Stats can be a powerful thing. When used in fun, lighthearted ways, they can color the world around us and make us think twice about what we see, read, and know. For example, did you know that the city of Reno, Nevada is actually further west than Los Angeles, despite being hours inland and a…
In the annals of American crime history, the name “BTK Killer” stands out as a chilling and perplexing chapter. The BTK Killer, whose real identity turned out to be Dennis Rader, terrorized the Wichita, Kansas area for over three decades, leaving a trail of fear and unanswered questions. This is the real story of the…
When most people do something wrong and get caught for it, the punishment incentivizes us not to do the bad thing anymore. Whether it’s being grounded as a child for getting into trouble, or being imprisoned as an adult for something nefarious, we all learn that actions have consequences. And the vast majority of us…
As you may recall, we published an excerpt earlier this week from Truman Capote’s novel ‘In Cold Blood.’ If you missed the post, you may click here to read that Capote excerpt for yourself. Related: Excerpt From John Fante’s ‘Ask The Dust’ That proved to be so popular with readers that we have decided to…
Would you kill to win an election? Would you kill if it meant keeping your office as a public official? These aren’t exactly common questions faced by everyday people. And to be fair, these aren’t even common questions faced by most politicians. (Uh, we hope.) But there are quite a few elections taking place around…
Truman Capote’s groundbreaking work “In Cold Blood” stands as a seminal achievement in the realm of true crime literature. Published in 1966, the book meticulously reconstructs the horrifying events surrounding the 1959 Clutter family murders in Holcomb, Kansas. Blurring the lines between fiction and non-fiction, Capote’s narrative engrosses readers with its vivid storytelling and deep…
Murder is a devastating act. In addition to being terrible for the life lost in such a violent and evil way, the victim’s loved ones are left to grapple with that tragedy for the rest of their lives. Whether justice is handed down to murderers or not, the loss of a loved one is a…
It’s always a tragedy whenever somebody dies unexpectedly. And it’s even more difficult to bear when they were particularly young, or died before their time. That’s no different whether the person who passed is a public figure or an Average Joe. But with celebrities and other high-profile people, death tends to hit differently. It leaves…
The ‘Final Destination’ series of horror movies are meme-worthy at this point, right? The broad idea behind the films is pretty simple: when death has it out for you, there’s really nothing to be done. Fate has signed the proverbial check, and death has come to collect on the payment. No matter how far you…
In the harsh urban jungle, where despair and violence thrive, Jill Leovy unflinchingly plunges into the heart of darkness with her riveting masterpiece, “Ghettoside.” A haunting symphony of shattered dreams and broken lives, this gripping exploration captures the raw essence of a city pulsating with crime and bloodshed. Leovy, a fearless chronicler of the streets,…
The Victorian Era in England was a time of major social change. Industrialization was sweeping across the land—and much of the rest of western Europe—and full-scale lifestyle change was coming to millions of people. Along with it, there was a large-scale migration into large cities, like London. And as more people became more closely-packed into…
Prison is meant to rehabilitate those convicted of crimes while they are held far away from free society. In an ideal world, prisoners do the time as mandated by their crime, reform themselves while in prison, and then are released into the world as functional members of society. Sadly, things don’t often happen that way….
“The First 48” is a gripping and intense reality television series that delves into the crucial first 48 hours of homicide investigations. With its compelling narratives and unfiltered access to law enforcement agencies across the United States, the show has captivated audiences worldwide. Related: The Amazing Story Of Negro League Baseball In this blog post,…
The tranquil town of Las Cruces, New Mexico was jolted awake on the serene Saturday morning of February 10, 1990. Early that morning, two ruthless gunmen stormed into Las Cruces Bowl on East Amador Avenue. The bowling alley’s manager, Stephanie Senac, was readying herself to open the establishment. That day, she was accompanied at the…