PinnedPublished inTales From the UnderworldThe Man Who Exposed The Mob: “The Valachi Papers”The 1972 film The Valachi Papers starring Charles Bronson depicts the life and times of mafia turncoat Joe ValachiJul 4Jul 4
PinnedPublished inTales From the Underworld“Forgiveness is the Ultimate Revenge”: The Execution and Exoneration of John GordonIn February 1845, Irish immigrant John Gordon became the last man executed in the state of Rhode Island. More than 165 years later, his…Jun 25Jun 25
PinnedPublished inTales From the UnderworldThe Life of “Joe Bananas”: A Tale of Greed, Manipulation, and MurderHe is the namesake of one of New York City’s five mafia families. A shrewd and cunning mobster, his 1983 autobiography caught many off…May 2May 2
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 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 UnderworldThe End of an Era: A Look at HBO’s 2019 Film DeadwoodThe 2019 HBO movie Deadwood picks up where the critically acclaimed series left off. Today, we compare several of the main characters to…2d ago2d ago
Published inTales From the UnderworldMurders In The Heartland: The True Story Behind “In Cold Blood”In 1967, Truman Capote’s novel “In Cold Blood” was brought to the big screen. The film details the brutal November 1959 murders of the…5d agoA response icon15d agoA response icon1
Published inTales From the UnderworldA Real Life Horror: The Texarkana Moonlight MurdersBased on true events, the 1976 film The Town That Dreaded Sundown depicts the brutal real-life murders that shocked a rural community in…Jul 7Jul 7
Published inTales From the UnderworldFamily, Honor, and Murder: How 2016’s “A Wedding” Sheds Light on “Honor Based Violence”Released in 2016, and based on real events, “A Wedding” tells the story of an 18-year-old Belgian-Pakistani woman named Zahira Kazim who is…Jul 5Jul 5
Published inTales From the Underworld“The Dead Is Alive!”:On March 26, 1887, William Jackson “Jack” Marion was hanged in Nebraska for the “murder” of his friend John Cameron. Four years later…Jul 1A response icon1Jul 1A response icon1
