MURDER & MAYHEM
News + Politics
Police Who Have Killed Black Americans: Where Are They Now?
Their names recede from the headlines, but life goes on for infamous officers.
The New + the Next
The Deadly Dilemma Facing Trans Migrants
Record numbers of Central American transgender people are seeking asylum in the U.
True Stories
How a Cat Helped South Asia's Bikini Killer Escape Prison
How did a mystery man become the world’s most wanted criminal? A deep dive into the dark chronicles of Charles Sobhraj is a good place to start.
OZY TV
The Carlos Watson Show
The Carlos Watson Show brings bold, impactful conversations with culture-defining celebrities, intellectual pioneers and changemakers, spotlighting the voices you need to hear to make sense of this important time in American history.
True Stories
Parisian Street Gangs or Fashion Icons: Why Not Both?
In the early 20th century, the French capital’s streets were ruled by this fabulous gang.
True Stories
The Sometimes Apocryphal Sins of Bolivia's Worst President
Mariano Melgarejo loved four things: sex, booze, gambling and having it all.
True Stories
The Louisiana Slaveowner Who Even Appalled Other Slaveowners
Delphine LaLaurie has gone down in history as an exceptionally cruel mistress … and possibly a murderer.
The New + the Next
The Tiny But Deadly Epicenter of Mexico's New Wave of Violence
Once-idyllic Colima falls into a murder hole.
True Stories
Was This Real Monster the Inspiration Behind 'Heart of Darkness'?
King Leopold of Belgium couldn’t have wrought such havoc in the Congo Free State without the efforts of sadists like Léon Fiévez.
True Stories
This Terrifying Indian Gang Strangled 105 People in One Winter
Suave, disciplined and ruthless — highwaymen don’t come more effective than Feringeea.
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The Weekender
OZY Tribe members near and far provide delicious recommendations for your valuable weekend time.
News + Politics
Long-Forgotten Bastards
Some people are too evil to forget … so OZY is resurrecting some of history’s greatest monsters.
News + Politics
He's Defending El Chapo, Because Harvey Weinstein Would Be Too Easy
Jeffrey Lichtman helped infamous mob boss John Gotti’s son avoid convictions.