What We Know About Serial Killer Jack The Ripper's First Victim
Serial killer Jack the Ripper's first known victim was Anne Nichols, who went by the name Polly. She had a husband and five children years before her murder.
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The Mysterious Unsolved 1952 Crater Lake Murders
In 1952, businessmen Charles Culhane and Albert Jones were killed during an excursion to Crater Lake. The case remains unsolved to this day. -
14 Unsolved Murders From 1940s America
From gangland hits to a killing spree that still haunts Texas and Arkansas, here are 14 murder cases from the 1940s that have yet to be officially solved. -
Why People Think The Muffin Man Was Actually A Serial Killer
There's a theory floating around that suggests the story of "The Muffin Man" was actually based on a serial killer. Here's what we know about it. -
The Story Of Ted Bundy's First Potential Victim, Ann Marie Burr
Serial killer Ted Bundy's first potential victim, Ann Marie Burr, disappeared in the early hours of August 31, 1961, in Tacoma, Washington. Here's the story. -
The Grim 2019 Massacre Of A Mormon Community In La Mora, Mexico
On November 4, 2019, a group of Mormon families were massacred en route to a wedding, near their community in Mexico. These are the grim details of that day. -
41 Cold Cases That Were Solved In 2023
Sometimes, a murderer can escape justice for decades. But the investigators never forget, and in 2023, now have far more advanced tools to solve cold cases. -
Adrienne Salinas: The Unsolved 2013 Death Of An Arizona College Student
Adrienne Salinas went missing in the early morning hours of June 2013 and her remains were found months later. The college student's death is still unsolved. -
The Unsolved 2017 Death Of Nanette Krentel
In 2017, Nanette Krentel was killed in her Lacomb, Louisiana home - she was shot in the head, and the property was burned down. Here's the story. -
The Crucial Piece Of Evidence In The Morgan Nick Case Found Years After The Suspect Was Already Dead
In 1995, six-year-old Arkansas resident Morgan Nick disappeared. Now new evidence found in the case may finally reveal Morgan's abductor, who has since died. -
The Mysterious Disappearance Of Egyptian Ruler Al-Hakim
Al-Hakim bi-Amr Allah, the sixth Fatimid caliph in Egypt. Known for his harsh laws, at only 36 years old, he mysteriously disappeared and was never found. -
The Killer Of 4-Year-Old Grégory Villemin Remains A Mystery Decades Later
The abduction and murder of 4-year-old Grégory Villemin shook his French community. Here is why his killer remains a mystery even several decades later. -
The Mysterious 1934 Disappearance Of Nation Of Islam Founder, Wallace D. Fard
The disappearance of Nation of Islam founder Wallace D. Fard has been a mystery for decades. Here's what happened to the founder of the controversial group. -
How Many Cold Cases Have Been Solved Because Of Genetic Genealogy Testing?
Advances in DNA technology have led to things like commercial ancestry DNA testing and the use of DNA in forensics — solving crime by matching the DNA samples. -
The Frightening Conspiracy Theory That Links Missing Persons Cases To U.S. Cave Systems
In the United States, approximately 600,000 people go missing each here. Here is more about the terrifying conspiracy theory that links disappearances to caves. -
Why Do Cold Cases Often Never Get Solved?
Across the United States, an unprecedented number of homicide cases remain cold. Here is a closer look into why so many cold cases are often never solved. -
The Mysterious Disappearance Of Suzy Lamplugh
It's hard to believe, given the technological advances of the last 30 years, but it's still, tragically, possible for someone to mysteriously disappear. -
The Disappearance Of 6-Year-Old Morgan Nick Remains Unsolved 30 Years Later
On June 9, 1995, Colleen Nick decided she and her 6-year-old daughter, Morgan, needed a "girls' night out." At the end of the night, Morgan had disappeared. -
How DNA Helped Solved The 44-Year-Old Cold Case Of Cheryl Thompson
In November, 2022, a more than four-decade-old cold case was solved using modern-day DNA technology. Here's how authorities identified Cheryl Thompson's killer. -
12 Cold Cases Solved In 2022
Here are a dozen of the most stubbornly unresolved cold cases that were finally put to bed in 2022. -
What Do Neighbors Say About Marie Elizabeth's Apartment From Netflix's Unsolved Mysteries
Marie Elizabeth "Marliz" Spannhake went missing from her apartment in the 1970s. Here is what happened to her apartment and what neighbors have to say about it. -
Here's What Really Constitutes A Cold Case
Cold cases are also of special interest to news audiences and true crime enthusiasts. What does it really mean to have a case go cold, though? -
Japan's $300 Million Yen Heist That Remains Unsolved After More Than Half A Century
Unsolved mysteries hold a fascination with the public at large. Here's Japan's $300 million yen heist that remains unsolved after more than half a century. -
This 1967 Cold Case Still Haunts An Oregon Town And Its Residents
On the afternoon of October 21, 1967, two boys fished at the Willamette River, hoping to catch something big enough to keep. Instead, they discovered a body. -
The Unsolved 2000 Disappearance Of Leah Roberts Explained
Leah Toby Roberts left her home in North Carolina on March 9, 2000, and was never seen again. Here is the unsolved disappearance of Leah Roberts explained. -
How DNA Helped Solve The 42-Year-Old Cold Case Of A Headless Body
Over the past few decades, DNA has been a major boon to law enforcement when it comes to solving crimes, including some that are decades old. -
How DNA Helped Solve A 1990 Serial Killer Cold Case
The so-called "Package Killer" preyed on sex workers in St. Louis. Here's how DNA helped solve the 1990 serial killer cold case.
