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10 Facts About Alcatraz
At 9:40 a.m. on the morning of August 11, 1934, Alcatraz's first group of prisoners—137 in all—arrived at the soon-to-be-infamous prison.
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Blood Collected From Mosquitoes Could One Day Be Used as Forensic Evidence
While blood collected from mosquitoes won’t be used to clone dinosaurs any time soon, it may one day be used as a tool to solve crime.
Campsite Killer: The Unsolved Mystery of the Lake Bodom Murders
Four teenagers went camping near Espoo, Finland, on June 4, 1960. The following morning, only one was still alive.
How Lizzie Borden Spent Her Life After Being Acquitted
Lizzie Borden may have been acquitted of the August 4, 1892 double-murder of her father and stepmother, but she quickly learned that not everyone was willing to let her off the hook.
Ghost Adventures Host Zak Bagans Just Purchased a Charles Manson Murder House
The day after Sharon Tate’s 1969 murder, Charles Manson’s cult struck again, killing the LaBiancas in their Los Angeles home. Almost 50 years later, the LaBiancas' house just got bought by a master ghost-hunter.
A ‘Book Ripper’ in Herne Bay, England Is Ripping Book Pages, Then Putting Them Back on Shelves
The very English vandal has a distinctive way of ripping the books’ pages and also has a favorite genre: true crime.
A Pair of Dutch World War II Shipwrecks Have Disappeared Off the Coast of Malaysia
A pair of Dutch shipwrecks that have been on the ocean floor for decades were stolen. Scrap metal thieves are to blame.
Monster Presents: Insomniac: Listen to a New Podcast That Explores How Serial Killers Affected One Man's Mind
The new iHeartRadio original podcast is the story of one writer's descent from podcast researcher to its surprising subject.
Death at the South Pole: The Mystery of Antarctica's Unsolved Poisoning Case
In 2000, Rodney Marks died suddenly from methanol poisoning in a remote research station in Antarctica. Nearly 20 years later, the circumstances surrounding his death remain a mystery.
Who Has Jurisdiction for Crimes Committed in Space?
With privatized space travel growing, it's inevitable we'll one day find ourselves faced with a space murder. How would the law deal with it?
8 Tips for Interviewing a Serial Killer, According to Famed FBI Profiler John Douglas
Former FBI agent and behavioral analyst John E. Douglas has interviewed everyone from Charles Manson to Dennis Rader (a.k.a. B.T.K.). Here's how he gets them to open up.
When They See Us, Ava DuVernay’s Central Park Five Series, Is Netflix’s Most Watched Show
The Central Park Five were suspects in one of the most contentious cases of the 1990s. 'When They See Us,' the show depicting the crime and those involved, has become Netflix’s biggest hit.
Who Stole My Cheese? Archivists Are Cataloging 200 Years of Criminal Records From the Isle of Ely
And you thought your parents were strict. In 16th century England, people were tried for crimes ranging from witchcraft to cheese theft.
What's the Difference Between a Killer's Signature and M.O.?
If you're a fan of true crime—or crime-based TV—chances are you've heard the terms 'signature' and 'M.O.' thrown around. We asked former FBI agent and author John Douglas to break down the difference for us.
A Change Made By the FCC Could Reduce the Amount of Robocalls You Receive
A new rule change voted on by the FCC makes it easier for phone carriers to block certain types of calls, including robocalls from scam artists.
10 Facts About Alfred Hitchcock Presents
The anthology series that argued crime does pay aired from 1955 to 1965 and made Hitchcock a bonafide celebrity.
A 9-Year-Old is Raising Thousands of Dollars to Outfit Police Dogs with Bulletproof Vests
Brady Snakovsky of Strongsville, Ohio is helping raise funds for K-9 dogs in need of protective vests.
The Sea Waif: A Murder on the Ocean and the Little Girl Who Stayed Alive
When 11-year-old Terry Jo Duperrault was found in the middle of the ocean, she was hours from death. And she was the only member of her family left alive.
You Can Explore Al Capone's Newly Recreated Cell at Eastern State Penitentiary
Al Capone served time at Eastern State Penitentiary, and new research indicates his stay there wasn't as luxurious as initially reported.
A (Mock) Court in Pittsburgh Just Put Luke Skywalker on Trial for Murder
On April 13, 2019, Luke Skywalker was put on trial for murdering 5999 people when he destroyed the Death Star.
A 400-Year-Old Bible Stolen From Pittsburgh’s Carnegie Library Has Been Recovered in the Netherlands
The rare Bible was one of hundreds of items that were stolen in an alleged inside job that spanned decades.
Killing Fields: The Town That Got Away With Murder
Ken Rex McElroy was gunned down in cold blood as dozens of Skidmore, Missouri residents watched. No one was ever prosecuted for the crime.
Australian Man Claims His Former Boss Bullied Him with Farts, Wants $1.3 Million in Damages
An Australian engineer claims his supervisor provoked and harassed him with a continuous assault of gas in a windowless office.
The Terrible Crimes and False Wonders of Mary Bateman, the Witch of Yorkshire
Mary was a remorseless conwoman and killer who duped many of those around her—until she finally met her match.