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The Chilling Crimes Of Larry Ray, The Leader Of The Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult

In 2010, Larry Ray moved into his daughter's college dorm room and began manipulating her friends, forming what became known as the Sarah Lawrence cult.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 5, 2024

The Chilling Crimes Of Larry Ray, The Leader Of The Sarah Lawrence Sex Cult

In 2010, Larry Ray moved into his daughter's college dorm room and began manipulating her friends, forming what became known as the Sarah Lawrence cult.

By Marco Margaritoff November 5, 2024

44 Nostalgic Preppy Pictures And The History Behind The Well-Heeled Subculture

From expensive tweed jackets to neatly pressed button-down shirts, these vintage photos show the lasting power of preppy fashion.

By Austin Harvey Nov 4, 2024

44 Nostalgic Preppy Pictures And The History Behind The Well-Heeled Subculture

From expensive tweed jackets to neatly pressed button-down shirts, these vintage photos show the lasting power of preppy fashion.

By Austin Harvey November 4, 2024

The Horrific Story Of The Lake Nyos Disaster, The Limnic Eruption That Devastated Cameroon

A massive cloud of carbon dioxide emerged from Cameroon's Lake Nyos on August 21, 1986, ending the lives of more than 1,700 people and 3,500 animals.

By Austin Harvey Nov 4, 2024

The Horrific Story Of The Lake Nyos Disaster, The Limnic Eruption That Devastated Cameroon

A massive cloud of carbon dioxide emerged from Cameroon's Lake Nyos on August 21, 1986, ending the lives of more than 1,700 people and 3,500 animals.

By Austin Harvey November 4, 2024

The True Story Of The Patterson-Gimlin Film That Some Say Proves Bigfoot Is Real

Around 1 p.m. on October 20, 1967, Bob Gimlin and Roger Patterson saw a seven-foot creature in Bluff Creek, California — and caught their encounter on film.

By Marco Margaritoff Nov 4, 2024

The True Story Of The Patterson-Gimlin Film That Some Say Proves Bigfoot Is Real

Around 1 p.m. on October 20, 1967, Bob Gimlin and Roger Patterson saw a seven-foot creature in Bluff Creek, California — and caught their encounter on film.

By Marco Margaritoff November 4, 2024

Inside The Eerie ‘Lady Of The Dunes’ Murder On Cape Cod

The "Lady of the Dunes" was found on Cape Cod in 1974. Now, police have identified her as Ruth Marie Terry — and the killer as her husband Guy Mulvadin.

By All That's Interesting Nov 4, 2024

Inside The Eerie ‘Lady Of The Dunes’ Murder On Cape Cod

The "Lady of the Dunes" was found on Cape Cod in 1974. Now, police have identified her as Ruth Marie Terry — and the killer as her husband Guy Mulvadin.

By All That's Interesting November 4, 2024

Peter Kürten, The ‘Vampire Of Düsseldorf’ Who Murdered Young Girls For Sexual Pleasure — And Sometimes Drank Their Blood

A German serial killer active in the early 20th century, Peter Kürten tortured and killed at least nine people and attempted to kill dozens more, often by stabbing them with a pair of sharpened scissors.

By Katie Serena Nov 3, 2024

Peter Kürten, The ‘Vampire Of Düsseldorf’ Who Murdered Young Girls For Sexual Pleasure — And Sometimes Drank Their Blood

By Katie Serena November 3, 2024

The Story Of William Heirens, The Alleged ‘Lipstick Killer’ Convicted Of Murdering Three Victims In 1940s Chicago

As a teenager, "Lipstick Killer" William Heirens was sentenced to life in prison for a series of grisly murders he'd allegedly committed on Chicago’s North Side — but many believe he was innocent.

By Katie Serena Nov 3, 2024

The Story Of William Heirens, The Alleged ‘Lipstick Killer’ Convicted Of Murdering Three Victims In 1940s Chicago

By Katie Serena November 3, 2024

The Grisly Crimes Of The Axeman Of New Orleans, The Vicious Serial Killer Who Targeted Italian Grocers

In the late 1910s, a mysterious serial killer known as the Axeman of New Orleans terrorized the city, breaking into homes and brutally attacking about a dozen people, often with their own axes.

By Katie Serena Nov 3, 2024

The Grisly Crimes Of The Axeman Of New Orleans, The Vicious Serial Killer Who Targeted Italian Grocers

In the late 1910s, a mysterious serial killer known as the Axeman of New Orleans terrorized the city, breaking into homes and brutally attacking about a dozen people, often with their own axes.

By Katie Serena November 3, 2024