PinnedPublished inTales From the UnderworldA History of Violence: The Dark and Brutal Life of Raymond Eugene BrownIn late 1986, a young single mother gave ex-con Raymond Eugene Brown a second chance. Tragically, this decision would have fatal…Feb 25Feb 25
PinnedPublished inTales From the UnderworldThe Shelton Brothers: The Forgotten Depression Era Gang That Battled the Law, the KKK, and the…From the early 1920s through the late 1940s, the Shelton Gang controlled much of the illegal vice trade in southern Illinois. Their reign…Feb 17Feb 17
PinnedPublished inTales From the Underworld“Old Blue Eyes” and the Mob: Investigating Frank Sinatra’s Organized Crime TiesFor years, rumors have persisted that iconic American singer and actor Frank Sinatra was connected to underworld figures. In fact, the FBI…Mar 1Mar 1
PinnedPublished inTales From the Underworld“They Cut My Finger Off. Please Help Me.” The Heartbreaking Kidnapping And Murder of Donnell PorterIn December 1989, 12-year-old Donnell Porter was abducted while on his way to school. He would tragically become a casualty of greed and…Apr 19, 20242Apr 19, 20242
Published inTales From the UnderworldBloody Bushwhacker: The Brutal Crimes and Violent Death of Confederate Guerilla “Bloody Bill”…During the American Civil War, Confederate Guerilla William T. “Bloody Bill” Anderson’s life and legacy would be defined by the brutal…3h ago3h ago
Published inTales From the UnderworldTreasure Hunt: A Look at the Monuments Men and the Hunt for Stolen Nazi ArtOften overlooked due to the incredible scale of human suffering caused by the Second World War, the plundering of art and historical…1d ago1d ago
Published inTales From the UnderworldImprisoned By Her Father: The Horrific Torture and Captivity of Elisabeth FritzlIn 2008, after more than twenty years of imprisonment by her own father, Elisabeth Fritzl managed to escape. Her shocking testimony would…3d ago3d ago
Published inTales From the UnderworldA Bitter Pill: Lillo Brancato’s Journey From Stardom to Addiction to Prison and BackKnown for his iconic role in the film “A Bronx Tale” actor Lillo Brancato experienced the perils of Hollywood and spiraled into drug…6d ago6d ago
Published inTales From the UnderworldVictims or Monsters?: The Chilling Tale of Lyle and Erik MenendezConvicted in 1996 for the double murder of their parents, brothers Erik and Lyle Menendez claimed their crimes were the result of years of…Mar 27Mar 27
Published inTales From the UnderworldFrom Sitcom Star to Serial Rapist: The Disturbing Tale of Danny MastersonIn the early 2000s, actor Danny Masterson was a recognizable face in the world of television. Once a star on the hit series That 70s Show…Mar 261Mar 261
