Dorothy ‘Dotsie’ Blackburn was 27 years old. Mother to a six-month-old baby boy, and two older children. She was a prostitute in a desperate struggle to provide for her children. …

On August 17, 1983, amidst the hustle and bustle of Thompkins Square Park, Daniel Rakowitz engaged in a chilling conversation with his friend, Sylvia. The subject? A plan to murder Monika Beerle, Rakowitz’s roommate and occasional romantic interest. A Troubled Past: The Early Life of Daniel Rakowitz Born on Christmas Eve in 1960, Daniel Rakowitz had a turbulent childhood…

The fourth day of June in the year 1889 dawned just like any other in the heart of Victorian London. Yet, this day was destined to be remembered, to be whispered with fear and shudders — for on this day, a monstrous horror would burst forth from the shadows, shaking…

It’s simple for one deranged hunter, no trespassing means leaving no witnesses. — Authors note: I used The Tree Stand Murders by David Whitehurst as my primary source for this article. It was a sunny day, ordinary in many respects, except for what was about to unfold. In the blink of an eye, the scene morphed into a chilling tableau. From the outset…

In the gritty underbelly of 1970s Times Square, a chilling crime shook New York City. A man going by the name of “Carl Wilson” checked into the Travel Inn Motor Lodge, on 515 West 42nd Street, on November 29th, 1979. The area around Times Square and 42nd Street, known colloquially…

“I just wanted some story to read to my kids at night” — Kouri Richins, Murderer and Children’s book author The life of Eric Richins, a beloved basketball coach, children’s soccer coach, and avid hunter, ended in a tragic and unexpected manner. The 39-year-old, well-regarded for his sterling character and…

“I have been a sheriff for six years, and I have had a lot of things happen here in East Feliciana Parish, but this type of scene, this is by far the worst.” — Sheriff Jeffery Travis, expressing the severity of the situation. — In the quiet town of Slaughter, Louisiana, a heartbreaking case unfolded, revealing the unimaginable suffering of a young woman named Lacey Fletcher. Found dead in her home, Lacey’s harrowing ordeal shed light on the depths of neglect she endured for years. This article delves into the distressing details surrounding Lacey’s…

“Surprised, I went around to the outside sump and the lid was open, and when I looked inside, I could see human legs.” — Teacher who found man’s corpse down toilet — In the realm of true crime, some cases remain etched in our collective memory due to their inexplicable nature. One such enigma is the death of Naoyuki Kanno, a young Japanese man whose lifeless body was discovered in a septic tank in Miyakoji Village, Tamura County, Fukushima Prefecture.

“Rhonda felt the air escape from her lungs and wanted to scream in agony, but her mouth was gagged so tightly that she could barely move her lips.” — The Candy Cards, author Robert Brown — This post contains graphic content. Mature audiences only. Rhonda Williams is a name that is synonymous with one of the most heinous crimes in American history. She is a survivor of the infamous Dean Corll, also known as the Candy Man. The story of Rhonda Williams is one of tragedy…