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11 Of The Most Tragic Celebrity Deaths In Recent History

From the unexpected deaths of legendary comedian Robin Williams and "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman to the still-mysterious demise of Brittany Murphy, these are the most infamous deaths in recent Hollywood history.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 27, 2022

11 Of The Most Tragic Celebrity Deaths In Recent History

From the unexpected deaths of legendary comedian Robin Williams and "Black Panther" star Chadwick Boseman to the still-mysterious demise of Brittany Murphy, these are the most infamous deaths in recent Hollywood history.

By Austin Harvey • September 27, 2022

The Crimes Of Pearl Fernandez, The California Mom Who Openly Abused Her Son For Months Before Killing Him

In May 2013, Pearl Fernandez brutally murdered her son Gabriel Fernandez with help from her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre in their California home.

By Carissa Chesanek • Sep 27, 2022

The Crimes Of Pearl Fernandez, The California Mom Who Openly Abused Her Son For Months Before Killing Him

In May 2013, Pearl Fernandez brutally murdered her son Gabriel Fernandez with help from her boyfriend Isauro Aguirre in their California home.

By Carissa Chesanek • September 27, 2022

Churches Are Using Invasive ‘Shameware’ To Ensure Their Members Don’t Look At Porn

Apps like Covenant Eyes and Accountable2You do more than track users' porn habits — they report everything users do on their phones back to their "accountability partners."

By Austin Harvey • Sep 27, 2022

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Churches Are Using Invasive ‘Shameware’ To Ensure Their Members Don’t Look At Porn

Apps like Covenant Eyes and Accountable2You do more than track users' porn habits — they report everything users do on their phones back to their "accountability partners."

By Austin Harvey • September 27, 2022

John Cena Just Set A Guinness World Record For Granting The Most Wishes Through The Make-A-Wish Foundation

The actor set a "herculean" record by granting 650 wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, hundreds more than anyone else.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 27, 2022

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John Cena Just Set A Guinness World Record For Granting The Most Wishes Through The Make-A-Wish Foundation

The actor set a "herculean" record by granting 650 wishes through the Make-A-Wish Foundation, hundreds more than anyone else.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 27, 2022

Inside The Murder Of Ryan Poston By His Girlfriend — And Her Bizarre Behavior In Front Of Police

Ryan Poston was a promising young attorney from Kentucky with an obsessive girlfriend named Shayna Hubers — and on October 12, 2012, she shot him dead.

By Andrew Kolba • Sep 27, 2022

Inside The Murder Of Ryan Poston By His Girlfriend — And Her Bizarre Behavior In Front Of Police

Ryan Poston was a promising young attorney from Kentucky with an obsessive girlfriend named Shayna Hubers — and on October 12, 2012, she shot him dead.

By Andrew Kolba • September 27, 2022

Denver Man Convicted Of Gunning A Woman Down With An AK-47 Because Her Dog Pooped Outside His Home

Michael Close fired 24 shots at Isabella Thallas and her boyfriend from his apartment window on June 10, 2020, leaving him wounded and her dead.

By Kaleena Fraga • Sep 26, 2022

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Denver Man Convicted Of Gunning A Woman Down With An AK-47 Because Her Dog Pooped Outside His Home

Michael Close fired 24 shots at Isabella Thallas and her boyfriend from his apartment window on June 10, 2020, leaving him wounded and her dead.

By Kaleena Fraga • September 26, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Robert Berchtold, The Pedophile Who Kidnapped And Assaulted His Neighbors’ Daughter — Twice

Between 1972 and 1976, Robert Berchtold groomed the Broberg family in order to get closer to their 12-year-old daughter Jan — who he eventually abducted and married.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 26, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of Robert Berchtold, The Pedophile Who Kidnapped And Assaulted His Neighbors’ Daughter — Twice

Between 1972 and 1976, Robert Berchtold groomed the Broberg family in order to get closer to their 12-year-old daughter Jan — who he eventually abducted and married.

By Austin Harvey • September 26, 2022

44 Photos That Show The Brutal Reality Of Mid-Century America’s Polio Epidemics

Polio epidemics plagued America as early as the 1890s, but by far the most destructive outbreak occurred in 1952 — leaving tens of thousands paralyzed, in iron lungs, or dead.

By Austin Harvey • Sep 25, 2022

44 Photos That Show The Brutal Reality Of Mid-Century America’s Polio Epidemics

Polio epidemics plagued America as early as the 1890s, but by far the most destructive outbreak occurred in 1952 — leaving tens of thousands paralyzed, in iron lungs, or dead.

By Austin Harvey • September 25, 2022

How Did Janis Joplin Die? Inside The Final Days Of The Hippie Icon

Janis Joplin died of a suspected overdose at just 27 years old on October 4, 1970 — but some close to her believe something else happened.

By Marco Margaritoff • Sep 24, 2022

How Did Janis Joplin Die? Inside The Final Days Of The Hippie Icon

Janis Joplin died of a suspected overdose at just 27 years old on October 4, 1970 — but some close to her believe something else happened.

By Marco Margaritoff • September 24, 2022

This Week In History News, Sept. 18 – 24

Ancient Ho-Chunk canoe found in Wisconsin, Byzantine mosaic uncovered in Gaza, Bronze Age opium unearthed in Israel.

By All That's Interesting • Sep 23, 2022

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This Week In History News, Sept. 18 – 24

Ancient Ho-Chunk canoe found in Wisconsin, Byzantine mosaic uncovered in Gaza, Bronze Age opium unearthed in Israel.

By All That's Interesting • September 23, 2022