John Wayne Gacy,' 'Murdaugh: Death in the Family' and 'The Twisted Tale of Amanda Knox' take Variety into their writing ...

On this week’s “More To The Story,” incarcerated journalist John J. Lennon examines how our fixation on crime capitalizes on ...

Unmasking the identity of Jack the Ripper, the infamous perpetrator behind the gruesome murders of at least five women in ...

The Boston Strangler was dubbed “America’s Jack the Ripper” by the press. Like the infamous killer of Victorian London, the serial killer terrorized a major city with a string of brutal murders that ...

Casey Sherman, author and nephew of Boston Strangler victim Mary Sullivan, reveals why he doesn't believe Albert DeSalvo was the real killer despite DNA evidence and confessions.

More than half of Americans consume some form of true-crime media, according to a YouGov poll. The genre can foster empathy and understanding for victims and other people, but can also cause anxiety ...

In the autumn of 1888, a monster stalked the streets of London’s East End. The slashed and mutilated bodies of the killer’s victims struck terror into the city. Jack the Ripper was never caught. He ...

In this treat from the Tribune’s archives, learn about these men who spent their days chasing stories and nights communing with the macabre.

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Jack Ciattarelli is the Republican Party's nominee for governor of New Jersey. Ciattarelli has run for governor twice before, losing to current Gov. Phil Murphy in the last election. Early voting is ...

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True crime is one of the hottest genres right now, drawing millions of viewers into stories of mystery, justice, and human psychology. From unsolved murders to elaborate scams, true crime shows ...