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This Woman's Viral Story Of How She Unwittingly Joined A Yoga Cult Is An Important Warning
"People keep asking how I got sucked into a yoga cult led by a white woman in a turban named Katie..."
16 Absolutely Chilling Photos From Serial Killer And Sex Offender Cases That'll Haunt You For Eternity
For the morbidly curious.
16 Horrifying True Crimes That Inspired Episodes Of "Criminal Minds"
Read at your own risk.
I Saw The Trailer For "He Went That Way," And I've Never Been This Anxious Over A Movie Before
"They’ve got a long road ahead. If they survive the trip."
“Someone Was Always Murdered Wherever We Lived”: 10 Times Families Of Killers Spoke Out About Their Life With A Criminal — Or Even Helped With The Investigation
"My mom and I have both said, early on, if we had known, we would've gone screaming out the door, running to the police. It's not like you're going to sit there and make dinner for the guy after finding out he's murdered 10 people. [We] didn't know we were living with a psychopath. They're really good at hiding..."
Don't Freak Out, But We Know Your Exact Age Based On This A–Z TV Shows Quiz
So many shows to watch!
"Griselda" Starring Sofía Vergara Just Dropped A Bunch Of New Info, And This Is Going To Be My New Crime Show Obsession
Sofía Vergara has been working on Griselda for over eight years, including researching the real Griselda Blanco, the notorious drug lord who worked in Miami during the '70s.
19 Characters Who Were Cut From A Film Despite Having Filmed All Their Scenes
These characters never made it past the cutting room floor.
19 Shocking True Crime Events That Were So Disturbing, Hollywood Literally Turned Them Into Movies
You either love to hate it or hate to love it.
"Based On A True Story" Fans, Here Are Some Behind-The-Scenes Facts And Trivia You Should Know
Spoiler alert: It's not actually based on a true story.
Here's What 19 People Had To Say About "Based On A True Story" Starring Kaley Cuoco, Chris Messina, And Tom Bateman
"Need 'Based on a True Story' to get renewed for more of Chris Messina's grey beard."
Here Are 30 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Making Of "Love & Death" Starring Elizabeth Olsen
Due to Elizabeth Olsen's fear of roller coasters, Love & Death only filmed the scene in Episode 2 once, and her genuine reaction made the final cut.
19 Behind-The-Scenes Facts About The Real Events That Inspired These TV Shows
Real life > fiction, TBH.
BuzzFeed News Exposed Injustice And Amplified The Voices Of Victims With Powerful Crime Reporting
These stories resonated with readers because of their fierce reporting, gripping narratives, and above all, compassion and sensitivity for the victims at their center.
殺人犯映画に「写真を無断使用された」と主張する男性、1億円以上の損害賠償を求めネトフリを提訴
人助けのヒーローから殺人犯へと変貌した男の半生を描いたドキュメンタリー映画に、無関係の自身の写真が無断で使用され、風評被害を受けたとして、米ケンタッキー州の男性がNetflixを提訴した。
Lori Vallow Daybell Trial: The Biggest Bombshells So Far
From details about how her children’s remains were treated to an attempted shooting of another relative, here are the most shocking moments of the triple murder trial so far.
A 27-Year-Old Man Is Suing Netflix For Using A Photo Of Him In A Documentary About A Murderer
Taylor Hazlewood's photo appears onscreen while the narrator asks, "Is this a guardian angel or a stone-cold killer?"
An OnlyFans Model Who Is Accused Of Murdering Her Boyfriend Is Now Being Sued By His Family
Courtney Clenney was charged with second-degree murder last year after she allegedly stabbed her boyfriend Christian Obumseli during an argument.
12 Behind-The-Scenes Secrets Melanie Lynskey Spilled When We Asked Her To React To Her Iconic Roles
Now that's an introduction to Leonardo DiCaprio!
The Judge Who Sentenced XXXTentacion’s Killers To Life In Prison Called One Out For Filming Himself Dancing With Stolen Money After The Murder
“The very next day when you went to spend that blood money on sneakers and jerseys, you revealed to the court the value you place on the human life that was taken to a pair of sneakers,” Judge Michael Usan said.
