TRUE CRIME

Barbara Elaine Graham, often remembered by the grim moniker "Bloody Babs," lived a life shaped by hardship, poor decisions, and the weight of societal judgement. Born into adversity, Graham’s troubled early years set the stage for her descent into a life of crime that culminated in her execution at San Quentin Prison on June 3, 1955. Convicted of the brutal murder of 64-year-old widow Mabel Monohan, she became the third woman ... View more

The Wonderland murders, also known as the “Four on the Floor Murders” or the “Laurel Canyon Murders”, occurred in the early hours of July 1, 1981, at a drug den in the heart of Los Angeles. This case, notorious for its brutal violence, has captured public fascination due to the involvement of the Wonderland Gang, organised crime figure Eddie Nash, and infamous pornographic actor John Holmes. Despite multiple trials and decades ... View more

The Turpin family case remains one of the most harrowing accounts of abuse and control to come to light in modern times. The story of David and Louise Turpin and their 13 children, held captive in their home in Perris, California, shocked the world when it broke in January 2018. The systematic abuse and imprisonment of their children over decades earned their residence the grim nickname “House of Horrors.” Early Lives ... View more

Albert Fish, born Hamilton Howard Fish on 19 May 1870 in Washington, D.C., is remembered as one of the most infamous and disturbing figures in American criminal history. While his crimes were heinous, understanding the circumstances of his life and the broader social context can shed light on the development of such a disturbed individual. This would in no way be an attempt to excuse his behaviour, merely a way of possibly ... View more

On the evening of January 17, 1950, the streets of Boston’s North End were quiet under a winter sky. Inside the Brink’s Inc. security depot, employees were preparing to call it a day. The second floor of the building, housing the company’s vault, was bustling with activity as workers moved sacks of cash and securities to be secured for the night. But as the clock ticked past 7 p.m., their routine came to a screeching ... View more