History's Most Haunting Serial Killers And The Stories Behind Them

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Meet Darya Saltykova, The Russian Blood Countess Who Slaughtered 138 Of Her Serfs For Fun

It was said Darya Saltykova flayed her young servants, poured boiling water on them, and even trampled the belly of one who was pregnant.

By Andrew Milne Jan 26, 2020

Meet Darya Saltykova, The Russian Blood Countess Who Slaughtered 138 Of Her Serfs For Fun

It was said Darya Saltykova flayed her young servants, poured boiling water on them, and even trampled the belly of one who was pregnant.

By Andrew Milne January 26, 2020

The ‘Confession Killer’ Claimed He Killed 600 Women — Was Tammy Jo Alexander One Of Them?

As serial killer Henry Lee Lucas’ confessions began to unravel, police became less confident that he was responsible for most of his alleged crimes — including the 1979 murder of Tammy Jo Alexander.

By Katie Serena Dec 4, 2019

The ‘Confession Killer’ Claimed He Killed 600 Women — Was Tammy Jo Alexander One Of Them?

By Katie Serena December 4, 2019

These 7 People Came Face-To-Face With The World’s Worst Serial Killers — And Lived To Tell The Tale

From Bundy to BTK, here are seven times people escaped near-death at the hands of some of the world's most prolific killers.

By Marco Margaritoff Oct 21, 2019

These 7 People Came Face-To-Face With The World’s Worst Serial Killers — And Lived To Tell The Tale

From Bundy to BTK, here are seven times people escaped near-death at the hands of some of the world's most prolific killers.

By Marco Margaritoff October 21, 2019

Inside The Torture Dungeon Of Hippie Pornographer-Turned-Serial Killer Leonard Lake

"What I want is an off-the-shelf sex partner," Leonard Lake confessed in one of his home videos. "Slave. There's no way around it."

By Katie Serena Oct 3, 2019

Inside The Torture Dungeon Of Hippie Pornographer-Turned-Serial Killer Leonard Lake

"What I want is an off-the-shelf sex partner," Leonard Lake confessed in one of his home videos. "Slave. There's no way around it."

By Katie Serena October 3, 2019

The Forgotten Story Of Wojciech Frykowski, Who Was Stabbed To Death By The Manson Gang

Wojciech Frykowski was an aspiring writer from Poland who tried to make it in Hollywood with the help of his friend, Roman Polanski. But his connections would prove deadly.

By Natasha Ishak Jul 1, 2019

The Forgotten Story Of Wojciech Frykowski, Who Was Stabbed To Death By The Manson Gang

Wojciech Frykowski was an aspiring writer from Poland who tried to make it in Hollywood with the help of his friend, Roman Polanski. But his connections would prove deadly.

By Natasha Ishak July 1, 2019

Leno And Rosemary LaBianca: The Couple Brutally Murdered By The Manson Family

The night after murdering Sharon Tate and her friends, the Manson Family stabbed Leno and Rosemary LaBianca to death.

By Kaleena Fraga Jun 27, 2019

Leno And Rosemary LaBianca: The Couple Brutally Murdered By The Manson Family

The night after murdering Sharon Tate and her friends, the Manson Family stabbed Leno and Rosemary LaBianca to death.

By Kaleena Fraga June 27, 2019

Ted Bundy’s Education: Student By Day, Killer By Night

Ted Bundy was a murderer and a sociopath, but he was also on the honor roll at the University of Washington.

By Katie Serena Jun 26, 2019

Ted Bundy’s Education: Student By Day, Killer By Night

Ted Bundy was a murderer and a sociopath, but he was also on the honor roll at the University of Washington.

By Katie Serena June 26, 2019

Meet Leona ‘Candy’ Stevens: The Woman Who Lied In Court To Liberate Her Husband, Charles Manson

Leona Rae “Candy” Stevens kept Charles Manson out of jail in 1959 and helped lock him up a year later. She visited him once behind bars — and never saw him again.

By Marco Margaritoff Jun 25, 2019

Meet Leona ‘Candy’ Stevens: The Woman Who Lied In Court To Liberate Her Husband, Charles Manson

Leona Rae “Candy” Stevens kept Charles Manson out of jail in 1959 and helped lock him up a year later. She visited him once behind bars — and never saw him again.

By Marco Margaritoff June 25, 2019

Does Ted Bundy’s Childhood Hold The Key To His Madness?

Ted Bundy's childhood was a troubled one. He never knew who his biological father was, though some rumors claimed that it was his own grandfather through incest.

By Katie Serena Jun 25, 2019

Does Ted Bundy’s Childhood Hold The Key To His Madness?

Ted Bundy's childhood was a troubled one. He never knew who his biological father was, though some rumors claimed that it was his own grandfather through incest.

By Katie Serena June 25, 2019