Scaphism is a term that sends shivers down the spine. It encapsulates one of the most gruesome and horrifying methods of punishment ever devised. It is a method of execution that straddled the thin line between cruelty and sadism. Scaphism was not merely a form of physical torment but a diabolical orchestration of prolonged suffering. […]
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In the realm of historical serial killers, there is one name that everyone knows no matter how old you are or what your background is: Jack the Ripper. His famous Whitechapel murders were so gruesome that they have inspired countless books and movies. To this day, it’s hard to find someone who has never heard
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Henry Hill is a name synonymous with the world of organized crime. He rose to infamy as a key player in the notorious Lucchese crime family. His life and criminal exploits later inspired one of the greatest crime movies of all time. From his early days as an errand boy for the mob to his
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When we hear tales of POWs from the Vietnam War era, they are often marked by gruesome torture, back-breaking labor, and unimaginable hardship. However, for one POW named Doug Hegdahl, his time in a North Vietnamese prison camp was much easier. His ability to fake ignorance about military information, coupled with a remarkable memory, not
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Doctor Harold Shipman was a British general practitioner and one of the most prolific serial killers in recorded history. Known as “Dr. Death”, he was convicted of murdering 15 of his own patients but it is suspected that he is responsible for over 200 other deaths. Unlike most serial killers, Dr. Shipman didn’t kill his
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Between 1971 and 1973, a spree of murders haunted the town of Rochester, New York. All three victims were girls aged 10-11. All three girls had been raped prior to being strangled and then dumped near a freeway. The peculiar thing about this case was the fact that all three victims’ first and last names
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Andrei Chikatilo, infamously known as the “Butcher of Rostov” and “The Red Ripper”, was a serial killer who terrorized the Soviet Union during the 1970s and 1980s. His gruesome spree of rape and murders targeted primarily young children, adolescents, and women. In this article, we will examine the disturbing yet fascinating life of Andrei Chikatilo
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During the 1980s, Harlem became the epicenter of the crack cocaine epidemic. The neighborhood became synonymous with drugs, crime, and gangs. The area became largely neglected by the police and the drug lords ruled the streets. The historic brownstones constructed in the late 19th century were transformed into drug dens and crack houses. It was
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Of all the tales of epic battles and heroism of World War II, there’s one that stands out as not only remarkable but undeniably cute – the story of Unsinkable Sam. Originally named “Oscar”, he got the nickname “Unsinkable Sam” after his harrowing adventures during the war. No, Sam was not a Marine or a
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When we think of drug cartels a few names might spring to mind. Pablo Escobar, once the leader of the powerful Medellín Cartel, gained notoriety as one of the wealthiest and most influential drug lords in history, and Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán, the former leader of the Sinaloa Cartel. One name that you may not
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