modern history

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

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 • 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

Was James Earl Ray Really The Man Who Killed Martin Luther King?

James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to assassinating Martin Luther King Jr. — then he quickly recanted his confession and claimed there was a conspiracy.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 3, 2024

Was James Earl Ray Really The Man Who Killed Martin Luther King?

James Earl Ray pleaded guilty to assassinating Martin Luther King Jr. — then he quickly recanted his confession and claimed there was a conspiracy.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 3, 2024

Rosemary Kennedy, JFK’s Sister Who Was Lobotomized And Locked Away

After being lobotomized in 1941 at 23 years old, Rosemary Kennedy would spend the rest of her life institutionalized and isolated from her family.

By Katie Serena • Nov 2, 2024

Rosemary Kennedy, JFK’s Sister Who Was Lobotomized And Locked Away

After being lobotomized in 1941 at 23 years old, Rosemary Kennedy would spend the rest of her life institutionalized and isolated from her family.

By Katie Serena • November 2, 2024

Inside R&B Icon Aaliyah’s Tragic Death In A Fiery Plane Crash

Aaliyah was only 22 years old when she died on August 25, 2001, after the small airplane she was traveling in plummeted to the ground just after it took off from the Bahamas.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 1, 2024

Inside R&B Icon Aaliyah’s Tragic Death In A Fiery Plane Crash

Aaliyah was only 22 years old when she died on August 25, 2001, after the small airplane she was traveling in plummeted to the ground just after it took off from the Bahamas.

By Austin Harvey • November 1, 2024

The 9 Most Haunted Forests Around The World, From Transylvania To New Jersey

Step inside the most terrifying haunted forests in the world, eerie woodlands allegedly home to everything from ghosts to cryptids to UFOs.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 30, 2024

The 9 Most Haunted Forests Around The World, From Transylvania To New Jersey

Step inside the most terrifying haunted forests in the world, eerie woodlands allegedly home to everything from ghosts to cryptids to UFOs.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 30, 2024

The Corpsewood Manor Murders: A Story Of Satanism, Sex Parties, And Slaughter

In December 1982, Charles Scudder and his partner Joseph Odom were brutally murdered in their Corpsewood home by two acquaintances in a drug-fueled robbery gone awry.

By Gina Dimuro • Oct 29, 2024

The Corpsewood Manor Murders: A Story Of Satanism, Sex Parties, And Slaughter

In December 1982, Charles Scudder and his partner Joseph Odom were brutally murdered in their Corpsewood home by two acquaintances in a drug-fueled robbery gone awry.

By Gina Dimuro • October 29, 2024

The Unbelievable Story Of Linda Napolitano, The New York Housewife Who Was Allegedly Abducted By Aliens

Linda Napolitano claimed that three aliens abducted her from her Manhattan apartment and beamed her into their ship on November 30, 1989. Her story was allegedly corroborated by 23 witnesses — but even some of the most staunch alien believers are skeptical.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 28, 2024

The Unbelievable Story Of Linda Napolitano, The New York Housewife Who Was Allegedly Abducted By Aliens

Linda Napolitano claimed that three aliens abducted her from her Manhattan apartment and beamed her into their ship on November 30, 1989. Her story was allegedly corroborated by 23 witnesses — but even some of the most staunch alien believers are skeptical.

By Amber Morgan • October 28, 2024

The Gruesome Crimes Of Richard Cottingham, The ‘Times Square Ripper’ Who Murdered At Least 16 Victims

From 1967 to 1980, serial killer Richard Cottingham prowled New York and New Jersey for victims — and he later claimed to have murdered 100 women.

By Kaleena Fraga • Oct 27, 2024

The Gruesome Crimes Of Richard Cottingham, The ‘Times Square Ripper’ Who Murdered At Least 16 Victims

From 1967 to 1980, serial killer Richard Cottingham prowled New York and New Jersey for victims — and he later claimed to have murdered 100 women.

By Kaleena Fraga • October 27, 2024

The Horrific Story Of Arthur Shawcross, The ‘Genesee River Killer’ Who Murdered At Least 14 Victims

In 1972, Arthur Shawcross confessed to killing two children in Watertown, New York. Though he was sentenced to 25 years in prison, he only served 15 — and he soon started killing again.

By Amber Morgan • Oct 27, 2024

The Horrific Story Of Arthur Shawcross, The ‘Genesee River Killer’ Who Murdered At Least 14 Victims

In 1972, Arthur Shawcross confessed to killing two children in Watertown, New York. Though he was sentenced to 25 years in prison, he only served 15 — and he soon started killing again.

By Amber Morgan • October 27, 2024