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50 Years Before Ted Bundy, Earle Nelson Was The Most Prolific Serial Killer In American History

Why "Gorilla Man" Earle Nelson was America's worst murderer long before the term "serial killer" was even invented.

By William DeLong • Jul 2, 2018

50 Years Before Ted Bundy, Earle Nelson Was The Most Prolific Serial Killer In American History

Why "Gorilla Man" Earle Nelson was America's worst murderer long before the term "serial killer" was even invented.

By William DeLong • July 2, 2018

The Story Of Patrick Kearney, The Genius Serial Killer Who Had Sex With His Victims After Murdering Them

Patrick Kearney's IQ was ridiculously high, but even he couldn't outsmart the law.

By Wyatt Redd • Jun 14, 2018

The Story Of Patrick Kearney, The Genius Serial Killer Who Had Sex With His Victims After Murdering Them

Patrick Kearney's IQ was ridiculously high, but even he couldn't outsmart the law.

By Wyatt Redd • June 14, 2018

Karl Denke Not Only Ate His Victims, He Sold Them As “Pork” To Unwitting Customers

Karl Denke was an upstanding member of his community – until they realized he was turning humans into pickled pork, belts, and suspenders.

By William DeLong • Jun 11, 2018

Karl Denke Not Only Ate His Victims, He Sold Them As “Pork” To Unwitting Customers

Karl Denke was an upstanding member of his community – until they realized he was turning humans into pickled pork, belts, and suspenders.

By William DeLong • June 11, 2018

The Horrifying Crime Spree Of Paul John Knowles, The “Casanova Killer”

Known for his good looks, Paul John Knowles was described as a “cross between Robert Redford and Ryan O’Neal.”

By Katie Serena • May 29, 2018

The Horrifying Crime Spree Of Paul John Knowles, The “Casanova Killer”

Known for his good looks, Paul John Knowles was described as a “cross between Robert Redford and Ryan O’Neal.”

By Katie Serena • May 29, 2018

12 Creepy Photos Of The Dazzling Skeletons Hidden In Europe’s Churches

The story starts with workers accidentally finding a cache of hundreds of thousands of skeletons underground.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2018

12 Creepy Photos Of The Dazzling Skeletons Hidden In Europe’s Churches

The story starts with workers accidentally finding a cache of hundreds of thousands of skeletons underground.

By All That's Interesting • May 22, 2018

17 Real-Life Monsters And The Truth Behind Each

From the Roch Ness Monster to the Tasmanian Globster, the ocean has put out some downright terrifying creatures.

By Katie Serena • Jan 22, 2018

17 Real-Life Monsters And The Truth Behind Each

From the Roch Ness Monster to the Tasmanian Globster, the ocean has put out some downright terrifying creatures.

By Katie Serena • January 22, 2018

5 Popular Legends Inspired By Real-Life Horror Stories

How cannibalism, torture, rape, and murder came to inspire the folklore known the world over today.

By Wyatt Redd • Nov 15, 2017

5 Popular Legends Inspired By Real-Life Horror Stories

How cannibalism, torture, rape, and murder came to inspire the folklore known the world over today.

By Wyatt Redd • November 15, 2017

‘Mindhunter’: Meet The Real Killers And Profilers Behind The Netflix Show

From the BTK Killer to Ed Kemper — who beat his own other to death with a hammer — the real serial killers of "Mindhunter" fame committed acts too brutal for even the show to depict.

By John Kuroski • Oct 31, 2017

‘Mindhunter’: Meet The Real Killers And Profilers Behind The Netflix Show

From the BTK Killer to Ed Kemper — who beat his own other to death with a hammer — the real serial killers of "Mindhunter" fame committed acts too brutal for even the show to depict.

By John Kuroski • October 31, 2017

Erendira Wallenda Hangs By Just Her Teeth Out Of Helicopter High Above Niagara Falls

Aerialist Erendira Wallenda of The Flying Wallendas dangled from a helicopter, held up only by her teeth, over Niagara Falls.

By Gabe Paoletti • Jun 15, 2017

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Erendira Wallenda Hangs By Just Her Teeth Out Of Helicopter High Above Niagara Falls

Aerialist Erendira Wallenda of The Flying Wallendas dangled from a helicopter, held up only by her teeth, over Niagara Falls.

By Gabe Paoletti • June 15, 2017

The Worst Witch Trials In History Took Place In Spain, Not Salem

If you thought the Salem witch trials were bad, wait until you learn about what went down in Spain.

By Abby Norman • Dec 28, 2016

The Worst Witch Trials In History Took Place In Spain, Not Salem

If you thought the Salem witch trials were bad, wait until you learn about what went down in Spain.

By Abby Norman • December 28, 2016

The Scary Truth Behind The Phantom Social Worker Legend

In the 1990s, hundreds of families in rural England reported that "phantom" social workers had abducted their children. As it turns out, the truth is worse than the urban legend.

By Abby Norman • Dec 11, 2016

The Scary Truth Behind The Phantom Social Worker Legend

In the 1990s, hundreds of families in rural England reported that "phantom" social workers had abducted their children. As it turns out, the truth is worse than the urban legend.

By Abby Norman • December 11, 2016

Fatal Familial Insomnia: The Sleep Disorder That Ends In Death

Some people suffer from occasional insomnia, but for those with this disease, sleepless nights lead to death.

By Krissy Howard • Oct 22, 2016

Fatal Familial Insomnia: The Sleep Disorder That Ends In Death

Some people suffer from occasional insomnia, but for those with this disease, sleepless nights lead to death.

By Krissy Howard • October 22, 2016