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fromPsychology Today
1 day ago

Bryan Kohberger Killed Four College Students He Didn't Know

Murder motivations often remain unclear; personal history and personality are essential for understanding behavior.
#documentary
Relationships
fromtime.com
2 months ago

The True Story Behind RomCon: Who the F*** is Jason Porter?

The docu-series 'RomCon' follows Heather Rovet's harrowing experience with deceit and manipulation by Jason Porter, a handyman who lied repeatedly.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Confessions of a Parent Killer review a grisly tale of the murderer who lived with her mum and dad's corpses

The documentary reveals the disturbing case of Ginny McCullough, who murdered her parents and lived with their bodies for years.
Parenting
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Confessions of a Parent Killer review a grisly tale of the murderer who lived with her mum and dad's corpses

The documentary reveals the disturbing case of Ginny McCullough, who murdered her parents and lived with their bodies for years.
fromBoard Game Quest
1 week ago

Dying Message Review

Dying Message is a deduction game where players guess the murderer based on clues given by a player acting as the victim.
#podcasting
fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 week ago

HBO Max Drops a Heavy-Hitting August 2025 Lineup with Peacemaker, Final Destination & More | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

HBO Max's August 2025 lineup features the return of Peacemaker and new horror and true crime content.
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

What Is Evil?

Kohberger received four life sentences for the murders of four University of Idaho students without expressing remorse or revealing a motive.
US politics
fromPadailypost
1 week ago

Parole recommended for man who killed his roommate

Mark Mepham Hensley, convicted of murdering Kathleen Noble in 1989, was found suitable for parole after more than two decades in prison.
#podcast
fromPodcaster News
2 weeks ago
Podcast

New Casefile Presents Podcast Julie's Gone Shed's Light On Julie Ann Garciaelay's Disappearance. - Podcaster News

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Podcast

'The Monk is sophisticated enough, he likes his Eggs Benedict' - 'Crime World' host Nicola Tallant on Gerry Hutch's eating habits

The Monk interview achieved unprecedented listenership in Ireland.
fromRAIN News
2 months ago
Podcast

iHeart announces hybrid live/on-demand True Crime podcast

iHeartMedia launches 'True Crime Tonight', a radio/podcast series with a live interactive format, partnering with KT Studios.
fromPodcaster News
2 weeks ago
Podcast

New Casefile Presents Podcast Julie's Gone Shed's Light On Julie Ann Garciaelay's Disappearance. - Podcaster News

fromIrish Independent
1 month ago
Podcast

'The Monk is sophisticated enough, he likes his Eggs Benedict' - 'Crime World' host Nicola Tallant on Gerry Hutch's eating habits

Podcast
fromRAIN News
2 months ago

iHeart announces hybrid live/on-demand True Crime podcast

iHeartMedia launches 'True Crime Tonight', a radio/podcast series with a live interactive format, partnering with KT Studios.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Lucy Letby taught to write down darkest thoughts, friend claims in new documentary

Notes written by Lucy Letby include disturbing statements such as "I am evil, I did this" and "I killed them on purpose because I am not good enough to care for them."
UK news
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The Yogurt Shop Murders: how to turn a horrifying true story into a sensitive true crime docuseries

The Yogurt Shop Murders highlights the tragedy of four teenage girls murdered in 1991 and the community's emotional response and ongoing quest for justice.
#bryan-kohberger
fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
US news

Previously Sealed Court Documents Reveal Bryan Kohberger Chased Victim Through Idaho Murder House

fromSFGATE
2 weeks ago
US news

Previously Sealed Court Documents Reveal Bryan Kohberger Chased Victim Through Idaho Murder House

#literary-fiction
fromwww.biography.com
3 weeks ago

David Berkowitz: Biography, Serial Killer, Son of Sam

David Berkowitz, known as the Son of Sam, killed six people in New York City from 1976 to 1977, inducing mass panic.
#cold-case
Mission District
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Dead woman left with religious pendants in Bay Area field identified

The remains of a woman, identified as Vivian Moss, were found nearly 44 years after her murder, bringing resolution to a cold case.
NYC parents
fromsilive
2 months ago

