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John Wayne Gacy’s Victim Total Is Far Higher Than We Thought, His Former Lawyer Claims

The Killer Clown's former lawyer Karen Conti claims that John Wayne Gacy's victim count is much higher than the authorities realized and that he may have murdered at least 20 more people than the 33 he was convicted of in 1980.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 7, 2024

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John Wayne Gacy’s Victim Total Is Far Higher Than We Thought, His Former Lawyer Claims

The Killer Clown's former lawyer Karen Conti claims that John Wayne Gacy's victim count is much higher than the authorities realized and that he may have murdered at least 20 more people than the 33 he was convicted of in 1980.

By Austin Harvey • August 7, 2024

John Fisher’s Plane Disappeared During A WW2 Bombing Mission. Now After Eight Decades, Volunteers Have Uncovered Fragments Of His Crash

Lieutenant John Fisher was just 21 years old when his plane crashed near Suffolk, England, during a top-secret mission in August 1944.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 6, 2024

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John Fisher’s Plane Disappeared During A WW2 Bombing Mission. Now After Eight Decades, Volunteers Have Uncovered Fragments Of His Crash

Lieutenant John Fisher was just 21 years old when his plane crashed near Suffolk, England, during a top-secret mission in August 1944.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 6, 2024

The Story Of Madeleine Astor, The Pregnant Teen Bride Of John Jacob Astor IV Who Survived The Titanic

Socialite Madeleine Astor was 18 years old and pregnant when she boarded the RMS Titanic. After she survived the doomed voyage, she became the most famous widow in America.

By Genevieve Carlton • Aug 5, 2024

The Story Of Madeleine Astor, The Pregnant Teen Bride Of John Jacob Astor IV Who Survived The Titanic

Socialite Madeleine Astor was 18 years old and pregnant when she boarded the RMS Titanic. After she survived the doomed voyage, she became the most famous widow in America.

By Genevieve Carlton • August 5, 2024

The True Story Of Doc Holliday, The Gunslinging Dentist Who Became A Wild West Legend

From sickly dentist to deadly gunfighter to Tombstone deputy, Doc Holliday became one of the Wild West's most iconic figures before dying at just 36 in 1887.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 5, 2024

The True Story Of Doc Holliday, The Gunslinging Dentist Who Became A Wild West Legend

From sickly dentist to deadly gunfighter to Tombstone deputy, Doc Holliday became one of the Wild West's most iconic figures before dying at just 36 in 1887.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 5, 2024

The Wild Story Of Pat Garrett, The Old West Sheriff Who Killed Billy The Kid And Then Wrote His Biography

Sheriff Pat Garrett fatally shot Billy the Kid in 1881, but their legendary showdown was far from their first meeting — and some have even suggested that they were once friends.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 4, 2024

The Wild Story Of Pat Garrett, The Old West Sheriff Who Killed Billy The Kid And Then Wrote His Biography

Sheriff Pat Garrett fatally shot Billy the Kid in 1881, but their legendary showdown was far from their first meeting — and some have even suggested that they were once friends.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 4, 2024

The Rock ‘N’ Roll Life Of Anita Pallenberg, The Muse Of The Rolling Stones

A fashion model and actress, Anita Pallenberg had relationships with multiple members of the Rolling Stones, prompting Keith Richards to write "Gimme Shelter" and Mick Jagger to write "You Can't Always Get What You Want."

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 3, 2024

The Rock ‘N’ Roll Life Of Anita Pallenberg, The Muse Of The Rolling Stones

A fashion model and actress, Anita Pallenberg had relationships with multiple members of the Rolling Stones, prompting Keith Richards to write "Gimme Shelter" and Mick Jagger to write "You Can't Always Get What You Want."

By Kaleena Fraga • August 3, 2024

The Incredible Survival Story Of Genelle Guzman-McMillan, The Last Person Rescued After The September 11th Attacks

On September 11, 2001, Genelle Guzman-McMillan made it from the 64th floor to the 13th floor of the North Tower when "everything went black." Over 27 hours later, she was miraculously pulled out of the wreckage.

By Jessica O'Connor • Aug 3, 2024

The Incredible Survival Story Of Genelle Guzman-McMillan, The Last Person Rescued After The September 11th Attacks

On September 11, 2001, Genelle Guzman-McMillan made it from the 64th floor to the 13th floor of the North Tower when "everything went black." Over 27 hours later, she was miraculously pulled out of the wreckage.

By Jessica O'Connor • August 3, 2024

Inside The Tumultuous Life Of ‘Super Freak’ Rick James

Rick James was one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the 1970s and '80s — but he also left behind a controversial legacy.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 2, 2024

Inside The Tumultuous Life Of ‘Super Freak’ Rick James

Rick James was one of the most iconic singer-songwriters of the 1970s and '80s — but he also left behind a controversial legacy.

By Austin Harvey • August 2, 2024

The Zodiac Killer’s Infamous Z340 Cipher Has Been Solved More Than 50 Years After His Chilling Murders Took Place

First sent to The San Francisco Chronicle by the Zodiac Killer on November 8, 1969, the Z340 cipher proved utterly baffling — until now.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 2, 2024

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The Zodiac Killer’s Infamous Z340 Cipher Has Been Solved More Than 50 Years After His Chilling Murders Took Place

First sent to The San Francisco Chronicle by the Zodiac Killer on November 8, 1969, the Z340 cipher proved utterly baffling — until now.

By Austin Harvey • August 2, 2024

The Heroism Of Scott Davidson, Pete Davidson’s Dad Who Perished On 9/11

The father of Pete Davidson, Scott Davidson was a firefighter with Brooklyn Ladder 118. When the Twin Towers were attacked on September 11, 2001, he raced to the World Trade Center and made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others.

By Marco Margaritoff • Aug 2, 2024

The Heroism Of Scott Davidson, Pete Davidson’s Dad Who Perished On 9/11

The father of Pete Davidson, Scott Davidson was a firefighter with Brooklyn Ladder 118. When the Twin Towers were attacked on September 11, 2001, he raced to the World Trade Center and made the ultimate sacrifice while helping others.

By Marco Margaritoff • August 2, 2024