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Cliff Mitchell: The serial rapist police officer

Cliff Mitchell, a former police officer, abused his position to abuse, rape and intimidate victims. Read on to discover the shocking details of a corrupt copper.
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How police officer Lewis Edwards groomed over 200 girls

Lewis Edwards preyed upon young, vulnerable girls while working in a position of authority as a police officer. Read on to find out more.
A house in the UK is on hire

Richard Fielding: The arsonist murderer

The arson and murder committed by Richard Fielding is a tragic story of needless and petty revenge. Read on to find out more.
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Mary Ann Nichols: The life and murder of Jack the Ripper’s first victim

Mary Ann Nichols is famous for being Jack the Ripper's first victim, but who was she before her death? Read on to find out more.
Photograph of Ana and Ali Abulaban

Ali Abulaban: The TikTok star convicted of murder

Why did TikTok star Ali Abulaban kill his wife and her friend? Discover the gruesome double murder of Ana Abulaban and Rayburn Cardenas Barron.
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Monica Seles: The crime that shocked the world of tennis

From her rise to dominance to the attack that changed her life and career, discover the story of tennis legend, Monica Seles.
Glen McCurley

Carla Walker's murder went unsolved for 46 years

Find out what happened to Carla Walker and how a cold case was solved using new technology after 46 years.
A missing poster for Krystal Jean Baker lies on top of her case file

Krystal Jean Baker: How new DNA technology solved a cold case

Krystal Jean Baker's death at age 13 was a tragedy, but her case would change the way DNA was used in criminal investigations
Courtroom sketch of (left to right) Sara Sharif's stepmother Beinash Batool, uncle Faisal Malik and father Urfan Sharif

Unthinkable cruelty: The murder of Sara Sharif

The murder of Sara Sharif was not only a heinous crime, but also a severe failure in child protection. Read on to discover the full story.
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Spree, mass and serial killers: What's the difference?

A guide to understanding the differences between 'spree', 'mass' and 'serial' killers
Donald Henry 'Pee Wee' Gaskins wearing handcuffs while surrounded by officers

Donald Henry 'Pee Wee' Gaskins: The unassuming serial killer

Uncover the crimes of Donald Henry ‘Pee Wee’ Gaskins, one of South Carolina’s most calculated serial killers.
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True crime anniversaries in January

In January 2012, David Norris and Gary Dobson were finally convicted of Stephen Lawrence's murder, almost two decades after the original attack
Gisele Pelicot speaks to the press after leaving court

Gisèle Pelicot's horrific abuse orchestrated by her husband

Dominique Pelicot’s betrayal exposed a decade of marital abuse. Explore the case that shook France and sparked a national reckoning.
Ken Regan (L) and William Horncy (R)

The Chohan family: Innocent victims of organised crime

From a self-made businessman’s violent end to an unresolved mystery, uncover the story of the Chohan family murders, a tale of greed, cruelty and resilience.
Portrait of George Villiers

6 famous British historical murder victims

Brush up on some of the most famous British historical murders of all time, with motives like passion, power and revenge.
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Peter Moore: The Welsh serial killer you’ve never heard of

Uncover the chilling story of Peter Moore, a forgotten serial killer whose crimes shook North Wales in 1995.
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Hiding in plain sight: Money laundering on British high streets

Money laundering is a huge business right across the word but In the UK, the numbers are incredible.
Ian Purchase photographed meeting a member of the Taliban

Abducted by the Taliban: The survival story of Ian Purchase

The capture of Ian Purchase by the Taliban in 2023 is a tale of strength, endurance, and bravery. Read on to discover his story
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5 shocking cases of illegal castration

Uncover the hidden world of illegal castration and the grisly details of five shocking cases that made global headlines
Stephanie Scott

Vincent Stanford: Which twin brother committed murder?

Discover how school cleaner Vincent Stanford was found guilty of murder, despite trying to pin it on his twin brother who shared the same DNA
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3 famous cases of false confessions

Discover the shocking truth behind famous false confessions in criminal history. Explore the cases where innocent people took the blame for heinous crimes.
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Nullo: The dark world of live-streaming castrations

Discover the dark and disturbing Nullo subculture, an industry driven by live-streamed castrations
CCTV footage of Rhianon Bragg being confronted by her attacker

Rhianon Bragg was held hostage at gunpoint by her ex

Held at gunpoint by her ex, Rhianon Bragg’s life changed forever. Discover the extraordinary story behind her courage and survival.
Buck Ruxton with his wife and their oldest daughter

A pioneering use of forensics solved The Jigsaw Murders

Read the fascinating story of the 1930s Jigsaw Murders, which saw the pioneering use of forensics to bring the killer to justice.
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The crimes of Marius Gustavson, aka The Eunuch Maker

Discover the shocking story of Marius Gustavson, the “Eunuch Maker,” who ran an illegal castration business live-streamed online.
Laken Riley is seen jogging on CCTV just a few minutes before she was attacked

'Hunting for females': The murder of Laken Riley

Discover the shocking story of Laken Riley’s murder, a University of Georgia student who was killed by a stranger while out running.
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Who was The Camden Ripper?

Anthony Hardy was a British serial killer with a particular kind of target during his short yet violent spree
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Phillip Austin's scarring familicide of his wife and young children

Philip Austin murdered his entire family in 2000, but why did he do it and how was he caught for his heinous crimes?
Kevin McCallister (Macaulay Culkin) decorates a Christmas tree while Harry Lime (Joe Pesci) spies on him through the window

7 Christmas crime films you need to watch

Hunker down and watch some of the best Christmas crime movies of all time with our handy list.
Hung Bui and Anny Bui, the father and sister of Anna Bui, become emotional at the sentencing hearing of Allen Ivanov. Allen Ivanov stands in the foreground

The Mukilteo Shooting: Tragedy at a high school party

Relive a tragic night in Mukilteo: Read about the 2016 shooting, the victims’ stories and the killer’s jealousy-fuelled motive.
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The terrifying murders of the Times Square Killer

Explore the shocking world of the Times Square Killer. Find out about his victims, arrest, and new murder admissions today.
Patrick Kearney

Patrick Kearney: The Trash Bag Killer

Patrick Kearney was responsible for multiple deaths in the 60s and 70s, but who is he and why did he become a vicious killer?
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The dark side of social media: What happened to Olly Stephens?

What led to the tragic death of 13-year-old Olly Stephens? Explore the events surrounding his murder and the role social media played in his death.
Joanne Nelson

An argument over laundry: The murder of Joanne Nelson

What happened to Joanne Nelson? Find out more about the events that unfolded in the lead-up, during, and after Joanne Nelson’s murder.
Ted Kaczynski is flanked by federal agents as he is led to a car from a federal courthouse

Ted Kaczynski: 6 facts about the Unabomber

Discover the disturbing legacy and unconventional past of Ted Kaczynski, aka the notorious Unabomber.
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Fritz Honka: The gruesome crimes of Germany's most notorious killer

Discover the chilling crimes and eventual downfall of Fritz Honka, a notorious German serial killer who prowled the streets of Hamburg in the 1970s.