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Here’s a riddle for you, pandas: What’s something that gives you chills without the need for cold weather? Keeps you glued to the edge of your seat but isn’t a rollercoaster? Gets dissected in podcasts but has nothing to do with a lab? The headline might have already spoiled it—it’s true crime!

For all you lovers of the genre, we’ve gathered a collection of fascinating true crime facts and stories from across the web. Perfect for impressing your friends or giving yourself a healthy dose of goosebumps. Scroll down to check it out, upvote your favorite pics, and if you’ve got any eerie trivia to add, share it in the comments!

#1

What Do You Guys Think?

Proposed Bentley's Law would mandate drunk drivers pay child support if a parent is k**led, true crime story highlighted.

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Nils Skirnir
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13 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not just drunk drivers. Everyone who kills a parent should pay child support to surviving kids

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    At Just Nine-Years-Old, Nathan Thomson Saved His Mother From A Crazed Attacker Who Broke Into The Family Home Intent On K**ling Her

    Young boy involved in a true crime story, showing bravery after surviving a violent encounter.

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    sbj
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    11 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's so terribly sad that children are exposed these dangers which is down to the few bad people (I still hope and believe this) in our society

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    #5

    Pizza Hut To The Rescue

    Man and woman involved in a true crime story; note details a plea for help via a pizza order app in 2015.

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    sbj
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    14 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well done to the employees for their attention to the details

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    #6

    Time To Find A Lawyer Who Specializes In Bird Law

    Bird in jail cell with bread and water, part of a true crime story, with a black bar over its face for identity protection.

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    Tams21
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    13 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know if this is some kind of weird joke but I'm pretty sure that poor bird isn't seeing the funny side.

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    #7

    The Free Tape In Korean Post Offices Is Called ‘Hope Tape’. It Has Details Of Missing Children And Age Progressed Pictures

    Package with true crime stories and curiosities, featuring missing individuals' profiles.

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    Chickie
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    9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Any steps that can be taken to help locate a missing child, be it on tape, a milk carton, a roadway sign...

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    6 Miles

    True crime story poster seeking information about a hit-and-run incident from January 1, 2016, involving a black sedan.

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    Earonn -
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    10 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good way to address it, but my, I wish the driver would meet some of the torturing serial killers from other entries. Yes, I know, that's basically Dexter.

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    #9

    My Mom's Boyfriend I Called Dad Since I Was 3

    Mugshot of a man involved in a true crime story shown on a news report with a headline below.

    This case was technically recent though for me it’s been 14 year of heck. I got out at 18, turned him in, my mom and siblings initially sided with him. (One being his victim as well she was only 16 at the time). I lost my case in Barton county mo and turned down kc no offer to prosecute based on supporting evidence. Their argument was that he would not pay for a prom dress and I was mad (?) idk he as all over with try’s. It was the other victims being young and denying out of fear that solidified my loss. Years later he would be caught with his biological grand daughter, this reopened my case. 4 years later after and even a day of being on stand with a jury present for 8 hours of triggering evidence, he would be found guilty, I feel free. But not enough to let my guard down as he has promised my death since I was about 3 if I spoke. I feel like he should be seen for what he is.

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    M H
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    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And this is why victims have such a hard time speaking up. The justice system is so geared for predators its disgusting. I personally held my peace till he died, and now I regret it.

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    #10

    Found This In A River With My Magnet Solved A Cold Case With It!!

    Man in a kayak holds a rusty gun found while exploring, highlighting true crime curiosities.

    I have a case number. The only news link is this but the investigation was still ongoing at the time of the interview. We have found over 80+ guns.

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    Warren Peece
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    1 hour ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "We have found over 80+ guns." It is not possible to have a number that is over 80+. "80+" include the number 80 and every number greater than 80. If anyone thinks it is possible, then I challenge you to give an example of a number that is over 80+.

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    In 1995, 13 Yo Thad Philips Was Kidnapped From His Home By Joe Clark, Aka "The Bone Breaker K**ler." Held Captive For Almost 2 Days, Both His Legs Were Broken And Ankles Were "Twisted Until They Snapped." He Managed To Escape And Eventually Walk Again

    Person wearing a red baseball jersey and cap, standing in front of a window. True crime story context.

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    JoMeBee
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    11 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope he was able to come out of this okay mentally. That's some horrible memories to live with.

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    #12

    “Boy In The Box” Finally Identified As Joseph Augustus Zarelli 66 Years Later!

    Tweet revealing identity of "The Boy In The Box," a notable true crime story, as Joseph Augustus Zarelli.

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    The Fence Where Matthew Shephard, A Gay Man Who Was Tortured And M**dered, Was Beaten And Left To Die

    Man standing near wooden structure with flowers, under blue sky, reflecting true crime stories' eerie setting.

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    After Being Falsely Accused Of R*pe By Classmate Wanetta Gibson, Brian Banks Spent Close To Six Years In Prison

    Man overwhelmed during a courtroom scene, true crime emotions run high as people offer support by placing hands on his shoulder.

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    Many Will Continue Mourning The Brutal M****r Of Vanessa Guillén, A 20-Year-Old U.S. Army Soldier Who Was Bludgeoned To Death By A Fellow Soldier April 22, 2020 In Fort Hood, Texas

    U.S. Army soldier in camouflage uniform with flag background, related to true crime stories and curiosities.