The Parents Of A 4-Month-Old Who Died From “Serious Injuries” Have Been Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder, But Social Media Posts Suggest The Family Believes Someone Else Is To Blame
Ocean Wayne Hutchings died on June 14, 2022, and authorities said he had a skull fracture and multiple rib fractures.
Online Sleuths Can Help — And Hurt — Murder Investigations, According To Paul Holes, Whose Team Identified The Golden State Killer
The true crime celebrity and his Buried Bones podcast cohost Kate Winkler Dawson warned about the dangers of online speculation and amateur sleuths potentially derailing police investigations.
Three Men Have Been Charged In Connection With The Killing And Robbery Of Two Gay Men In New York City
The New York Police Department said the deaths were part of a “citywide robbery pattern,” with 17 drug-induced robberies from September 2021 until August 2022.
Doomsday-Obsessed Mom Lori Vallow Daybell Is Now On Trial For The Murder Of Her Two Children. Here’s What To Know.
Tylee Ryan, 16, and JJ Vallow, 7, were reported missing in November 2019, and their bodies were later found buried on property belonging to their stepfather, Chad Daybell.
ワニの口から2歳児の遺体、母親も自宅で死亡。父親を殺人罪で起訴
アメリカ・フロリダ州の住宅で母親が殺害されて以来、行方不明になっていた2歳児の遺体が、ワニの口の中から発見された。2人の死に関して、父親が第1級殺人罪で起訴された。
A Missing 2-Year-Old Was Found Dead In An Alligator’s Mouth After His Mother Was Killed. The Boy’s Father Has Been Charged With Murder.
An Amber Alert was issued Thursday for 2-year-old Taylen Mosley after his mother was found dead.
「黒人にトイレで襲われた」虚偽の申告で女を逮捕。性暴力の冤罪による検挙、黒人は白人の約8倍
逮捕・起訴された女は、20代後半の黒人男性に襲われたと2度も主張していた。米国に住む黒人が性暴力の冤罪で検挙される確率は、白人に比べて約8倍も高いというデータも存在するという。
A Jury Said Gwyneth Paltrow Isn’t Liable For The Ski Crash, And The Man Who Sued Her Will Have To Pay $1 And Her Legal Bills
Both Paltrow and Terry Sanderson, a 76-year-old retired Army optometrist, testified that the other crashed into them on a ski slope at Deer Valley Resort in Utah.
Do You Avoid Consuming True Crime Content? If So, Tell Me Why!
If you avoided the Jeffrey Dahmer documentary and other true crime content, I need the deets.
Magic Didn’t Fix Maya Millete’s Marriage, So Prosecutors Say Her Husband Killed Her
"She did not just fall off the face of the earth," Deputy District Attorney Christy Bowles argued earlier this year. “She lived for and adored her children. She would not and did not leave, voluntarily, her children.”
A Missing Woman And Her 7-Year-Old Daughter Were Found Dead, And Her Ex-Boyfriend Is A Person Of Interest, Police Said
Meshay “Karmen” Melendez, 27, and her daughter went missing on March 12. Her ex-boyfriend had been ordered to have no contact with her after alleged domestic violence.
The 2015 Death Of A Classmate Of Buster Murdaugh's Remains Under Investigation As A Homicide
The family of 19-year-old Stephen Smith has long disputed that he was killed in a hit-and-run crash, and state law enforcement on Wednesday said publicly a homicide investigation is ongoing.
21 Side-By-Sides That Show Actors Who Have Played The Exact Same Role In A True Crime TV Series Or Movie
Damon Herriman looks so much like the real Charles Manson that he's portrayed him in both Once Upon a Time in Hollywood and Netflix's Mindhunter.
Gwyneth Paltrow And A 76-Year-Old Retired Army Optometrist Each Say The Other Hit Them While Skiing. A Jury Will Decide Who’s Telling The Truth.
