It is time for us to probe the dark underbelly of Hollywood once again and see what forgotten scandals, murders, and tales of depravity and abuse lurk beneath. 10. The Coogan Act Child actors have a pretty rough time in Hollywood, but it used to be a lot worse. Not only did the studios control […]
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From prison gangs to extortion rackets to neo Nazis, the United States is home to a variety of criminal groups and organizations. While we don’t hear about them as often as we should, they remain an active threat for the security apparatus of the country, with membership numbers comparable to some large, multinational corporations. 10. […]
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Most modern societies rely on a police force to enact law and order, but sometimes people feel like the wheels of justice turn too slowly so they decide to take matters into their own hands. These people are known as vigilantes and these are some of their stories: 10. Phoenix Jones Given how hugely popular […]
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Some criminals are meticulous in their planning. They will stalk a victim and commit their nefarious deeds with a mind to how they will escape authorities and never be tied to the scene of the crime. There have been killers that actually shaved their bodies and wore clean suits ahead of time just so they […]
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In the surveillance state era you might think the Golden Age of organized crime is over, but gangs are very much thriving – even some of the old ones. They’ve just adapted. While some still manage to evade the law, others are enabled by governments. And some are so embedded in the fabric of their […]
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There are countless stories of people being punished for something they didn’t do throughout history, due to factors like faulty eyewitness testimony, coerced confessions, and flawed forensic evidence. As you can guess, they often have devastating consequences for the accused. In some cases, innocents have even paid the ultimate price for their suspected crimes. 10. […]
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No one ever gets kidnapped for a good reason but some kidnappers in the world are just doing it to try to score a quick buck. Kidnapping for ransom is centuries old. The first kidnapping for ransom in American history dates back to 1874. Sometimes it works out and everyone gets safely and sometimes the […]
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Think of a notorious crime boss from history and you’re probably picturing a man. Al Capone, Pablo Escobar, El Chapo, Lucky Luciano, Carlo Gambino, the CIA… However, plenty of women have been in charge – and not just as madams of brothels. Here are 10 of the most notorious. 10. Cheng Chui Ping, “Sister Ping” […]
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The world is full of con artists and frauds who are highly skilled at playing people. Some of their victims are too trusting, some too gullible. But sometimes even the best of us can get taken in by a fraud who just went above and beyond to convince us that they were legitimate. If someone […]
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Think gangsters are godless? Think again! Whether to ease a troubled conscience, secure a place in heaven, or guard against one’s rivals and police, patron saints and deities are common in crime. Some are borrowed from mainstream religions, history, or folklore, while others are entirely new. They also range from good to evil, or at […]
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