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Albert Pierrepoint: The Executioner Who Took More Than 400 Lives

In the 1940s and '50s, British hangman Albert Pierrepoint made a career out of executing everyone from infamous serial killers to Nazi war criminals.

By William DeLong • Feb 1, 2026

Albert Pierrepoint: The Executioner Who Took More Than 400 Lives

In the 1940s and '50s, British hangman Albert Pierrepoint made a career out of executing everyone from infamous serial killers to Nazi war criminals.

By William DeLong • February 1, 2026

The Story Of Scott Amedure, The Gay Man Who Was Murdered Because Of His Appearance On ‘The Jenny Jones Show’

When Scott Amedure confessed his crush on his straight friend Jonathan Schmitz while appearing on the daytime talk show, a stunned Schmitz seemed to laugh it off — but three days later, he shot Amedure dead.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Feb 1, 2026

The Story Of Scott Amedure, The Gay Man Who Was Murdered Because Of His Appearance On ‘The Jenny Jones Show’

When Scott Amedure confessed his crush on his straight friend Jonathan Schmitz while appearing on the daytime talk show, a stunned Schmitz seemed to laugh it off — but three days later, he shot Amedure dead.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • February 1, 2026

Meet A Member Of The Actual Manson Family: Valentine Michael Manson

As the son of America's most infamous cult leader, growing up wasn't easy. Fortunately, Valentine Michael Manson became his own man and assumed a new identity as Michael Brunner.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 31, 2026

Meet A Member Of The Actual Manson Family: Valentine Michael Manson

As the son of America's most infamous cult leader, growing up wasn't easy. Fortunately, Valentine Michael Manson became his own man and assumed a new identity as Michael Brunner.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 31, 2026

Leo Sharp, The 87-Year-Old Drug Mule Of El Chapo

Discover the true story behind Clint Eastwood's "The Mule" and how a decorated 87-year-old World War II veteran became a notorious drug trafficker for the Sinaloa Cartel.

By Mark Oliver • Jan 31, 2026

Leo Sharp, The 87-Year-Old Drug Mule Of El Chapo

Discover the true story behind Clint Eastwood's "The Mule" and how a decorated 87-year-old World War II veteran became a notorious drug trafficker for the Sinaloa Cartel.

By Mark Oliver • January 31, 2026

Meet Marianne Bachmeier, Germany’s ‘Revenge Mother’ Who Shot Her Child’s Killer In The Middle Of His Trial

In March 1981, Marianne Bachmeier opened fire in a crowded courtroom and killed Klaus Grabowski — the man on trial for murdering her 7-year-old daughter.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 31, 2026

Meet Marianne Bachmeier, Germany’s ‘Revenge Mother’ Who Shot Her Child’s Killer In The Middle Of His Trial

In March 1981, Marianne Bachmeier opened fire in a crowded courtroom and killed Klaus Grabowski — the man on trial for murdering her 7-year-old daughter.

By Natasha Ishak • January 31, 2026

Randy Roth, The Cold-Blooded Killer Who Murdered At Least One Of His Wives

No one batted an eye when Randy Roth's second wife fell off a cliff in 1981, but the death of his fourth wife in 1991 — along with the large insurance policy he had on her life — aroused suspicion.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 30, 2026

Randy Roth, The Cold-Blooded Killer Who Murdered At Least One Of His Wives

No one batted an eye when Randy Roth's second wife fell off a cliff in 1981, but the death of his fourth wife in 1991 — along with the large insurance policy he had on her life — aroused suspicion.

By Austin Harvey • January 30, 2026

The True Story Of Triboulet, The 16th-Century Court Jester Whose Wit Saved His Life

One of the most beloved court jesters to ever live, Triboulet once slapped the King of France on the rear and told jokes so scandalous that they put his life in danger.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 30, 2026

The True Story Of Triboulet, The 16th-Century Court Jester Whose Wit Saved His Life

One of the most beloved court jesters to ever live, Triboulet once slapped the King of France on the rear and told jokes so scandalous that they put his life in danger.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 30, 2026

The Story Of The ‘Titanic Orphans’ Who Made It Off The Doomed Ship All Alone

Michel and Edmond Navratil had been kidnapped by their father and booked under fake names on the Titanic. When he died in the sinking, no one knew who they were.

By Gina Dimuro • Jan 30, 2026

The Story Of The ‘Titanic Orphans’ Who Made It Off The Doomed Ship All Alone

Michel and Edmond Navratil had been kidnapped by their father and booked under fake names on the Titanic. When he died in the sinking, no one knew who they were.

By Gina Dimuro • January 30, 2026

Russell Bufalino, ‘The Silent Don’ Who May Have Been Behind Jimmy Hoffa’s Disappearance

Sicilian-born mob boss Russell Bufalino was not only the godfather of Pennsylvania, but he may have ordered Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran to kill Jimmy Hoffa.

By Hannah McKennett • Jan 30, 2026

Russell Bufalino, ‘The Silent Don’ Who May Have Been Behind Jimmy Hoffa’s Disappearance

Sicilian-born mob boss Russell Bufalino was not only the godfather of Pennsylvania, but he may have ordered Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran to kill Jimmy Hoffa.

By Hannah McKennett • January 30, 2026

Inside The Twisted Story Of Eugene Landy, The Infamous Psychotherapist Who Treated Brian Wilson

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson credited Eugene Landy with saving his life amidst his battle with depression and substance abuse in the 1970s, but many say that Landy was far from a hero.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 29, 2026

Inside The Twisted Story Of Eugene Landy, The Infamous Psychotherapist Who Treated Brian Wilson

The Beach Boys' Brian Wilson credited Eugene Landy with saving his life amidst his battle with depression and substance abuse in the 1970s, but many say that Landy was far from a hero.

By Austin Harvey • January 29, 2026