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Inside The Multi-Million-Dollar Drug Empire Of Frank Matthews, The ‘Black Caesar’ Who Rivaled The Mafia

When the Five Families refused to allow him into the drug trade, Frank Matthews became a kingpin in his own right — until he mysteriously vanished in 1973 with $20 million.

By Jessica O'Connor • Aug 3, 2022

Inside The Multi-Million-Dollar Drug Empire Of Frank Matthews, The ‘Black Caesar’ Who Rivaled The Mafia

When the Five Families refused to allow him into the drug trade, Frank Matthews became a kingpin in his own right — until he mysteriously vanished in 1973 with $20 million.

By Jessica O'Connor • August 3, 2022

A Couple In New Jersey Unearthed Depression-Era Cash While Landscaping Their Yard

Richard and Suzanne Gilson discovered $1,000 in cash buried in the yard — all dating back to 1934.

By Austin Harvey • Aug 3, 2022

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A Couple In New Jersey Unearthed Depression-Era Cash While Landscaping Their Yard

Richard and Suzanne Gilson discovered $1,000 in cash buried in the yard — all dating back to 1934.

By Austin Harvey • August 3, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of The Menendez Brothers — And How They Killed Their Own Parents In A ‘Gangland-Style’ Murder

In 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez brutally murdered their parents in their Beverly Hills home. Then, they made shocking allegations of abuse in court.

By Kaleena Fraga • Aug 2, 2022

The Disturbing Story Of The Menendez Brothers — And How They Killed Their Own Parents In A ‘Gangland-Style’ Murder

In 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez brutally murdered their parents in their Beverly Hills home. Then, they made shocking allegations of abuse in court.

By Kaleena Fraga • August 2, 2022

Inside The Devastating Death Of Ernest Hemingway, The Author Whose Work Defined America’s ‘Lost Generation’

Ernest Hemingway famously struggled with alcoholism and mental illness for decades before taking his own life in 1961.

By Kristen Winiarski • Aug 2, 2022

Inside The Devastating Death Of Ernest Hemingway, The Author Whose Work Defined America’s ‘Lost Generation’

Ernest Hemingway famously struggled with alcoholism and mental illness for decades before taking his own life in 1961.

By Kristen Winiarski • August 2, 2022

How The Eerie Legend Of Tennessee’s Bell Witch Became ‘America’s Greatest Ghost Story’

In the early 1800s, John Bell and his family were reportedly haunted by a malevolent spirit dubbed the Bell Witch — an ordeal that ultimately ended in murder.

By Kristen Winiarski • Jul 28, 2022

How The Eerie Legend Of Tennessee’s Bell Witch Became ‘America’s Greatest Ghost Story’

In the early 1800s, John Bell and his family were reportedly haunted by a malevolent spirit dubbed the Bell Witch — an ordeal that ultimately ended in murder.

By Kristen Winiarski • July 28, 2022

How Jordan Turpin Escaped Her Hellish ‘House Of Horrors,’ Saved Her Siblings, And Became A TikTok Star

After enduring 17 years of beatings, starvation, and being chained to her bed, Jordan Turpin escaped in 2018 to save her 12 siblings from their abusive parents.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 28, 2022

How Jordan Turpin Escaped Her Hellish ‘House Of Horrors,’ Saved Her Siblings, And Became A TikTok Star

After enduring 17 years of beatings, starvation, and being chained to her bed, Jordan Turpin escaped in 2018 to save her 12 siblings from their abusive parents.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 28, 2022

Inside The Short Life And Tragic Death Of Grunge Pioneer Andrew Wood

Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood was beloved among Seattle's alternative rock scene — then died of an overdose at age 24 just before his band's debut album came out.

By Erin Kelly • Jul 27, 2022

Inside The Short Life And Tragic Death Of Grunge Pioneer Andrew Wood

Mother Love Bone singer Andrew Wood was beloved among Seattle's alternative rock scene — then died of an overdose at age 24 just before his band's debut album came out.

By Erin Kelly • July 27, 2022

Brian David Mitchell, The Deranged Street Preacher Who Kidnapped Elizabeth Smart

In 2002, Brian David Mitchell abducted Elizabeth Smart in Salt Lake City because he believed he was a "prophet" who needed seven virgin wives to fulfill his mission.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jul 27, 2022

Brian David Mitchell, The Deranged Street Preacher Who Kidnapped Elizabeth Smart

In 2002, Brian David Mitchell abducted Elizabeth Smart in Salt Lake City because he believed he was a "prophet" who needed seven virgin wives to fulfill his mission.

By Kaleena Fraga • July 27, 2022

Carl Andre, The Celebrated Sculptor Whose Wife Mysteriously ‘Fell’ To Her Death

Carl Andre's work has been featured all over the world — but he's remained controversial ever since his wife Ana Mendieta fell 34 stories to her death in 1985.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jul 27, 2022

Carl Andre, The Celebrated Sculptor Whose Wife Mysteriously ‘Fell’ To Her Death

Carl Andre's work has been featured all over the world — but he's remained controversial ever since his wife Ana Mendieta fell 34 stories to her death in 1985.

By Jessica O'Connor • July 27, 2022

Byron De La Beckwith, The Klansman Who Nearly Got Away With Killing Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers

Despite being tried by two juries, Byron De La Beckwith was not convicted of murdering Medgar Evers in his own driveway in 1963 — until 30 years after the crime.

By Jessica O'Connor • Jul 26, 2022

Byron De La Beckwith, The Klansman Who Nearly Got Away With Killing Civil Rights Leader Medgar Evers

Despite being tried by two juries, Byron De La Beckwith was not convicted of murdering Medgar Evers in his own driveway in 1963 — until 30 years after the crime.

By Jessica O'Connor • July 26, 2022