true crime

On a chilly Tuesday night in March 1932, one of the most sensational crimes in American history unfolded in a quiet rural estate in New Jersey. It was a story of celebrity, mystery, and tragedy that gripped the world and still sparks debate nearly a century later. When 20-month-old Charles Augustus Lindbergh Jr. was taken from his nursery, it not only shocked the nation—it triggered a massive investigation, changed federal ... View more

In the long history of criminal investigations, few cases have gripped the American public like that of the Unabomber. For nearly 18 years, a mysterious figure mailed or hand-delivered bombs to targets across the United States, killing three and injuring 23 others. The case baffled law enforcement, despite the largest and most expensive manhunt in the FBI’s history. And yet, in the end, it was not forensic evidence or ... View more

It’s hard to believe that a man could convince dozens of adults to leave their families, quit their jobs, and follow him into the forest to await the end of the world. But that’s exactly what happened in 1970s Canada. At the heart of it all was Roch Thériault—cult leader, sadist, and self-proclaimed prophet—whose reign of terror over the group known as the Ant Hill Kids would go down as one of the most disturbing chapters in ... View more

Imagine agreeing to live undercover inside a maximum-security prison for the criminally insane, knowing that failure could mean death or losing your freedom forever. This chilling scenario wasn't a film plot but the real-life gamble of Jimmy Keene, a convicted drug dealer who risked everything to coax a confession from suspected serial killer Larry Hall. Their gripping encounter would reveal dark truths about both men, ... View more

The world of crime has seen its fair share of chilling partnerships, but few are as infamous as the one shared by Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme. These two schoolgirls from New Zealand shocked the nation in 1954 when their intense friendship culminated in the brutal murder of Pauline’s mother, Honora Parker. This case not only sent ripples through New Zealand society but has also captured the public’s imagination for decades, ... View more