The Company
Andrew Thornton II had everything. He was born into a wealthy family in the bluegrass state of Kentucky, went to […]
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Murf The Surf
Professional surfer, glamourous jewel thief, convicted murderer, reformed evangelist. Jack “Murf the Surf” Murphy’s life took on many forms. Yet,
The DC Sniper: Parts I & II
In October 2002, residents of Maryland, Virginia, and Washington DC became targets for a two person team of snipers. They
John from Manchester
When police in the UK received a panicked phone call from a teenage boy in the summer of 2003, it
The Black Magic Cult
In March 1989, when 21-year-old Texas student Mark Kilroy went missing while on spring break in Mexico, it sparked a
The Somerton Man
When a man was found dead on a South Australian beach in 1948, it kicked off one of the most
The Tylenol Murders
In the Fall of 1982, taking something as simple as a pill for your headache could have been fatal. That’s
Freak Accidents
There are accidents and then there are freak accidents. The difference is that when it comes to freak accidents, the
The Triplets
Have you ever been mistaken for somebody else? It’s one thing to share a resemblance, but what if the likeness
It Stings!
As long as criminals have been breaking the law, authorities have been coming up with clever ways to catch them.
The Locked Room
If you’re a fan of reading murder mysteries, you might be familiar with the concept of a ‘locked room’ scenario.
Rillington Place
For over a decade during the 1940s and 50s, an unassuming man named John Christie was quickly becoming one of
Wait, You’re Not Dead?
It must be a strange experience to wake up one day to find out that you’ve been declared dead. It’s
The Principality of Sealand
It started as a military outpost in the middle of the North Sea, but the small British stronghold once called
The Nice Old Lady
From the 1920s to the 1950s, nothing was more fashionable for the rich and famous than adopting a child. Unlike
Spite Houses
When neighbours disagree, it can often be the start of some pretty serious passive aggression Anonymous notes, dirty looks, and
Killer Movies
Who doesn’t love a good movie? Whether it’s a romcom or an action adventure, sometimes there’s no better escape from
Miss Unsinkable
When it comes to being in the wrong place at the wrong time, sometimes making it out in one piece
Deliciously Deadly Floods
If you’ve ever been in the North End of Boston on a hot day, you might have noticed the sweet
The Curious Murder of Greg Fleniken
In 2010, the body of 55 year-old Greg Fleniken was found inside a hotel room in Beaumont, Texas. It was
Olympic Scandals
The Olympic games have always been the ultimate competition. It showcases the very best of human athletic achievement. But what
The Reykjavik Confessions
In 1974, police in Iceland were dealing with two separate disappearances in just the span of months. In a country
The Dupont de Ligonnes Murders: Parts I & II
When a family of six and their 2 dogs went missing from their home in France in April 2011, authorities
Killer Cruises: The Costa Concordia
In January 2012, over 4,000 passengers and crew boarded the Costa Concordia cruise ship for a week of fun off
Nuns on the Run
Like everyone else, even nuns just want to have fun. After devoting their lives to helping those in need, it’s
Sir Alfred
When it comes to air travel, no one enjoys long layovers or flight delays. Now imagine being stuck inside an
Ice Cream Truck Wars
Behind the innocent jingles and delicious frozen treats, the beloved ice cream truck isn’t always what it appears. In the
I Solved My Own Kidnapping
When Carlina White was a child, she was kidnapped from a hospital by a woman disguised as a nurse. It
The Herrin Mine Massacre
Coal mining is one of the most dangerous occupations in the world. Explosions, collapses, and flooding are just some of
The Gimli Glider
On July 23, 1983, Air Canada Flight 143 lost power to both engines half way through its flight. The Boeing
Order of the Solar Temple
With the motto “Money, Sex, and Joy”, you could be fooled into thinking that being part of the Order of
The Watcher
When the new homeowners arrived at their dream house, they were touched to find a welcome letter in the mailbox.
What’s In The Freezer?
Ever since the invention of the freezer, people have been using it for imaginative ways to store stuff. Why not?
The Astronaut
It’s incredibly rare for astronauts to make headlines for anything other than their epic space adventures. But in 2007, astronaut
The Circleville Letters
Like any small community, it’s hard to keep anything secret. But in the late 1970s, the quiet town of Circleville,
The Race of Insanity
In 1968, while most of the world was looking toward space as the new frontier, a group of adventurers back
Strange Last Days
When the events leading up to someone’s death raise more alarm bells than the actual cause of death, you know
Oddities of Mass Hysteria
In a German convent near the River Rhine in the 15th century, a nun started biting her fellow sisters, who
They Fell From the Sky
On 25 January 1972, an explosion ripped through the baggage compartment of JAT Flight 367. The plane tore apart at
The Toxic Lady
In the world of medicine, there are plenty of curious cases that keep doctors guessing. Every now and then, however,
Inflatable Chaos
Since 1927, giant inflatable character balloons have been an iconic part of the famous Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. The balloons
Rituals of Death
They say that funerals are for the living, not for the dead. While traditions may vary, the sentiment remains the
The Rendlesham Forest Incident
In late December 1980, a series of unexplained lights appeared near a US military base in England. The events took
Into the Sinkhole
Think the ground you’re on is safe? For thousands of years, water has been slowly eroding the rock beneath your
Spontaneous Human Combustion
Throughout history, there are reported cases of spontaneous human combustion, but are these stories real? Can people simply burst into
Fenn’s Treasure
In 2010, when eccentric art collector Forrest Fenn announced that he had buried a chest filled with precious gems and
Abandoned Places
Sometimes there are clear reasons why a town is deserted. Perhaps it was a natural disaster like a drought or
Walking The Tightrope
Who came up with the crazy idea of traversing a rope hundreds of feet above the ground? It’s all about
Real Life Superheroes
Some people watch superhero movies and appreciate the story. Others walk away inspired to become a real-life crime fighter. Wearing