Opening statements began Tuesday in the trial over a lawsuit filed by Terry Sanderson against the Goop mogul.
Juries Visited The Crime Scenes In These Five Murder Trials. Here’s Why That Can't Happen In The Idaho Stabbings Case.
“Evidence that jurors can see for themselves and feel personally involved in, compiling in their heads, is going to be much more powerful ... than what they were just told by someone else like an expert,” one jury consultant told BuzzFeed News.
A Man Spent Weeks Researching Poison Before Killing His Wife, Police Said
“It was quickly discovered this was in fact a heinous, complex and calculated murder,” the Aurora Police Department's Mark Hildebrand said.
Three Men Were Found Guilty Of Murdering Rapper XXXTentacion During A Robbery
The jury deliberated for 27 hours before finding Michael Boatwright, Dedrick Williams, and Trayvon Newsome guilty of murder and armed robbery.
A Man Was Arrested After His Wife Found A Hidden Camera That Had Recorded Adults And Children Using Their Guest Bathroom, Police Said
Ryan Rovito was arrested after more than 900 files of child sexual abuse material were found on a hard drive connected to the hidden camera, Redding, California, police said.
事件現場専門の「特殊清掃員」が語る仕事の裏側「目指すのは、ご遺族の重荷を減らすこと」
アメリカでは、殺人事件や事故など人が亡くなった現場を清掃するのは警察の役割ではない。専門の特殊清掃員に、その業務の裏側や仕事への思いを聞いた。「遺族には清掃に煩わされることなく、心穏やかに嘆き悲しむ機会を持ってほしい」と清掃業を立ち上げた元警察官の女性は語る。
A Stanford University Employee Allegedly Lied About Being Sexually Assaulted By A Black Man Twice On Campus
“These false reports are damaging, both for true survivors of sexual assault and for the members of our community who experienced fear and alarm from the reports,” a university leader said.
A Man Is Accused Of Hiring Someone To Kill His Wife’s Ex-Husband
Jared Bridegan was killed in February 2022, and the case drew international tabloid coverage when details of his divorce came to light.
A Missing Teen’s Phone Recorded A Video That Shows His Accused Killer Cleaning A Gun, Prosecutors Said
Dylan Rounds, 19, was reported missing on May 30, 2022, and his neighbor has been charged with murder.
A Con Woman, Two Guns, And The Stunt Performers Who Refused A Hit: The Details Of Actor Robert Blake’s Murder Trial Are As Dramatic As Any Role He Played Onscreen
Blake died last week at age 89 and always maintained he was innocent, even though a civil suit found him responsible for his wife’s death.
A 39-Year-Old Nurse And Mom Of Three Was Allegedly Killed By Her Estranged Husband
An obituary for Becky Bliefnick described the Illinois nurse as the “quintessential ‘boy mom.’”
Kristin Smart’s Murderer Will Spend 25 Years To Life In Prison
“After nearly 27 years of unspeakable anguish, the Smart family has finally seen their daughter’s killer sentenced,” Deputy District Attorney Christopher Peuvrelle said.
The Family Of A 16-Year-Old Who Was Found Dead Say They Want Better For Other Families Of Teens Who Go Missing
“Throughout the entire investigation, the police dismissed us and said that she was a runaway when we knew she would never do that,” her sister wrote in an online petition.
Three Gay Men Were Accused Of Killing A Friend. A New Documentary Explores What Happened.
Peacock’s new documentary frames an unsolved murder as a riveting mystery. It’s also a reminder of the pitfalls of true crime.
Brian Laundrie's Mom Says The “Burn After Reading” Letter She Sent Her Son Was Taken Out Of Context
“While I used words that seem to have a connection with Brian's actions and his taking of Gabby's life, I never would have fathomed the events that unfolded months later between Brian and Gabby would reflect the words in my letter, ” Roberta Laundrie said.
5 Infamous Cases Of Men Who Murdered Their Families
A forensic psychiatrist coined the term “family annihilator” in the 1980s, and it’s been used to describe Alex Murdaugh and other murderers.