A secret adoption, a grisly murder, and a 30-year mystery: Timeline of Staten Island 'scorpion' cold case

Christine Belusko's cold-case murder continues to garner attention as new leads emerge and investigations unfold.
SF parents
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Calif. teacher's killing was a mystery for 47 years. Confession from family of a student solves it

The killer of teacher Diane Peterson, a student named Harry Nickerson, has been confirmed after decades of investigation.
SF parents
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

San Jose cold case: Family confession solves 1978 fatal teacher stabbing, authorities say

A recent confession has linked Harry Nickerson to the 1978 murder of teacher Diane Peterson.
NYC parents
fromsilive
2 months ago

A secret adoption, a grisly murder, and a 30-year mystery: Timeline of Staten Island 'scorpion' cold case

Christine Belusko's cold-case murder continues to garner attention as new leads emerge and investigations unfold.
#murder
fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

Australian woman found guilty of triple murder with 'delicious' toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington

fromFortune
1 month ago
US news

Australian woman found guilty of triple murder with 'delicious' toxic mushroom-laced beef Wellington

#murder-case
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

New book sheds light on Lincoln's misunderstood killer: he's not that person at all'

The book explores the assassination of Abraham Lincoln, focusing on its significance as a crime of the century and its historical parallels to current societal divisions.
fromAdvocate.com
1 month ago

This new true crime documentary shows how Furry sleuths exposed an animal abuse ring

A new true crime documentary series exposes a ring of animal abusers investigated by a group of vigilantes from the Furry community.
fromOregon ArtsWatch * Arts & Culture News
1 month ago

'Girl in the Creek': Oh, the horror! * Oregon ArtsWatch

The body lay at the very limit of daylight, the last clear place on the stones before the wood framing in the ancient adit began to peel away from the walls and pile up in moldy heaps.
Writing
fromLos Angeles Times
1 month ago

Another conviction for 'American Nightmare' rapist Matthew Muller. Here's his latest crime

Matthew Muller, a convicted rapist, receives additional life sentences for another home invasion.
fromVulture
1 month ago

How Ballard Mashes Up the Bosch Universe

Ballard stars Maggie Q as the dogged and empathetic investigator... committed to closing as many... cold cases... Her first case is the early 2000s murder of teenager Sarah Pearlman.
Television
California
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Prolific Bay Area lawyer-turned-kidnapper sentenced to life

Matthew Muller, a convicted serial abductor, received a life sentence for kidnapping and assaulting a Bay Area woman.
Vallejo police initially treated the kidnapping case as a hoax, mislabeling the victims.
#idaho-murders
fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
US news

EXCLUSIVE: Idaho Murder Victim's Mom Recalls How Police Delivered News of Daughter's Death

fromTODAY.com
1 month ago
US news

EXCLUSIVE: Idaho Murder Victim's Mom Recalls How Police Delivered News of Daughter's Death

Public health
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

Death cap: The mushroom behind deadly dinner in Australia DW 07/09/2025

Erin Patterson was found guilty of serving toxic death cap mushrooms to family members, resulting in three murders and one attempted murder.
fromConsequence
1 month ago

Ryan Murphy Developing Monster Season 4 About Lizzie Borden: Report

The next season of Ryan Murphy's Monster series will center on Lizzie Borden, who was infamously accused of murdering her parents.
fromBoston.com
1 month ago

Alan Jackson sheds light on Karen Read's legal expenses in Vanity Fair interview

Karen Read was acquitted of murder and manslaughter charges after three years and two trials, facing over $5 million in legal fees.
fromFortune
1 month ago

'Tiger King' cat wrangler 'Doc' Antle faces up to 10 years in prison in South Carolina sentencing

Antle faces up to 10 years in prison for trafficking in exotic animals and money laundering after pleading guilty in November 2023. His sentence is the final true-life chapter of the Tiger King saga.
US news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Jameela Jamil launches a tongue-in-cheek riot of a history show: best podcasts of the week

This podcast dedicated to the untold tales behind history's so-called sidechicks features a tongue-in-cheek approach, highlighting the stories of figures like Madame de Montespan.
Podcast
fromwww.bbc.com
1 month ago

DNA technology helps solve British man cold case

Michael Sidney Hill, a British man who died in Arizona in 2013, was identified after a decade of being known only as 'Maricopa County John Doe 2013'.
Europe news
fromwww.esquire.com
1 month ago

'Smoke' Release Schedule: When Do New Episodes Come Out?

