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True Crime
recommendations
July 21, 2020
I’ll Be Gone in the Dark
Isn’t What I Thought It Would Be
The HBO docuseries underscores the compassion in Michelle McNamara’s search for the Golden State Killer.
By
Kerensa Cadenas
true crime
Sept. 27, 2019
A Woman’s Boyfriend Shot Her in the Head, and She Didn’t Realize It for a Month
Nicole Gordon thought she’d been in a car crash. A month later, after going to the doctor, she learned the truth.
By
Claire Lampen
true crime
Aug. 19, 2019
Is True Crime Over?
A new book by Rachel Monroe explores true-crime “fandom” and the limitations of empathy.
By
Katie Heaney
recommendations
July 17, 2019
The Perfectly Bananas Podcast for When You’re Sick of Murder
True crime is tired.
The Shrink Next Door
is wired.
By
Katie Heaney
crime
Apr. 11, 2019
Did a 3-Year-Old Correctly Identify His Mom’s Killer 26 Years Ago?
As a toddler, Aaron Fraser told police that he saw “daddy hurt mommy.” Now, his father is on trial for her murder.
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
true crime
Apr. 5, 2019
What to Know About the Timmothy Pitzen Hoax
A young man claimed that he was a boy who disappeared back in 2011. Police say he’s a “known schemer.”
By
Gabriella Paiella
crime
Apr. 2, 2019
What to Know About the Karina Vetrano Murder Case
Vetrano, 30, was killed while out for a run over two years ago. Chanel Lewis was found guilty of her murder on Monday.
By
Gabriella Paiella
women in the writers room
Mar. 20, 2019
The True Story Behind Twisted Munchausen Drama
The Act
Creator Michelle Dean on turning her viral true-crime article into a TV show — and why she needed a female-heavy writers room to do it.
By
Anna Silman
true crime
Feb. 13, 2019
Man Accused of Killing His Mom Over Fortune, Covering It Up With His Girlfriends
Jared Eng reportedly called two women he met at college to help him after the alleged murder.
By
Ella Cerón
true crime
Feb. 7, 2019
Inside an Extremely Bizarre, Extremely Florida Murder Case
A woman is on trial for the death of her husband, who was initially thought to be eaten by gators.
By
Gabriella Paiella
crime
Jan. 22, 2019
Deaths of Saudi Arabian Sisters Found in Hudson River Ruled Suicide
The bodies of Tala Farea, 16, and Rotana Farea, 22, were found in October 2018.
By
Gabriella Paiella
and
Opheli Garcia Lawler
true crime
Jan. 11, 2019
Missing 13-Year-Old Found Alive 3 Months After Her Parents Were Killed
Police have named a suspect in the kidnapping of Jayme Closs and the murder of her parents.
By
Ella Cerón
mysteries
Dec. 4, 2018
What Happened to the Scientist Responsible for the First Gene-Edited Babies?
He Jiankui, who claims to have conducted a controversial experiment, has reportedly gone missing.
By
Gabriella Paiella
crime
Nov. 21, 2018
Karina Vetrano Murder Case Ends in Mistrial
Vetrano, 30, was killed while running near her Queens home in 2016.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
Nov. 8, 2018
Here’s What Not to Do If You Find Out Your Therapy Patient Was in the Mob
“I really just want his face punched in, I swear to God.”
By
Gabriella Paiella
crime
Oct. 26, 2018
University of Utah Student Killed by Ex-Boyfriend, Police Say
What to know about the death of 21-year-old Lauren McCluskey.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
Sept. 12, 2018
Author Who Wrote Guide to Killing Your Husband Accused of Killing Her Husband
Taking the idiom “practice what you preach” to a dark new level.
By
Amanda Arnold
crime
Sept. 10, 2018
Of Course This Dude Is Allegedly Involved in a Murder-for-Hire Scheme
Joe Exotic, a zookeeper, allegedly tried to have the owner of a big cat sanctuary killed. Twice.
By
Madeleine Aggeler
recommendations
Sept. 10, 2018
This True-Crime Podcast Is the Grossest Thing I’ve Ever Heard (and I Love It)
Do not listen while eating.
By
Katie Heaney
true crime
Aug. 29, 2018
Headless Body Found in Missing Homeowner’s Fish Tank
San Francisco authorities are trying to determine if the corpse belongs to Brian Egg, a local man who disappeared three months ago.
By
Gabriella Paiella
in memoriam
Aug. 27, 2018
Mollie Tibbetts’s Family Emphasized Her Courage and Compassion at Her Funeral
Countering Trump’s xenophobic fear-mongering, her dad thanked Iowa’s Latino community for their help in searching for his daughter.
By
Amanda Arnold
crime
Aug. 22, 2018
Family of Mollie Tibbetts Condemns Racist Fearmongering About Alleged Killer
After an undocumented immigrant was arrested and charged with her murder, there’s been a wave of anti-immigrant rhetoric.
