Friar and Fury — The Unfathomable Cruelty Of Tomas De Torquemada
This post was originally published on this siteTomas de Torquemada was responsible for over 2000 deaths during the Spanish Inquisition, all in the name of […]
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The Gruesome Story Of The Unsolved Villisca Axe Murders
This post was originally published on this siteThe bloody, mysterious Villisca Axe Murders have stumped authorities for over a century, despite numerous suspects, two trials, […]
How Being Hanged, Drawn, And Quartered Became The Most Brutal Punishment In History
This post was originally published on this siteIn 14th-century England, no crime was worse than trying to betray the crown. So as a warning to […]
David Koresh Promised His Followers Heaven — And Led Them Straight To Hell
This post was originally published on this siteDuring the Waco siege, David Koresh and the Branch Davidians spent 51 days under lock by the ATF […]
The Gruesome Crimes Of Albert Fish, The Brooklyn Vampire
This post was originally published on this siteAlbert Fish confessed to a hundred crimes after his arrest, each one of them more depraved than the […]
Meet Big Nose George, The Wild West Outlaw Who Was Killed And Turned Into Shoes
This post was originally published on this siteFirst, Big Nose George was hanged. Then things got much worse. Wikimedia CommonsGeorge “Big Nose George” Parrott George […]
Jack The Stripper: The Gruesome Killer Who Followed In The Ripper’s Footsteps
This post was originally published on this siteThe grisly story of Jack the Stripper reveals that his murders may have been more gruesome than even […]
Meet The Serial Killer Who Turned Her Victims Into Soap And Teacakes
This post was originally published on this siteHad Leonarda Cianciulli’s life not been so muddled by superstition, curses, and Romani fortune tellers, she may never […]
Pablo Escobar’s Drug Submarine Found Off Coast Of Colombia
This post was originally published on this siteThe investigators believe that the sub could provide clues as to where Escobar’s missing multi-billion dollar fortune was […]
Pablo Escobar’s Net Worth — The Drug Lord Could Have Been The Richest Man Alive
This post was originally published on this siteIf he was alive and still at work today, Pablo Escobar’s net worth would be more than $100 […]
27 John Gotti Facts That Reveal The Man Behind “The Dapper Don”
This post was originally published on this siteFrom extraordinary violence to exorbitant wealth, these John Gotti facts reveal the true story of “The Dapper Don.” […]
This Metal-Fanged Cannibal Escaped Twice – Now He’s On The Run
This post was originally published on this siteNikolai Dzhumagaliev earned his nickname “Metal Fang” after being fitted with an unusual set of white metal dentures. […]
Edgar Allan Poe’s Death Sounds Like An Edgar Allan Poe Story
This post was originally published on this siteEdgar Allan Poe died in 1849, but historians still disagree on exactly what caused his untimely and horrific […]
The True Story Of Gianni Versace’s Murder And Serial Killer Andrew Cunanan
This post was originally published on this siteThe assassination of Gianni Versace captivated the nation, but there was much more to serial killer Andrew Cunanan […]
Frank Lucas And The True Story Of “American Gangster”
This post was originally published on this siteAccording to Frank Lucas, he built his drug empire by smuggling 98-percent-pure heroin from Vietnam to the U.S. […]
21 Of The Best Netflix Documentaries You Can Watch In 2018
This post was originally published on this siteFrom commentary on animal activism to stories of war heroes that rescued thousands, the documentaries on this list […]
25 Astounding Al Capone Facts That Show Why He’s History’s Most Infamous Gangster
This post was originally published on this siteFrom exorbitant wealth to unspeakable violence, these Al Capone facts reveal a shocking tale of booze, bullets, and […]
Elizebeth Friedman — The WWII Codebreaker Who Took Down Gangsters And Nazi Spies
This post was originally published on this siteBetween 1926 and 1930, Elizebeth Friedman decoded 20,000 messages per year in hundreds of different code systems. Even […]
The Vile Crimes Of Luis Garavito — The World’s Deadliest Serial Killer
This post was originally published on this siteFor seven years, Luis Garavito, known to authorities as “the Beast,” abused, tortured, and murdered anywhere from 150-400 […]
Inside Stalin’s “Cannibal Island” – The Ultimate Hunger Games
This post was originally published on this siteIn the 1930s, Joseph Stalin deported thousands of opponents and prisoners to a barren, isolated location that would […]
A Look Back At The Disturbing Practice Of Gibbeting
This post was originally published on this siteGibbeted bodies would stink so badly that nearby residents would have to shut their windows to keep the […]
Gilles De Rais, The Child Serial Killer Who Fought Alongside Joan Of Arc
This post was originally published on this siteIn France, Gilles de Rais is remembered both for his service as a war hero with the French […]
The Disturbing Kidnapping And Captivity Of Sally Horner, Who Likely Inspired ‘Lolita’
This post was originally published on this siteIn 1948, 11-year-old Sally Horner was kidnapped and subsequently held captive by a pedophile for 21 months. WikipediaA […]
“The Very Definition Of Heartless Evil”: The Story Of Ted Bundy
This post was originally published on this siteEven Ted Bundy described himself as “the most cold-hearted son of a bitch you’ll ever meet.” His crimes […]
The Chilling Crimes Of Harvey Glatman, ‘The Glamour Girl Slayer’
This post was originally published on this siteHarvey Glatman took his victims out to the desert to strangle them, but not before taking some disturbing […]