Smoke is a crime drama about an arson investigator and a detective working to apprehend serial arsonists in the Pacific Northwest.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Lucy Letby hospital investigation: three bosses arrested on suspicion of manslaughter

Three hospital bosses arrested for gross negligence manslaughter amid investigation into Lucy Letby's actions.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

An Ordinary Case review Daniel Auteuil directs and stars in tense Ruth Rendell-ish crime procedural

An Ordinary Case expertly balances understated narrative with profound themes of innocence and obsession, culminating in a gripping final act.
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Japan executes 'Twitter killer' who killed and dismembered nine

Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the 'Twitter killer,' was executed for murdering nine people, including several young women, marking Japan's first death penalty use since 2022.
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Smoke review no TV show has ever been worth sticking with more

Lehane's 'Smoke' may struggle initially with tonal inconsistencies, but sticking with it reveals a solid premise and character depth worth exploring.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

An astonishing tale of Lamborghinis, cocaine and the need to make a quick buck: best podcasts of the week

TJ Dominguez recounts his double life as a Lamborghini dealer and cocaine trafficker for Pablo Escobar, driven by family obligations.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

The murder of Dublin prostitute Lizzie O'Neill - a century-old mystery with links to WB Yeats, a GP and a garda

A young woman was found injured by Pat Reilly in the Dublin mountains, raising alarming concerns about safety.
#annie-mccarrick
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

Karen Read found not guilty of murder in second trial

Karen Read was acquitted of all murder charges related to the death of her boyfriend, John O'Keefe.
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

A Provocative Argument About What Creates Serial Killers

Caroline Fraser reflects on her traumatic upbringing amidst a wave of violence and serial killings in the Pacific Northwest during the 1970s and '80s.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

New trailer shows Grace Van Patten as Amanda Knox in new Hulu series

The series 'The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox' follows Knox's wrongful conviction for the murder of her roommate, showcasing her 16-year journey to justice.
Media industry
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Erin Patterson trial hears of four calculated deceptions' at heart of mushroom lunch case as closing address begins

Erin Patterson is accused of three murders linked to a deceptive lunch involving toxic mushrooms, crafted with intent to kill.
fromSan Francisco Bay Times
2 months ago

Hilarious and Thrilling Doodler Kills at The Marsh San Francisco - San Francisco Bay Times

Fisher's 'Doodler' combines chilling true crime with high-energy, campy theatre, exploring the historical impact of the Doodler killer on San Francisco's gay community.
SF LGBT
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Six missing women and me: The story of one intrepid reporter and Ireland's vanishing triangle

The Sky documentary re-examines the mysterious disappearances of women in Ireland's Vanishing Triangle, showcasing the persistent investigation efforts by journalist Geraldine Niland.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

Jim Sheridan's Sophie Toscan du Plantier film 'Re-Creation' debuts in New York: How case against Ian Bailey unravels and some fictional elements veer towards implausible

The 1996 murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier remains unsolved, shadowed by controversy and ongoing media scrutiny.
Brooklyn
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Exclusive | Pal reveals the moment he was convinced Rex Heuermann 'was Gilgo Beach murderer': 'I'm the best friend of a serial killer'

David Jimenez realizes his friend is a suspected serial killer after a prison visit.
Jimenez struggles with the betrayal of his friendship with Rex Heuermann.
Mental health
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Why Do So Many Serial Killers Come From the Pacific Northwest? A New Book Offers a Theory

The 1970s and '80s saw a spike in serial killers in the U.S. attributed to various factors, including toxic environmental pollutants.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

A Reporter in the Death Chamber

The article explores Thomas Loden Jr.'s horrific crime and the psychological impact of witnessing an execution.
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Obituary: Sunny Jacobs, US campaigner who fought against the death penalty after her own experience of spending five years on death row

