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Meet Nellie Jackson, The ‘Mississippi Madam’ Who Ran A Brothel In Plain Sight For 60 Years

From 1930 until her death in 1990, Nellie Jackson operated a bordello in Natchez, Mississippi and became a pillar of the community, even helping the FBI fight the Ku Klux Klan.

By Jessica O'Connor Feb 25, 2022

Meet Nellie Jackson, The ‘Mississippi Madam’ Who Ran A Brothel In Plain Sight For 60 Years

From 1930 until her death in 1990, Nellie Jackson operated a bordello in Natchez, Mississippi and became a pillar of the community, even helping the FBI fight the Ku Klux Klan.

By Jessica O'Connor February 25, 2022

The Story Of Jonathan Schmitz And The Infamous ‘Jenny Jones Murder’

Jonathan Schmitz murdered Scott Amedure in cold blood in March 1995 after Amedure confessed that he had a crush on Schmitz on a daytime talk show.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Feb 24, 2022

The Story Of Jonathan Schmitz And The Infamous ‘Jenny Jones Murder’

Jonathan Schmitz murdered Scott Amedure in cold blood in March 1995 after Amedure confessed that he had a crush on Schmitz on a daytime talk show.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo February 24, 2022

Meet Masako Katsura, The Enigmatic ‘First Lady Of Billiards’

In the 1950s, a Japanese woman named Masako Katsura took the billiards world by storm — and made a name for herself in the traditionally male-dominated sport.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 24, 2022

Meet Masako Katsura, The Enigmatic ‘First Lady Of Billiards’

In the 1950s, a Japanese woman named Masako Katsura took the billiards world by storm — and made a name for herself in the traditionally male-dominated sport.

By Genevieve Carlton February 24, 2022

Meet Betty Brosmer, The Pinup Queen With The ‘Impossible Waist’ Who Built A Female Fitness Empire

After establishing herself as the highest-paid pinup in mid-century America, Betty Brosmer helped popularize the now-famous fitness magazine "Shape."

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 23, 2022

Meet Betty Brosmer, The Pinup Queen With The ‘Impossible Waist’ Who Built A Female Fitness Empire

After establishing herself as the highest-paid pinup in mid-century America, Betty Brosmer helped popularize the now-famous fitness magazine "Shape."

By Kaleena Fraga February 23, 2022

The Brutal Life Of Cole Younger, A Confederate Guerrilla Turned Bank-Robbing Outlaw

Thomas Coleman Younger fought with Quantrill's Raiders during the Civil War and then joined the James-Younger Gang to rob banks and stagecoaches.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 23, 2022

The Brutal Life Of Cole Younger, A Confederate Guerrilla Turned Bank-Robbing Outlaw

Thomas Coleman Younger fought with Quantrill's Raiders during the Civil War and then joined the James-Younger Gang to rob banks and stagecoaches.

By Kaleena Fraga February 23, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Regina Kay Walters, The Final Victim Of The ‘Truck Stop Killer’

Regina Kay Walters was murdered by Robert Ben Rhoades in 1990 when he strangled her in an Illinois barn — just after taking a terrifying photograph of her cowering in fear.

By Marco Margaritoff Feb 22, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Regina Kay Walters, The Final Victim Of The ‘Truck Stop Killer’

Regina Kay Walters was murdered by Robert Ben Rhoades in 1990 when he strangled her in an Illinois barn — just after taking a terrifying photograph of her cowering in fear.

By Marco Margaritoff February 22, 2022

The Tumultuous Life Of Cheryl Crane, The Daughter Of A Sex Symbol Who Went On Trial For Murder At 14

Though some have suspected that Cheryl Crane simply took the blame for her mother, Lana Turner, she nonetheless bore the brunt of the scandal which rocked mid-century Hollywood.

By Morgan Dunn Feb 22, 2022

The Tumultuous Life Of Cheryl Crane, The Daughter Of A Sex Symbol Who Went On Trial For Murder At 14

Though some have suspected that Cheryl Crane simply took the blame for her mother, Lana Turner, she nonetheless bore the brunt of the scandal which rocked mid-century Hollywood.

By Morgan Dunn February 22, 2022

The Infamous Story Of Frances Farmer, Hollywood’s Original Bad Girl

Notorious for her drunken exploits and various stints at mental health facilities, Frances Farmer was subjected to a slew of dark rumors — but here’s the truth about her story.

By Elisabeth Sherman Feb 21, 2022

The Infamous Story Of Frances Farmer, Hollywood’s Original Bad Girl

Notorious for her drunken exploits and various stints at mental health facilities, Frances Farmer was subjected to a slew of dark rumors — but here’s the truth about her story.

By Elisabeth Sherman February 21, 2022

How Ryan White’s Death Changed The Way America Saw AIDS

After Ryan Wayne White of Kokomo, Indiana was diagnosed with AIDS on December 17, 1984, his case sparked widespread discussion about this stigmatized disease.

By Genevieve Carlton Feb 20, 2022

How Ryan White’s Death Changed The Way America Saw AIDS

After Ryan Wayne White of Kokomo, Indiana was diagnosed with AIDS on December 17, 1984, his case sparked widespread discussion about this stigmatized disease.

By Genevieve Carlton February 20, 2022