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Inside The Gruesome Crimes Of Albert Fish, The Brooklyn Vampire

Though he was executed in 1936 for the murder of Grace Budd, serial killer Albert Fish claimed he killed 100 victims and "had children in every state."

By Katie Serena • Sep 2, 2023

Inside The Gruesome Crimes Of Albert Fish, The Brooklyn Vampire

Though he was executed in 1936 for the murder of Grace Budd, serial killer Albert Fish claimed he killed 100 victims and "had children in every state."

By Katie Serena • September 2, 2023

The Story Behind The Utter Devastation Of The Great Kantō Earthquake Of 1923

On September 1, 1923, Japan was struck by the Great Kantō Earthquake, which triggered a series of disasters including firestorms, tsunamis, and landslides that left more than 100,000 dead and 40,000 missing.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 1, 2023

The Story Behind The Utter Devastation Of The Great Kantō Earthquake Of 1923

On September 1, 1923, Japan was struck by the Great Kantō Earthquake, which triggered a series of disasters including firestorms, tsunamis, and landslides that left more than 100,000 dead and 40,000 missing.

By Austin Harvey • September 1, 2023

The True Story Of Billy The Kid, The Most Notorious Outlaw Of The Wild West

Born in 1859 and shot dead at the age of just 21, Billy the Kid may have lived a short life, but it was filled with some of the most storied exploits of the Old West.

By Richard Stockton • Sep 1, 2023

The True Story Of Billy The Kid, The Most Notorious Outlaw Of The Wild West

Born in 1859 and shot dead at the age of just 21, Billy the Kid may have lived a short life, but it was filled with some of the most storied exploits of the Old West.

By Richard Stockton • September 1, 2023

The Story Of Omaima Nelson, The Woman Who Killed Her Abusive Husband — Then Allegedly Ate Him

After bludgeoning her husband to death on Thanksgiving 1991, Omaima Nelson butchered his body, fried his hands in oil, cooked his head, and mixed his remains with leftover turkey.

By Matt Crabtree • Aug 31, 2023

The Story Of Omaima Nelson, The Woman Who Killed Her Abusive Husband — Then Allegedly Ate Him

After bludgeoning her husband to death on Thanksgiving 1991, Omaima Nelson butchered his body, fried his hands in oil, cooked his head, and mixed his remains with leftover turkey.

By Matt Crabtree • August 31, 2023

Jewish Ritual Bath Found Beneath A Strip Club In Poland Is A ‘Time Capsule’ From Before World War II

The mikveh likely dates back to before World War II, when the Polish town of Chmielnik had a thriving Jewish community.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • Aug 30, 2023

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Jewish Ritual Bath Found Beneath A Strip Club In Poland Is A ‘Time Capsule’ From Before World War II

The mikveh likely dates back to before World War II, when the Polish town of Chmielnik had a thriving Jewish community.

By Hannah Reilly Holtz • August 30, 2023

A Suspect In The Cold Case Murder Of An Arizona Hiker Was Just Identified After 36 Years

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has announced that it's highly likely that Bryan Scott Bennett murdered Catherine "Cathy" Sposito on a hiking trail in Prescott, Arizona, in 1987.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 30, 2023

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A Suspect In The Cold Case Murder Of An Arizona Hiker Was Just Identified After 36 Years

The Yavapai County Sheriff’s Office has announced that it's highly likely that Bryan Scott Bennett murdered Catherine "Cathy" Sposito on a hiking trail in Prescott, Arizona, in 1987.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 30, 2023

John Du Pont, Dave Schultz, And The True Story Of ‘Foxcatcher’

After John du Pont started a training facility for wrestlers on his Foxcatcher estate in Pennsylvania, he grew close with former Olympian Dave Schultz — then he murdered him.

By Mark Oliver • Aug 30, 2023

John Du Pont, Dave Schultz, And The True Story Of ‘Foxcatcher’

After John du Pont started a training facility for wrestlers on his Foxcatcher estate in Pennsylvania, he grew close with former Olympian Dave Schultz — then he murdered him.

By Mark Oliver • August 30, 2023

The Crimes Of Joel Rifkin, The New York Serial Killer Who Murdered Up To 17 Women

Dubbed "Joel the Ripper," Joel Rifkin terrorized prostitutes in the early 1990s — and became the most prolific serial killer in New York history.

By William DeLong • Aug 30, 2023

The Crimes Of Joel Rifkin, The New York Serial Killer Who Murdered Up To 17 Women

Dubbed "Joel the Ripper," Joel Rifkin terrorized prostitutes in the early 1990s — and became the most prolific serial killer in New York history.

By William DeLong • August 30, 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 • 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