A Juror In Alex Murdaugh's Trial Said It Took The Jury About One Hour To Decide That He Was Guilty Of Murdering His Wife And Son
"He never cried," juror Craig Moyer told Good Morning America about Alex Murdaugh's testimony. "All he did was blow snot, no tears."
How An Unruly Labrador Retriever And A 50-Second Video Led To Alex Murdaugh’s Downfall
"Thank God for Bubba,” prosecutor John Meadors said in his closing statement — just hours before the jury found Alex Murdaugh guilty of murder.
Alex Murdaugh's Lawyer Said He Simply Wouldn’t Have Killed The People He Loved The Most
Defense attorney Jim Griffin urged the jury to ignore gossip, innuendo, and speculation as they considered whether Murdaugh was guilty of murder.
A Florida Man Who Asked For The Death Penalty After Murdering Two Gay Men He Lured To His Home Was Sentenced To Death
“What he did to my son before murdering him should be done to him, eye for an eye,” one of the victims’ mothers told the court.
The Man Who Murdered Nipsey Hussle Will Spend 60 Years To Life In Prison
Eric Holder Jr. was found guilty in July 2022 of first-degree murder for shooting Hussle outside The Marathon Clothing, the store that the rapper had opened in the neighborhood where he grew up.
The Family Of 7-Year-Old Athena Strand Is Suing FedEx After A Delivery Driver Allegedly Killed The 7-Year-Old
Lawyers for the family of Athena Strand said they want FedEx to do better in hiring, training, and supervising employees and contractors.
The Husband Of A Los Angeles Bishop's Housekeeper Has Been Charged With Murder In His Killing
“As Catholics around Los Angeles and the nation start the holy season of Lent let us reflect on Bishop O’Connell’s life of service and dedication to those in greatest need of our care,” District Attorney George Gascón said Wednesday.
学校で暴行を受け、映像が拡散…14歳少女が自殺。保護者や教員らが学区の対応に抗議
アメリカ・ニュージャージー州で14歳の女子生徒が死亡した事件。学校の監視カメラにいじめの様子が記録されていたにもかかわらず、元学区長が自殺の原因は「家庭でのトラブル」だと発言し、批判を受けて辞任した。
Crime Scene Cleaners Told Us About Their Memorable Cases And Why They Stick With A Messy Job
“Helping others is a daily motivation for me to continue going, despite the mess and the trauma.”
Prosecutors Downgraded Alec Baldwin’s Charges For The Deadly “Rust” Shooting
The decision means Baldwin will face much less prison time if he is eventually convicted.
Alex Murdaugh’s Own Brother Called Detectives To Report Suspicious Behavior After The Roadside Shooting That Murdaugh Planned For An Insurance Payout
Jury members at Alex Murdaugh’s murder trial heard a taped interview he gave to authorities in which he admitted to trying to have someone kill him: “I knew that I was about to lose everything,” Alex said.
A 14-Year-Old Girl Died By Suicide After She Was Allegedly Assaulted At Her High School, And Parents Are Accusing School Officials Of Ignoring Bullying
“I am scared for our kids' futures and for all kids who are currently in school and being bullied with nothing being done.”
The Body Of A Missing 16-Year-Old Girl Was Found In the Woods, And A Police Officer Has Been Accused Of Concealing Her Death
Susana Morales was reported missing on July 26, 2022, and her body was found in the woods in an Atlanta suburb on Feb. 6.
These True Crime Series Are Revisiting The Women Of Notorious Cases From The ’50s And ’60s
Murf the Surf and The 12th Victim give back some humanity to women involved in headline-grabbing cases from history.
The 10 Biggest Bombshells From The Alex Murdaugh Trial So Far
From a blown-up alibi to COVID in the courtroom, here are the standout moments.
