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…
Creeped out by the ’70s serial killer wave? You’re not alone. The 1970s were a wild ride. A perfect storm brewing with social change and upheaval, economic crises, and a dose of disco fever. Amidst all that, notorious serial killers suddenly stood out, adding even more chaos to an already turbulent time. With Watergate, the…
On December 21, 1978, the world was introduced to the chilling horrors lurking beneath the seemingly ordinary life of John Wayne Gacy. This suburban contractor from Norwood Park Township, Illinois, shocked the nation when authorities unearthed a grim discovery beneath his home. The remains of 29 young men lay buried within his crawlspace, with an…
Between 1979 and 1981, Atlanta was gripped by fear as a series of kidnapping and murders targeted African-American children, teens, and young adults. Approximately 29 victims, mainly boys, were taken, and murdered during this period. The eerie similarity in many of the cases, like method and location, left the community terrified and desperate for answers….
Unsolved child murders from decades ago might feel like distant echoes, but these cases still have an undeniable impact today. When you zoom in on the period from 1956 to 1998, the gravity and prevalence of these unsolved cases are startling. An incredible number of American families are haunted by the unanswered questions that echo…
There’s a bone-chilling aura that surrounds the very idea of serial killers. ‘The Big Book of Serial Killers’ by Jack Rosewood plunges readers into a world where human predators hide in plain sight. This A-Z encyclopedia isn’t your typical true crime narrative – it’s a detailed compendium that takes a hard look at some of…
Between February 15, 1976 and March 16, 1977, a sinister chapter unfolded in Oakland County, Michigan. In this terrifying period, two boys and two girls, aged between 10 and 12, vanished outside their homes. Their lifeless bodies, tragically discovered in public areas, shocked the community to its core. Each disappearance followed a chilling pattern. The…
Back in the winters of 1976 and 1977, a chilling wave of terror swept across Detroit. Four children were kidnapped and brutally murdered, their small lifeless bodies left in snow banks. This series of heart-wrenching crimes, known as the Oakland County Child Killings, shattered families and left a city haunted by unanswered questions. J. Reuben…
Jack Olsen’s book ‘The Man with the Candy’ is a punchy and haunting deep-dive into one of America’s most chilling true crime stories. This isn’t just a tale to send shivers down your spine – it’s a look into the shockingly overlooked tragedies of the past. At its core, this book takes you through the…
The story of Gordon Stewart Northcott isn’t just chilling; it’s one of those true-crime tales that lingers in the back of your mind, gnawing at your belief in human decency. It’s a deep dive into a world where family ties and horrific wrongdoings are tangled up in a disturbing dance of denial and complicity. Gordon’s…
