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The Story Of Ken McElroy, The Vicious Town Bully Who Was Eventually Killed By The People He Terrorized

When Ken McElroy was shot in broad daylight in front of dozens of witnesses on July 10, 1981, not a single citizen of Skidmore, Missouri called an ambulance or said a word about who was responsible to the cops.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 22, 2026

The Story Of Ken McElroy, The Vicious Town Bully Who Was Eventually Killed By The People He Terrorized

When Ken McElroy was shot in broad daylight in front of dozens of witnesses on July 10, 1981, not a single citizen of Skidmore, Missouri called an ambulance or said a word about who was responsible to the cops.

By Austin Harvey • March 22, 2026

Ella Bennett, The Four-Year-Old Girl Whose Big Brother Murdered Her Because He Was Mad At Their Mom

Ella Bennett was stabbed to death in her bed by her 13-year-old brother, Paris Lee Bennett, after he convinced their babysitter to leave the house.

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 22, 2026

Ella Bennett, The Four-Year-Old Girl Whose Big Brother Murdered Her Because He Was Mad At Their Mom

Ella Bennett was stabbed to death in her bed by her 13-year-old brother, Paris Lee Bennett, after he convinced their babysitter to leave the house.

By Rivy Lyon • March 22, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of Robert Turner, The Boy Whose Mother Died Because 911 Failed Him

Five-year-old Robert Turner of Detroit watched as his mother Sherrill died from a heart condition in February 2006 — all because two 911 operators thought his desperate calls for help were a prank.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 21, 2026

The Heartbreaking Story Of Robert Turner, The Boy Whose Mother Died Because 911 Failed Him

Five-year-old Robert Turner of Detroit watched as his mother Sherrill died from a heart condition in February 2006 — all because two 911 operators thought his desperate calls for help were a prank.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 21, 2026

The Tragedy Of Kitty Menendez, The Beverly Hills Mother Killed By Her Own Sons

Lyle and Erik Menendez claimed their mother was a neglectful drunk — and so in August 1989, they got revenge on her and their father.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 21, 2026

The Tragedy Of Kitty Menendez, The Beverly Hills Mother Killed By Her Own Sons

Lyle and Erik Menendez claimed their mother was a neglectful drunk — and so in August 1989, they got revenge on her and their father.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 21, 2026

7 Of History’s Most Unbelievable Heists, From D.B. Cooper To The Lufthansa Robbery

Discover the stories behind the biggest heists in history, whether the perpetrators were eventually captured or the case remains bafflingly unsolved to this day.

By Morgan Dunn • Mar 21, 2026

7 Of History’s Most Unbelievable Heists, From D.B. Cooper To The Lufthansa Robbery

Discover the stories behind the biggest heists in history, whether the perpetrators were eventually captured or the case remains bafflingly unsolved to this day.

By Morgan Dunn • March 21, 2026

Archaeologists Just Unearthed An Intact Cannonball That Was Likely Fired During The Battle Of The Alamo

Found completely intact just three feet below ground, this four-pound bronze ball is believed to have been used by the Mexican Army in the course of either the battle or the 13-day siege that preceded it.

By Kaleena Fraga • Mar 20, 2026

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Archaeologists Just Unearthed An Intact Cannonball That Was Likely Fired During The Battle Of The Alamo

Found completely intact just three feet below ground, this four-pound bronze ball is believed to have been used by the Mexican Army in the course of either the battle or the 13-day siege that preceded it.

By Kaleena Fraga • March 20, 2026

Dolly Oesterreich, The Married Woman Who Kept Her Secret Lover In The Attic For 10 Years — Even After He Killed Her Husband

Dolly Oesterreich hid her lover, Otto Sanhuber, in the attic of the home, and after Sanhuber killed her husband in 1922, the couple almost got away with murder.

By Erin Kelly • Mar 20, 2026

Dolly Oesterreich, The Married Woman Who Kept Her Secret Lover In The Attic For 10 Years — Even After He Killed Her Husband

Dolly Oesterreich hid her lover, Otto Sanhuber, in the attic of the home, and after Sanhuber killed her husband in 1922, the couple almost got away with murder.

By Erin Kelly • March 20, 2026

Before Bob Ross Was A Painter, He Was A ‘Mean’ Drill Sergeant In The U.S. Air Force

Bob Ross spent most of his 20 years in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Alaska, where he fell in love with the scenery and took a life-changing interest in painting.

By Austin Harvey • Mar 20, 2026

Before Bob Ross Was A Painter, He Was A ‘Mean’ Drill Sergeant In The U.S. Air Force

Bob Ross spent most of his 20 years in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Alaska, where he fell in love with the scenery and took a life-changing interest in painting.

By Austin Harvey • March 20, 2026

Inside The Who Concert Disaster, The Stampede That Killed 11 Young Fans In 1979

The Who concert disaster took place during the Cincinnati stop on the band's comeback tour, when 11 fans lost their lives in a stampede outside Riverside Coliseum.

By Rivy Lyon • Mar 19, 2026

Inside The Who Concert Disaster, The Stampede That Killed 11 Young Fans In 1979

The Who concert disaster took place during the Cincinnati stop on the band's comeback tour, when 11 fans lost their lives in a stampede outside Riverside Coliseum.

By Rivy Lyon • March 19, 2026

Meet Esther Jones, The Black Performer Who Inspired ‘Betty Boop’

A child singer and dancer, Esther Lee Jones inspired Paramount to create the cartoon character Betty Boop in 1930 — but she never received any credit or royalties.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • Mar 19, 2026

Meet Esther Jones, The Black Performer Who Inspired ‘Betty Boop’

A child singer and dancer, Esther Lee Jones inspired Paramount to create the cartoon character Betty Boop in 1930 — but she never received any credit or royalties.

By Bernadette Giacomazzo • March 19, 2026