Mussolini’s Early Arrests: The Fascist Leader’s Tumultuous Path to Power
In the early 20th century, a young Benito Mussolini was far from the iron-fisted dictator he would later become as the head of Fascist...
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Sylvia Likens: The Harrowing Case of Abuse, Torture, and Murder at the Hands of Gertrude Baniszewski
The horrific torture and murder of Sylvia Likens in 1965 stands as one of the darkest cases of abuse in American history. Sylvia, a...
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Sada Abe: The Shocking Story of Obsession and Murder in 1936 Tokyo
Sada Abe, one of the most infamous figures in Japanese criminal history, remains a symbol of obsession and tragedy. Born in 1905 into a...
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The Final Days of Albert Anastasia: The Brutal End of the Lord High Executioner
Albert Anastasia, sometimes known by his nickname "Lord High Executioner," was one of the most feared and powerful figures in organised...
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Thuggee Assassins of India: Real Killers or British Colonial Myth?
The Thuggee assassins of India have captivated imaginations for centuries, portrayed as a secretive, murderous cult carrying out ritual...
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The Tragic and Disturbing Story of Carl Tanzler and Elena de Hoyos
Carl Tanzler, often remembered for his eerie obsession with Maria Elena Milagro de Hoyos, was a figure as strange as he was tragic. His...
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Weegee: The Lens Behind New York’s Darkest Hours
In the shadows of 1930s and 1940s New York, where crime and chaos thrived after dark, one man was always first on the scene—capturing...
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Adolfo Constanzo: Black Magic, White Magic, Murder and Lots of Drugs
The story of Adolfo Constanzo is one that blurs the lines between crime, mysticism, and terror, culminating in one of the most grotesque...
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The Fall and Rise and Then Fall Again of Jimmy Swaggart
In 1991, the California Highway Patrol stopped a white Jaguar in Indio for driving on the wrong side of the road. The driver's...
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The Murder of Vincent Chin: A Turning Point for Asian American Civil Rights
Vincent Chin’s brutal murder on June 19, 1982, stands as a defining moment in the history of civil rights in the United States,...
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On the Beat: Jill Freedman’s Unfiltered Portrait of the NYPD (1978–1981)
Between 1978 and 1981, photographer Jill Freedman immersed herself in the daily operations of the New York Police Department (NYPD),...
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Augustus “Gus” Wynn and His Prison Carnival
I take great delight in stumbling across obscure stories of lives that have been lived long ago, but that have possibly been all but...
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The Thorpe Affair: A Scandal that Shook British Politics
The Thorpe Affair of the 1970s is one of the most infamous political and sex scandals in British history. It irrevocably ended the...
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The Life and Crimes of Eugenia Falleni: A Complex Legacy
Eugenia Falleni’s life is one that continues to provoke intrigue and debate. Born in Italy in 1875, Falleni’s life and identity would...
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The Decline of Al Capone: From Feared Gangster to Feeble Man
Alphonse Gabriel Capone, more commonly known as Al Capone, once stood at the apex of the American underworld, synonymous with organised...
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Aileen Wuornos: The Tragic Descent of America’s Notorious Female Serial Killer
Aileen Carol Pittman, later known as Aileen Wuornos, was born on 29 February 1956 in Rochester, Michigan. Her beginnings were shaped by...
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The Lawson Family Murders: A Christmas Tragedy
The quiet town of Germanton, North Carolina, nestled in the rolling hills of rural America, was preparing for Christmas in 1929. Like...
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Rogues, Rascals, and Nicknames: The Curious Case of Newcastle’s Forgotten Mugshot Book
This book of mugshots was found in a Newcastle junk shop and was preserved by the Tyne and Wear Archives & Museums. They were most...
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They Shall Not Pass - The Battle of Cable Street: Defying Fascism in the East End
The Battle of Cable Street, which took place on 4th October 1936 in the East End of London, remains a defining moment in the British...
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Carl Panzram: The Story of a Lifetime of Abuse and Violence
Carl Panzram’s life, a tale steeped in violence, criminality, and a glaring contempt for society, is one that offers a window into the...
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The Liberation Of Buchenwald Concentration Camp, A Journey Through Horror
On April 11, 1945, the notorious Buchenwald concentration camp was liberated by the 6th Armoured Division of the United States Army,...
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Marcus Wesson: The Horrific History Of The 'Vampire God'
On the afternoon of 12th March 2004, in a rough part of Fresno, California, officers were dispatched to a small blue house at 761 W....
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Michael Fagan: The Man Broke Into Buckingham Palace And Had A Chat With The Queen
On the morning of 9 July 1982, a 31-year-old painter and decorator named Michael Fagan committed one of the most extraordinary security...
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The Day A 17-Year-Old Marcus Sarjeant Shot Blanks At The Queen In 1981
On a quiet June morning in 1981, the kind of day when national traditions meet the celebratory spirit of the public, a teenage boy from...
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