of rehab in December 1983, he drowned off the coast of California's Marina del Rey at the age of just 39.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Jan 24, 2026

The Tumultuous Life And Tragic Death Of Dennis Wilson, The Fast-Living Beach Boys Drummer

Three days after Dennis Wilson checked out of rehab in December 1983, he drowned off the coast of California's Marina del Rey at the age of just 39.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • January 24, 2026

The True Story Of Julianna Farrait, The Wife Of ‘American Gangster’ Frank Lucas

A former beauty queen from Puerto Rico, Julianna Farrait fell madly in love with Harlem drug trafficker Frank Lucas in the 1960s — then started dealing drugs herself.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 24, 2026

The True Story Of Julianna Farrait, The Wife Of ‘American Gangster’ Frank Lucas

A former beauty queen from Puerto Rico, Julianna Farrait fell madly in love with Harlem drug trafficker Frank Lucas in the 1960s — then started dealing drugs herself.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 24, 2026

Meet Aimo Koivunen, The Soldier Who Survived WWII Thanks To Accidentally Overdosing On Meth

In 1944, Finnish soldier Aimo Koivunen got separated from his unit and survived for weeks inside the Arctic Circle without food or shelter — fueled by a dose of meth large enough for 30 men.

By Genevieve Carlton • Jan 21, 2026

Meet Aimo Koivunen, The Soldier Who Survived WWII Thanks To Accidentally Overdosing On Meth

In 1944, Finnish soldier Aimo Koivunen got separated from his unit and survived for weeks inside the Arctic Circle without food or shelter — fueled by a dose of meth large enough for 30 men.

By Genevieve Carlton • January 21, 2026