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Inside The Mystery Of The Chicago Strangler, An Alleged Serial Killer Who May Have Murdered More Than 50 Women

Between 1999 and 2018, there were dozens of chillingly similar cases of women killed by strangulation in Chicago's South and West sides — and they're all still unsolved.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 24, 2022

Inside The Mystery Of The Chicago Strangler, An Alleged Serial Killer Who May Have Murdered More Than 50 Women

Between 1999 and 2018, there were dozens of chillingly similar cases of women killed by strangulation in Chicago's South and West sides — and they're all still unsolved.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 24, 2022

Meet Betty Brosmer, The Pinup Queen With The ‘Impossible Waist’ Who Built A Female Fitness Empire

After establishing herself as the highest-paid pinup in mid-century America, Betty Brosmer helped popularize the now-famous fitness magazine "Shape."

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 23, 2022

Meet Betty Brosmer, The Pinup Queen With The ‘Impossible Waist’ Who Built A Female Fitness Empire

After establishing herself as the highest-paid pinup in mid-century America, Betty Brosmer helped popularize the now-famous fitness magazine "Shape."

By Kaleena Fraga • February 23, 2022

The Brutal Life Of Cole Younger, A Confederate Guerrilla Turned Bank-Robbing Outlaw

Thomas Coleman Younger fought with Quantrill's Raiders during the Civil War and then joined the James-Younger Gang to rob banks and stagecoaches.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 23, 2022

The Brutal Life Of Cole Younger, A Confederate Guerrilla Turned Bank-Robbing Outlaw

Thomas Coleman Younger fought with Quantrill's Raiders during the Civil War and then joined the James-Younger Gang to rob banks and stagecoaches.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 23, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Regina Kay Walters, The Final Victim Of The ‘Truck Stop Killer’

Regina Kay Walters was murdered by Robert Ben Rhoades in 1990 when he strangled her in an Illinois barn — just after taking a terrifying photograph of her cowering in fear.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 22, 2022

The Chilling Story Of Regina Kay Walters, The Final Victim Of The ‘Truck Stop Killer’

Regina Kay Walters was murdered by Robert Ben Rhoades in 1990 when he strangled her in an Illinois barn — just after taking a terrifying photograph of her cowering in fear.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 22, 2022

The Tumultuous Life Of Cheryl Crane, The Daughter Of A Sex Symbol Who Went On Trial For Murder At 14

Though some have suspected that Cheryl Crane simply took the blame for her mother, Lana Turner, she nonetheless bore the brunt of the scandal which rocked mid-century Hollywood.

By Morgan Dunn • Feb 22, 2022

The Tumultuous Life Of Cheryl Crane, The Daughter Of A Sex Symbol Who Went On Trial For Murder At 14

Though some have suspected that Cheryl Crane simply took the blame for her mother, Lana Turner, she nonetheless bore the brunt of the scandal which rocked mid-century Hollywood.

By Morgan Dunn • February 22, 2022

Meet William Harvey Carney, The Fearless Civil War Soldier Who Never Let The American Flag Fall In Battle

As one of the first Black men to receive the Medal of Honor, William Harvey Carney made history for his valor in the 1863 battle at Fort Wagner.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 22, 2022

Meet William Harvey Carney, The Fearless Civil War Soldier Who Never Let The American Flag Fall In Battle

As one of the first Black men to receive the Medal of Honor, William Harvey Carney made history for his valor in the 1863 battle at Fort Wagner.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 22, 2022

The Vibrant Life Of Rocky Dennis, The Boy Whose Rare Deformity Inspired The Film ‘Mask’

When Rocky Dennis died at age 16, he had already lived more than twice as long as doctors expected — and lived a fuller life than anyone thought possible.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 21, 2022

The Vibrant Life Of Rocky Dennis, The Boy Whose Rare Deformity Inspired The Film ‘Mask’

When Rocky Dennis died at age 16, he had already lived more than twice as long as doctors expected — and lived a fuller life than anyone thought possible.

By Natasha Ishak • February 21, 2022

This Georgia Woman Was Just Charged With Faking A Pregnancy To Get Paid Time Off

Robin Folsom's colleagues became suspicious when they noticed her "bump" was askew and she sent them inconsistent photos of her fake children.

By Kaleena Fraga • Feb 21, 2022

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This Georgia Woman Was Just Charged With Faking A Pregnancy To Get Paid Time Off

Robin Folsom's colleagues became suspicious when they noticed her "bump" was askew and she sent them inconsistent photos of her fake children.

By Kaleena Fraga • February 21, 2022

The Infamous Story Of Frances Farmer, Hollywood’s Original Bad Girl

Notorious for her drunken exploits and various stints at mental health facilities, Frances Farmer was subjected to a slew of dark rumors — but here’s the truth about her story.

By Elisabeth Sherman • Feb 21, 2022

The Infamous Story Of Frances Farmer, Hollywood’s Original Bad Girl

Notorious for her drunken exploits and various stints at mental health facilities, Frances Farmer was subjected to a slew of dark rumors — but here’s the truth about her story.

By Elisabeth Sherman • February 21, 2022

The Story Of Ram Dass, The LSD Pioneer And Spiritual Guru Who Helped Give Birth To The Hippie Movement

After hallucinogenics researcher Richard Alpert was fired from Harvard for drugging his students, he reinvented himself as a spiritual leader named Ram Dass and became an icon of the counterculture.

By Katie Serena • Feb 19, 2022

The Story Of Ram Dass, The LSD Pioneer And Spiritual Guru Who Helped Give Birth To The Hippie Movement

After hallucinogenics researcher Richard Alpert was fired from Harvard for drugging his students, he reinvented himself as a spiritual leader named Ram Dass and became an icon of the counterculture.

By Katie Serena • February 19, 2022