    It was reported that Vanessa faced sexual harassment by a sergeant before her m****r.

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    hardrad2009
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    11 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Heard many times that fort Hood was and still is more dangerous than most of the deployment destinations

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    #16

    Mindhunter (Netflix) -- Actual Serial K**lers vs. Actors Who Played Them

    Collage of various individuals associated with true crime stories and curiosities.

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    My Forensic Files Bingo Card. Happy Quarantine

    Forensic Files bingo card highlighting true crime stories and curiosities.

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    AshDoom
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    4 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We play something similar while watching Unsolved Mysteries, drink when you hear "he must've saw something he shouldn't have."

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    Olivia Engel Would Have Been 18. Olivia Was K**led Along With 19 Other Children, 6 Members Of Staff And The Perpetrator’s Mother In The Sandy Hook Shooting On December 14th 2012

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    Ester Petschar: (Night Stalker) Describes The Women Who Fancied Richard Ramirez. It's Her Whole Style And Sass For Me

    A person wearing heart-shaped glasses, showcasing a scene related to true crime stories and curiosities.

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    Enlee Jones
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    10 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    One of those dumb b*tches who admired Richard Ramirez went on to marry him. Gross.

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    #20

    Matthew Shepard, Was An American College Student Who Was Severely Beaten Because Of His Sexual Orientation And Was Left To Die In October 1998

    Portrait in black and white by a window, related to true crime stories and curiosities.

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    Bernd Herbert
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    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The US will see a rise in hate crimes against queer people in the next years. I'm sure of that

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    The Co-Ed K**ler - Ed Kemper

    Mugshot of a man involved in true crime stories, illustrating an infamous historical case.

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    Illifred
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    9 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's handed down that Kemper's IQ is about 145. He's an intelligent man. When he was able to fool other persons - so why not policemen? They're only human, too.

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    Skull Found In David Attenborough's Garden Was Victorian M****r Victim Who Was Cut Up And Boiled To Feed Street Children

    Elderly man in blue shirt with two inset images: a skull and a vintage photo, related to true crime stories.

    A skull discovered in David Attenborough’s back garden belonged to the victim of a gruesome Victorian m****r, a coroner has ruled.
    Widow Julia Martha Thomas, 55, was attacked in 1879 by her maid Kate Webster who pushed her down the stairs, then strangled her, chopped up her body, boiled it and gave the dripping to local children to eat.
    Webster was tried and sent to the gallows but the skull lay undiscovered until October last year when workmen at TV naturalist Sir David’s £1.5million home dug it up while building an extension.

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    censorshipsucks
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    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Julia_Martha_Thomas surely it's not hard to put these links in?

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    Youngest Person To Be Executed: George Stinney. He Was Executed For A Crime He Did Not Commit And Was Exonerated 70 Years After His Execution

    Young boy in striped prisoner uniform, part of chilling true crime stories collection.

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    Bernd Herbert
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    13 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Even without the picture everyone knew after reading the headline where that happened and how he looked like

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    In 1997, Reena Virk Was Relentlessly Bullied For Her Indian Heritage By Her Fellow Canadian Classmates. Her Life Ended At Age 14 When One Of Her Bullies Kelly Ellard Forced Reena's Head Under Water Until She Drowned

    Two women associated with intriguing true crime stories, one smiling, the other serious.

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    Nicola Roberts
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    12 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I genuinely don't understand the hatred that motivates racism. What is the rational that makes someone hate a person based on race? I know I sound naïve. I accept it exists and it is life threatening in countries worldwide but why would you kill a classmate because you hated their race so much?

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    44 Days Of Hell. Japanese Highschool Girl Junko Furuta Was Abducted, Brutally Tortured For 44 Days (Nov 1988 To Jan 1989) By 4 Teenagers. They Put Her Dead Body In A 55 Gallon Drum And Filled It With Concrete. The Crime Was Believed To Be The Worst Case Of Juvenile Delinquency In Post War Japan

    A young woman with long dark hair smiling, associated with true crime stories and curiosities.

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    LukewarmSoymilk
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    11 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a strong stomach, and I've read/watched/listened to tons of true crime media because forensic science is one of my special interests, especially forensic psychiatry. I'm not exaggerating when I'm saying this is one of the most vile cases I've ever researched. I won't go into too much detail, but at some point this girl's body practically started decomposing while she was still alive from all the physical trauma she's endured, and she begged her captors to kill her already. The head of the group was an 18 y/o male who was sentenced to 20 years in prison, the other three guys were still legal minors and received prison sentences between 5 and 9 years.

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    In August 1965, Louisville, Kentucky’s First Black Female Prosecutor Was M**dered. Her Case Remains Unsolved

    Portrait of a woman from a true crime story, wearing a light-colored top and a necklace, smiling softly.

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    Born On 12 May 2003, Madeleine Mccann’s Went Missing At Age 3 In 2007 While On Holiday With Her Parents In Praia Da Luz, Portugal. Her Case Remains Unsolved

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    Ace
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    13 hours ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor parents were subjected to years of accusations and press articles accusing them of killing her. Police are now pretty certain they have the real killer although he's yet to be convicted. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disappearance_of_Madeleine_McCann

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