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A Deadly Grievance: The Troubling Tale of Theodore Streleski
In August 1978, a troubled and struggling Stanford grad student named Theodore Streleski bludgeoned a highly regarded professor to death in what he…
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Timothy Reynolds
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The Life of "Joe Bananas": A Tale of Greed, Manipulation, and Murder
He is the namesake of one of New York City's five mafia families. A shrewd and cunning mobster, his 1983 autobiography caught many off guard and ended…
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Timothy Reynolds
Activist, Revolutionary, and Wanted Fugitive: The Harrowing Tale of Assata Shakur
In 1979, political activist and Black revolutionary Assata Shakur was serving a life sentence for murder when she escaped from a New Jersey prison. She…
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Kates Lara
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Escaping "The Rock?": Five Men Who Challenged Alactraz's Reputation As Escape Proof
Two separate escapes in 1937 and 1962 captured the public's imagination, as these men had seemingly done the impossible: Escape from Alcatraz
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Timothy Reynolds
The Daring Escapes of "Gentleman" Bank Robber "Slick" Willie Sutton
Known as much for his daring prison escapes as his intricate bank robberies, "Slick" Willie Sutton was nothing if not resourceful. His infamous…
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Timothy Reynolds
"Old Blue Eyes" and the Mob: Investigating Frank Sinatra's Organized Crime Ties
For years, rumors have persisted that iconic American singer and actor Frank Sinatra was connected to underworld figures. In fact, the FBI kept a file…
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Timothy Reynolds
A History of Violence: The Dark and Brutal Life of Raymond Eugene Brown
In late 1986, a young single mother gave ex-con Raymond Eugene Brown a second chance. Tragically, this decision would have fatal consequences
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Mike Dickson
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Timothy Reynolds
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Prophets of Doom: Immanuel and Rachel David and "The David Family Cult"
In the late 1960s, Charles Longo changed his name to Immanuel David and after being excommunicated from the LDS Church, began his own cult called "The…
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Rachael Elizabeth
Hell's Brothel: The Sadistic Tale of "Loma del Ángel" and the González Sisters
The disturbing tale of four sisters from rural Mexico who created a network of brothels that acted as part brothel and part concentration camp, leaving…
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Kates Lara
The Strange Tale of Clairvius Narcisse: Haiti's "Vodou Zombie"
In 1980, Clairvius Narcisse was recognized by several people including his sister in the Haitian city of L'Estère. This would not have been unusual…
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Timothy Reynolds
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Nightmare in Newcastle: The Savage 1963 Halloween Night Murder of Katherine Lillian Armstrong
The brutal 1963 Halloween night murder of Katherine Armstrong was especially disturbing given that no suspect or motive for the crime was ever…
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Kates Lara
Ted Bundy's First Murder? Investigating the Tragic 1961 Disappearance of Ann Marie Burr
The haunting 1961 disappearance of 8-year-old Ann Marie Burr left her family and community heartbroken. Strong circumstantial evidence points to the…
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Kirsten Ford
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