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Crime is as old as time itself. From the Wild West to the murderous atrocities of WW2, there is no lack of interesting criminals from history.

January 30, 2021
Locusta
The Poisoner to the Rich
Article by Cody Pennington
Locusta was an incredibly talented assassin skilled in the use of poison. Her skills were put to good use against all members of society, royalty or not.
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January 30, 2021
The Ancient Roman Poison Ring
Showing Those Men Who's Boss
Article by Cody Pennington
When hundreds of patrician men began dying suddenly, Rome was confused by the cause. Until someone tattled.
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January 16, 2021
The Assassination of Abraham Lincoln
Article by Cody Pennington
Just days after the South's surrender, John Wilkes Booth snuck into Ford's Theatre and shot Abraham Lincoln in the head. Why and how did he do this?
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January 2, 2021
Frank Serpico
Taking on the NYPD
Article by Cody Pennington
Frank Serpico was a New York City police officer during the 60s and 70s who fought against the disgusting levels of corruption. He made a huge mark on the NYPD that lasts even to this day.
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October 31, 2020
The Atrocities of Unit 731
Article by Cody Pennington
Unit 731 was a Japanese WWII research and experimentation facility where a number of depraved and sadistic acts took place. We take a hard look at its creation and ultimate downfall.
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October 17, 2020
Liver-Eating Johnson
The Mountain Man Cannibal
Article by Cody Pennington
Liver-Eating Johnson was the epitome of a mountain man, although not all mountain men are cannibals. In this article, we cover Johnson's brutal life along with all the liver-eating bits.
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August 26, 2020
Sammy Davis Jr.
The Honorary Warlock
Article by Cody Pennington
Sammy Davis Jr was much more than a singer, dancer, or actor. His life was filled with incredible moments, including meetings with presidents, threats from the mob, and even satanic parties.
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August 10, 2020
Delphine LaLaurie
The Stirring of Brains
Article by Cody Pennington
Delphine LaLaurie was a Creole socialite in New Orleans who allegedly murdered hundreds of African American slaves. This article is deep-dive into her life and awful crimes.
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August 4, 2020
Mike "the Durable" Malloy
He. Just. Won't. Die.
Article by Cody Pennington
It was a very cold winter in New York City when the Murder Trust decided to kill Michael Malloy. Although, they had no idea just how difficult that was going to be.
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July 27, 2020
The Kray Twins
A Few More Murders
Article by Cody Pennington
This is the conclusion to our series on The Kray Twins. We discuss a few more of the twins' murders and their ultimate downfall.

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July 20, 2020
The Kray Twins
Let's Get Kray Kray
Article by Cody Pennington
The Kray Twins were prolific in the London crime scene throughout the 1950s and 60s. From fistfights to executions, the Krays were a pair with the force of a hurricane. This is Part 1 of our two part series on the brothers.
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July 6, 2020
Captain Morgan
Torture Tactics & Politics
Article by Cody Pennington
This article is the conclusion to our series on Captain Morgan. This covers a few of Morgan's famous attacks and torture tactics, as well as his later life and death.

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June 30, 2020
Captain Morgan
The Pirate, Not the Rum
Article by Cody Pennington
Captain Henry Morgan was much more than a rum icon. He was a dastardly pirate of the Caribbean, but worse than that, he was also a politician.
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June 13, 2020
Lorena Bobbitt
Yanked it Right Off
Article by Cody Pennington
Lorena Bobbitt shocked the world in the early 90s when she injured her husband in an...inventive way. This story caused the world to take a hard look at domestic violence, and also caused a flurry of jokes on nearly every talk show around the world.
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May 30, 2020
Billy the Kid
Dying in Your Socks
Article by Cody Pennington
This article is the final in our Billy the Kid series and covers the downfall of the famous Wild West Outlaw.

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May 24, 2020
Billy the Kid
Brains and Blood
Article by Cody Pennington
Billy the Kid was one of the Wild West's most infamous criminals. We cover Billy's life from start to finish, letting you know all about the amazing criminal.
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April 25, 2020
Tarrare
The French Cannibal
Article by Cody Pennington
Tarrare was a French cannibal during the French Revolution who is described as having an abnormally insatiable appetite. This is a truly strange tale of espionage, cannibalism, and, possibly, murder.
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