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The Baffling True Story Hae Min Lee’s Murder Only Hinted At In ‘Serial’

Hae Min Lee was last seen alive on January 13, 1999 — four weeks before the 18-year-old's body was found in Baltimore's Leakin Park. Her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed was later sentenced to life in prison for her murder, though his guilt remains in question to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 9, 2023

The Baffling True Story Hae Min Lee’s Murder Only Hinted At In ‘Serial’

Hae Min Lee was last seen alive on January 13, 1999 — four weeks before the 18-year-old's body was found in Baltimore's Leakin Park. Her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed was later sentenced to life in prison for her murder, though his guilt remains in question to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 9, 2023

How Kevin Berthia’s Conversation With Officer Kevin Briggs Atop The Golden Gate Bridge Saved His Life

On March 11, 2005, Kevin Berthia spoke with Highway Patrol Officer Kevin Briggs for 92 minutes, ultimately prompting him to step back from the ledge instead of taking his own life.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 8, 2023

How Kevin Berthia’s Conversation With Officer Kevin Briggs Atop The Golden Gate Bridge Saved His Life

On March 11, 2005, Kevin Berthia spoke with Highway Patrol Officer Kevin Briggs for 92 minutes, ultimately prompting him to step back from the ledge instead of taking his own life.

By Austin Harvey • June 8, 2023

The Life And Death Of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, The Last Descendant Of Abraham Lincoln

Though Abraham Lincoln had four sons, his last undisputed direct descendant, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, died in 1985, apparently ending the family line.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 7, 2023

The Life And Death Of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, The Last Descendant Of Abraham Lincoln

Though Abraham Lincoln had four sons, his last undisputed direct descendant, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, died in 1985, apparently ending the family line.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 7, 2023

Inside The Tragic Story Of Len Bias’ Death — And How It Was Used To Fuel The War On Drugs

College basketball star Len Bias seemed destined to be the next Michael Jordan — then he died of cocaine-induced cardiac arrhythmia just two days after signing with the Boston Celtics in 1986.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 6, 2023

Inside The Tragic Story Of Len Bias’ Death — And How It Was Used To Fuel The War On Drugs

College basketball star Len Bias seemed destined to be the next Michael Jordan — then he died of cocaine-induced cardiac arrhythmia just two days after signing with the Boston Celtics in 1986.

By Austin Harvey • June 6, 2023

Billy Milligan, The Serial Rapist Who Claimed That His ‘Other Personalities’ Committed His Crimes

In 1978, Billy Milligan became the first person to successfully use multiple personality disorder as a legal defense, though the debate surrounding his condition turned the case into a hotly-debated spectacle.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 5, 2023

Billy Milligan, The Serial Rapist Who Claimed That His ‘Other Personalities’ Committed His Crimes

In 1978, Billy Milligan became the first person to successfully use multiple personality disorder as a legal defense, though the debate surrounding his condition turned the case into a hotly-debated spectacle.

By Austin Harvey • June 5, 2023

Police Arrest Tennessee Woman For Hiring An Online Hitman To Kill The Wife Of A Man She Met On A Dating Site

Allegedly consumed by jealous rage, Melody Sasser hired a dark web hitman to kill the wife of David Wallace, a man she'd met on Match.com.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 5, 2023

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Police Arrest Tennessee Woman For Hiring An Online Hitman To Kill The Wife Of A Man She Met On A Dating Site

Allegedly consumed by jealous rage, Melody Sasser hired a dark web hitman to kill the wife of David Wallace, a man she'd met on Match.com.

By Amber Morgan • June 5, 2023

Tsutomu Miyazaki, The Cartoon-Loving ‘Otaku Killer’ Who Raped And Murdered Four Girls

A serial killer who murdered four girls in late 1980s Japan, Tsutomu Miyazaki was known as the "Otaku Killer" for his obsession with anime and pornography.

By Katie Serena • Jun 4, 2023

Tsutomu Miyazaki, The Cartoon-Loving ‘Otaku Killer’ Who Raped And Murdered Four Girls

A serial killer who murdered four girls in late 1980s Japan, Tsutomu Miyazaki was known as the "Otaku Killer" for his obsession with anime and pornography.

By Katie Serena • June 4, 2023

Joseph Smith’s Death At The Hands Of An Angry Mob — And Its Lasting Effect On The Church Of Latter-Day Saints

When Joseph Smith was killed in Illinois on June 27, 1844, it marked a dramatic conclusion to his controversial life and profoundly impacted the future of the Mormon Church.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 3, 2023

Joseph Smith’s Death At The Hands Of An Angry Mob — And Its Lasting Effect On The Church Of Latter-Day Saints

When Joseph Smith was killed in Illinois on June 27, 1844, it marked a dramatic conclusion to his controversial life and profoundly impacted the future of the Mormon Church.

By Amber Morgan • June 3, 2023

John Dillinger’s Death: How ‘Public Enemy No. 1’ Was Killed In A Hail Of Bullets

After a year of robbing banks, John Dillinger died on July 22, 1934, when federal agents shot and killed him as he left a movie in Chicago, Illinois.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 2, 2023

John Dillinger’s Death: How ‘Public Enemy No. 1’ Was Killed In A Hail Of Bullets

After a year of robbing banks, John Dillinger died on July 22, 1934, when federal agents shot and killed him as he left a movie in Chicago, Illinois.

By Austin Harvey • June 2, 2023

Texas Murderer Raul Meza Jr. Arrested After Calling Police Out Of The Blue To Confess

A suspected serial killer who may have taken more than a dozen victims going back to 1982, Raul Meza Jr. confessed to two recent murders after simply dialing the city of Austin's 311 line.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 2, 2023

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Texas Murderer Raul Meza Jr. Arrested After Calling Police Out Of The Blue To Confess

A suspected serial killer who may have taken more than a dozen victims going back to 1982, Raul Meza Jr. confessed to two recent murders after simply dialing the city of Austin's 311 line.

By Amber Morgan • June 2, 2023