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How Did John Wayne Gacy Die? What Happened on the Night He Was Executed
How John Wayne Gacy died: inside the Killer Clown’s 1994 execution, the delay during lethal injection, and his shocking final words.
Rex Heuermann Case Sparks Renewed Outrage Over Unsolved Gilgo Beach Victim Identities
Not all Gilgo Beach victims were linked to Rex Heuermann. Here’s what we know about the remaining cases, including Shannan Gilbert and others.
Tennessee’s Only Female Death Row Inmate in 200 Years Fights 2026 Execution—What Happens Next?
Christa Gail Pike, the only woman on Tennessee’s death row, is set for execution in 2026 as legal challenges intensify over the state’s lethal injection protocol.
Loyalist Killer Robert Clarke Pushes for Custody-and-Release Arrangement in Legal Fight
Convicted killer Robert Clarke faces possible re-arrest after a court ruled he was wrongly released early. His legal team is seeking a deal to avoid prison.
Teen Shouts ‘It’s a Lie’ After Sentencing in Crash That Killed 11-Year-Old Girl, Family Says He Bragged Earlier
A Minnesota teen was sentenced to 44 months in prison after pleading guilty in a crash that killed an 11-year-old girl, with emotional courtroom outbursts and family reactions.
Inside the Chilling Case of a Michigan Serial Killer Who Bathed Victims Before Killing Them
Between 1976 and 1977, four children were abducted and killed in Oakland County. Despite thousands of leads and modern DNA testing, the case remains unsolved.
Oklahoma Man Who Killed Girlfriend, 7-Month-Old With Hammer Set for Execution After Clemency Denied
The Oklahoma Pardon and Parole Board unanimously denied clemency for Raymond Eugene Johnson, sentenced to death for the 2007 murders of his ex-girlfriend and her infant daughter. His execution is set for May 14.
Emma Caldwell’s Inquiry: Why Detectives Ignored Initial Suspicions About Killer
Former detectives reveal key investigative missteps that delayed the arrest of Iain Packer in the Emma Caldwell murder case for years.
Killed in Plain Sight: Inside 11 of History's Most Audacious Mob Hits
The sorted history of ruthless mob hits includes the public killings of bosses, gang members and rival mobsters.
Beyond the Black Dahlia: The Tragic Life and Enduring Mystery of Elizabeth Short
The murder of Elizabeth Short, who was killed in what has become known as the Black Dahlia case, might be the most infamous unsolved crime in American history.
Gone Cold: 7 Baffling Crime Cases Unlikely to Ever Be Solved (FPD CASE VAULT)
Here are seven cold cases that will likely never be solved. They are famous killings and investigations from decades ago. But, they have left police stumped.
Savage Attack & Disturbing Letters: Was the Death of Cheri Jo Bates the Zodiac Killer's First Murder?
Cheri Jo Bates was murdered near her college library in California in the 1960s. But was she the first victim of the serial murderer known as the Zodiac Killer?
Hitchhiking Horror Stories: These Killers Targeted People Who Just Needed a Lift to Their Next Destination
Here is a list of killers who targeted hitchhikers for their crimes. The suspects murdered and sometimes raped the victims. Many of the cases are well known.
Killer Flicks: 10 Shockingly Accurate, True-to-Life Films About the Most Famous Murderers to Ever Exist
Serial killers have become a common TV device, but many are completely made up. But, here are 10 films that are mostly accurate about famous murderers.
Friends of infamous ‘Ken & Barbie’ serial killers speak out In REELZ crime documentary
A new documentary from REELZ speaks to the family of Canada's infamous killers Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo. The two were known as the "Ken and Barbie" killers.
The probation-era St. Valentine's Day Massacre changed the perception of the mob. But, it also remains unsolved.
The St. Valentine's Day Massacre in Chicago left seven gang members dead. But, it also pushed mob boss Al Capone into the spotlight. Technically, the case is unsolved.
EXCLUSIVE: Survivors of serial killer Ted Bundy open up on how they escaped death in REELZ crime documentary
A survivor or Ted Bundy sat down with REELZ for a new True Crime documentary to discuss what it was like meeting the serial killer. Bundy murdered more than 30 people.
EXCLUSIVE: Wife-Killer Scott Peterson is profiled by FBI & police investigators in new REELZ documentary
A new documentary from REELZ looks at the famous case of wife-killer Scott Peterson and police along with FBI investigators profile the murderer.
EXCLUSIVE: The Unsolved Murder of JonBenét Ramsey Profiled In REELZ Crime Documentary
A new documentary from Reelz examines the murder of Jon Benet Ramsey. She was found murdered in her Colorado home around Christmas in 1996, but no arrests have been made.
Could we finally have an answer in who killed JonBenet Ramsey? Police say they continue to check DNA.
JonBenet Ramsey was killed in her Boulder, Colorado, home in 1996. Police said they continue to test DNA to try and solve the cold-case murder.
Indiana police seek information about online social media profile as part of Delphi murder investigation
Indiana investigators working the case of Abigail Williams and Liberty German, the teens who were slain in Delphi, are looking into a social media profile.
Nazi, Manson artifacts set for auction. Here's how you can bid on a piece of morbid memorabilia.
Memorabilia and items owned by Charles Manson and Nazi leaders is set for auction. They include a gun, booking papers and a Adolf Hitler painting.
Woman helping Chris Watts' family raise money for attorney sues podcaster over alleged defamation
A woman who claimed she was helping Chris Watts' family raise money for an attorney says a podcaster made slanderous comments. The woman asked for $1 million in a lawsuit.
She was murdered by a serial killer and nobody reported her missing. Nearly 40 years later, cops finally know her name.
After 37 years, a victim of serial killer Robert Hansen was identified using DNA. The victim was killed in Alaska. Hansen killed 17 women in his spree.
Come out to play: 'The Real Monsters of October' available on REELZ streaming, episode one headline John Wayne Gacy
A new REELZ streaming show looks at "The Real Monsters of October." One episode focus on the famous serial killer and clown John Wayne Gacy.
Has the 'Zodiac Killer' just been identified? Group says they have a strong suspect as the infamous killer.
A group of investigators say they have a strong suspect in the Zodiac Killer case. But, police refuted their claims as the serial killer's ID remains unknown.
Convicted killer Scott Peterson to be resentenced this fall following court overturning his death sentence
Scott Peterson, the California man who was sentenced to death in 2005 for murdering his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, must be resentenced, a judge has ruled.