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From OJ onward, explore the less glamorous side of celebrity life and famous faces accused, vindicated and convicted.
How Famous Serial Killers Chose Their Targets
When we think of serial killers, we tend to see them as monsters who slice up people like it's no one else's business. We assume, often correctly, that they are predators that can only be stopped by police—if they ever can be stopped during their lifetimes.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 6 years ago in CriminalJack the Ripper
On August 31, 1888, a constable walked along Buck’s Row, a narrow cobblestone street in the East End of London, which was located in Whitechapel. Originally passing through a half an hour earlier, he found the savagely murdered Mary Ann Nichols. She had been slashed nearly from ear to ear, as blood pooled beneath her body. The killer, on the other hand, had vanished without a trace, without a sound. As they readied her to undergo a postmortem examination, they were mortified to find there were multiple stab wounds, a deep and jagged cut from the rib cage to the pelvis, which left her abdomen wide open. It completely horrified the doctors while they were examining the body. This was considered the first in a string of murders committed by Jack the Ripper.
Brianna FischerPublished 6 years ago in CriminalJim Jones & The Jonestown Massacre
WARNING: this article contains graphic content & images, including an audio recording of the mass suicide at Jonestown which may be disturbing to some people.
Jenny ReedPublished 6 years ago in CriminalThe Most Notorious Criminals of All Time
The most notorious criminals of all time capture our collective consciousness for periods of time that live on long after they're gone. We immortalize them (incidentally) in our culture through books, movies, and television, in turn guaranteeing that there will be more to follow. These high-profile criminals are some of the most recognizable faces in American history—right up there with the founding fathers.
Kevin FinnPublished 6 years ago in CriminalWas Natalie Wood Killed by Christopher Walken? Part One
Natalie Wood was born on July 20, 1938 and starred in classic movies such as Rebel Without a Cause with James Dean, Westside Story in 1961 as Maria, and Gypsy in 1962.
The Menendez Brothers
I remember hearing about the Menendez brothers on the news and how I dismissed it because, in my head, they were white, rich and had killed their parents. It sounds like a Lifetime movie (and of course, it ended up being one...), right? I've watched documentaries and made for TV-movies, and every depiction showed jurors and lawyers smirking and saying how heartless these kids were because they were rich and lived this privileged life. The more I watch things regarding this whole case, even decades later, it's like...wow....
Kendria WhitePublished 6 years ago in CriminalLA City Attorney Encourages Victims To Come Forward So Harvey Weinstein Can Be Prosecuted
As the list of Harvey Weinstein's victims grows longer with each passing day, the former mogul has lost his company, his reputation, and his wife. But that isn't enough, not by a long shot. The Los Angeles City Attorney feels the same way, which is why he is encouraging victims to come forward so justice can be served in the form of full prosecution of Weinstein.
Rachel CarringtonPublished 7 years ago in CriminalNo More Abby: Pauley Perrette Is Leaving 'NCIS' After 15 Seasons
For the past fifteen seasons Pauley Perrette has portrayed the goth-loving forensic scientist, Abby Sciuto, on NCIS. With her adorable relationship with gruff team leader Jethro Gibbs, played by Mark Harmon, and her fast-talking brilliance, she has garnered a fan base all her own. So the recent announcement of her impending departure next season has put a damper on the new season of the long-running crime drama.
Rachel CarringtonPublished 7 years ago in Criminal'Blue Bloods' Star Amy Carlson Stuns Fans With Her Surprise Departure
When Blue Bloods wrapped its 7th season in May, Linda and Danny Reagan had suffered a house fire at the hands of a drug lord. The fear and panic on Danny's face resonated with the fans as he searched for his family. When he found both Linda and his sons, his relief was palpable, and Season 7 ended with that portion of the Reagan family fully intact, and fans breathed a sigh of relief. That dissipated all too quickly during the Season 8 premiere for the series dropped a bombshell that broke fans' hearts and left them wondering what had just happened.
Rachel CarringtonPublished 7 years ago in Criminal'Criminal Minds' Fans Are Rejoicing: Shemar Moore Is Returning To TV In The S.W.A.T. Reboot
Shemar Moore left Criminal Minds and his incomparable role of Derek Morgan behind last year, and Wednesday nights haven't been the same since. But there's good news for Moore's legion of baby girls! The actor is returning to CBS, taking on the lead role in the S.W.A.T. television series, which is based on the 2003 movie that starred Samuel L. Jackson, LL Cool J, Josh Charles and Michelle Rodriguez.
Rachel CarringtonPublished 7 years ago in CriminalCharles 'Mass Murderer' Manson Dies at 83
Charles Milles Maddox, otherwise known as Charles Manson, is the wild-eyed man known for leading the Manson Family cult. Manson was deemed responsible for committing the infamous, disturbing murders of actress Sharon Tate Polanski, Tate Polanski's unborn baby, and six other victims (Abigail Ann Folger, Wojciech Frykowski, Steven Earl Parent, Jay Sebring, Leno La Bianca, and Rosemary La Bianca) in the solemn year of nineteen sixty-nine.
Tabitha RenoPublished 7 years ago in CriminalCould Justice Be On the Way Over Jam Master Jay's Unsolved Murder?
On January 21, 1965, a hip-hop culture and music icon was born in New York City, New York's borough of Brooklyn. A few calendars shy of 20 years later, this preeminent figure would start on a path that eventually rocketed him to prominence.
Victor TrammellPublished 7 years ago in Criminal