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Mel Wiley, the Ohio Police Chief Who May Have Authored His Own Demise
In 1985, Chief Wiley went for a swim and was never seen or heard from again. What he left behind shocked his community.
CRIME
A Lot of Cheddar: London Thieves Make Off With $400,000 in Artisanal Cheese
A scammer posing as a supermarket buyer is now in possession of 22 tons of high-grade cheese. Profiting from it is another story.
11 Terrifying Urban Legends That Turned Out to Be True
Sorry to tell you, but killers really have crawled out of medicine cabinets to attack their victims.
Assault, Robbery, and Murder: The Dark History of “Bedsheet Ghosts”
Pretending to be a ghost was a popular pastime in 19th century England. But in London's neighborhood of Hammersmith, it could also get you killed.
6 Infamous Poisoners with Unforgettable Nicknames
Thanks to his outrageous crimes, Graham Young will always be known as the Teacup Poisoner. Here are five others with unforgettable monikers.
11 Facts About the Zodiac Killer
Read up on the case before the new documentary ‘This Is the Zodiac Speaking’ hits Netflix on October 23.
The ‘Brides in the Bath’ Murders That Shocked Edwardian London
George Joseph Smith was widower three times over. His wives had a nasty habit of drowning in the bathtub.
6 Infamous Unsolved Bank Robberies
Whether they were tunneling into vaults or blowing their way into them through church walls, these thieves were brazen—and in each case, whodunit remains a mystery.
When Scotland Yard Took On Resurrectionists
In this excerpt from Simon Read’s book ‘Scotland Yard,’ detectives try to determine if the men who turned up at a medical college with a fresh corpse are body snatchers—or murderers.
Criminal Ring: How Muhammad Ali’s 1970 Comeback Led to a Big-Money Heist
When Muhammad Ali returned to the ring after three years in exile, a team of thieves took the opportunity to steal more than $1 million from fans in a brazen armed robbery. A series about the heist hits Peacock September 5.
10 Books Turning 50 in 2024
Whether they’re iconic horror novels or classic kids’ lit, these books still resonate five decades after they first hit shelves.
Why Do Some Road Signs Have Holes in Them?
Yes, they‘re often bullet holes. No, that‘s not the only explanation.
How An Unsuccessful TV Pilot Spawned One of the Greatest Films of the 1990s
Before there was ‘Heat,’ there was ‘LA Takedown,’ a TV pilot-turned-TV movie that aired on NBC in 1989.
10 Deep Facts About the Watergate Scandal
Fifty years ago today, President Richard Nixon resigned as a consequence of his role in the Watergate break-in and cover-up.
Jean Theory: How the FBI Has Solved Crimes Using Denim
The distinctive wear patterns on your Levi's could put you behind bars.
Officers Recover Thousands of Stolen LEGO Sets From Oregon Toy Shop
Law enforcement officers in Eugene, Oregon, are cracking down on the LEGO black market.
The 25 Best Docuseries You Can Stream Right Now
From making murderers to power struggles at Renaissance fairs, take a look at some of the best docuseries currently streaming.
There’s the Rub: How One Murder Victim’s Risqué Grave Became a French Fertility Icon
Victor Noir was killed by a Bonaparte. These days, he’s more famous for something else.
Can You Guess the Historical Serial Killer Based on Their Nickname?
The gruesome reputations of some repeat killers have led to unforgettable nicknames.
What Did Aaron Burr Do After Shooting Alexander Hamilton?
The first thing Burr did after fatally shooting Hamilton was go home and eat some breakfast. His later years included treason and a drawn-out divorce.
8 Birds That People Used to Eat (but Would Be a Federal Crime to Eat Now)
In past centuries, dinner tables were crowded with sparrows, robins, and even owls. Here are a few birds that are now protected from American appetites.
25 of the Best Documentaries You Can Stream Right Now
These gripping documentaries on Hulu, Max, and Netflix offer a real slice-of-life experience, allowing viewers to delve into worlds unlike their own.
25 of the Best TV Shows to Stream on Hulu Right Now
From ‘The Bear’ to ‘What We Do In the Shadows,’ Hulu has become a thriving destination for great original programming, plus terrific series you might have missed elsewhere.
King of Quarters: The ‘Pay Phone Bandit’ Who Baffled the FBI in the ’80s
Pay phones were thought to have an unpickable lock. Then James Clark came along.