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How Cameron Hooker And His Wife Janice Brutalized ‘The Girl In The Box’

Between 1977 and 1984, Cameron and Janice Hooker kept Colleen Stan inside a wooden box under their bed, only taking her out to torture her.

By Gina Dimuro • May 17, 2023

How Cameron Hooker And His Wife Janice Brutalized ‘The Girl In The Box’

Between 1977 and 1984, Cameron and Janice Hooker kept Colleen Stan inside a wooden box under their bed, only taking her out to torture her.

By Gina Dimuro • May 17, 2023

Inside The Mystery Of The Toynbee Tiles, Eerie Mosaics With Messages About Reviving Dead People On Jupiter

For decades, the Toynbee Tiles have been appearing on the streets of Philadelphia and other cities across America bearing bizarre inscriptions — but no one knows who is behind them or what purpose they serve.

By Austin Harvey • May 16, 2023

Inside The Mystery Of The Toynbee Tiles, Eerie Mosaics With Messages About Reviving Dead People On Jupiter

For decades, the Toynbee Tiles have been appearing on the streets of Philadelphia and other cities across America bearing bizarre inscriptions — but no one knows who is behind them or what purpose they serve.

By Austin Harvey • May 16, 2023

How The Beslan School Siege Became The World’s Deadliest School Shooting

On September 1, 2004, a group of terrorists took control of a school in southern Russia. Over the course of three days, more than 1,000 hostages made up of mostly women and children were subjected to the horrors of the Beslan school siege.

By Amber Morgan • May 16, 2023

How The Beslan School Siege Became The World’s Deadliest School Shooting

On September 1, 2004, a group of terrorists took control of a school in southern Russia. Over the course of three days, more than 1,000 hostages made up of mostly women and children were subjected to the horrors of the Beslan school siege.

By Amber Morgan • May 16, 2023

How Did Chris Farley Die? The Story Of The Doomed Comedian’s Final Days

Chris Farley's death in December 1997 was caused by a "speedball" mix of cocaine and morphine — but his friends think there's more to his tragic story.

By Jaclyn Anglis • May 16, 2023

How Did Chris Farley Die? The Story Of The Doomed Comedian’s Final Days

Chris Farley's death in December 1997 was caused by a "speedball" mix of cocaine and morphine — but his friends think there's more to his tragic story.

By Jaclyn Anglis • May 16, 2023

The Terrifying Legend Of Kuchisake Onna, The Slit-Mouthed Woman Of Japan

Kuchisake onna is said to be a vengeful spirit who covers her disfigured face and asks strangers: "Am I beautiful?" She then attacks them regardless of how they answer.

By Austin Harvey • May 15, 2023

The Terrifying Legend Of Kuchisake Onna, The Slit-Mouthed Woman Of Japan

Kuchisake onna is said to be a vengeful spirit who covers her disfigured face and asks strangers: "Am I beautiful?" She then attacks them regardless of how they answer.

By Austin Harvey • May 15, 2023

DNA Evidence Reveals That ‘Great Father’ From Australia Was Actually An Escaped Killer From The U.S.

William Leslie Arnold managed to escape from prison after being found guilty of killing his parents in 1958, then made his way to Australia where he reinvented himself as John Vincent Damon.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 15, 2023

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DNA Evidence Reveals That ‘Great Father’ From Australia Was Actually An Escaped Killer From The U.S.

William Leslie Arnold managed to escape from prison after being found guilty of killing his parents in 1958, then made his way to Australia where he reinvented himself as John Vincent Damon.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 15, 2023

The Real Danish Girl: Lili Elbe’s Tragic Life As A Transgender Pioneer

A successful painter who lived in Paris, Einar Wegener would undergo groundbreaking gender-affirming surgeries and live as Lili Elbe before dying in 1931.

By Katie Serena • May 14, 2023

The Real Danish Girl: Lili Elbe’s Tragic Life As A Transgender Pioneer

A successful painter who lived in Paris, Einar Wegener would undergo groundbreaking gender-affirming surgeries and live as Lili Elbe before dying in 1931.

By Katie Serena • May 14, 2023

Inside Unit 731, Japan’s Disturbing Human Experiments Program During World War II

These six "experiments" by Unit 731 rank among some of the most horrifying war crimes ever committed — and they went virtually unpunished.

By Richard Stockton • May 14, 2023

Inside Unit 731, Japan’s Disturbing Human Experiments Program During World War II

These six "experiments" by Unit 731 rank among some of the most horrifying war crimes ever committed — and they went virtually unpunished.

By Richard Stockton • May 14, 2023

‘Dark, Decadent, And Nihilistic’: Inside The True Story Of Sex Pistols Bassist Sid Vicious

Sid Vicious was just 21 when he died of a heroin overdose in 1979 — but he's still remembered as one of the most controversial punk rock musicians in history.

By Erin Kelly • May 14, 2023

‘Dark, Decadent, And Nihilistic’: Inside The True Story Of Sex Pistols Bassist Sid Vicious

Sid Vicious was just 21 when he died of a heroin overdose in 1979 — but he's still remembered as one of the most controversial punk rock musicians in history.

By Erin Kelly • May 14, 2023

The Hillside Stranglers, The Predators Who Raped And Murdered 10 Victims

Starting in October 1977, Hillside Stranglers Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono murdered 10 women and dumped their bodies in the hills surrounding Los Angeles.

By Mark Oliver • May 13, 2023

The Hillside Stranglers, The Predators Who Raped And Murdered 10 Victims

Starting in October 1977, Hillside Stranglers Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono murdered 10 women and dumped their bodies in the hills surrounding Los Angeles.

By Mark Oliver • May 13, 2023