Jessica Ferri

Jessica Ferri is a writer based in Brooklyn, New York. Her work has been published by The New Yorker, The Economist, NPR, The Daily Beast, and more. Her first book, Dearly Departed, on the cemeteries of New York, will be published in 2020. 

www.jessicaferri.com|@JessicaAFerri

Wherever I Go, People Die: Hélène Jégado, the Servant Serial Killer

She's one of the most prolific female serial killers of all time, with an estimated 36 victims.

The Phantoms of St. Augustine's Haunted Lighthouse

"The figure of a young girl in a long dress can be seen standing alone on the observation deck..."

Fire Walk with Me: 9 Books for Twin Peaks Fans

These creepy reads pair well with a slice of cherry pie and a demented trip to the Black Lodge.

Tombs of Tinseltown: 6 Haunting Los Angeles Cemeteries

Take a stroll through the whispering groves of L.A.'s most haunting cemeteries.

8 Most Disturbing True Crime Books

These true crime accounts are the stuff of nightmares.

11 Books for Fans of H.P. Lovecraft

Get lost in a Lovecraftian world where the grotesque, bizarre, and macabre run amok.

8 Books About People Who Killed for Love

The couples in these killer books share a dark and deadly passion that will chill you to the bone.

The Bizarre Death of Elisa Lam

Elisa Lam's final moments continue to mystify.

Dear Zachary: The Most Heartbreaking True Crime Documentary You’ll Ever See

It has serious heart, and its unusual approach makes it all the more heartbreaking.