drugs

The Wild True Story Behind Pablo Escobar’s Mugshot From 1976

Pablo Escobar's smiling mugshot remains perhaps the most notorious image of the powerful Colombian drug lord, and it was taken just as he began to gain the wealth and power for which he's remembered to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 16, 2026

The Wild True Story Behind Pablo Escobar’s Mugshot From 1976

Pablo Escobar's smiling mugshot remains perhaps the most notorious image of the powerful Colombian drug lord, and it was taken just as he began to gain the wealth and power for which he's remembered to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 16, 2026

The Life And Crimes Of Steve Rubell, The Co-Founder Of Studio 54 Who Was Convicted Of Tax Evasion

In the late 1970s, Studio 54 was one of New York City's most exclusive nightclubs and a celebrity hotspot under the ownership of Steve Rubell, but his "tremendous arrogance" soon led to its downfall.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 15, 2026

The Life And Crimes Of Steve Rubell, The Co-Founder Of Studio 54 Who Was Convicted Of Tax Evasion

In the late 1970s, Studio 54 was one of New York City's most exclusive nightclubs and a celebrity hotspot under the ownership of Steve Rubell, but his "tremendous arrogance" soon led to its downfall.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 15, 2026

The Little-Known Story Of Manuela Escobar, Drug Kingpin Pablo Escobar’s Reclusive Daughter

Born in May 1984 to Pablo Escobar and Maria Victoria Henao, Manuela Escobar has spent her life trying to escape her father's crimes.

By Katie Serena • Mar 29, 2026

The Little-Known Story Of Manuela Escobar, Drug Kingpin Pablo Escobar’s Reclusive Daughter

Born in May 1984 to Pablo Escobar and Maria Victoria Henao, Manuela Escobar has spent her life trying to escape her father's crimes.

By Katie Serena • March 29, 2026

The Story Of Dixon Trujillo, The Oldest Son Of ‘Cocaine Godmother’ Griselda Blanco

Dixon Dario Trujillo-Blanco learned the art of drug trafficking from his own mother at an early age — then he unintentionally helped authorities take his entire family down.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 26, 2026

The Story Of Dixon Trujillo, The Oldest Son Of ‘Cocaine Godmother’ Griselda Blanco

Dixon Dario Trujillo-Blanco learned the art of drug trafficking from his own mother at an early age — then he unintentionally helped authorities take his entire family down.

By Austin Harvey • March 26, 2026

Meet Amado Carrillo Fuentes, The Powerful Mexican Drug Trafficker Who Became The ‘Lord Of The Skies’

After amassing a multibillion-dollar empire as the head of the Juárez Cartel, Amado Carrillo Fuentes died during a botched plastic surgery in July 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 25, 2026

Meet Amado Carrillo Fuentes, The Powerful Mexican Drug Trafficker Who Became The ‘Lord Of The Skies’

After amassing a multibillion-dollar empire as the head of the Juárez Cartel, Amado Carrillo Fuentes died during a botched plastic surgery in July 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 25, 2026

Inside The Downfall Of Rich Porter, The Legendary Harlem Crack Dealer

Richard “Money Rich” Porter was pulling in $50,000 a week selling crack in New York City in the late 1980s — until he was murdered by his partner Alpo Martinez in 1990.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 18, 2026

Inside The Downfall Of Rich Porter, The Legendary Harlem Crack Dealer

Richard “Money Rich” Porter was pulling in $50,000 a week selling crack in New York City in the late 1980s — until he was murdered by his partner Alpo Martinez in 1990.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 18, 2026

The Tragic Story Behind The Death Of Marilyn Monroe

In the early morning hours of August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead inside her Los Angeles home of an apparent drug overdose — but suspicions of foul play have persisted ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 18, 2026

The Tragic Story Behind The Death Of Marilyn Monroe

In the early morning hours of August 5, 1962, Marilyn Monroe was found dead inside her Los Angeles home of an apparent drug overdose — but suspicions of foul play have persisted ever since.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 18, 2026

Miriam Rodríguez Dedicated Her Life To Finding Her Daughter’s Killers — And Then Was Murdered Herself

Miriam Rodríguez spent years tracking down her daughter's killers, one by one, until she was murdered on Mother's Day in 2017.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 17, 2026

Miriam Rodríguez Dedicated Her Life To Finding Her Daughter’s Killers — And Then Was Murdered Herself

Miriam Rodríguez spent years tracking down her daughter's killers, one by one, until she was murdered on Mother's Day in 2017.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 17, 2026

How Tim Allen Went From A Cocaine-Trafficking Criminal To ‘Home Improvement’ Star

After being caught with more than half a kilo of cocaine, Tim Allen faced life imprisonment in 1978. So he decided to make a deal — which eventually led to fame and fortune.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 16, 2026

How Tim Allen Went From A Cocaine-Trafficking Criminal To ‘Home Improvement’ Star

After being caught with more than half a kilo of cocaine, Tim Allen faced life imprisonment in 1978. So he decided to make a deal — which eventually led to fame and fortune.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 16, 2026

Discover The Tragic True Stories Of History’s Most Infamous Suicides, From Sylvia Plath To Kurt Cobain

The heartbreaking suicides of these Hollywood stars, troubled artists, and other famous figures left an unforgettable mark on history.

By Caroline Redmond • Mar 12, 2026

Discover The Tragic True Stories Of History’s Most Infamous Suicides, From Sylvia Plath To Kurt Cobain

The heartbreaking suicides of these Hollywood stars, troubled artists, and other famous figures left an unforgettable mark on history.

By Caroline Redmond • March 12, 2026

Ancient Greece’s Most Secretive Cult May Have Used A Psychedelic Hallucinogen For Its Rituals

Researchers have shown that participants in the rituals of the Eleusinian Mysteries may have used ergot, a rye fungus that contains a precursor to LSD.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 2, 2026

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Ancient Greece’s Most Secretive Cult May Have Used A Psychedelic Hallucinogen For Its Rituals

Researchers have shown that participants in the rituals of the Eleusinian Mysteries may have used ergot, a rye fungus that contains a precursor to LSD.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 2, 2026

The Inside Story Of Rick James’ Death And His Tumultuous Final Years

On August 6, 2004, punk-funk legend Rick James was found dead in his Los Angeles home. At the time of his death, he had nine different drugs in his system — including cocaine and meth.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 28, 2026

The Inside Story Of Rick James’ Death And His Tumultuous Final Years

On August 6, 2004, punk-funk legend Rick James was found dead in his Los Angeles home. At the time of his death, he had nine different drugs in his system — including cocaine and meth.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 28, 2026