Jacobs was placed in solitary confinement as there was no one to defend her against the wrongful conviction that disrupted her life and family.
Social justice
#missing-persons
fromOxygen
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Pregnant Woman Fatally Strangled in Staten Island Park By Man She Met At Deli | Oxygen

Megan Marotte, a missing pregnant woman, sparked heightened concern and investigation from authorities due to her complicated personal circumstances.
fromSFGATE
2 months ago
SF parents

Car found in mysterious disappearance of California mother and daughter

Human remains and a vehicle linked to missing mother and daughter found in Shasta County, providing clues after nine months of investigation.
fromOxygen
2 months ago
Brooklyn

Pregnant Woman Fatally Strangled in Staten Island Park By Man She Met At Deli | Oxygen

SF parents
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

Car found in mysterious disappearance of California mother and daughter

Human remains and a vehicle linked to missing mother and daughter found in Shasta County, providing clues after nine months of investigation.
#murder-investigation
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
2 months ago

Murder investigation launched as man charged over disappearance of Ilford woman

A murder investigation is underway for a missing woman, Yajaira Castro Mendez, after a man known to her was charged with her murder.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Every parent's nightmare': after 18 years, was this the final search for Madeleine McCann?

The latest search for Madeleine McCann has concluded without breakthroughs, leaving the town of Praia da Luz with an enduring association to the case.
UK news
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Breaking Down the Ending of Netflix's Tense Aussie Thriller The Survivors

The series 'The Survivors' explores the impact of past tragedies in a small town and the revival of hidden secrets.
#sherri-papini
fromsfist.com
2 months ago

Bayview Community Activist Arrested In Four Killings Spanning 17 Years

Sauntek Harris, a community activist, faces murder charges for four killings, including a 2019 shooting and three cold cases from 2002.
#tylenol-murders
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Netflix Unpacks One of Chicago's Most Infamous Unsolved Mysteries in "Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders" | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

fromDecider
2 months ago
Medicine

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders' on Netflix, a docuseries that gives new theories about the 1982 killings from cyanide-laced Tylenol

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Netflix got the first and only interview with the chief suspect of the Tylenol murders by promising to treat him as a human being

fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago
Toronto Maple Leafs

Netflix Unpacks One of Chicago's Most Infamous Unsolved Mysteries in "Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders" | TV/Streaming | Roger Ebert

fromDecider
2 months ago
Medicine

Stream It Or Skip It: 'Cold Case: The Tylenol Murders' on Netflix, a docuseries that gives new theories about the 1982 killings from cyanide-laced Tylenol

fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Netflix got the first and only interview with the chief suspect of the Tylenol murders by promising to treat him as a human being

Podcast
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

MeidasTouch Extends Streak as YouTube's Top Political Podcast Here's This Week's Top 100

MeidasTouch remains the only political podcast in YouTube's top 10 rankings, underscoring its unique appeal in a crowded field.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Haunting photo of missing teen Pearl Pinson, who was snatched off the street 9 years ago and never seen again

The mystery surrounding Pearl Pinson's kidnapping continues to haunt her loved ones as they seek closure and understanding of her fate after nine years.
SF parents
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

'Doctor death' forensic pathologist reveals the worst ways people can die: 'Never trust a rooster'

Forensic pathologist Roger Byard shares insights on his most traumatic and bizarre cases, including the infamous Snowtown murders and strange animal-related deaths.
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 months ago

'We know people know who the killer is,' Toronto police say about 15-year-old cold case | CBC News

Dale Lowe urges anyone with information on her son's unsolved murder to come forward, emphasizing the importance of compassion in solving the case.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Tennessee death row inmate Oscar Smith's final words revealed as he's executed for murder of wife, her sons

Oscar Smith was executed for the 1989 murders of his wife and her sons, maintaining his innocence until death.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Dept. Q to Adults: the seven best shows to stream this week

Carl Morck combines brilliant detective work with personal trauma while navigating a cold case that explores deeper human connections.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

Moment baby-killer calmly admits to suffocating, burning newborn 'Baby Moses' 30 years ago caught on tape: 'I did it'

Keri Mazzuca confessed to suffocating and burning her infant son, 'Baby Moses', in a shocking admission caught on video.
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