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The Story Of Judge Roy Bean, The Eccentric Wild West Judge Known For His Outrageous Verdicts

Despite having no legal experience, Roy Bean was appointed a justice of the peace in Pecos County, Texas to help establish law and order there in the 19th century — and he did so in the most Wild West way imaginable.

By William DeLong • Oct 30, 2023

The Story Of Judge Roy Bean, The Eccentric Wild West Judge Known For His Outrageous Verdicts

Despite having no legal experience, Roy Bean was appointed a justice of the peace in Pecos County, Texas to help establish law and order there in the 19th century — and he did so in the most Wild West way imaginable.

By William DeLong • October 30, 2023

Aniello Dellacroce: The Bone-Chilling Gambino Underboss Who Mentored John Gotti

While John Gotti was the "Teflon Don," he may not have been godfather at all if not for Aniello Dellacroce.

By Wyatt Redd • Oct 29, 2023

Aniello Dellacroce: The Bone-Chilling Gambino Underboss Who Mentored John Gotti

While John Gotti was the "Teflon Don," he may not have been godfather at all if not for Aniello Dellacroce.

By Wyatt Redd • October 29, 2023

Researchers Working To Unlock The Mystery Of A ‘Fiji Mermaid’ Found In Japan More Than 100 Years Ago

The creature appears to be a hodgepodge of at least three species, and was likely displayed in 19th-century sideshows.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 27, 2023

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Researchers Working To Unlock The Mystery Of A ‘Fiji Mermaid’ Found In Japan More Than 100 Years Ago

The creature appears to be a hodgepodge of at least three species, and was likely displayed in 19th-century sideshows.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 27, 2023

James Bulger, The Toddler Who Was Tortured And Murdered By Two Boys

Discover the horrifying story of what happened to James Bulger, the Merseyside toddler murdered by two boys in 1993 — and what happened to his killers.

By Daniel Rennie • Oct 27, 2023

James Bulger, The Toddler Who Was Tortured And Murdered By Two Boys

Discover the horrifying story of what happened to James Bulger, the Merseyside toddler murdered by two boys in 1993 — and what happened to his killers.

By Daniel Rennie • October 27, 2023

The American Museum Of Natural History Will Remove Its Human Remains From Display — All 12,000 Of Them

The policy change was announced amid ongoing scrutiny over the ethical questions surrounding how the remains were acquired.

By Austin Harvey • Oct 24, 2023

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The American Museum Of Natural History Will Remove Its Human Remains From Display — All 12,000 Of Them

The policy change was announced amid ongoing scrutiny over the ethical questions surrounding how the remains were acquired.

By Austin Harvey • October 24, 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 • 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