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Inside The Murder Of Lana Clarkson, The Actress Shot By Music Legend Phil Spector

Go inside the true story of Lana Clarkson's death at the hands of music producer Phil Spector in 2003 — and the tumultuous trial that ensued.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 3, 2024

Inside The Murder Of Lana Clarkson, The Actress Shot By Music Legend Phil Spector

Go inside the true story of Lana Clarkson's death at the hands of music producer Phil Spector in 2003 — and the tumultuous trial that ensued.

By Austin Harvey • June 3, 2024

Miep Gies, The Woman Who Hid Anne Frank And Gave Her Diary To The World

Miep Gies hid the Frank family for years during the German occupation of the Netherlands and even saved Anne Frank's diary from falling into Nazi hands.

By Katie Serena • Jun 2, 2024

Miep Gies, The Woman Who Hid Anne Frank And Gave Her Diary To The World

Miep Gies hid the Frank family for years during the German occupation of the Netherlands and even saved Anne Frank's diary from falling into Nazi hands.

By Katie Serena • June 2, 2024

Why Some Believe That Polish Barber Aaron Kosminski Was Jack The Ripper

DNA evidence suggests that a Polish immigrant named Aaron Kosminski who was working as a hairdresser in London's Whitechapel district in 1888 may have been the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 2, 2024

Why Some Believe That Polish Barber Aaron Kosminski Was Jack The Ripper

DNA evidence suggests that a Polish immigrant named Aaron Kosminski who was working as a hairdresser in London's Whitechapel district in 1888 may have been the infamous serial killer Jack the Ripper.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 2, 2024

The Wild Life Of Scott Scurlock, The Eccentric Mastermind Behind Nearly 20 Seattle Bank Robberies

Prolific bank robber Scott Scurlock evaded arrest for years by wearing costume makeup and elaborate disguises during his robberies — earning him the nickname the “Hollywood Bandit.”

By Amber Morgan • Jun 2, 2024

The Wild Life Of Scott Scurlock, The Eccentric Mastermind Behind Nearly 20 Seattle Bank Robberies

Prolific bank robber Scott Scurlock evaded arrest for years by wearing costume makeup and elaborate disguises during his robberies — earning him the nickname the “Hollywood Bandit.”

By Amber Morgan • June 2, 2024

The Chilling Story Of The Manson Family Members Who Murdered 9 People In 1969

Discover what happened to the Manson Family cult members who brutally murdered at least nine people in southern California in the summer of 1969.

By Katie Serena • Jun 2, 2024

The Chilling Story Of The Manson Family Members Who Murdered 9 People In 1969

Discover what happened to the Manson Family cult members who brutally murdered at least nine people in southern California in the summer of 1969.

By Katie Serena • June 2, 2024

The Wild Life Of Gary Johnson, The Fake Hitman Who Aided In The Arrest Of More Than 60 People

Over the course of his career as a fake contract killer, Gary Johnson received dozens of requests to murder spouses, coworkers, and even parents. What his clients didn't know was that he was an undercover cop.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 1, 2024

The Wild Life Of Gary Johnson, The Fake Hitman Who Aided In The Arrest Of More Than 60 People

Over the course of his career as a fake contract killer, Gary Johnson received dozens of requests to murder spouses, coworkers, and even parents. What his clients didn't know was that he was an undercover cop.

By Amber Morgan • June 1, 2024

The Story Of Joanna Dennehy, The Sadistic Serial Killer Who Butchered Three Men ‘For Fun’

During a 10-day spree in March 2013, Joanna Dennehy killed two of her roommates and her landlord before attempting to butcher two more men she randomly encountered walking their dogs.

By Kristen Winiarski • Jun 1, 2024

The Story Of Joanna Dennehy, The Sadistic Serial Killer Who Butchered Three Men ‘For Fun’

During a 10-day spree in March 2013, Joanna Dennehy killed two of her roommates and her landlord before attempting to butcher two more men she randomly encountered walking their dogs.

By Kristen Winiarski • June 1, 2024

What Really Happened The Night Kitty Genovese Was Murdered In March 1964?

Kitty Genovese was a New York bartender whose murder became infamous when it was reported that numerous bystanders failed to call for help while witnessing her death.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 31, 2024

What Really Happened The Night Kitty Genovese Was Murdered In March 1964?

Kitty Genovese was a New York bartender whose murder became infamous when it was reported that numerous bystanders failed to call for help while witnessing her death.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 31, 2024

Meet Denise Lombardo, The Loyal First Wife Of ‘Wolf Of Wall Street’ Jordan Belfort

A fictionalized version of Jordan Belfort’s wife Denise Lombardo was portrayed by Cristin Milioti in The Wolf of Wall Street — but what happened to the real Lombardo?

By Austin Harvey • May 30, 2024

Meet Denise Lombardo, The Loyal First Wife Of ‘Wolf Of Wall Street’ Jordan Belfort

A fictionalized version of Jordan Belfort’s wife Denise Lombardo was portrayed by Cristin Milioti in The Wolf of Wall Street — but what happened to the real Lombardo?

By Austin Harvey • May 30, 2024

North Korea Is Sending Balloons Carrying Excrement And Propaganda Into South Korea

North Korea has sent more than 260 balloons carrying bags of waste and trash into South Korea after South Korean activists recently sent their own propaganda-filled balloons over the border.

By Austin Harvey • May 30, 2024

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North Korea Is Sending Balloons Carrying Excrement And Propaganda Into South Korea

North Korea has sent more than 260 balloons carrying bags of waste and trash into South Korea after South Korean activists recently sent their own propaganda-filled balloons over the border.

By Austin Harvey • May 30, 2024

Inside Pyramiden, The Abandoned Arctic Mining Town That Was Once The ‘Ideal Soviet Society’

For decades, the town of Pyramiden on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard was considered a model of Soviet society — until a tragic accident prompted its residents to abandon this former utopia, leaving it frozen in time.

By Amber Morgan • May 29, 2024

Inside Pyramiden, The Abandoned Arctic Mining Town That Was Once The ‘Ideal Soviet Society’

For decades, the town of Pyramiden on the Norwegian archipelago of Svalbard was considered a model of Soviet society — until a tragic accident prompted its residents to abandon this former utopia, leaving it frozen in time.

By Amber Morgan • May 29, 2024

Titanic Facts That Reveal The Full Story Of The Doomed Ocean Liner

On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank into the North Atlantic after striking an iceberg. These facts capture the magnitude of history's most infamous maritime disaster.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 29, 2024

Titanic Facts That Reveal The Full Story Of The Doomed Ocean Liner

On April 15, 1912, the RMS Titanic sank into the North Atlantic after striking an iceberg. These facts capture the magnitude of history's most infamous maritime disaster.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 29, 2024