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Every October 31st, millions celebrate safely, but statistics reveal a darker truth. Halloween consistently ranks among the year's most dangerous nights, with violent crime spiking way above normal rates. From the infamous "Candy Man" poisonings to recent mass shootings at celebrations, October 31st has witnessed decades of murders that exploit the holiday's unique atmosphere of masks, anonymity, and after-dark festivities.

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A Haunting School-Yard Memory: The 1970s Schoolboy Murders in Sydney, Australia

Two young boys brutally murdered within one year of each other, writer Stephen Karadjis tells of his experience at school with the killer.

The True Story Behind the AHS Coven: Madame LaLaurie’s House of Horrors

The tale of Madame LaLaurie, her mansion and hidden slaves has become a grisly legend which continues to horrify everyone who hears her ghastly story.

Charleston’s Most Inhospitable Hosts: The Story of John and Lavinia Fisher

The story of John and Lavinia Fisher exemplifies a perfect made-for-film, true horror story that happened long ago. A spine-tingling tale of true crime!

The Babysitting Murder Of Hannah Wesche: What We Know So Far

Jailed for life in Ohio in 2018 for murdering 3-year-old Hannah Wesche, Lindsay Partin believes a newly discovered photo could exonerate her.

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FBI Crime Statistics Through The Guardian Crime Project

Meet Guardian Crime, an innovative project transforming FBI crime statistics into friendly graphics, accessible through a simple Twitter tweet.

Kathleen Folbigg’s Children Likely Died Of Natural Causes, Not Murder. Here’s The Evidence My Team Found

Some 90 prominent scientists are calling for convicted child murderer Kathleen Folbigg to be pardoned and released from jail.

Study Suggests Link Between Men’s Facial Features And Severity Of Punishment

New research examines how men’s physical appearance might influence whether they are perceived to be threatening and the types of punishment they receive.

Early Intervention: What We Know About Juvenile Justice, and What Needs To Happen

Since the 19th century the justice system for juveniles has been constantly evolving. There's no clear-cut answer, but research and expert testimony suggests early intervention is a crucial element.

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Watching Casey Anthony: Two Authors Document A Controversial Trial

At 540 pages, this exhaustive investigation into the Casey Anthony case mirrors the sprawling nature of the trial itself, delving deep into every twist and turn of an investigation that captivated America and left more questions than answers.

Strangled: A Courageous Fight Against The Darkest Corners of Humanity

Hunting down an elusive killer led two women into a dark layer of the internet where anonymity allows for threats and intimidation to be unleashed.

The Girl I Never Knew: Melissa Ann Witt Deserves Justice

LaDonna Humphrey never met Melissa. Yet something about her story and murder captivated her into a 7-year obsessional quest to find her killer.

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