The Savage King Henry VIII

As an American I can’t explain my obsession with Tudor England, except that there’s so much scandal and murder involved. And y’all already know that I do love me some scandal and murder!

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Phineas Gage

Mr. Phineas Gage actually had an iron go clear through his head in 1848 and somehow managed to survive it. This would be a miracle even now, but back then? He was, and still is, a medical marvel. Today he’s the most famous person to ever survive serious brain trauma…

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My Fave Morbid Historical Event

Which historical killers and/or events fascinate me the most? Gosh, I’m a total (Morbid) history buff so this is so difficult for me to choose just one! I have an affinity for the Tudors – King Henry vii and his wives. Then there his daughters, Queen Mary (who is often referenced as Bloody Mary today)…

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The Horrors Of Lake Shawnee Amusement Park

Young Tabitha Cole was attacked as she was washing clothes in the river, while her brothers Ezekiel and Bartley were taken from a field where they were playing. They stabbed and scalped Tabitha and Bartley; Ezekiel was promptly burnt at the stake…

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The True Story Behind “Nightmare On Elm Street”

We all know Freddy Kruger isn’t real, but the true inspiration behind the character is just as scary – maybe even more so…

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The Earth Day Killer

Ira Einhorn was a big deal back in the ’60’s through the ’70’s: he was Philadelphia’s best loved hippie guru, an environmental activist who preached of peace, love, and rock n’ roll – the man even ran for mayor! And to top it off, he even hosted the very first Earth Day Celebration! When Ira’s ex girlfriend, Holly Maddox, went missing on September 9th of 1977, nobody ever would’ve dreamed that this saint would’ve been responsible…

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Friday The 13th Axe Murder

This case reads like a bad 80’s slasher movie. There’s a 3 foot axe, it occurred on Friday the 13th, just a month before the very first Friday the 13th movie was released. A newspaper at the scene was opened to an ad for The Shining, and the victim’s last name was Gore. Then there’s a shocking outcome – it is nuts! Sit back, relax, and let me tell you this unbelievable story…

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