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An Iowa Teenager Was Arrested For Trying To Book A Hitman Online To Kill A 7-Year-Old — On A Parody Website

The owner of the "Rent-A-Hitman" website said he routinely gets suspicious requests and hands them over to the police.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 9, 2023

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An Iowa Teenager Was Arrested For Trying To Book A Hitman Online To Kill A 7-Year-Old — On A Parody Website

The owner of the "Rent-A-Hitman" website said he routinely gets suspicious requests and hands them over to the police.

By Austin Harvey • June 9, 2023

The Baffling True Story Hae Min Lee’s Murder Only Hinted At In ‘Serial’

Hae Min Lee was last seen alive on January 13, 1999 — four weeks before the 18-year-old's body was found in Baltimore's Leakin Park. Her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed was later sentenced to life in prison for her murder, though his guilt remains in question to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 9, 2023

The Baffling True Story Hae Min Lee’s Murder Only Hinted At In ‘Serial’

Hae Min Lee was last seen alive on January 13, 1999 — four weeks before the 18-year-old's body was found in Baltimore's Leakin Park. Her ex-boyfriend Adnan Syed was later sentenced to life in prison for her murder, though his guilt remains in question to this day.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 9, 2023

How Kevin Berthia’s Conversation With Officer Kevin Briggs Atop The Golden Gate Bridge Saved His Life

On March 11, 2005, Kevin Berthia spoke with Highway Patrol Officer Kevin Briggs for 92 minutes, ultimately prompting him to step back from the ledge instead of taking his own life.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 8, 2023

How Kevin Berthia’s Conversation With Officer Kevin Briggs Atop The Golden Gate Bridge Saved His Life

On March 11, 2005, Kevin Berthia spoke with Highway Patrol Officer Kevin Briggs for 92 minutes, ultimately prompting him to step back from the ledge instead of taking his own life.

By Austin Harvey • June 8, 2023

Ex-Intelligence Officer Claims The US Government Collects UFOs As Part Of Secret Program

U.S. Intelligence Officer David Grusch said the military has been collecting unidentified foreign craft for "decades."

By Austin Harvey • Jun 8, 2023

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Ex-Intelligence Officer Claims The US Government Collects UFOs As Part Of Secret Program

U.S. Intelligence Officer David Grusch said the military has been collecting unidentified foreign craft for "decades."

By Austin Harvey • June 8, 2023

The Life And Death Of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, The Last Descendant Of Abraham Lincoln

Though Abraham Lincoln had four sons, his last undisputed direct descendant, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, died in 1985, apparently ending the family line.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 7, 2023

The Life And Death Of Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, The Last Descendant Of Abraham Lincoln

Though Abraham Lincoln had four sons, his last undisputed direct descendant, Robert Todd Lincoln Beckwith, died in 1985, apparently ending the family line.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 7, 2023

Inside The Tragic Story Of Len Bias’ Death — And How It Was Used To Fuel The War On Drugs

College basketball star Len Bias seemed destined to be the next Michael Jordan — then he died of cocaine-induced cardiac arrhythmia just two days after signing with the Boston Celtics in 1986.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 6, 2023

Inside The Tragic Story Of Len Bias’ Death — And How It Was Used To Fuel The War On Drugs

College basketball star Len Bias seemed destined to be the next Michael Jordan — then he died of cocaine-induced cardiac arrhythmia just two days after signing with the Boston Celtics in 1986.

By Austin Harvey • June 6, 2023

A Rare White Bison Calf Was Just Born At A Wyoming State Park

In person and online, observers are celebrating Bear River State Park's "little white ball of fluff," the first white bison calf to be born there in its 32-year history.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 6, 2023

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A Rare White Bison Calf Was Just Born At A Wyoming State Park

In person and online, observers are celebrating Bear River State Park's "little white ball of fluff," the first white bison calf to be born there in its 32-year history.

By Amber Morgan • June 6, 2023

Billy Milligan, The Serial Rapist Who Claimed That His ‘Other Personalities’ Committed His Crimes

In 1978, Billy Milligan became the first person to successfully use multiple personality disorder as a legal defense, though the debate surrounding his condition turned the case into a hotly-debated spectacle.

By Austin Harvey • Jun 5, 2023

Billy Milligan, The Serial Rapist Who Claimed That His ‘Other Personalities’ Committed His Crimes

In 1978, Billy Milligan became the first person to successfully use multiple personality disorder as a legal defense, though the debate surrounding his condition turned the case into a hotly-debated spectacle.

By Austin Harvey • June 5, 2023

Police Arrest Tennessee Woman For Hiring An Online Hitman To Kill The Wife Of A Man She Met On A Dating Site

Allegedly consumed by jealous rage, Melody Sasser hired a dark web hitman to kill the wife of David Wallace, a man she'd met on Match.com.

By Amber Morgan • Jun 5, 2023

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Police Arrest Tennessee Woman For Hiring An Online Hitman To Kill The Wife Of A Man She Met On A Dating Site

Allegedly consumed by jealous rage, Melody Sasser hired a dark web hitman to kill the wife of David Wallace, a man she'd met on Match.com.

By Amber Morgan • June 5, 2023

How Did Alexander Hamilton Die? Inside The Infamous Burr-Hamilton Duel Of 1804

Alexander Hamilton died on July 12, 1804, one day after being shot in the abdomen during a duel with longtime rival Aaron Burr in Weehawken, New Jersey.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Jun 4, 2023

How Did Alexander Hamilton Die? Inside The Infamous Burr-Hamilton Duel Of 1804

Alexander Hamilton died on July 12, 1804, one day after being shot in the abdomen during a duel with longtime rival Aaron Burr in Weehawken, New Jersey.

By Elisabeth Sherman • June 4, 2023