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Meet Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, The Notorious ‘Chess Player’ Of The Cali Cartel

Under Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela's leadership, the Colombian Cali Cartel became a cocaine trafficking empire that outlasted even Pablo Escobar's cartel.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 31, 2022

Meet Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela, The Notorious ‘Chess Player’ Of The Cali Cartel

Under Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela's leadership, the Colombian Cali Cartel became a cocaine trafficking empire that outlasted even Pablo Escobar's cartel.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 31, 2022

The Complicated Legacy Of Captain James Cook, The Historic Navigator Who Violently Opened The Pacific To The West

Captain James Cook sailed to expand scientific knowledge — and the British Empire. He is arguably history's most accomplished navigator, but his voyages were not without controversy.

By Joseph Williams • May 30, 2022

The Complicated Legacy Of Captain James Cook, The Historic Navigator Who Violently Opened The Pacific To The West

Captain James Cook sailed to expand scientific knowledge — and the British Empire. He is arguably history's most accomplished navigator, but his voyages were not without controversy.

By Joseph Williams • May 30, 2022

Drew Peterson: The Chicago Cop Who Killed His Third Wife — And Whose Fourth Wife Went Missing

When Drew Peterson's ex-wife Kathleen Savio turned up dead in 2004, it was ruled an accident — then his fourth wife Stacy Peterson vanished three years later.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 30, 2022

Drew Peterson: The Chicago Cop Who Killed His Third Wife — And Whose Fourth Wife Went Missing

When Drew Peterson's ex-wife Kathleen Savio turned up dead in 2004, it was ruled an accident — then his fourth wife Stacy Peterson vanished three years later.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 30, 2022

The Heartbreaking Story Of Jeff Buckley’s Death In The Mississippi River

Known to this day for his recording of "Hallelujah," Jeff Buckley died at just 30 years old when he waded into the Mississippi and drowned on May 29, 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 29, 2022

The Heartbreaking Story Of Jeff Buckley’s Death In The Mississippi River

Known to this day for his recording of "Hallelujah," Jeff Buckley died at just 30 years old when he waded into the Mississippi and drowned on May 29, 1997.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 29, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Paula Dietz And Her Marriage To Dennis Rader — The Infamous BTK Killer

Paula Dietz knew her husband as a caring father, church council president, and Cub Scout leader, but after 34 years of marriage, she suddenly learned that he was also a serial killer.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 28, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Paula Dietz And Her Marriage To Dennis Rader — The Infamous BTK Killer

Paula Dietz knew her husband as a caring father, church council president, and Cub Scout leader, but after 34 years of marriage, she suddenly learned that he was also a serial killer.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 28, 2022

The Unbelievable Story Of Heather Tallchief And Her $3 Million Casino Heist

In 1993, Heather Tallchief drove off in an armored truck full of millions in Las Vegas casino money, and she wasn't caught until she turned herself in 12 years later.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 27, 2022

The Unbelievable Story Of Heather Tallchief And Her $3 Million Casino Heist

In 1993, Heather Tallchief drove off in an armored truck full of millions in Las Vegas casino money, and she wasn't caught until she turned herself in 12 years later.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 27, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Joshua Phillips, The Florida Boy Who Murdered His 8-Year-Old Neighbor When He Was Just 14

On November 3, 1998, Josh Phillips murdered little Maddie Clifton in Jacksonville, Florida, then stashed her body underneath his bed and slept just above her corpse for a week before it was found.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 26, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Joshua Phillips, The Florida Boy Who Murdered His 8-Year-Old Neighbor When He Was Just 14

On November 3, 1998, Josh Phillips murdered little Maddie Clifton in Jacksonville, Florida, then stashed her body underneath his bed and slept just above her corpse for a week before it was found.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 26, 2022

The Horrific Story Of Elisabeth Fritzl’s Children, Who Were Fathered By Their Own Grandpa

In 1984, Elisabeth Fritzl's father locked her in a basement cell in their home in Austria, where he repeatedly raped her over the course of 24 years. While in captivity, she gave birth to seven children.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 26, 2022

The Horrific Story Of Elisabeth Fritzl’s Children, Who Were Fathered By Their Own Grandpa

In 1984, Elisabeth Fritzl's father locked her in a basement cell in their home in Austria, where he repeatedly raped her over the course of 24 years. While in captivity, she gave birth to seven children.

By Kaleena Fraga • May 26, 2022

Meet Marina Oswald Porter, The Secretive Wife Of Lee Harvey Oswald

Although Marina Oswald Porter testified against Lee Harvey Oswald after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963, she later asserted that her husband was an innocent scapegoat.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 25, 2022

Meet Marina Oswald Porter, The Secretive Wife Of Lee Harvey Oswald

Although Marina Oswald Porter testified against Lee Harvey Oswald after the assassination of John F. Kennedy in 1963, she later asserted that her husband was an innocent scapegoat.

By Genevieve Carlton • May 25, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Blake Fielder-Civil, Amy Winehouse’s Troubled Ex Who Introduced Her To Drugs

Though they were only married for two years, Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil had a turbulent six-year relationship that ultimately put the famed singer on the path to self-destruction.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 25, 2022

The Tragic Story Of Blake Fielder-Civil, Amy Winehouse’s Troubled Ex Who Introduced Her To Drugs

Though they were only married for two years, Amy Winehouse and Blake Fielder-Civil had a turbulent six-year relationship that ultimately put the famed singer on the path to self-destruction.

By Marco Margaritoff • May 25, 2022