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Internal Decapitation: What It Is And How One Man Survived

Those who suffer an internal decapitation have their skull severed from their spine. Yet some, like Brock Meister, still actually survive.

By Caroline Redmond • Aug 6, 2018

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Internal Decapitation: What It Is And How One Man Survived

Those who suffer an internal decapitation have their skull severed from their spine. Yet some, like Brock Meister, still actually survive.

By Caroline Redmond • August 6, 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 • 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

Charlie Brandt Killed His Mom At 13 — Then Walked Free To Butcher His Wife As An Adult

No one could believe that mild-mannered Charlie Brandt had mutilated his wife and niece until they discovered his grisly past.

By William DeLong • Jun 19, 2018

Charlie Brandt Killed His Mom At 13 — Then Walked Free To Butcher His Wife As An Adult

No one could believe that mild-mannered Charlie Brandt had mutilated his wife and niece until they discovered his grisly past.

By William DeLong • June 19, 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

The True Story Of Kate Morgan, The Ghost Of The Hotel Del Coronado

A century ago Kate Morgan checked into the Hotel del Coronado and took her own life. Now, guests claim her spirit may never have left.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 3, 2018

The True Story Of Kate Morgan, The Ghost Of The Hotel Del Coronado

A century ago Kate Morgan checked into the Hotel del Coronado and took her own life. Now, guests claim her spirit may never have left.

By Aimee Lamoureux • May 3, 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