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, 2024A response icon2Apr 19, 2024A response icon2
Published inTales From the UnderworldRunning From Something: The Strange and Controversial Death of Elisa LamIn January 2013, security footage would capture a frightened 21-year-old woman named Elisa Lam appearing to hide from an unseen figure. She…14h ago14h ago
Published inTales From the UnderworldBuried Treasure or Tall Tale?: The “Lost Cabin” of the Siskiyou MountainsDoes Oregon hide another El Dorado, a buried cache of untold wealth or is it all a fabled myth? From Indian attacks to treasure maps and…2d ago2d ago
Published inTales From the UnderworldUnexplained Trip: The Mysterious and Strange Disappearance and Death of Judy SmithOn April 10, 1997, Judy Smith set out on a sightseeing tour in Philadelphia from which she never returned. Five months later, her remains…5d ago5d ago
Published inTales From the UnderworldDangerous Passage: The Strange and Controversial Death of Adventurer and Explorer Thomas SimpsonIn June 1840, the bodies of renowned British explorer Thomas Simpson and two travel companions were shot dead on the plains of North…May 16May 16
Published inTales From the UnderworldSmall Town, Big Trouble: The Bardstown Conspiracy and Blue Wall of SilenceIn July 2015, Bardstown resident and mother Crystal Rogers vanished. Shockingly, her case appears to be part of a larger conspiracy…May 14May 14
Published inTales From the UnderworldA Daughter’s Deception: The Brutal 2019 Double Murder of John and Lois McCulloughFor more than four years, Virginia McCullough hid a terrifying secret. Though police and neighbors were suspicious, it would be years…May 12May 12
