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"Public Enemy No. 1" Escapes: The Daring Jailbreaks of John Dillinger
In March 1934, famed bank robber John Dillinger was locked up facing murder charges when he pulled off one of the most daring jailbreaks in history
Feb 6 • 
Timothy Reynolds
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"Sgt. Slaughter": The Shocking Tale of Robert Bales and the Kandahar Massacre
In the early morning hours of March 11, 2012, Staff Sgt. Robert Bales shot and killed 16 Afghan civilians and wounded several more. These tragic…
Jan 30 • 
Timothy Reynolds
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The Twisted Tale of Black Widow Serial Killer Mary Cowan: “The Borgia of Maine”
Labeled by the press as “The Borgia of Maine,” for her murderous ways, the tale of Mary Cowan is particularly heinous due to the extreme cruelty…
Nov 19, 2024 • 
Kirsten Ford
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Cleveland House of Horrors: Ariel Castro and the Dramatic 2013 Rescue of Three Imprisoned Women
In May 2013, Three women were rescued from a derelict house in Cleveland after having been kidnapped and imprisoned for years by a sadistic monster
Aug 13, 2024 • 
Kirsten Ford
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The Cleveland Torso Murders: How A Deranged Serial Killer Eluded Legendary Crimefighter Elliot Ness
From 1935 to 1938, dismembered bodies continued to pile up in Cleveland as famed lawman Elliot Ness hunted for a crazed killer
Jul 31, 2024 • 
Timothy Reynolds
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