A High Society Scandal: In the early 20th century, the United States was captivated by a sensational murder case involving prominent figures of New York’s elite. The central characters in this drama were Harry Thaw, a wealthy playboy, Stanford White, a renowned architect, and Evelyn Nesbit, a popular model and actress. Their intertwined lives would … Read more
Early Life and Military Career Julian Harvey was born into an ordinary family, but his life would be anything but average. His military career was filled with contrasts; his actions in World War II and the Korean War earned him commendations. But his disciplinary record was marred. Richard Whittingham in his book “Pilots of Valor,” … Read more
The Killers and Their Motive Perry Smith and Richard Hickock, who met in a Kansas prison, meticulously planned a heist targeting the Clutter family. They believed the Clutters had amassed significant wealth. Truman Capote once said in an interview with Time Magazine, “It was greed that united them, but it was a misconceived and disastrous … Read more
The Acid Test of Evil John Haigh’s case defies conventional criminal profiles. Dr. Scott Bonn, a criminology expert, labeled Haigh as, “A manifestation of sadistic pleasure and financial greed.” Expanding on this assessment, Dr. Jane Carter Woodrow elaborates in her book “The Acid Bath Murders,” that “Haigh had a pathological need to kill and dissolve; … Read more
From Restaurant Owner to Notorious Criminal Anjette Donovan Lyles, a restaurant owner in Macon, Georgia, became infamous in the late 1950s for her involvement in a series of suspicious deaths. Claimed to be a practitioner of voodoo, Lyles was eventually convicted of multiple murders, including those of her husbands and a daughter. “It’s a case … Read more
Dark Star Alignments: The Killings Begin In the late 1980s, California was gripped by a series of murders that seemed to be linked by a peculiar pattern: all victims were killed under astrological alignments that their killer believed to be significant. Dubbed the “Astrological Murders,” the case captivated and horrified the public and stymied investigators. … Read more
Unimaginable Horror: The Crime Scene On February 18, 1983, in Seattle’s International District, the Wah Mee gambling club became the stage for one of the deadliest mass shootings in Washington state’s history. Thirteen people were killed and one seriously injured in an armed robbery turned massacre. The crime shocked the community and prompted an immediate … Read more
The Web of Enriqueta Martí Enriqueta Martí, known as the “Vampire of Barcelona,” was a notorious figure in early 20th-century Spain. Accused of kidnapping, child trafficking, and witchcraft, Martí’s case exposed the grim underbelly of Barcelona. Although referred to as a “witch,” her crimes were less about the practice of witchcraft and more a sinister … Read more
Mysterious Genesis and Spiritual Philosophy Heaven’s Gathering emerged as a shadowy religious group in South Korea, gaining public attention in the early 2000s. The cult was believed to be led by an enigmatic figure known only as “The Messenger.” Their doctrine combined elements of Christian eschatology, Korean shamanism, and New Age beliefs, which attracted a … Read more
Spiritual Ambitions and the Rise of Heaven’s Gathering Heaven’s Gathering initially presented itself as a revivalist spiritual group that would reconnect people with their spiritual selves. Its meteoric rise in South Korea was fueled by a combination of charismatic leadership, ritualistic practices, and the allure of exclusive knowledge. Leader Chun Junhoe claimed that his teachings … Read more