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Former NYPD Officer Sentenced To 25 Years For The Murder Of His 8-Year-Old Autistic Son

Michael Valva's eight-year-old son, Thomas, died after being forced to sleep in a garage with no heat in January 2020.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 15, 2022

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Former NYPD Officer Sentenced To 25 Years For The Murder Of His 8-Year-Old Autistic Son

Michael Valva's eight-year-old son, Thomas, died after being forced to sleep in a garage with no heat in January 2020.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 15, 2022

Mary Ellen Wilson And The 19th-Century Child Abuse Case That Changed History

Raised by an abusive foster family in New York City, Mary Ellen Wilson inspired animal rights activists to push for the very first child protection laws in American history.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 15, 2022

Mary Ellen Wilson And The 19th-Century Child Abuse Case That Changed History

Raised by an abusive foster family in New York City, Mary Ellen Wilson inspired animal rights activists to push for the very first child protection laws in American history.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 15, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Patricia Douglas, The Dancer Who Sued MGM For Rape — And Was Lambasted For It

In 1937, 20-year-old Patricia Douglas was brutally attacked and raped at an MGM party. And when she tried to get justice, the film studio did everything in its power to silence her.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 14, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Patricia Douglas, The Dancer Who Sued MGM For Rape — And Was Lambasted For It

In 1937, 20-year-old Patricia Douglas was brutally attacked and raped at an MGM party. And when she tried to get justice, the film studio did everything in its power to silence her.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 14, 2022

The Stomach-Turning Tale Of Charles Domery, The 18th-Century Polish Soldier Who Ate Literally Anything

Charles Domery had such a bottomless appetite that he'd devour grass, candles, and sometimes even live cats — making him the subject of numerous science experiments.

By Donna Sarkar • Dec 14, 2022

The Stomach-Turning Tale Of Charles Domery, The 18th-Century Polish Soldier Who Ate Literally Anything

Charles Domery had such a bottomless appetite that he'd devour grass, candles, and sometimes even live cats — making him the subject of numerous science experiments.

By Donna Sarkar • December 14, 2022

Paul Avery And His Harrowing Investigation Of The Zodiac Killer

Paul Avery was a top reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle reporting on the infamous Zodiac killings. But after making a break in the case, the killer took to tormenting him with letters and cards.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 14, 2022

Paul Avery And His Harrowing Investigation Of The Zodiac Killer

Paul Avery was a top reporter for the San Francisco Chronicle reporting on the infamous Zodiac killings. But after making a break in the case, the killer took to tormenting him with letters and cards.

By Gina Dimuro • December 14, 2022

Nine Zodiac Killer Suspects And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

Go inside the mystery of who was the Zodiac Killer — and the stories of nine men who are the most convincing suspects.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 13, 2022

Nine Zodiac Killer Suspects And The Disturbing Stories Behind Them

Go inside the mystery of who was the Zodiac Killer — and the stories of nine men who are the most convincing suspects.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 13, 2022

The Story Of Irene Gut Opdyke, The Polish Nurse Who Saved Countless Jewish Lives During The Holocaust

Irene Gut Opdyke risked her life to smuggle food and travel permits to Polish Jews — and even hid 12 of them inside the home of a Nazi officer where she worked as a housekeeper.

By Kendrick Foster • Dec 13, 2022

The Story Of Irene Gut Opdyke, The Polish Nurse Who Saved Countless Jewish Lives During The Holocaust

Irene Gut Opdyke risked her life to smuggle food and travel permits to Polish Jews — and even hid 12 of them inside the home of a Nazi officer where she worked as a housekeeper.

By Kendrick Foster • December 13, 2022

True Crime Podcast Helps Free Two Men Wrongly Convicted Of Murder After 25 Years Behind Bars

Darrell Lee Clark and Cain Joshua Storey were just 17 when they were handed life sentences for the death of their friend.

By Kaleena Fraga • Dec 13, 2022

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True Crime Podcast Helps Free Two Men Wrongly Convicted Of Murder After 25 Years Behind Bars

Darrell Lee Clark and Cain Joshua Storey were just 17 when they were handed life sentences for the death of their friend.

By Kaleena Fraga • December 13, 2022

Inside The Mind-Blowing Prison Breaks Of Yoshie Shiratori, The ‘Japanese Houdini’

Yoshie Shiratori became known as the "man no prison could hold" after he escaped four different times — once using little more than miso soup.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 13, 2022

Inside The Mind-Blowing Prison Breaks Of Yoshie Shiratori, The ‘Japanese Houdini’

Yoshie Shiratori became known as the "man no prison could hold" after he escaped four different times — once using little more than miso soup.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 13, 2022

The Astonishing Story Of Milunka Savić, The Most Decorated Woman Soldier In History

Even after discovering that their new recruit was a woman in disguise, the Serbian Army allowed Milunka Savić to keep fighting because she was just that good on the battlefield.

By Genevieve Carlton • Dec 12, 2022

The Astonishing Story Of Milunka Savić, The Most Decorated Woman Soldier In History

Even after discovering that their new recruit was a woman in disguise, the Serbian Army allowed Milunka Savić to keep fighting because she was just that good on the battlefield.

By Genevieve Carlton • December 12, 2022