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Welcome to your hub for the creepiest recommendations, from the latest terrifying Stephen King book and bizarre underrated horror films to the most disturbing unsolved true crime cases and unsettling reports of paranormal activity. If it’s strange, unusual, or downright terrifying—we’ve got you covered.

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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A Look Back at Ira Einhorn, The “Unicorn Killer”

Was this peace-loving hippie really a cold-blooded killer?

Terror at Yale: The 1998 Murder of Suzanne Jovin

Her brutal slaying electrified the community with terror, sadness, and a demand for justice.

A New Investigation Into the Disappearance of Kristin Smart, Who Vanished 20 Years Ago

In 1996, Kristin Smart vanished without a trace. To this day, the case remains unsolved.

The Post-Crime Life of Thrill-Killing “Superman,” Nathan Leopold, Who Died 45 Years Ago

He served 34 years for the murder of young Bobby Franks. But what happened to Nathan Leopold after he was released?

Escaping Death: The West Memphis Three

What does it feel like to spend 18 years on death row for a crime you didn’t commit? What does it feel like to get out?

3 Haunting Questions About the Disappearance of Maura Murray

In 2004, young Maura vanished without a trace. Over a decade later, her case remains an utter mystery.

Son of Sam’s Reign of Terror: 40 Years Later

In the late 1970s, New York City was terrorized by a deranged killer.

The 3 Most Common Types of Murderers You’ll Find on Facebook

Are you Facebook friends with someone who fits one of these descriptions?

4 of the Most Bizarre Mass Delusions

Some of history's creepiest events have happened entirely inside the human mind.

Stranger with Candy: The Kidnapping Spree of Teen Chyrel Jolls

Teen kidnapper Chyrel Jolls grabbed her 5-year-old victim by the wrist: "If you don't come with me, I'll drown you."

5 Devastating Small Town Crimes

In a town of 80 people, one horrible, criminal act can send the entire population reeling.

Who Killed Tammy Jo Alexander More Than 30 Years Ago?

She was only 16 years old when she was murdered and dumped in a cornfield.

The Fight to Keep Her Sister’s Killer Behind Bars

Vicki Dill's older sister was murdered in 1973. After years of going unsolved, the case was finally closed ... and now the killer wants to be set free.

4 Serial Killers Who Didn’t Act Alone

It takes two to make a thing go horribly wrong.

Is Charles Manson Behind the Unsolved Murder of Reet Jurvetson?

Police considered her death an “overkill,” a brutal killing style used by the Manson Family.

5 Super-Twisted Serial Killers You’ve Never Heard Of

One woman's convalescent home came to be known as "the murder factory."

5 Bizarrely Nicknamed Bandits Wanted by the FBI

Just pray you never come face to face with the Bad Breath Bandit.