The Axeman of New Orleans was one of the earliest well-known serial killers. The axe-wielding, jazz-loving killer terrorized the city from 1918 to 1919.
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Murder on Camera: The Dnepropetrovsk Maniacsโ Two Months of Terror
The Dnepropetrovsk maniacs were a group of Ukrainian men that committed over 20 murders in just two months, many of which were filmed.
Dissolving the Mystery of the Acid Bath Murderer: The John George Haigh Story
John George Haigh, better known as the Acid Bath Murderer, would kill his victims and then dissolve their bodies in tubs of sulphuric acid.
The Story of Serial Killer Israel Keyes and His Infamous Photo
Israel Keyes became notorious after sending a horrific photo of his last victim to her family. His crimes before that were equally disturbing.
How a Brutal Cult Exorcism Left 13-Year Old Randy Luntayao’s Skull “Almost Empty”
The victim had a history of mental illness. A “faith healer” promised his parents that the cult exorcism would cure him.
Meet Marybeth Tinning, the Mother Who Spent 14 Years Killing Her Children for Attention
Marybeth Tinning was a serial killer mom who murdered eight infants. And the jury acquitted her.
These Sisters “Survived” Their Rape and Murder: The Curious Case of the Chiong Sisters
Two young women, the son of a wealthy family, and a judge who supposedly committed suicide. There’s a lot going on in the Chiong sisters’ case.
7 Internet Personalities Who Went off the Deep End
Fame does things to people. Bizarre, sinister things. These seven internet personalities are proof.
When Podcasts Solved Cold Cases: How Up and Vanished Cracked the 12-Year-Old Tara Grinstead Mystery
Sometimes, a fresh, outside perspective is all it takes to crack a cold case. Here’s how podcasts solved cold cases that police had given up on.
Joe Metheny: The Serial Killer Who Sold Human Hamburgers to Unsuspecting Customers
Serial killer Joe Metheny killed female sex workers and then turned their bodies into burgers that he served to unsuspecting people at a roadside barbeque stand.
7 Most Terrifying Cults of Personality in History
Cults of personality made these men larger than life. So why do they work so well?
The Twisted Story of Matthew Hoffman: The Leaf Killer of Mount Vernon, Ohio
Matthew Hoffman, often called “The Leaf Killer,” brutally killed three people and kidnapped and raped a young girl.
Junko Furuta Was Raped and Tortured for 40 Days. Her Killers Got off With a Slap on the Wrist.
Junko Furuta’s 40 days in hell ended following a mahjong game. Her enraged captors proceeded to beat her to death.
The Horrifying Story of Pedro Lopez: South Americaโs Missing Serial Killer
Would you believe that a South American serial killer responsible for over 400 murders was allowed to walk free? This is the story of Pedro Lopez.
Meet the Self-Appointed Son of God Who Ended up on the FBI’s Most Wanted List
Mega-church pastor Apollo Quiboloy claims that the COVID pandemic will worsen if people don’t stop charging with trafficking and sexually abusing minors.
Who Is Dahvie Vanity? Former Blood on the Dance Floor Singer Rebrands as “Kawaii Monster” Following Allegations of Pedophilia and Sexual Assault
The Blood on the Dance Floor, now Kawaii Monster, singer has been accused of raping minors โ one of whom he wrote a diss track about.
5 Crime Scene Photos From the Worldโs Most Famous Murderers
Forensic photography has been used to catch some of history’s most famous killers. Here are crime scene photos from some of the most notorious killers ever.
The Works of Charles Bronson: Britainโs Most Violent Criminal Turned Artist
Formerly known as “Britain’s most violent prisoner,” Charles Bronson has since found a more peaceful path through the arts.
Internet Sleuthing: Helpful or Hurtful to Solving Cases?
Sure, internet sleuthing has helped solve a few high-profile crimes, but is it actually doing more harm to investigations than good?
The Carjacking Epidemic of Newark, New Jersey
The city of Newark, New Jersey has experienced a massive carjacking crime wave in the last few years. Here’s what’s being done about it.
3 Traumatizing Unsolved True Crime Cases That Will Keep You up at Night
Not a fan of sleeping? These unsolved true crime cases will keep you up all night installing extra locks on your doors.
DNA Tracking Companies are Helping Investigators Solve Cold Cases, But is it Ethical?
Some DNA tracking companies share genetic data with police to help solve violent crime cases. This raises questions about how to balance protecting privacy with bringing criminals to justice.
The Horrifying Case of Hope Ybarra (And Everything to Know About Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy)
Of the many instances of Munchausen syndrome by proxy throughout history and media, the case of Hope Ybarra may be the most horrifying.
The Gruesome Case of the Murderous Maids: The Story of the Papin Sisters
The murder trial of the Papin sisters has been the subject of debate for decades. Did they commit those brutal murders in a psychotic fit or as a cold-blooded act of class warfare?