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Inside The Disturbing Jack The Ripper Letters That Described His Crimes In Gruesome Detail

During Jack the Ripper's infamous crime spree in the autumn of 1888, the killer purportedly sent grisly letters to various journalists and officials taunting them about his murders — and one even included a human kidney.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 19, 2024

Inside The Disturbing Jack The Ripper Letters That Described His Crimes In Gruesome Detail

During Jack the Ripper's infamous crime spree in the autumn of 1888, the killer purportedly sent grisly letters to various journalists and officials taunting them about his murders — and one even included a human kidney.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 19, 2024

Who Was Leo Ryan, The California Congressman Assassinated By Jim Jones’ Followers?

A maverick politician, Leo Ryan traveled to Guyana in November 1978 to investigate cult leader Jim Jones — and he paid for it with his life.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 19, 2024

Who Was Leo Ryan, The California Congressman Assassinated By Jim Jones’ Followers?

A maverick politician, Leo Ryan traveled to Guyana in November 1978 to investigate cult leader Jim Jones — and he paid for it with his life.

By Austin Harvey • November 19, 2024

The Story Of Brian Wells And The ‘Pizza Bomber’ Bank Robbery

On August 28, 2003, pizza delivery man Brian Wells was forced to rob a PNC bank in Erie, Pennsylvania — or else be blown up with an explosive collar.

By William DeLong • Nov 19, 2024

The Story Of Brian Wells And The ‘Pizza Bomber’ Bank Robbery

On August 28, 2003, pizza delivery man Brian Wells was forced to rob a PNC bank in Erie, Pennsylvania — or else be blown up with an explosive collar.

By William DeLong • November 19, 2024

Inside Kalief Browder’s Wrongful Incarceration At Rikers — And His Tragic Suicide

Accused of stealing a backpack when he was 16, Kalief Browder was imprisoned at Rikers Island prison for three years without a trial.

By Rivy Lyon • Nov 18, 2024

Inside Kalief Browder’s Wrongful Incarceration At Rikers — And His Tragic Suicide

Accused of stealing a backpack when he was 16, Kalief Browder was imprisoned at Rikers Island prison for three years without a trial.

By Rivy Lyon • November 18, 2024

Postcard Written By A British Businessman Just Before Setting Off On The Titanic Sells For $25,300

The postcard, penned by first-class passenger Richard William Smith, was sent from Ireland during the ship's brief stop there on April 11, 1912 — just three days before it sank.

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 18, 2024

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Postcard Written By A British Businessman Just Before Setting Off On The Titanic Sells For $25,300

The postcard, penned by first-class passenger Richard William Smith, was sent from Ireland during the ship's brief stop there on April 11, 1912 — just three days before it sank.

By Kaleena Fraga • November 18, 2024

Was Herb Baumeister The ‘I-70 Strangler’? Inside The Case Against The Indiana Father Of Three

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Herb Baumeister allegedly murdered about two dozen gay men and boys, dumping their bodies along I-70 or burying them on his Fox Hollow Farm estate in Indiana.

By Wyatt Redd • Nov 17, 2024

Was Herb Baumeister The ‘I-70 Strangler’? Inside The Case Against The Indiana Father Of Three

Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, Herb Baumeister allegedly murdered about two dozen gay men and boys, dumping their bodies along I-70 or burying them on his Fox Hollow Farm estate in Indiana.

By Wyatt Redd • November 17, 2024

Inside The Fascinating History Of Sumo Wrestling, From Its Ritualistic Roots To The Present Day

Although sumo wrestling is Japan's national sport today, it started as a Shinto harvest ritual more than 1,500 years ago and once even served as a form of combat training for samurai.

By Amber Morgan • Nov 17, 2024

Inside The Fascinating History Of Sumo Wrestling, From Its Ritualistic Roots To The Present Day

Although sumo wrestling is Japan's national sport today, it started as a Shinto harvest ritual more than 1,500 years ago and once even served as a form of combat training for samurai.

By Amber Morgan • November 17, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Michael Turney, The ‘Obsessive’ Stepfather Accused Of Murdering Alissa Turney

Michael Turney was allegedly extremely controlling of his 17-year-old stepdaughter Alissa before she disappeared in 2001 — and while even his own children believe he killed her, a judge ruled that there was not enough evidence to convict him.

By Austin Harvey • Nov 16, 2024

The Disturbing Story Of Michael Turney, The ‘Obsessive’ Stepfather Accused Of Murdering Alissa Turney

Michael Turney was allegedly extremely controlling of his 17-year-old stepdaughter Alissa before she disappeared in 2001 — and while even his own children believe he killed her, a judge ruled that there was not enough evidence to convict him.

By Austin Harvey • November 16, 2024

Inside The Grisly Murder Of 13-Year-Old Tristyn Bailey At The Hands Of Her Schoolmate Aiden Fucci

On Mother’s Day 2021, Aiden Fucci stabbed seventh grader Tristyn Bailey 114 times — all because he wanted to “feel what it was like to kill someone.”

By Austin Harvey • Nov 14, 2024

Inside The Grisly Murder Of 13-Year-Old Tristyn Bailey At The Hands Of Her Schoolmate Aiden Fucci

On Mother’s Day 2021, Aiden Fucci stabbed seventh grader Tristyn Bailey 114 times — all because he wanted to “feel what it was like to kill someone.”

By Austin Harvey • November 14, 2024

Robert Ford, The ‘Cowardly’ Outlaw Who Killed Jesse James

Robert Ford became forever known as a "dirty little coward" after betraying and killing his friend, outlaw Jesse James, in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 3, 1882.

By Daniel Rennie • Nov 14, 2024

Robert Ford, The ‘Cowardly’ Outlaw Who Killed Jesse James

Robert Ford became forever known as a "dirty little coward" after betraying and killing his friend, outlaw Jesse James, in St. Joseph, Missouri on April 3, 1882.

By Daniel Rennie • November 14, 2024

The Incredible Story Of Jayme Closs And Her Daring Escape From Her Kidnapper

Jake Patterson decided to abduct 13-year-old Jayme Closs after seeing her get on the school bus at her Wisconsin home one morning in October 2018 — and then he held her captive for about three months.

By Erin Kelly • Nov 12, 2024

The Incredible Story Of Jayme Closs And Her Daring Escape From Her Kidnapper

Jake Patterson decided to abduct 13-year-old Jayme Closs after seeing her get on the school bus at her Wisconsin home one morning in October 2018 — and then he held her captive for about three months.

By Erin Kelly • November 12, 2024

The Real Stories Of Nine World War II Soldiers Portrayed In Band Of Brothers

Band of Brothers follows the men of Easy Company, a real U.S. Army unit that fought in Europe during World War II — but how much of the show was historically accurate?

By Kaleena Fraga • Nov 11, 2024

The Real Stories Of Nine World War II Soldiers Portrayed In Band Of Brothers

Band of Brothers follows the men of Easy Company, a real U.S. Army unit that fought in Europe during World War II — but how much of the show was historically accurate?

By Kaleena Fraga • November 11, 2024