Alec Baldwin Never Reached Out To Halyna Hutchins’s Parents After He Fatally Shot Her On The “Rust” Set, And Now They’re Seeking “Accountability And Justice” With A Lawsuit, Their Attorneys Said
The new lawsuit, filed by Hutchins's mother, father, and sister, seeks unspecified damages for battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and loss of consortium in connection with the Oct. 21, 2021, tragedy.
16 Reasons Why "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" Should Be The Next Series You Binge On Netflix
Woo Young-woo for president!
This Courtroom Sketch Artist “Captures” Killers And Celebrities
“Sometimes it's very, very sad and scary. Sometimes when justice really is served, it's very uplifting.”
A Woman Pleaded Guilty To Killing Her Childhood Friend In A Plot To Steal Her Baby
Magen Fieramusca had pretended to be pregnant and hoped to pass the baby off as her own, prosecutors said.
A Former Coworker Of Alex Murdaugh Described The Moment She Discovered That He Was Allegedly Stealing From Clients And His Law Firm
Prosecutors have argued Alex Murdaugh killed his wife and son to buy himself time and sympathy as his colleagues began to discover his extensive financial crimes.
The Killing Of A Black Trans Woman In 2019 Was A Hate Crime, Authorities Say
Daqua Ritter is accused of shooting Pebbles LaDime “Dime” Doe because of her gender identity.
Tom Girardi Has Been Accused Of Embezzling More Than $15 Million From His Clients
He could serve up to 20 years in prison if convicted.
A Woman Used A Poisoned Cheesecake To Try To Kill A Friend Who Looked Like Her And Steal Her Identity, Prosecutors Said
Viktoria Nasyrova allegedly targeted a friend who looked like her to avoid returning to Russia, where she faced another criminal investigation.
7 Murder Cases Where A Body Was Never Found
“The fact that a murderer may successfully dispose of the body of the victim does not entitle him to an acquittal.”
Five Shocking Words At The Alex Murdaugh Murder Trial: “I Did Him So Bad”
Prosecutors appeared to zero in on a statement Alex Murdaugh told investigators three days after the killings as a possible slipup in his otherwise consistent claims of innocence. But exactly what he said could be at issue.
A Suspect In An Attempted Murder Is Active On Dating Apps To Seek Other Victims Or Accomplices While He’s On The Run, Police Say
Benjamin Obadiah Foster, 36, has been on the run since he allegedly held a woman captive and beat her unconscious on Jan. 24.
Seven More Women Say “Scrubs” Producer Eric Weinberg Sexually Assaulted Them After Asking Them To Come To His Home For Photo Shoots
The alleged assaults took place between 1998 and 2017; the TV producer was described by a judge last year as a potential serial rapist.
In A Chilling Interview With A Californian TV Station, Paul Pelosi's Attacker Said He Was Sorry He Didn't Injure More People
"I messed up. What I did was really bad. I'm so sorry I didn't get more of them."
女子大生が道路ではねられ死亡。レイプして置き去りにしたとして、男4人を起訴。米ルイジアナ州
米ルイジアナ州立大学に通う女子大生を強姦したあと、道路に放置したとして、28歳の男と3人の少年が強制性交罪などで起訴された。
The Family Of A Southern California Attorney Who Died Suddenly In Mexico Says Officials’ Statements About What Happened Aren’t Adding Up
Elliot Blair died on Jan. 14 in Mexico while on vacation with his wife.
A Man Allegedly Killed His Wife On The Same Day She Phoned A Divorce Attorney
A video recorded by Maya Millete before she disappeared showed her confronting her husband about why he would “wish death” upon her for having an affair.
Four People Have Been Arrested After An LSU Student Was Allegedly Raped, Then Left On The Side Of The Road Where She Was Hit By A Car And Killed
Madison Brooks was remembered as a “bubbly, loving, and selfless friend,” her sorority said on a now-deleted Instagram post.
The Owner Of The Restaurant Where Two Idaho Stabbings Victims Worked Said A Report That The Suspect Came In For Pizza Is "Completely Fabricated," But People Magazine Is Standing By Its Reporting
“This person who wants their 5 minutes of fame has now caused a whole bunch of extra work for myself and the investigators,” the owner of the Mad Greek restaurant said.
