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Meet Joe Valachi, The First Mobster To Expose The Mafia’s Darkest Secrets

The Mafia had operated with near-immunity until Joe Valachi spilled his guts to the U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, the Justice Department, the FBI, and on a radio broadcast.

By Carly Silver • Jul 8, 2019

Meet Joe Valachi, The First Mobster To Expose The Mafia’s Darkest Secrets

The Mafia had operated with near-immunity until Joe Valachi spilled his guts to the U.S. Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs, the Justice Department, the FBI, and on a radio broadcast.

By Carly Silver • July 8, 2019

17-Year-Old Kitty Lutesinger Helped Police Nab The Manson Family For The Tate Murders

Kathryn "Kitty" Lutesinger told the police about a fellow Manson Family member who bragged about stabbing someone. That someone? A murder victim at Sharon Tate's house.

By Andrew Milne • Jul 4, 2019

17-Year-Old Kitty Lutesinger Helped Police Nab The Manson Family For The Tate Murders

Kathryn "Kitty" Lutesinger told the police about a fellow Manson Family member who bragged about stabbing someone. That someone? A murder victim at Sharon Tate's house.

By Andrew Milne • July 4, 2019

The Forgotten Story Of Wojciech Frykowski, Who Was Stabbed To Death By The Manson Gang

Wojciech Frykowski was an aspiring writer from Poland who tried to make it in Hollywood with the help of his friend, Roman Polanski. But his connections would prove deadly.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 1, 2019

The Forgotten Story Of Wojciech Frykowski, Who Was Stabbed To Death By The Manson Gang

Wojciech Frykowski was an aspiring writer from Poland who tried to make it in Hollywood with the help of his friend, Roman Polanski. But his connections would prove deadly.

By Natasha Ishak • July 1, 2019

Paul Watkins Was Charles Manson’s Recruiter — Then He Helped Bring The Cult Leader Down

From an A student to a hippie drifter, Paul Watkins thought he'd found meaning at the Spahn Ranch with the Manson Family — until Manson tried to kill him.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 1, 2019

Paul Watkins Was Charles Manson’s Recruiter — Then He Helped Bring The Cult Leader Down

From an A student to a hippie drifter, Paul Watkins thought he'd found meaning at the Spahn Ranch with the Manson Family — until Manson tried to kill him.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 1, 2019

Remains Of 30 World War II Service Members From The Bloody Battle Of Tarawa Uncovered In The Pacific

In 1949, the military told 500 families that the bodies of their loved ones were still on the island of Betio in the Tarawa atoll, and couldn't be recovered. That never sat well with History Flight president Mark Noah.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 1, 2019

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Remains Of 30 World War II Service Members From The Bloody Battle Of Tarawa Uncovered In The Pacific

In 1949, the military told 500 families that the bodies of their loved ones were still on the island of Betio in the Tarawa atoll, and couldn't be recovered. That never sat well with History Flight president Mark Noah.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 1, 2019

Samantha Smith Wanted Peace During The Cold War, So She Wrote The Soviets And Asked For It

With a simple letter, American schoolgirl Samantha Smith sparked peace and friendship between two nations during one of the tensest periods in modern history.

By Hannah McKennett • Jun 30, 2019

Samantha Smith Wanted Peace During The Cold War, So She Wrote The Soviets And Asked For It

With a simple letter, American schoolgirl Samantha Smith sparked peace and friendship between two nations during one of the tensest periods in modern history.

By Hannah McKennett • June 30, 2019

Leno And Rosemary LaBianca: The Couple Brutally Murdered By The Manson Family

The night after murdering Sharon Tate and her friends, the Manson Family stabbed Leno and Rosemary LaBianca to death.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 27, 2019

Leno And Rosemary LaBianca: The Couple Brutally Murdered By The Manson Family

The night after murdering Sharon Tate and her friends, the Manson Family stabbed Leno and Rosemary LaBianca to death.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 27, 2019

The Forgotten Murder Of Gary Hinman, The First Manson Family Victim

Just days before the Tate-LaBianca murders, a musician named Gary Hinman opened his home to members of the Manson Family — and was brutally murdered for it.

By Katie Serena • Jun 27, 2019

The Forgotten Murder Of Gary Hinman, The First Manson Family Victim

Just days before the Tate-LaBianca murders, a musician named Gary Hinman opened his home to members of the Manson Family — and was brutally murdered for it.

By Katie Serena • June 27, 2019

Ted Bundy’s Education: Student By Day, Killer By Night

Ted Bundy was a murderer and a sociopath, but he was also on the honor roll at the University of Washington.

By Katie Serena • Jun 26, 2019

Ted Bundy’s Education: Student By Day, Killer By Night

Ted Bundy was a murderer and a sociopath, but he was also on the honor roll at the University of Washington.

By Katie Serena • June 26, 2019

From Celebrated TV Cowboy To Convict: The Tragic Demise Of James Stacy

James Stacy was nominated for two Emmys despite having become a double-amputee in 1973. But this reputation was tarnished by his 1995 conviction.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 26, 2019

From Celebrated TV Cowboy To Convict: The Tragic Demise Of James Stacy

James Stacy was nominated for two Emmys despite having become a double-amputee in 1973. But this reputation was tarnished by his 1995 conviction.

By Natasha Ishak • June 26, 2019