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King Midas And His Golden Touch: The History Behind The Myth

King Midas of Phrygia is notorious in Greco-Roman legends for his greed and foolishness — and he may have been inspired by a real-life monarch.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 23, 2024

King Midas And His Golden Touch: The History Behind The Myth

King Midas of Phrygia is notorious in Greco-Roman legends for his greed and foolishness — and he may have been inspired by a real-life monarch.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 23, 2024

The Brutal Murder Of Elizabeth Olten, The Nine-Year-Old Killed In Cold Blood By Her Teenage Neighbor

Elizabeth Olten knew and trusted 15-year-old Alyssa Bustamante — but her "friend" turned out to be a thrill killer who had horrific plans for her.

By Rivy Lyon • Jan 22, 2024

The Brutal Murder Of Elizabeth Olten, The Nine-Year-Old Killed In Cold Blood By Her Teenage Neighbor

Elizabeth Olten knew and trusted 15-year-old Alyssa Bustamante — but her "friend" turned out to be a thrill killer who had horrific plans for her.

By Rivy Lyon • January 22, 2024

The Heartbreaking Death Of Otis Redding, The ‘Crown Prince Of Soul’ Who Perished In A Plane Crash

Just days after recording "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," 26-year-old Otis Redding and four members of his band died when their plane crashed in Wisconsin.

By Cara Johnson • Jan 22, 2024

The Heartbreaking Death Of Otis Redding, The ‘Crown Prince Of Soul’ Who Perished In A Plane Crash

Just days after recording "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," 26-year-old Otis Redding and four members of his band died when their plane crashed in Wisconsin.

By Cara Johnson • January 22, 2024

Meet Cheryl Bradshaw, The ‘Dating Show’ Contestant Who Chose A Serial Killer

Cheryl Bradshaw's Dating Game episode aired in September 1978, but it would be another year before anyone would learn Rodney Alcala was one of America's worst serial killers.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 21, 2024

Meet Cheryl Bradshaw, The ‘Dating Show’ Contestant Who Chose A Serial Killer

Cheryl Bradshaw's Dating Game episode aired in September 1978, but it would be another year before anyone would learn Rodney Alcala was one of America's worst serial killers.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 21, 2024

How Michelle McNamara Outpaced The Police In Finding The Golden State Killer — And Died In The Process

"I'll Be Gone In The Dark" author Michelle McNamara was obsessed with the Golden State Killer — an obsession that led to her death from a drug overdose in April 2016.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 20, 2024

How Michelle McNamara Outpaced The Police In Finding The Golden State Killer — And Died In The Process

"I'll Be Gone In The Dark" author Michelle McNamara was obsessed with the Golden State Killer — an obsession that led to her death from a drug overdose in April 2016.

By Marco Margaritoff • January 20, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Rod Blanchard, The Father Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Rod Blanchard thought his daughter Gypsy Rose was terminally ill — until she orchestrated the murder of her abusive mother in 2015.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 19, 2024

The Little-Known Story Of Rod Blanchard, The Father Of Gypsy Rose Blanchard

Rod Blanchard thought his daughter Gypsy Rose was terminally ill — until she orchestrated the murder of her abusive mother in 2015.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 19, 2024

How Did Heather O’Rourke Die? Inside The Heartbreaking Demise Of This Child Star

Poltergeist actress Heather O'Rourke was just 12 years old in 1988, when she died from a bowel obstruction that her doctors had previously dismissed as Crohn's disease.

By Austin Harvey • Jan 18, 2024

How Did Heather O’Rourke Die? Inside The Heartbreaking Demise Of This Child Star

Poltergeist actress Heather O'Rourke was just 12 years old in 1988, when she died from a bowel obstruction that her doctors had previously dismissed as Crohn's disease.

By Austin Harvey • January 18, 2024

The Controversial Story Of Diane De Poitiers, The Mistress Of King Henry II Of France

King Henry II openly preferred Diane de Poitiers over his legitimate wife — and he treated his lover as an unofficial queen.

By Cara Johnson • Jan 18, 2024

The Controversial Story Of Diane De Poitiers, The Mistress Of King Henry II Of France

King Henry II openly preferred Diane de Poitiers over his legitimate wife — and he treated his lover as an unofficial queen.

By Cara Johnson • January 18, 2024

Jody Plauché Was Sexually Assaulted — Then His Father Killed His Abuser

Jody Plauché was just 11 when he was kidnapped and repeatedly raped by his karate teacher Jeff Doucet — then in March 1984, his father Gary Plauché took deadly revenge.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 18, 2024

Jody Plauché Was Sexually Assaulted — Then His Father Killed His Abuser

Jody Plauché was just 11 when he was kidnapped and repeatedly raped by his karate teacher Jeff Doucet — then in March 1984, his father Gary Plauché took deadly revenge.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 18, 2024

The Incredible Story Of John Egan, The World War 2 Pilot Who Gave The ‘Bloody 100th’ Bomb Group Its Personality

As one of the 100th Bomb Group’s “Masters of the Air,” Major John C. Egan not only flew the most dangerous missions alongside his men, but he also hand wrote personal letters to the families of men who got shot down.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jan 17, 2024

The Incredible Story Of John Egan, The World War 2 Pilot Who Gave The ‘Bloody 100th’ Bomb Group Its Personality

As one of the 100th Bomb Group’s “Masters of the Air,” Major John C. Egan not only flew the most dangerous missions alongside his men, but he also hand wrote personal letters to the families of men who got shot down.

By Kaleena Fraga • January 17, 2024