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7 Disturbing True Stories Of Phrogging, When People Unwittingly Shared Their Homes With Intruders

Go inside seven chilling cases of phrogging, from Pamela Anderson's stalker to the murderous Denver Spider Man.

By Austin Harvey Aug 29, 2023

7 Disturbing True Stories Of Phrogging, When People Unwittingly Shared Their Homes With Intruders

Go inside seven chilling cases of phrogging, from Pamela Anderson's stalker to the murderous Denver Spider Man.

By Austin Harvey August 29, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Corey Haim, The Child Star Who Died After A Long Battle With Drug Addiction

Corey Haim struggled with drug addiction throughout most of his life, but an autopsy revealed that pneumonia was the true cause of his death.

By Austin Harvey Aug 29, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Corey Haim, The Child Star Who Died After A Long Battle With Drug Addiction

Corey Haim struggled with drug addiction throughout most of his life, but an autopsy revealed that pneumonia was the true cause of his death.

By Austin Harvey August 29, 2023

Astrobiologist Says We May Have Already Found Life On Mars 50 Years Ago — And Accidentally Killed It

When NASA's Viking landers conducted biological experiments on Mars in the 1970s, they reportedly found positive evidence of life — but may have accidentally drowned it in the process.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz Aug 29, 2023

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Astrobiologist Says We May Have Already Found Life On Mars 50 Years Ago — And Accidentally Killed It

When NASA's Viking landers conducted biological experiments on Mars in the 1970s, they reportedly found positive evidence of life — but may have accidentally drowned it in the process.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz August 29, 2023

Inside The Legend Of The Mysterious Taured Man — And Why Some Believe He Came From A Parallel Universe

In 1954, a man allegedly arrived at Haneda Airport in Tokyo with a passport from Taured — a country that doesn't exist. Was he a traveler from another dimension, or just a small-time fraudster trying to sneak into the country?

By Austin Harvey Aug 28, 2023

Inside The Legend Of The Mysterious Taured Man — And Why Some Believe He Came From A Parallel Universe

By Austin Harvey August 28, 2023

Inside The Mystery Of Roland T. Owen’s Gruesome Murder In Room 1046

Despite mountains of evidence, the mystery of what happened to Roland T. Owen in Room 1046 of the Hotel President in Kansas City remains unsolved to this day.

By Katie Serena Aug 28, 2023

Inside The Mystery Of Roland T. Owen’s Gruesome Murder In Room 1046

Despite mountains of evidence, the mystery of what happened to Roland T. Owen in Room 1046 of the Hotel President in Kansas City remains unsolved to this day.

By Katie Serena August 28, 2023

The Tumultuous Life Of John Gotti Jr., The Son Of Infamous Mob Boss John Gotti

John "Junior" Gotti joined the Mafia in 1988, became the youngest capo in Gambino family history by the time he was 26, took over as acting boss in 1991 — and then walked away from it all.

By William DeLong Aug 28, 2023

The Tumultuous Life Of John Gotti Jr., The Son Of Infamous Mob Boss John Gotti

John "Junior" Gotti joined the Mafia in 1988, became the youngest capo in Gambino family history by the time he was 26, took over as acting boss in 1991 — and then walked away from it all.

By William DeLong August 28, 2023

Richard Jewell Saved Dozens During The 1996 Olympics Bombing — Then Was Falsely Accused Of Perpetrating It

On July 27, 1996, security guard Richard Jewell discovered a bomb at Atlanta's Olympic Park. While he was hailed as a hero at first, he soon became the FBI's number-one suspect.

By Natasha Ishak Aug 27, 2023

Richard Jewell Saved Dozens During The 1996 Olympics Bombing — Then Was Falsely Accused Of Perpetrating It

On July 27, 1996, security guard Richard Jewell discovered a bomb at Atlanta's Olympic Park. While he was hailed as a hero at first, he soon became the FBI's number-one suspect.

By Natasha Ishak August 27, 2023

33 Of The Best Serial Killer Movies And The Even More Horrifying True Stories Behind Them

Go inside the most terrifying serial killer movies of all time — and the even grislier real-life murderers who inspired them.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 27, 2023

33 Of The Best Serial Killer Movies And The Even More Horrifying True Stories Behind Them

Go inside the most terrifying serial killer movies of all time — and the even grislier real-life murderers who inspired them.

By Marco Margaritoff August 27, 2023

The Story Of North Brother Island, The Abandoned New York City Quarantine Site That No One’s Allowed To Visit

Once the site of a sprawling quarantine compound that housed Typhoid Mary in the early 20th century, North Brother Island was abandoned in 1963, leaving its 25 crumbling buildings frozen in time.

By Kaleena Fraga Aug 27, 2023

The Story Of North Brother Island, The Abandoned New York City Quarantine Site That No One’s Allowed To Visit

Once the site of a sprawling quarantine compound that housed Typhoid Mary in the early 20th century, North Brother Island was abandoned in 1963, leaving its 25 crumbling buildings frozen in time.

By Kaleena Fraga August 27, 2023

The Crimes Of Matias Reyes — The Career Criminal Whose Confession Exonerated The Central Park Five

Inside Central Park on April 19, 1989, Matias Reyes beat and raped a jogger named Trisha Meili. A year later, five innocent teenagers would be found guilty of his crimes.

By Marco Margaritoff Aug 27, 2023

The Crimes Of Matias Reyes — The Career Criminal Whose Confession Exonerated The Central Park Five

Inside Central Park on April 19, 1989, Matias Reyes beat and raped a jogger named Trisha Meili. A year later, five innocent teenagers would be found guilty of his crimes.

By Marco Margaritoff August 27, 2023