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Ned Kelly, The ‘Australian Robin Hood’ Who Faced Down 40 Police Officers

The leader of the notorious Kelly Gang, Ned Kelly was an Australian outlaw who became a folk hero after wearing makeshift iron armor and getting in a fatal shootout with police in June 1880.

By Gabe Paoletti • Aug 30, 2024

Ned Kelly, The ‘Australian Robin Hood’ Who Faced Down 40 Police Officers

The leader of the notorious Kelly Gang, Ned Kelly was an Australian outlaw who became a folk hero after wearing makeshift iron armor and getting in a fatal shootout with police in June 1880.

By Gabe Paoletti • August 30, 2024

Kara Robinson: The 15-Year-Old Girl Who Escaped A Serial Killer, Then Helped Police Solve Three Of His Murders

On June 24, 2002, Kara Robinson was abducted by Richard Evonitz, who had already murdered at least three other girls — but she escaped 18 hours later, then helped police take the killer down.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 29, 2024

Kara Robinson: The 15-Year-Old Girl Who Escaped A Serial Killer, Then Helped Police Solve Three Of His Murders

On June 24, 2002, Kara Robinson was abducted by Richard Evonitz, who had already murdered at least three other girls — but she escaped 18 hours later, then helped police take the killer down.

By Amber Morgan • August 29, 2024

The History Of The Asmat Tribe Of New Guinea And Their Alleged Role In The Disappearance Of Michael Rockefeller

While they’re infamously known for allegedly killing and eating the American heir Michael Rockefeller in 1961, the Asmat tribe has a rich culture that extends beyond its history of headhunting and cannibalism.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 28, 2024

The History Of The Asmat Tribe Of New Guinea And Their Alleged Role In The Disappearance Of Michael Rockefeller

While they’re infamously known for allegedly killing and eating the American heir Michael Rockefeller in 1961, the Asmat tribe has a rich culture that extends beyond its history of headhunting and cannibalism.

By Amber Morgan • August 28, 2024

Kevin James Loibl, The Fan Who Was So Obsessed With Christina Grimmie That He Murdered Her

Kevin James Loibl fatally shot Christina Grimmie and then took his own life during a meet-and-greet after a concert on June 10, 2016. Investigators then discovered that he had spent "most of his waking hours" watching videos of the pop star and altered his appearance in an effort to attract her.

By Rivy Lyon • Aug 27, 2024

Kevin James Loibl, The Fan Who Was So Obsessed With Christina Grimmie That He Murdered Her

Kevin James Loibl fatally shot Christina Grimmie and then took his own life during a meet-and-greet after a concert on June 10, 2016. Investigators then discovered that he had spent "most of his waking hours" watching videos of the pop star and altered his appearance in an effort to attract her.

By Rivy Lyon • August 27, 2024

This Kentucky Man Hacked A Government Registry To Fake His Own Death And Avoid Paying Child Support

Jesse Kipf pleaded guilty to computer fraud and aggravated identity theft and was sentenced to more than six years behind bars.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 27, 2024

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This Kentucky Man Hacked A Government Registry To Fake His Own Death And Avoid Paying Child Support

Jesse Kipf pleaded guilty to computer fraud and aggravated identity theft and was sentenced to more than six years behind bars.

By Amber Morgan • August 27, 2024

The Story Of Johnny Torrio, The Ruthless Chicago Gangster Who Showed Al Capone The Ropes

Before Al Capone took control of the infamous Chicago Outfit, his mentor Johnny Torrio grew it into a sprawling criminal empire.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 26, 2024

The Story Of Johnny Torrio, The Ruthless Chicago Gangster Who Showed Al Capone The Ropes

Before Al Capone took control of the infamous Chicago Outfit, his mentor Johnny Torrio grew it into a sprawling criminal empire.

By Austin Harvey • August 26, 2024

Mary Ann Bevan: The Heartbreaking Story Behind The ‘World’s Ugliest Woman’

A nurse in London with four children, Mary Ann Bevan became a sideshow sensation known as the "ugliest woman in the world" in the early 1900s after she developed a rare medical condition called acromegaly.

By Morgan Dunn • Aug 26, 2024

Mary Ann Bevan: The Heartbreaking Story Behind The ‘World’s Ugliest Woman’

A nurse in London with four children, Mary Ann Bevan became a sideshow sensation known as the "ugliest woman in the world" in the early 1900s after she developed a rare medical condition called acromegaly.

By Morgan Dunn • August 26, 2024

The Tragic Death Of Greg Giraldo, The Brilliant Lawyer-Turned-Comedian

Before he died of an accidental overdose at the age of 44, Greg Giraldo was best known for his scathing roasts on Comedy Central, where he roasted celebrities like Chevy Chase, Pamela Anderson, William Shatner, Bob Saget, and Joan Rivers.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 25, 2024

The Tragic Death Of Greg Giraldo, The Brilliant Lawyer-Turned-Comedian

Before he died of an accidental overdose at the age of 44, Greg Giraldo was best known for his scathing roasts on Comedy Central, where he roasted celebrities like Chevy Chase, Pamela Anderson, William Shatner, Bob Saget, and Joan Rivers.

By Austin Harvey • August 25, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Vincent Asaro, ‘The Last Goodfella’ In The New York Mafia

Though mobster Vincent Asaro was acquitted of participating in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist and strangling a man with a dog chain, he was eventually brought down by his road rage.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 24, 2024

The Life And Crimes Of Vincent Asaro, ‘The Last Goodfella’ In The New York Mafia

Though mobster Vincent Asaro was acquitted of participating in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist and strangling a man with a dog chain, he was eventually brought down by his road rage.

By Austin Harvey • August 24, 2024

The Wild Story Of Virginia Hill, Bugsy Siegel’s Glamorous And Dangerous ‘Mob Queen’ Girlfriend

Virginia Hill went from an Alabama farm girl to one of the most powerful women in organized crime, charming her way through the Chicago Outfit and winning over notorious mobsters like Charles Fischetti and Bugsy Siegel.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 21, 2024

The Wild Story Of Virginia Hill, Bugsy Siegel’s Glamorous And Dangerous ‘Mob Queen’ Girlfriend

Virginia Hill went from an Alabama farm girl to one of the most powerful women in organized crime, charming her way through the Chicago Outfit and winning over notorious mobsters like Charles Fischetti and Bugsy Siegel.

By Austin Harvey • August 21, 2024