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true crime Jan. 10, 2022

Robert Durst Dead at 78The string of murders he apparently committed was the subject of 2015’s The Jinx.

By Claire Lampen

crime Dec. 13, 2021

Domestic Violence Survivors Don’t Just ‘Snap’Mindy Dodd was convicted of murdering her abuser. Then came the TV cameras.

By Melissa Jeltsen

westward ho Dec. 3, 2021

Playing The Oregon Trail Made Me a MurderinoAll those settlers dying violent deaths on their way west? So good.

By Eitan Levine

recommendations July 21, 2020

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark Isn’t What I Thought It Would BeThe 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 MonthNicole 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 MurderTrue 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 HoaxA 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 CaseVetrano, 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 ActCreator 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 GirlfriendsJared 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 CaseA 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 SuicideThe 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 KilledPolice 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 MistrialVetrano, 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 SayWhat 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 HusbandTaking 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 SchemeJoe 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 TankSan 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 FuneralCountering 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 KillerAfter 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 DeadTwenty-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 DeathDenis 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 MurderJoseph 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 SpreeA 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 DeathHe had spent four days on the run.

By Gabriella Paiella

crime July 16, 2018

Arrest Made in Child Murder Case, 30 Years LaterApril 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 LunchesHe 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 ModelSo ends the bizarre case of Chloe Ayling.

By Gabriella Paiella

science of us June 8, 2018

‘The Staircase’ and the Science of Seeming GuiltyMichael Peterson seems guilty, but does that mean he is?

By Katie Heaney

true crime June 7, 2018

All The Staircase Murder Theories, ExplainedBefore 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 MurderedAnd 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 PartyBye!

By Madeleine Aggeler

true crime May 11, 2018

The Golden State Killer Suspect Has Been Charged With 4 More MurdersThis brings the current total to 12.

By Gabriella Paiella

crime May 7, 2018

Inventor Found Guilty of Murdering Journalist Kim Wall Won’t Appeal ConvictionHe is, however, asking for a lighter sentence.

By Gabriella Paiella

true crime Apr. 26, 2018

How Genealogy Websites Helped Catch the Alleged Golden State KillerLooks 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 KillerThere’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 WallHe received a life sentence.

By Gabriella Paiella

crime Apr. 23, 2018

Canadian Man Lynched in the Amazon After Being Accused of Shaman’s MurderSebastian 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 TexasFifty-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 TrialThe verdict is expected in the coming days.

By Gabriella Paiella

instacrime Apr. 19, 2018

The ‘Cocaine Babe’ Was Sentenced to 8 Years in PrisonShe infamously posted all about her vacation on Instagram before getting busted for drug smuggling.

By Gabriella Paiella

crime Apr. 18, 2018