On Sunday, September 5, 1982, Johnny Gosch, a 12-year-old boy from West Des Moines, Iowa, started his day like any other. He left his home before dawn to begin his paper route, accompanied by his beloved Dachshund, Gretchen. Johnny’s father usually went with him on these early-morning runs, but that day, Johnny decided to go…
John David Norman‘s operations in the child trafficking world marked him as a significant figure in one of the darkest chapters of criminal history. He ran his operations with an iron fist, manipulating and coercing minors for sexual exploitation. His influence and connections were far-reaching, making him a powerful player in these illicit circles. One…
The Chicago Ripper Crew, also known as the Chicago Rippers, started as an organized crime group engaging in some of the most horrifying and gruesome crimes. This sinister quartet consisted of Robin Gecht, Edward Spreitzer, and brothers Andrew and Thomas Kokoraleis. Gecht, the leader, wasn’t just any criminal mastermind. He had a twisted background that…
Phillip Ronald Paske‘s story starts out pretty grim. Born on June 11, 1953, he’s infamous for his criminal record in Chicago, Illinois. With a “bad complexion” and a fiery temper, Paske stood out early, frequently cross-dressing, which only added to his notoriety in the 1970s. Run-ins with the law were almost a routine for him….
To understand the twisted tale of Dean Corll, it’s crucial to look at his early life and the environment that shaped him. Born on December 24, 1939, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, Dean was the first of Mary Robinson and Arnold Edwin Corll’s two children. His parents had a rocky relationship, which ended in divorce in…
I’m going to take a closer look at John Wayne Gacy’s background. Known for his heinous crimes, Gacy’s early life in Chicago seemed unremarkable. He was born into a blue-collar family, had a rough relationship with his father, but nonetheless, appeared to lead a relatively normal life. You’re going to find out about some lesser-known…
