modern history

Why Kelly Anne Bates’ Murder Is One Of The Most Disturbing In History

From being partially scalped to having her eyes gouged out, Kelly Anne Bates was tortured for weeks before James Patterson Smith killed her on April 16, 1996.

By Wyatt Redd • Apr 4, 2023

Why Kelly Anne Bates’ Murder Is One Of The Most Disturbing In History

From being partially scalped to having her eyes gouged out, Kelly Anne Bates was tortured for weeks before James Patterson Smith killed her on April 16, 1996.

By Wyatt Redd • April 4, 2023

The Disturbing Story Of Ira Einhorn, The Environmental Activist Who Murdered And ‘Composted’ His Girlfriend

Ira Einhorn was one of the most iconic counterculture figures of Philadelphia — until he killed his girlfriend Holly Maddux in 1977 and went on the run for nearly two decades.

By Neil Patmore • Apr 3, 2023

The Disturbing Story Of Ira Einhorn, The Environmental Activist Who Murdered And ‘Composted’ His Girlfriend

Ira Einhorn was one of the most iconic counterculture figures of Philadelphia — until he killed his girlfriend Holly Maddux in 1977 and went on the run for nearly two decades.

By Neil Patmore • April 3, 2023

Inside The Gruesome Murder Of Bob Crane, The ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ Star Who Was Beat To Death In 1978

Actor Bob Crane was savagely bludgeoned to death in Scottsdale, Arizona, just two weeks before his 50th birthday — and the murder remains unsolved to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • Apr 2, 2023

Inside The Gruesome Murder Of Bob Crane, The ‘Hogan’s Heroes’ Star Who Was Beat To Death In 1978

Actor Bob Crane was savagely bludgeoned to death in Scottsdale, Arizona, just two weeks before his 50th birthday — and the murder remains unsolved to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • April 2, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of The Black Tom Explosion That Rocked New York In 1916

During World War I, German saboteurs ignited 2 million pounds of munitions on Black Tom Island in New York Harbor, triggering one of the largest explosions to ever occur on American soil.

By Genevieve Carlton • Mar 31, 2023

The Little-Known Story Of The Black Tom Explosion That Rocked New York In 1916

During World War I, German saboteurs ignited 2 million pounds of munitions on Black Tom Island in New York Harbor, triggering one of the largest explosions to ever occur on American soil.

By Genevieve Carlton • March 31, 2023

Is Richard Glossip The Most Wrongly Convicted Person Currently Sitting On Death Row?

Although there was virtually no evidence against him, Richard Glossip was given the death penalty for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese — and he was convicted based on the murderer's word alone.

By William DeLong • Mar 31, 2023

Is Richard Glossip The Most Wrongly Convicted Person Currently Sitting On Death Row?

Although there was virtually no evidence against him, Richard Glossip was given the death penalty for the 1997 murder of Barry Van Treese — and he was convicted based on the murderer's word alone.

By William DeLong • March 31, 2023

Juana Barraza Was A Pro Wrestler By Day – And A Serial Killer By Night

After making a name for herself as a professional wrestler, Mexican serial killer Juana Barraza murdered 16 elderly women and was sentenced to 759 years in prison.

By Wyatt Redd • Mar 31, 2023

Juana Barraza Was A Pro Wrestler By Day – And A Serial Killer By Night

After making a name for herself as a professional wrestler, Mexican serial killer Juana Barraza murdered 16 elderly women and was sentenced to 759 years in prison.

By Wyatt Redd • March 31, 2023

Inside The Unhinged Brutality Of Amon Goeth Only Hinted At In Schindler’s List

A Nazi concentration camp commandant, Amon Goeth terrorized countless Jews — until he was executed for his crimes in 1946.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 28, 2023

Inside The Unhinged Brutality Of Amon Goeth Only Hinted At In Schindler’s List

A Nazi concentration camp commandant, Amon Goeth terrorized countless Jews — until he was executed for his crimes in 1946.

By Austin Harvey • March 28, 2023

The Story Of Willem Arondeus, The Gay Man Who Sacrificed His Life To Protect Dutch Jews From The Nazis

During the Holocaust, Willem Arondeus heroically led a raid to destroy a registry office in Amsterdam to prevent the Nazis from identifying Jewish citizens — and it cost him his life.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 27, 2023

The Story Of Willem Arondeus, The Gay Man Who Sacrificed His Life To Protect Dutch Jews From The Nazis

During the Holocaust, Willem Arondeus heroically led a raid to destroy a registry office in Amsterdam to prevent the Nazis from identifying Jewish citizens — and it cost him his life.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 27, 2023

Timothy Treadwell Devoted His Life To Grizzly Bears — Until They Ate Him

On October 5, 2003, Timothy Treadwell and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard were mauled to death by a grizzly bear — and the whole attack was caught on tape.

By Katie Serena • Mar 26, 2023

Timothy Treadwell Devoted His Life To Grizzly Bears — Until They Ate Him

On October 5, 2003, Timothy Treadwell and his girlfriend Amie Huguenard were mauled to death by a grizzly bear — and the whole attack was caught on tape.

By Katie Serena • March 26, 2023

How Did Anthony Bourdain Die? Inside The Beloved Chef’s Troubled Final Days

Anthony Bourdain was the best-selling author of "Kitchen Confidential" and the celebrated host of "Parts Unknown," but the growing toll of fame and his own troubled relationships led to his suicide in June 2018.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 25, 2023

How Did Anthony Bourdain Die? Inside The Beloved Chef’s Troubled Final Days

Anthony Bourdain was the best-selling author of "Kitchen Confidential" and the celebrated host of "Parts Unknown," but the growing toll of fame and his own troubled relationships led to his suicide in June 2018.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 25, 2023