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Newman’s Castle, The Astounding Medieval-Style Fortress Built By A Baker In Rural Texas

When Mike Newman told his friends what he wanted to build in his small Texas hometown, they thought he was crazy. Today, Newman's Castle is a must-see attraction.

By Amber Morgan • Aug 3, 2023

Newman’s Castle, The Astounding Medieval-Style Fortress Built By A Baker In Rural Texas

When Mike Newman told his friends what he wanted to build in his small Texas hometown, they thought he was crazy. Today, Newman's Castle is a must-see attraction.

By Amber Morgan • August 3, 2023

The Horrific Murder Of Mary Turner, The Black Woman Who Was Lynched When She Was Eight Months Pregnant

On May 19, 1918, a white mob killed Mary Turner and her unborn baby in Brooks County, Georgia because she'd threatened to take legal action after the lynching of her husband.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 2, 2023

The Horrific Murder Of Mary Turner, The Black Woman Who Was Lynched When She Was Eight Months Pregnant

On May 19, 1918, a white mob killed Mary Turner and her unborn baby in Brooks County, Georgia because she'd threatened to take legal action after the lynching of her husband.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 2, 2023

44 Disturbing Photos Of Mental Asylums From Decades Past That Are Like Something Out Of A Horror Movie

From children being chained up to women being lobotomized, the conditions in these insane asylums were truly harrowing.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 2, 2023

44 Disturbing Photos Of Mental Asylums From Decades Past That Are Like Something Out Of A Horror Movie

From children being chained up to women being lobotomized, the conditions in these insane asylums were truly harrowing.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 2, 2023

The Story Of Shelia Eddy, The 16-Year-Old Who Helped Stab Her Friend Skylar Neese To Death In The Woods Of Pennsylvania

In July 2012, teenagers Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf literally stabbed their best friend Skylar Neese in the back — and Shoaf later confessed that they killed her because they “just didn’t like her” anymore.

By Lisa Hornung • Aug 1, 2023

The Story Of Shelia Eddy, The 16-Year-Old Who Helped Stab Her Friend Skylar Neese To Death In The Woods Of Pennsylvania

In July 2012, teenagers Shelia Eddy and Rachel Shoaf literally stabbed their best friend Skylar Neese in the back — and Shoaf later confessed that they killed her because they “just didn’t like her” anymore.

By Lisa Hornung • August 1, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Nikki Catsouras’ Death And The Leaked Photos Of Her Grisly Car Crash

Nikki Catsouras died on October 31, 2006 when she crashed her father’s Porsche in Lake Forest, California — then she became known as “Porsche Girl” when graphic photos of her decapitated body made their way onto the internet.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 31, 2023

The Tragic Story Of Nikki Catsouras’ Death And The Leaked Photos Of Her Grisly Car Crash

Nikki Catsouras died on October 31, 2006 when she crashed her father’s Porsche in Lake Forest, California — then she became known as “Porsche Girl” when graphic photos of her decapitated body made their way onto the internet.

By Austin Harvey • July 31, 2023

Inside The Sudden Death Of Theodore Roosevelt, America’s Beloved ‘Bull Moose’ President

Teddy Roosevelt's death in 1919 at the age of just 60 left America in shock, though he’d quietly been battling both medical and emotional traumas for months before his demise.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 30, 2023

Inside The Sudden Death Of Theodore Roosevelt, America’s Beloved ‘Bull Moose’ President

Teddy Roosevelt's death in 1919 at the age of just 60 left America in shock, though he’d quietly been battling both medical and emotional traumas for months before his demise.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 30, 2023

The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The ‘Cropsey’ Killer Who Terrorized Staten Island

Children in Staten Island grew up hearing spooky stories about a child-snatching boogeyman named "Cropsey" — and when Andre Rand started kidnapping and allegedly murdering local children, it seemed as if the urban legend had come to life.

By Maggie Donahue • Jul 30, 2023

The Haunting Story Of Andre Rand, The ‘Cropsey’ Killer Who Terrorized Staten Island

Children in Staten Island grew up hearing spooky stories about a child-snatching boogeyman named "Cropsey" — and when Andre Rand started kidnapping and allegedly murdering local children, it seemed as if the urban legend had come to life.

By Maggie Donahue • July 30, 2023

The Horrific Story Of Shaniya Davis, The Five-Year-Old Girl Who Was Sold By Her Mom

On November 10, 2009, Shaniya Davis was sold by her mother, Antoinette Davis, to Mario McNeill to cover a $200 debt. Within 24 hours, the preschooler would be dead.

By Austin Harvey • Jul 29, 2023

The Horrific Story Of Shaniya Davis, The Five-Year-Old Girl Who Was Sold By Her Mom

On November 10, 2009, Shaniya Davis was sold by her mother, Antoinette Davis, to Mario McNeill to cover a $200 debt. Within 24 hours, the preschooler would be dead.

By Austin Harvey • July 29, 2023

Inside The Disturbing Theory Of The Smiley Face Killer And The Baffling Deaths Behind It

Since 1997, at least 45 young men have mysteriously disappeared after a night at the bar only to be found dead in a nearby body of water — and some believe the shadowy Smiley Face Killer is to blame.

By Aimee Lamoureux • Jul 29, 2023

Inside The Disturbing Theory Of The Smiley Face Killer And The Baffling Deaths Behind It

Since 1997, at least 45 young men have mysteriously disappeared after a night at the bar only to be found dead in a nearby body of water — and some believe the shadowy Smiley Face Killer is to blame.

By Aimee Lamoureux • July 29, 2023

Claire Miller Murdered Her Disabled Sister — And Became A TikTok Star

After stabbing her sister Helen to death in 2021, Claire Miller pled guilty to third-degree murder and could serve up to 40 years in prison.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 29, 2023

Claire Miller Murdered Her Disabled Sister — And Became A TikTok Star

After stabbing her sister Helen to death in 2021, Claire Miller pled guilty to third-degree murder and could serve up to 40 years in prison.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 29, 2023