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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 America’s 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.
Meet Ed Gein: The Twisted Real-Life Inspiration for Leatherface, Norman Bates, and Buffalo Bill
In honor of the neew Texas Chainsaw Massacre sequal, let’s take a look at the life of Ed Gein, the man who inspired Leatherface.
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 — one of whom he wrote a diss track about.
5 Crime Scene Photos From the World’s 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: Britain’s 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 Personalities Who Went off the Deep End
Fame does things to people. Bizarre, sinister things.
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?
The 5 Terrifying Cults You’ve Probably Never Heard Of
Everyone’s heard of Jonestown, Rajneeshpuram, and the Branch Davidians. Here are some equally terrifying cults that you may not be familiar with.