The Deadly Dilemma Facing Trans Migrants
Record numbers of Central American transgender people are seeking asylum in the U.S. … only to be deported.
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New stats show that nearly 1,000 women are killed each year by intimate partners.
Who Brought Down D.C.'s Most Heinous Murderer?
This killer murdered in broad daylight, and in front of cops, but it was a “friend” who would be his undoing.
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.
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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.
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Mariano Melgarejo loved four things: sex, booze, gambling and having it all.
FlashbackThe Louisiana Slaveowner Who Even Appalled Other Slaveowners
Delphine LaLaurie has gone down in history as an exceptionally cruel mistress … and possibly a murderer.
FlashbackWas 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.
Fast ForwardThe Tiny But Deadly Epicenter of Mexico's New Wave of Violence
Once-idyllic Colima falls into a murder hole. It’s Mexico’s least populous state but the worst affected.
FlashbackThis Terrifying Indian Gang Strangled 105 People in One Winter
Suave, disciplined and ruthless — highwaymen don’t come more effective than Feringeea.
