Enigmatic Circumstances: The Initial Discovery In the outskirts of Mexico City, the chilling discovery of multiple hanged men sparked an investigation that would soon baffle authorities and the public alike. The victims were found suspended from trees, with little to no identification, deepening the mystery of this unsettling case. “The eerie scene was like something … Read more
Origins and Ideological Foundations The Order of the Solar Temple, also known as Ordre du Temple Solaire (OTS), emerged in the late 1950s through the efforts of Joseph Di Mambro and Luc Jouret. The cult synthesized esoteric beliefs from the Knights Templar, Rosicrucianism, and other mystical traditions. Its roots can be traced primarily to France … Read more
A Mysterious Background Joseph Briggen is a name steeped in both mystery and infamy, primarily due to the absence of definitive historical evidence. Most commonly known from the American short story “The Horror of the Heights,” penned by Ambrose Bierce, Briggen’s life as a California pig farmer in the late 19th century remains the subject … Read more
The Hwaseong serial murders represent one of South Korea’s most infamous and enduring criminal investigations. Between 1986 and 1991, 10 women were found brutally raped and murdered in the rural town of Hwaseong. The case went cold for decades but was finally ‘solved’ in 2019, although the murderer avoided prosecution due to the statute of … Read more
Early Life and Formation of the Cult Adolfo de Jesús Constanzo was born in Miami, Florida, in 1962 and exhibited an interest in spiritualism from an early age. His mother was a devotee of the Afro-Caribbean religion Palo Mayombe, which involves animal sacrifice and rituals. Drawing on this background, Constanzo eventually formed his own cult, … Read more
Yukio Yamaji was a Japanese serial killer who murdered his own mother in 2000, and then murdered a 27-year-old woman and her 19-year-old sister in 2005. He was sentenced to death and executed in 2009. Background: Yamaji was born in Yamaguchi, Japan, in 1983. He was a quiet and withdrawn child, and he had a … Read more
Early Life and Fascination with Fire Jay Scott Ballinger had an unconventional upbringing that led him to develop a deep fascination with fire and the occult. While it may be a stretch to refer to his actions as cult-like, there was a clear ideological motive behind them. Noted criminologist Scott Bonn explains, “Ballinger is a … Read more
Edmund Kemper’s name is synonymous with some of the most shocking and gruesome murders in American history. With a height of 6’9″ and a chilling calmness when describing his crimes, Kemper leaves an indelible mark on criminal history. This expanded article delves deeper into the grim details, news quotes, and timelines that sketch a fuller … Read more
Birth and Early Years: A Hazy Beginning Born as Herman Webster Mudgett in 1861 in Gilmanton, New Hampshire, Holmes’ upbringing was reportedly abusive, filled with strict religious indoctrination. “The Devil in the White City” by Erik Larson dives deep into this troubled childhood, suggesting that this early phase might have served as a ‘criminal incubator.’ … Read more
Cody Posey became a household name in July 2004 when the news broke of his arrest for the murder of three family members in rural New Mexico. The case drew widespread media scrutiny, leading to public debates on the justice system’s treatment of minors involved in serious crimes. “A farm boy with a troubled past, … Read more