How Faye Yager Operated Her ‘Children of the Underground’ Network

Jackpot Conspiracy: How a Lottery Mastermind Rigged Millions and Got Caught Imagine buying a lottery ticket, dreaming of millions, only to discover the game was rigged from the start. The Iowa Hot Lotto scandal was no ordinary case of fraud—it was an intricate web of deceit, secret computer codes, a mysterious winning ticket, and, bizarrely, … Read more

The Menendez Brothers’ Mansion, Ed Gein’s Farmhouse and Other Murder Houses

Inside the Murder Mansions: The Dark Secrets Hidden Behind These Infamous Homes It’s unsettling to think about, but many killers lived shockingly ordinary lives. They held jobs, had families, and owned homes—just like anyone else. But behind the doors of some of these residences lurked unimaginable horrors. What does the home of a murderer truly … Read more

Aundria Bowman’s Disappearance Was Only Solved After Her Adoptive Father Was Arrested for Another Murder

Buried Secrets: How Aundria Bowman’s Disappearance Led to a Chilling Confession Decades Later On March 11, 1989, 14-year-old Aundria Bowman vanished without a trace. Her adoptive parents, Dennis and Brenda Bowman, reported that she had run away from their Michigan home. For decades, the case remained unsolved, a lingering mystery that haunted investigators and Aundria’s … Read more

Why Long-Haul Trucking Attracts Some Serial Killers

Highways of Horror: Why Some Serial Killers Choose Long-Haul Trucking as Their Hunting Ground Most truckers are hardworking, law-abiding citizens, but the dark underbelly of the long-haul trucking industry has harbored some of the most elusive serial killers in history. The FBI has long recognized that for those with deadly intentions, life on the road … Read more

Louise Woodward: ‘Killer Nanny’ or Victim of a Miscarriage of Justice?

The Infamous Louise Woodward Case: Cold-Blooded Killer or Tragic Scapegoat? On a cold February night in 1997, a chilling 911 call came from a quiet Newton, Massachusetts home. “The baby is barely breathing,” 19-year-old British au pair Louise Woodward frantically told the dispatcher. The infant in question was eight-month-old Matthew Eappen, and within days, he … Read more

Patience, Legwork and a Bit of Luck: Investigating Cold Cases Without DNA

The Art of Solving the Unsolvable: How Cold Cases Are Cracked Without DNA In the shadowy world of cold cases, some unsolved mysteries grow colder with time, while others—against all odds—find resolution through patience, determination, and a little bit of luck. While modern forensic advancements and DNA breakthroughs have revolutionized crime-solving, some cases are solved … Read more

The Murder of Bruce Blackwood: How a NYC Cop and a Killer’s Daughter Solved a Cold Case

Buried Secrets and a Daughter’s Betrayal: How a NYC Cop Cracked a Cold Case Murder “My brother didn’t just walk away from his family,” Ed Blackwood insisted to New York City Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly in 2011. His frustration was palpable. For five years, Bruce Blackwood had been missing—vanished without a trace. Ed was convinced … Read more