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The Chilling Story Of The Unsolved Lumber Baron Inn Murders

In 1970, two teenage girls were murdered at Denver's Lumber Baron Inn. More than 50 years later, their killer is still unknown — but some guests say the victims' ghosts still roam the halls.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 15, 2023

The Chilling Story Of The Unsolved Lumber Baron Inn Murders

In 1970, two teenage girls were murdered at Denver's Lumber Baron Inn. More than 50 years later, their killer is still unknown — but some guests say the victims' ghosts still roam the halls.

By Austin Harvey • July 15, 2023

Haunting Photos Of The Real Frankenstein Castle, The German Fortress That Looks Like It Belongs In A Horror Movie

Originally built in the 13th century, Frankenstein Castle is largely in ruins today — but its potential ties to Mary Shelley's iconic horror novel have made it one of the most popular burgs to visit in all of Germany.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 22, 2023

Haunting Photos Of The Real Frankenstein Castle, The German Fortress That Looks Like It Belongs In A Horror Movie

Originally built in the 13th century, Frankenstein Castle is largely in ruins today — but its potential ties to Mary Shelley's iconic horror novel have made it one of the most popular burgs to visit in all of Germany.

By Austin Harvey • June 22, 2023

Inside The Final Days Of Kris Kremers And Lisanne Froon And The Eerie Photos They Left Behind

In April 2014, two Dutch tourists named Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon went hiking in Panama and never returned. Months later, officials found their bleached bones and disturbing pictures.

By Katie Serena • Jun 17, 2023

Inside The Final Days Of Kris Kremers And Lisanne Froon And The Eerie Photos They Left Behind

In April 2014, two Dutch tourists named Kris Kremers and Lisanne Froon went hiking in Panama and never returned. Months later, officials found their bleached bones and disturbing pictures.

By Katie Serena • June 17, 2023

The Grim History Of Oubliettes, The Medieval Dungeons Where Prisoners Were Left To Die

Used during the Middle Ages, oubliettes were pit-like prisons where doomed victims were left to slowly starve or go mad.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 17, 2023

The Grim History Of Oubliettes, The Medieval Dungeons Where Prisoners Were Left To Die

Used during the Middle Ages, oubliettes were pit-like prisons where doomed victims were left to slowly starve or go mad.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 17, 2023

Inside The Cecil Hotel And Its Eerie History Of Death And Murder

From Elisa Lam to Richard Ramirez, the Cecil Hotel's history has been filled with bizarre horrors since it was built in 1924.

By Katie Serena • May 23, 2023

Inside The Cecil Hotel And Its Eerie History Of Death And Murder

From Elisa Lam to Richard Ramirez, the Cecil Hotel's history has been filled with bizarre horrors since it was built in 1924.

By Katie Serena • May 23, 2023

Inside The Ken And Barbie Killers’ Vicious Reign Of Terror

Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka looked like normal newlyweds, but the Ken and Babie Killers murdered three people and raped at least 14 in late 1980s and early '90s Ontario.

By Gina Dimuro • May 20, 2023

Inside The Ken And Barbie Killers’ Vicious Reign Of Terror

Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka looked like normal newlyweds, but the Ken and Babie Killers murdered three people and raped at least 14 in late 1980s and early '90s Ontario.

By Gina Dimuro • May 20, 2023

Inside The Terrifying History Of The Megalodon, The Shark That Made The T-Rex Look Tiny

The prehistoric megalodon was the largest shark species ever, reaching almost 60 feet long — but it went extinct 3.6 million years ago.

By Caroline Redmond • May 15, 2023

Inside The Terrifying History Of The Megalodon, The Shark That Made The T-Rex Look Tiny

The prehistoric megalodon was the largest shark species ever, reaching almost 60 feet long — but it went extinct 3.6 million years ago.

By Caroline Redmond • May 15, 2023

The Hillside Stranglers, The Predators Who Raped And Murdered 10 Victims

Starting in October 1977, Hillside Stranglers Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono murdered 10 women and dumped their bodies in the hills surrounding Los Angeles.

By Mark Oliver • May 13, 2023

The Hillside Stranglers, The Predators Who Raped And Murdered 10 Victims

Starting in October 1977, Hillside Stranglers Kenneth Bianchi and Angelo Buono murdered 10 women and dumped their bodies in the hills surrounding Los Angeles.

By Mark Oliver • May 13, 2023

The Bone-Chilling Story Of Valak, The Demon Who Terrified Audiences In ‘The Nun’ And ‘The Conjuring’

Although Valak is depicted as a habit-wearing spirit, the real demon appears as a child riding a two-headed dragon — at least according to a 17th-century demon-hunting manual.

By Gina Dimuro • May 11, 2023

The Bone-Chilling Story Of Valak, The Demon Who Terrified Audiences In ‘The Nun’ And ‘The Conjuring’

Although Valak is depicted as a habit-wearing spirit, the real demon appears as a child riding a two-headed dragon — at least according to a 17th-century demon-hunting manual.

By Gina Dimuro • May 11, 2023

Inside The Ghastly Murders Of Ivan Milat, Australia’s Most Violent Serial Killer

Caught for breaking and entering as well as attacking animals with a machete when he was just a teenager, Ivan Milat eventually graduated to homicide and became known as the "Backpacker Murderer" after slaying seven hikers starting in 1989.

By Natasha Ishak • May 10, 2023

Inside The Ghastly Murders Of Ivan Milat, Australia’s Most Violent Serial Killer

Caught for breaking and entering as well as attacking animals with a machete when he was just a teenager, Ivan Milat eventually graduated to homicide and became known as the "Backpacker Murderer" after slaying seven hikers starting in 1989.

By Natasha Ishak • May 10, 2023

The Case Of Mr Cruel, The Masked Child Rapist Who Held Australia In A Grip Of Fear — And Was Never Caught

Starting in 1987, the suburbs of Melbourne were terrorized by a rapist known as Mr Cruel whose attacks were so carefully planned that he left not a single trace of forensic evidence behind.

By Danielle Tinning • May 4, 2023

The Case Of Mr Cruel, The Masked Child Rapist Who Held Australia In A Grip Of Fear — And Was Never Caught

Starting in 1987, the suburbs of Melbourne were terrorized by a rapist known as Mr Cruel whose attacks were so carefully planned that he left not a single trace of forensic evidence behind.

By Danielle Tinning • May 4, 2023

Blood Eagle: The Viking Torture Method So Grisly Some Historians Don’t Believe It Actually Happened

During the Viking's blood eagle torture, victims would have their lungs pulled out of their back to create a pair of "wings" — while they were still alive.

By William DeLong • Apr 30, 2023

Blood Eagle: The Viking Torture Method So Grisly Some Historians Don’t Believe It Actually Happened

During the Viking's blood eagle torture, victims would have their lungs pulled out of their back to create a pair of "wings" — while they were still alive.

By William DeLong • April 30, 2023