Unearth chilling stories, immerse yourself in the minds of criminals and investigators and discover why these 10 true crime book have become timeless classics. — The allure of true crime is undeniable. From the unexplainable motives of criminals to the tenacity of investigators, the genre has captivated readers for centuries. …

Discover the top true crime podcasts that will captivate your imagination and send chills down your spine. These podcasts are sure to keep you on edge. — True crime podcasts have taken the world by storm, captivating audiences with their gripping storytelling and immersive investigations into real-life mysteries. From unsolved murders to shocking heists and fascinating psychological profiles, these podcasts have become a go-to source for armchair detectives and true crime enthusiasts. …

Two women were brutally murdered in Hoxton, London, in 1872. Were the killings a robbery gone wrong, or somebody’s terrible vengeance? — Readers of previous articles in the Victorian Unsolved series will have a pretty fair picture of Victorian London in their minds by now. While today’s popular culture gives us an image of Downton Abbey and a world very removed from our own, the truth is rather different. People lived rather…

Step back in time to the dangerous streets of 19th-century London, where suspicions fall on a former servant as a woman is brutally murdered in her own home — In our last story, we delved into the Euston Square Mystery, where Hannah Dobbs was suspected of murdering a lodger at the house where she worked. The story enthralled the Victorian press with sensational claims of multiple killings, love affairs, and vile brutality. …

What seemed like a simple case of a servant murdering a lodger for money turned into one of the most lurid tales of the Victorian era, full of sex, adultery, cruelty and madness — In our last article, we covered the gruesome Harley Street Mystery, where a woman’s body was found stuffed in a barrel in the cellar of a wealthy merchant. The crime remained unsolved, with the inquest suggesting that police had missed vital clues at the scene. …

In 1880, the body of a woman was found stuffed in a barrel in the cellar of a wealthy house on Harley Street. Did the butler really do it? — In many respects, the 19th century is a golden age of crime. It is an era where police methods are only just beginning to develop into what we know them to be today. Photography and fingerprints were nonexistent or in their infancy, and the prospect of DNA was far away…

One of the Most Mysterious Characters in Criminal Lore; Did the Zodiac Escape Justice, or Did He Never Really Exist? — There is no shortage of serial killers globally; indeed, there are estimated to be as many as 2,000 active serial killers in the United States right at this very moment. Yet, it takes something special and unique for a killer to transcend into the upper echelons of the public consciousness…

With a trial just around the corner, just who was responsible for the 2002 murder of beloved Run-DMC DJ Jason “Jam Master Jay” Mizell? — There are thousands of artists at any one time in the music world, but only a select few can honestly say they changed the industry. …

Unsolved for over 25 years, the murder of Abe Lebewohl shocked New York in 1996 — The Second Ave Deli in New York’s Lower East Side is possibly the Big Apple’s most well-known delicatessen. Famed worldwide as a hotspot for celebrities and regular Joe’s alike, it was a business built on the work, dedication, and outright love of its legendary owner, Abe Lebewohl. …