The early 20th century was the height of spiritualism. Many people took advantage of this to defraud others. And some, well, some took advantage for more nefarious purposes.
Tag: true crime
La Diabolique de Nancy
In just over a year, I’ve read about some truly horrendous behaviour. But the woman who earned the moniker La Diabolique de Nancy is a person who I believe to be truly heartless and soulless.
The Croydon Poisoner
Some people will do anything for a little extra cash. Others will settle for murder in order to get what they want.
The Man in Black
The colour black is often seen as sleek, sophisticated, and powerful. However, there are some cases where black can elicit sheer terror.
Scum
If there was an award for scumbag of the century, I’m fairly sure that Anthony John Angel Allen would be a top contender.
Canada’s Youngest Serial Killer
Peter Woodcock was an awkward child who loved to ride his bike. Peter Woodcock was also branded Canada’s youngest serial killer.
The Moorhouse Murders
Addresses are very useful - for mail, deliveries, and visits of all kinds. Some addresses, however, are haunting. And there is no address more chilling than 3 Moorhouse Street, Willagee, Western Australia.
Mommy Dearest
Some people desperately want to become parents. Some people desperately deserve to be parents. And then, there are some people who are parents, and most definitely should not be parents.
The Monster of Pont-Rouge
There’s a saying that states that monsters aren’t always born, sometimes they’re made. The Monster of Pont-Rouge could very well be one of these monsters.
The Bloody Benders
There are many legends surrounding the colonization of the American midwest. A lot of these legends are rooted in fiction rather than fact. This legend has a healthy dose of both fact and fiction. This is the legend of the Bloody Benders.