By
Gabriella Paiella
crime
Aug. 21, 2018
Missing Iowa College Student Mollie Tibbetts Found Dead
Twenty-four-year-old Christian Bahena Rivera has been charged with her murder.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
Aug. 16, 2018
Brazilian Butt Doctor Charged With Murder in Patient Death
Denis Furtado performed a butt-enhancing procedure on a woman who died after receiving the injections.
By
Opheli Garcia Lawler
true crime
Aug. 13, 2018
Golden State Killer Suspect to Be Charged With Earliest Murder
Joseph DeAngelo is accused of shooting a man in 1975, the first of many murders he’s believed to have committed.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
July 25, 2018
Lululemon Targeted by Thieves in Statewide Crime Spree
A yoga pants–crazed gang allegedly lifted $10,000 in merch from one store alone.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
July 20, 2018
Plastic Surgeon Known As ‘Dr. Bumbum’ Arrested After Patient’s Death
He had spent four days on the run.
By
Gabriella Paiella
crime
July 16, 2018
Arrest Made in Child Murder Case, 30 Years Later
April Tinsley’s killer taunted police and is believed to have sent other young girls terrifying notes threatening them.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
July 2, 2018
Man Accused of Murdering 21 Co-workers by Poisoning Their Lunches
He allegedly did this over the course of two decades.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
June 11, 2018
Man Sentenced to 16 Years for Drugging and Kidnapping British Model
So ends the bizarre case of Chloe Ayling.
By
Gabriella Paiella
science of us
June 8, 2018
‘The Staircase’ and the Science of Seeming Guilty
Michael Peterson seems guilty, but does that mean he is?
By
Katie Heaney
true crime
June 7, 2018
All
The Staircase
Murder Theories, Explained
Before the true-crime saga returns on Netflix, let’s review.
By
Gabriella Paiella
June 4, 2018
A Forensic Psychiatrist in the JonBenét Ramsey Case Was Murdered
And police believe Steven Pitt’s killing is linked to three others.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
May 15, 2018
Woman Baked Laxative-Filled Brownies for Co-worker’s Good-bye Party
Bye!
By
Madeleine Aggeler
true crime
May 11, 2018
The Golden State Killer Suspect Has Been Charged With 4 More Murders
This brings the current total to 12.
By
Gabriella Paiella
crime
May 7, 2018
Inventor Found Guilty of Murdering Journalist Kim Wall Won’t Appeal Conviction
He is, however, asking for a lighter sentence.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
Apr. 26, 2018
How Genealogy Websites Helped Catch the Alleged Golden State Killer
Looks like the right people spit into at-home DNA-testing kits.
By
Amanda Arnold
true crime
Apr. 26, 2018
Remembering the Crime Writer Who Didn’t Live to the Golden State Killer’s Arrest
“I so wish Michelle were here to enjoy this moment.”
By
Kera Bolonik
true crime
Apr. 25, 2018
Police May Have Finally Arrested the Golden State Killer
There’s been a major break in the case of the notorious serial killer and rapist.
By
Gabriella Paiella
crime
Apr. 25, 2018
Danish Inventor Found Guilty for Murder of Journalist Kim Wall
He received a life sentence.
By
Gabriella Paiella
crime
Apr. 23, 2018
Canadian Man Lynched in the Amazon After Being Accused of Shaman’s Murder
Sebastian Woodroffe had traveled to Peru to seek enlightenment and study plant medicine.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
Apr. 20, 2018
‘Gambling Grandma’ Accused of Killing Two People Arrested in Texas
Fifty-six-year-old Lois Riess was caught after a nationwide manhunt.
By
Gabriella Paiella
crime
Apr. 20, 2018
5 Crucial Things to Know About the Kim Wall Murder Trial
The verdict is expected in the coming days.
By
Gabriella Paiella
instacrime
Apr. 19, 2018
The ‘Cocaine Babe’ Was Sentenced to 8 Years in Prison
She infamously posted all about her vacation on Instagram before getting busted for drug smuggling.
By
Gabriella Paiella
crime
Apr. 18, 2018
Yoselyn Ortega Found Guilty in Nanny Murder Trial
She killed two children in her care in 2012.
By
Gabriella Paiella
crime
Apr. 13, 2018
Father, Daughter, and Baby in Incest Case Found Dead in Murder-Suicide
Steven Pladl also killed his daughter’s adoptive father.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
Apr. 10, 2018
Man Allegedly Robs Bank to Impress Taylor Swift
He reportedly threw some of the money he stole over her fence.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
Apr. 9, 2018
Khloé Kardashian Is Producing a Show About Sisters Who Want to Kill Each Other
It’s called
Twisted Sisters
.
By
Amanda Arnold
mysteries
Apr. 9, 2018
Somebody Stole Yoko Ono’s $17,000 Rock
Toronto police have launched an investigation.
By
Gabriella Paiella
true crime
Apr. 3, 2018
Digital Police Sketch Really Nails It
Have you seen this man?
By
Madeleine Aggeler
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