DB Kelly
School
West Virginia University
Expertise
World War II, Medieval History And Literature, Serial Killers
- During her career as a journalist, DB has had a slew of incredible experiences, including bottle-feeding a baby addax, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the filming of an episode of Ghost Hunters, and researching the unidentified and unclaimed remains of war veterans, to ultimately ensure them a proper and respectful burial.
- DB has also been fortunate enough to aid in the preservation of Native American history firsthand, while taking part in a series of archaeological digs throughout the Appalachian Mountains.
- She is grateful to have been recognized with awards for her press and nature photography, for her work documenting summertime Shakespearean theater performances, and capturing the majesty of Niagara Falls.
Experience
After years of making her teachers think she was taking thorough notes when she was really just writing fiction, DB decided to turn her love of writing into something for the greater good. Her professional writing career started out in the newspaper industry, where she became an award-winning journalist known for her focus on community activism, volunteerism, and advocating for social change. After being fortunate enough to interview World War II veterans on their experiences during the war, she turned her attention to historical research and uncovering the strange, bizarre, and often-overlooked stories of ordinary — yet extraordinary — individuals.
Education
DB has a degree in English from West Virginia University with a focus in medieval literature and journalism.
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Stories By DB Kelly
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Serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer went on a killing spree from 1978 to 1991, murdering 17 people in blood-curdling ways. But what happened to their bodies?
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In the wake of a beloved musician's death, a final Instagram post can take on poignant, ironic, or haunting new meanings for the fans left to mourn them.
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They sailed the roughest seas in a fearless pursuit of the ocean's bounty. Life after Deadliest Catch for the Northwestern crew has been a little more gentle.
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Actors are fond of sharing every facet of their daily lives on Instagram. But life is finite, and that last celebrity post can send tingles down spines.
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Love it or hate it, Ink Master has its share of fans, haters, and controversies that are more than just a horrible tattoo.
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Helen Hunt rode a wave of '90s sitcom stardom all the way to the end of the decade, but her career in the 21st century has been relatively quiet. Here's why.
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YouTube has launched the careers of many unknowns. But sometimes the seemingly wholesome of funny content doesn't match what goes on when the cameras turn off.
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Known as the actor who played Superman, Christopher Reeves suffered a tragic accident at 42. As strong as he was after, even before, his life was no easy ride.
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Bob Marley and those around him in the late '70s were all exceptional people. Here's who played them in "Bob Marley: One Love," the 2024 biopic of the legend.
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Larry Hall may be one of the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history, that is if he's every convicted of the nearly 40 murders he's suspected in.
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If you think dating is strange now, consider yourself lucky -- at least it (usually) no longer involves grabbing a Ouija board and dodging the police.
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Adolf Hitler used lies and propaganda to rise to power in Germany and wage the deadliest war in history. Here are some of the falsehoods that found traction.
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Serial killers don't always lurk in the shadows. Sometimes those who later gain infamy for their crimes rub shoulders with people who are simply famous.
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Mariska Hargitay is famed for playing one of the longest-running characters on TV, Olivia Benson. "Law & Order: SVU" has sometimes mirrored her own tragic life.
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Whether the screen he graced was big or small, Carl Weathers was an absolute titan. Here are some of the challenges he faced when the cameras weren't rolling.
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When country music got a little too pop for some, Toby Keith was there to keep the old spirit alive. So raise a red solo cup to a man who led a tough life.
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Death row inmates spend years waiting on their execution date, and their final days are often filled with appeals, visits, counseling, and even health checks.
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The revolutionary dance clubs of the Swingin' Sixties saw rock 'n roll and go-go dancing aplenty. So, what was the experience like being one of those dancers?
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Elvis Presley rubbed shoulders with countless celebrities during his meteoric career. Turns out, meeting the King was as rock and roll as you might expect.
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Ringo Starr was never content to rest on his Beatles laurels, and still rocks a steady tour schedule with his All-Starr Band. Here are some of his ground rules.
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Old Hollywood actors often led difficult lives, sometimes seen by how they died. Here are sad things found in the official paperwork from classic stars' deaths.
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For all their successes, Rick Harrison and the rest of the cast of History's breakout hit "Pawn Stars" have also dealt with conflict, setbacks, and tragedy.
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The Beatles are one of the biggest bands in the world, and their break-up shocked fans. Their relationship after, however, continued to have ups and downs.
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The cast of "Swamp People" seem to live a tough yet idyllic life in the Louisiana swamps. But wrestling alligators isn't the hardest thing they've had to face.
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While John F. Kennedy was in the White House, there were a lot of crazy parties behind closed doors, which were very different that the official public ones.
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Philip Seymour Hoffman passed away at a tragically young age. His death seemed to come out of left field, but he had already lived through plenty of tragedy.
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Despite being obsessively looked into by historians and conspiracy theorists for decades, many details of the JFK assassination's timeline are not well-known.