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New DNA Evidence Leads To Arrests In 50-Year-Old Murder Of An Indiana Teen

In 1975, 17-year-old Laurel Jean Mitchell was "forcibly, deliberately drowned" — and this week, Fred Bandy Jr. and John Lehman were arrested and charged.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 8, 2023

New DNA Evidence Leads To Arrests In 50-Year-Old Murder Of An Indiana Teen

In 1975, 17-year-old Laurel Jean Mitchell was "forcibly, deliberately drowned" — and this week, Fred Bandy Jr. and John Lehman were arrested and charged.

By Kaleena Fraga February 8, 2023

How The All-Black 54th Massachusetts Regiment Changed History During The Civil War

Immortalized in the 1989 movie Glory, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the most storied African American units that fought for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 7, 2023

How The All-Black 54th Massachusetts Regiment Changed History During The Civil War

Immortalized in the 1989 movie Glory, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry Regiment was one of the most storied African American units that fought for the Union.

By Kaleena Fraga February 7, 2023

Scientists In Alabama Just Genetically Modified Catfish Using Alligator DNA

Scientists at Auburn University hope that one day these disease-resistant catfish can be sold for human consumption.

By Austin Harvey Feb 7, 2023

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Scientists In Alabama Just Genetically Modified Catfish Using Alligator DNA

Scientists at Auburn University hope that one day these disease-resistant catfish can be sold for human consumption.

By Austin Harvey February 7, 2023

Bear-Clawed Remains Found In Alaskan Wilderness Identified As Man Who Went Missing In 1976

Gary Sotherden went missing in the remote Alaskan wilderness during a hunting trip in 1976. Decades later, investigators have finally identified his remains, thanks to DNA testing.

By Amber Morgan Feb 7, 2023

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Bear-Clawed Remains Found In Alaskan Wilderness Identified As Man Who Went Missing In 1976

Gary Sotherden went missing in the remote Alaskan wilderness during a hunting trip in 1976. Decades later, investigators have finally identified his remains, thanks to DNA testing.

By Amber Morgan February 7, 2023

The Haunting Story Of How Sylvia Plath Died And The Tragic Events That Led Up To It

Sylvia Plath died by suicide at the age of 30 on February 11, 1963, following a barrage of literary rejections and her husband's infidelity.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 5, 2023

The Haunting Story Of How Sylvia Plath Died And The Tragic Events That Led Up To It

Sylvia Plath died by suicide at the age of 30 on February 11, 1963, following a barrage of literary rejections and her husband's infidelity.

By Kaleena Fraga February 5, 2023

The Last Dodo Died 350 Years Ago — But This Science Startup Is Hoping To Bring The Extinct Bird Back

Scientists believe that a version of the extinct dodo could be replicated but some argue that the money and time required to do so would be better spent protecting at-risk species today.

By Kaleena Fraga Feb 1, 2023

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The Last Dodo Died 350 Years Ago — But This Science Startup Is Hoping To Bring The Extinct Bird Back

Scientists believe that a version of the extinct dodo could be replicated but some argue that the money and time required to do so would be better spent protecting at-risk species today.

By Kaleena Fraga February 1, 2023

The Disturbing Crimes Of Big Lurch, The Rapper Who Murdered His Roommate And Ate Her Right Lung

Antron Singleton, also known as Big Lurch, was high on PCP in April 2002 when he killed his roommate Tynisha Ysais because he thought the devil was inside of her.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo Jan 31, 2023

The Disturbing Crimes Of Big Lurch, The Rapper Who Murdered His Roommate And Ate Her Right Lung

Antron Singleton, also known as Big Lurch, was high on PCP in April 2002 when he killed his roommate Tynisha Ysais because he thought the devil was inside of her.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo January 31, 2023

Karen Carpenter, The ‘Carpenters’ Singer Killed By Anorexia At The Age Of 32

Karen Carpenter died on February 4, 1983, after steadily poisoning herself with ipecac syrup, which she was using to try to maintain her weight while struggling with an eating disorder.

By Kaleena Fraga Jan 30, 2023

Karen Carpenter, The ‘Carpenters’ Singer Killed By Anorexia At The Age Of 32

Karen Carpenter died on February 4, 1983, after steadily poisoning herself with ipecac syrup, which she was using to try to maintain her weight while struggling with an eating disorder.

By Kaleena Fraga January 30, 2023

This Jane Doe Found Murdered In The Arizona Desert In 1971 Was Just Identified — Thanks To Crowdfunding

After 52 years, the Mohave County Sheriff's Office in Arizona has identified the murdered woman as Colleen Audrey Rice after a successful crowdfunded DNA genealogy test.

By Amber Morgan Jan 30, 2023

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This Jane Doe Found Murdered In The Arizona Desert In 1971 Was Just Identified — Thanks To Crowdfunding

After 52 years, the Mohave County Sheriff's Office in Arizona has identified the murdered woman as Colleen Audrey Rice after a successful crowdfunded DNA genealogy test.

By Amber Morgan January 30, 2023