modern history

The Disturbing Disappearance Of Susan Powell, The Utah Mother Presumed Murdered By Her Husband

When Susan Powell vanished in December 2009, police found her phone in her husband's car along with her blood in their house. Three years later, Josh Powell killed their two sons before taking his own life.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 21, 2023

The Disturbing Disappearance Of Susan Powell, The Utah Mother Presumed Murdered By Her Husband

When Susan Powell vanished in December 2009, police found her phone in her husband's car along with her blood in their house. Three years later, Josh Powell killed their two sons before taking his own life.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 21, 2023

Yolanda Saldívar Was Selena’s ‘Number One Fan’ — Then She Killed Her In Cold Blood

Yolanda Saldívar was the president of Selena's fan club, but after she was fired for embezzlement, she murdered the "Queen of Tejano Music" on March 31, 1995.

By Natasha Ishak • Oct 21, 2023

Yolanda Saldívar Was Selena’s ‘Number One Fan’ — Then She Killed Her In Cold Blood

Yolanda Saldívar was the president of Selena's fan club, but after she was fired for embezzlement, she murdered the "Queen of Tejano Music" on March 31, 1995.

By Natasha Ishak • October 21, 2023

The Chilling Story Of Gary Hilton, The ‘National Forest Killer’ Who Stalked Blood Mountain

Between 2005 and 2008, Gary Hilton stalked hiking trails across the American South, searching for people to mutilate. He took at least four victims before he was finally caught.

By Marco Margaritoff • Oct 20, 2023

The Chilling Story Of Gary Hilton, The ‘National Forest Killer’ Who Stalked Blood Mountain

Between 2005 and 2008, Gary Hilton stalked hiking trails across the American South, searching for people to mutilate. He took at least four victims before he was finally caught.

By Marco Margaritoff • October 20, 2023

Inside 11 Convincing UFO Sightings That Remain Unexplained To This Day

From the "little green men" of rural Kentucky to the string of lights over Arizona spotted by thousands of people, these real UFO sightings suggest we may not be alone in the universe.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 19, 2023

Inside 11 Convincing UFO Sightings That Remain Unexplained To This Day

From the "little green men" of rural Kentucky to the string of lights over Arizona spotted by thousands of people, these real UFO sightings suggest we may not be alone in the universe.

By Austin Harvey • October 19, 2023

Pedro Rodrigues Filho, The Real-Life ‘Dexter’ Serial Killer Who Targeted Murderers And Rapists

Described as the "perfect psychopath," Pedro Rodrigues Filho murdered at least 70 people — 47 of whom were fellow inmates in prison.

By Kara Goldfarb • Oct 19, 2023

Pedro Rodrigues Filho, The Real-Life ‘Dexter’ Serial Killer Who Targeted Murderers And Rapists

Described as the "perfect psychopath," Pedro Rodrigues Filho murdered at least 70 people — 47 of whom were fellow inmates in prison.

By Kara Goldfarb • October 19, 2023

Carolyn Warmus, The Woman Convicted In The Infamous ‘Fatal Attraction Murder’ Of Her Lover’s Wife

After Carolyn Warmus was accused of killing Betty Jeanne Solomon in 1989, the case sent the media into a frenzy over the lurid details that mirrored the film Fatal Attraction.

By Matt Crabtree • Oct 18, 2023

Carolyn Warmus, The Woman Convicted In The Infamous ‘Fatal Attraction Murder’ Of Her Lover’s Wife

After Carolyn Warmus was accused of killing Betty Jeanne Solomon in 1989, the case sent the media into a frenzy over the lurid details that mirrored the film Fatal Attraction.

By Matt Crabtree • October 18, 2023

A Catapult Designed To Launch World War II Bomber Planes Was Just Uncovered In England

The catapult prototype, although never used, led to the development of similar systems that became common on ships during World War II.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Oct 18, 2023

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A Catapult Designed To Launch World War II Bomber Planes Was Just Uncovered In England

The catapult prototype, although never used, led to the development of similar systems that became common on ships during World War II.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • October 18, 2023

Priscilla Presley Met Elvis When She Was 14 — And Married Him 7 Years Later

Elvis Presley was a 24-year-old soldier stationed in Germany when he started dating Priscilla Beaulieu, who was a freshman in high school at the time.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 16, 2023

Priscilla Presley Met Elvis When She Was 14 — And Married Him 7 Years Later

Elvis Presley was a 24-year-old soldier stationed in Germany when he started dating Priscilla Beaulieu, who was a freshman in high school at the time.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 16, 2023

Was Aileen Wuornos A Serial Killer, A Victim, Or Both?

After suffering sexual abuse as a teenager and being forced out of the house, Aileen Wuornos engaged in sex work and eventually killed seven of her johns in 1989 and 1990.

By Richard Stockton • Oct 15, 2023

Was Aileen Wuornos A Serial Killer, A Victim, Or Both?

After suffering sexual abuse as a teenager and being forced out of the house, Aileen Wuornos engaged in sex work and eventually killed seven of her johns in 1989 and 1990.

By Richard Stockton • October 15, 2023

Was Wayne Williams Really The Serial Killer Responsible For The Atlanta Child Murders?

Between 1979 and 1981, at least 28 children and young adults were murdered across Atlanta. Was Wayne Williams their killer?

By William DeLong • Oct 14, 2023

Was Wayne Williams Really The Serial Killer Responsible For The Atlanta Child Murders?

Between 1979 and 1981, at least 28 children and young adults were murdered across Atlanta. Was Wayne Williams their killer?

By William DeLong • October 14, 2023