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We’re diehard fans of all things macabre and we love nothing more than sharing our odd obsessions with fellow creepy fiends. Here we unearth forgotten crimes, share true ghost stories, and pride ourselves on giving the best recommendations for terrifying books and movies. Peruse the stories below—you’re sure to find something to satiate your appetite for the uncanny.

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The Beyond Bizarre Murder of Roland T. Owen in Room 1046

He checked in as Roland T. Owen. It wasn’t his real name, and that was just the beginning of the mystery.

Norway’s Greatest Mystery: The Isdal Woman

The mysterious death of Norway's Isdal Woman continues to transfix investigators across the globe.

Who Killed Jaclyn Dowaliby?

Despite a conviction, the young girl's murder remains a mystery.

Who Killed Hazel Drew? The Little-Known 1908 Murder Case That Inspired Twin Peaks

Did you know that Laura Palmer's death was inspired by a real-life murder case?

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Julia Buccola Petta: The Eternal Italian Bride of Chicago’s Mt. Carmel Cemetery

Her body remained in an eerily perfect state, without the slightest hint of decay.

Who Killed Bob Crane?

On June 29, 1978, Bob Crane, the star of “Hogan’s Heroes,” was found bludgeoned in his Arizona apartment. Who killed Bob Crane? Author John Hook investigates.

A Body In the Water: Who Killed Little Lord Fauntleroy?

In 1921, the body of a boy, dubbed "Little Lord Fauntleroy," was found floating in a Wisconsin quarry pond. Evidence suggested his death was not accidental.

A Body at the Bottom of the River: Who Was Australia’s Rack Man?

How did he end up at the bottom of the Hawkesbury River, tied to a metal rack that seemed welded just for him?

Death in the Valley: The Mystifying Double Murders at Wonnangatta Station

Jim Barclay was found in a shallow grave in what was the Wonnangatta Murders. Authorities suspected the cook, John Bamford, until Bamford's body turned up.

Murder in Pasquotank County: Who Killed Nell Cropsey?

In December 1901, authorities found the body of young Nell Cropsey floating in North Carolina's Pasquotank River.