A Woman Who Found Out Her Boyfriend Was Actually Married Was Killed After She Said She’d Expose His Lies, Police Said
Kayla Kelley was reported missing on Jan. 11, and her body was found a week later.
A New Documentary Tells The Story of Amber, “The Girl Behind The Alert”
Amber: The Girl Behind the Alert attempts to find new meaning in a ’90s child murder. It comes off as an opportunistic rehash.
The Man Who Formed A Sex Trafficking Cult From His Daughter’s Dorm Room Will Spend 60 Years In Prison
Prosecutors said Lawrence Ray inflicted “brutal and lifelong harm” on his victims.
窓から店員の腕をひっぱり…。拉致未遂の瞬間を監視カメラが記録、近くに住む男を逮捕
米シアトル近郊にあるドライブスルーで、窓から女性店員の腕をつかみ拉致しようとした疑いで男が逮捕されました。被害を受けた店員は「防ぎようがなかった」とインタビューに答えました。
Actor Julian Sands Has Been Missing For 6 Days Since Going On A Hike
Sands, 65, has starred in movies like A Room With A View, Warlock, Leaving Las Vegas, and held smaller roles in dozens of TV shows.
A Search Of Bryan Kohberger's Apartment Turned Up Hair And Possible Blood, According To A Warrant
Detectives said they collected eight possible hair strands when they searched Kohberger's apartment.
Their Loved Ones' Body Parts Were Sold For Profit. Now The Victims Are Supporting Each Other.
“I think every culture in the planet honors their dead in one way or another and with the way they treated him was not honorable at all,” Judy Cressler said.
Two Paramedics In Illinois Were Charged With Murder After Strapping A Patient Facedown On A Stretcher
An autopsy found that the patient, who was reportedly suffering from alcohol hallucinations, died from “compressional and positional asphyxia.”
Get At Least 5/6 Of These True Crime Questions Correct To Reveal If You Really Know Your Stuff
Time to find out if you're a savant or a novice.
A Man Has Been Arrested After Surveillance Video Showed Someone Trying To Abduct A Barista Through A Drive-Thru Window
The barista managed to pull away and was not injured, police said.
The Remains Of A Child Have Been Found As Authorities Search For 4-Year-Old Athena Brownfield
Investigators believe the girl was beaten to death and buried by one of her caregivers, according to a newly released police affidavit.
Brian Walshe Has Been Charged With Murder After His Wife, Ana Walshe, Went Missing
Ana Walshe was reported missing on Jan. 4, and her husband was previously accused of misleading police as they searched for her.
“Abducted In Plain Sight” Director Skye Borgman Said She Tries To Unravel The Layers Of True Crime Cases In Her Documentaries
"Most people imagine that as soon as the cameras roll, the interviewee would close off emotionally. But the opposite is usually true. It’s a moment of listening, and I don’t feel that people experience being listened to that often."
The Caregivers Of Missing 4-Year-Old Athena Brownfield Have Been Arrested
Alysia Adams, 31, and Ivon Adams, 36, were arrested Thursday, and so far, authorities have not said what they believe happened to 4-year-old Athena Brownfield.
Evan Peters recibe críticas de la mamá de una de las víctimas de Jeffrey Dahmer
Dicen que su premio no fue honesto
A Former Lawyer Stole Millions In Insurance Payouts From Her Clients And Used The Money To Go On Safari
Lori E. Deveny, 57, defrauded at least 135 clients out of more than $3.8 million in insurance proceeds.
Evan Peters Has Been Called Out By One Of Jeffrey Dahmer’s Victim’s Moms After He Won A Golden Globe For Playing The Serial Killer
“It's a shame that people can take our tragedy and make money.”
A Former Playboy Model Will Spend At Least 10 Years In Prison After She And Her Boyfriend Killed A Man Who’d Financially Supported Her
Kelsey Turner, 29, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder but maintained her innocence in a deal with prosecutors.
