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Robert Rackstraw, The Shadowy Suspect In The D.B. Cooper Case

According to cold case investigators, Army pilot and Vietnam War veteran Robert Rackstraw perpetrated the D.B. Cooper plane hijacking on November 24, 1971.

By Kaleena Fraga Apr 17, 2026

Robert Rackstraw, The Shadowy Suspect In The D.B. Cooper Case

According to cold case investigators, Army pilot and Vietnam War veteran Robert Rackstraw perpetrated the D.B. Cooper plane hijacking on November 24, 1971.

By Kaleena Fraga April 17, 2026

Why Jimmy Burke’s Story Was Wilder Than What ‘Goodfellas’ Depicted

Made famous as Jimmy "The Gent" Conway in "Goodfellas," real-life New York gangster Jimmy Burke was even more ruthless than his onscreen counterpart.

By Katie Serena Apr 17, 2026

Why Jimmy Burke’s Story Was Wilder Than What ‘Goodfellas’ Depicted

Made famous as Jimmy "The Gent" Conway in "Goodfellas," real-life New York gangster Jimmy Burke was even more ruthless than his onscreen counterpart.

By Katie Serena April 17, 2026

The Wild True Story Behind Pablo Escobar’s Mugshot From 1976

Pablo Escobar's smiling mugshot remains perhaps the most notorious image of the powerful Colombian drug lord, and it was taken just as he began to gain the wealth and power for which he's remembered to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 16, 2026

The Wild True Story Behind Pablo Escobar’s Mugshot From 1976

Pablo Escobar's smiling mugshot remains perhaps the most notorious image of the powerful Colombian drug lord, and it was taken just as he began to gain the wealth and power for which he's remembered to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff April 16, 2026

The Fall Of The Soviet Union In 36 Rarely-Seen Photographs

The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 following years of economic troubles, a failed coup attempt against Mikhail Gorbachev, and political unrest that led to massive protests.

By Mark Oliver Apr 16, 2026

The Fall Of The Soviet Union In 36 Rarely-Seen Photographs

The Soviet Union collapsed in 1991 following years of economic troubles, a failed coup attempt against Mikhail Gorbachev, and political unrest that led to massive protests.

By Mark Oliver April 16, 2026

The Chilling Story Of Angela Simpson, The Murderer Who Tortured And Killed A Disabled Man

Over the course of three days in August 2009, Angela Simpson callously tormented Terry Neely because she thought he was a police informant.

By Rivy Lyon Apr 16, 2026

The Chilling Story Of Angela Simpson, The Murderer Who Tortured And Killed A Disabled Man

Over the course of three days in August 2009, Angela Simpson callously tormented Terry Neely because she thought he was a police informant.

By Rivy Lyon April 16, 2026

Why Six Percent Of Americans Believe The Moon Landing Was A Hoax

As many as 20 million people in the United States believe that the 1969 lunar landing was fake, pointing to evidence like suspicious photos and radiation levels that astronauts wouldn't be able to withstand.

By Richard Stockton Apr 16, 2026

Why Six Percent Of Americans Believe The Moon Landing Was A Hoax

As many as 20 million people in the United States believe that the 1969 lunar landing was fake, pointing to evidence like suspicious photos and radiation levels that astronauts wouldn't be able to withstand.

By Richard Stockton April 16, 2026

The Disturbing Story Of Larry Hall, The Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 Women

In 1994, Larry Hall admitted to police that he killed dozens of women and girls across the Midwest — but he immediately recanted his confession.

By Austin Harvey Apr 16, 2026

The Disturbing Story Of Larry Hall, The Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 Women

In 1994, Larry Hall admitted to police that he killed dozens of women and girls across the Midwest — but he immediately recanted his confession.

By Austin Harvey April 16, 2026

The Life And Crimes Of Steve Rubell, The Co-Founder Of Studio 54 Who Was Convicted Of Tax Evasion

In the late 1970s, Studio 54 was one of New York City's most exclusive nightclubs and a celebrity hotspot under the ownership of Steve Rubell, but his "tremendous arrogance" soon led to its downfall.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 15, 2026

The Life And Crimes Of Steve Rubell, The Co-Founder Of Studio 54 Who Was Convicted Of Tax Evasion

In the late 1970s, Studio 54 was one of New York City's most exclusive nightclubs and a celebrity hotspot under the ownership of Steve Rubell, but his "tremendous arrogance" soon led to its downfall.

By Marco Margaritoff April 15, 2026

The Terrifying Story Of Wayne Nance, The Suspected Serial Killer Who Terrorized Montana

Believed to have killed at least six people between 1974 and 1986, Wayne Nance's reign of terror only ended when he was fatally shot by a would-be victim.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 14, 2026

The Terrifying Story Of Wayne Nance, The Suspected Serial Killer Who Terrorized Montana

Believed to have killed at least six people between 1974 and 1986, Wayne Nance's reign of terror only ended when he was fatally shot by a would-be victim.

By Marco Margaritoff April 14, 2026

Inside The Crimes Of Todd Kohlhepp, The ‘Amazon Review Killer’ Who Reviewed His Products Of Torture

Between 2003 and 2016, Todd Kohlhepp murdered seven people — all while leaving comments about some of his weapons online.

By Marco Margaritoff Apr 13, 2026

Inside The Crimes Of Todd Kohlhepp, The ‘Amazon Review Killer’ Who Reviewed His Products Of Torture

Between 2003 and 2016, Todd Kohlhepp murdered seven people — all while leaving comments about some of his weapons online.

By Marco Margaritoff April 13, 2026
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