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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.
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DNA Links Polish Barber Aaron Kosminski to Jack the Ripper Murders, But Experts Are Skeptical
DNA samples taken from a shawl that allegedly belonged to one of Jack the Ripper's victims link the killing to Aaron Kosminski, a 23-year-old barber living in London at the time.
Last Surviving Person of Interest in Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist to Be Released From Prison
Robert Gentile, an 82-year-old in jail for an unrelated crime, has been a person of interest in the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist case for at least a decade.
Hackers Used Facebook Quizzes to Steal Data from 60,000 Users
Facebook's latest data breach involves a third-party quiz app that invited users to install invasive browser extensions.
14 Facts About Cops
When 'Cops' premiered on Fox on March 11, 1989, 'The Simpsons' was still eight months away from debuting, and Ronald Reagan had only been out of the White House for less than two months. Thirty years later, the series is still going strong.
14 Facts About Cops
When 'Cops' premiered on Fox on March 11, 1989, 'The Simpsons' was still eight months away from debuting, and Ronald Reagan had only been out of the White House for less than two months. Thirty years later, the series is still going strong.
The 'Voodoo' Murders of Clementine Barnabet, Who Claimed to Have Killed 35 People
Did Clementine Barnabet, priestess of a strange sacrificial cult, bludgeon seven families to death with an ax?
Bonnie and Clyde Wrote Poetry, And It’s Going Up for Auction
Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow went on a crime spree during the Great Depression. They still found time to compose poetry.
Up in the Air: When 'Balloon Boy' Took Flight
Ten years ago, the world was captivated by a little boy thought to be trapped in a runaway aircraft. The truth was a lot stranger.
An Abducted in Plain Sight Movie Could Be Happening
Jan Broberg—the woman at the center of Netflix's wild 'Abducted in Plain Sight' documentary—would love to see 'Stranger Things' star Millie Bobby Brown play her in a feature version of the story.
The Medieval Woman Who Made a Living Pretending to be Joan of Arc
Claude des Armoises earned cash and gifts while fooling the King of France himself—until it all came crashing down.
How British Spies Used a Cupcake Recipe to Stop Terrorists
Sometimes, a spoonful of sugar makes the terrorism plot go down.
10 Shocking Facts About The Black Dahlia, Hollywood’s Most Famous Unsolved Murder
More than 500 people confessed to the crime, but no charges have ever been filed.
Murder in the Red Barn: The Crime Solved by a Dream
It seemed like a work of fiction, but the Red Barn murder was very real.
A New Bill Could Make Animal Cruelty a Felony
The law would sentence offenders to a maximum of seven years in prison.
Ted Bundy’s Car, Letters, and Other Personal Items are on Display at the Alcatraz East Crime Museum
The new exhibit gives a look into the serial killer's personal life.
Hell on Wheels: The Sordid History of Ted Bundy's VW Beetle
The car was the serial killer's mobile murder weapon. It was also his undoing.
When Pablo Picasso Was Suspected of Stealing the Mona Lisa
In 1911, Leonardo da Vinci's most famous work went missing. A tip from an admitted art thief seemed to implicate one of the world's best painters.
10 Exceptionally Clever Female Con Artists
These deceitful dames used their lies to achieve great wealth, fame, and even the advantages of the aristocracy.
Our 35 Most Popular Stories of 2018
From understanding weird pet behaviors to learning the proper way to wipe your butt, our readers have a thirst for all sorts of knowledge.
Our 40 Favorite Stories of 2018
Did a typo help end World War II? Does a realtor have to disclose if a house is supposedly haunted? What's the best way to wipe your butt? We answered all these questions and more in 2018.
6 Crimes That Were Solved With the Help of Pizza
Sometimes criminals are done in by greed. Sometimes it's forensic evidence. And sometimes it's a large extra cheese.
Missouri Deer Poacher Sentenced to One Year in Jail—Plus Monthly Viewings of Bambi
Can the magic of Disney reform him?
The Time Abraham Lincoln Stopped a Murder Trial in its Tracks
The story of a missing man, a damning confession, and a surprise witness who would shock the courtroom.