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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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Missing Man Solves His Own Cold Case

Police assumed a man missing for 30 years was dead ... until the victim had his "Aha!" moment.

New Evidence In Missing Mom Beverly England Cold Case Could Point to Deadly Affair

For 36 years Beverly England's killer has roamed free. Now police say they finally have a suspect in her murder.

Bones Found Buried Under School May Belong to 16th Century Pirate

The condition of the bones suggest his body was strung up to scare off other criminals...

Zak Bagans’ Demon House Demolished After Hellish Incidents

The terrifying home was said to be the lair of “200 demons.”

Man Kills and Dismembers Wife, Then Uses Her Concrete-Entombed Head to Drown Himself

Austrian authorities believe an elderly man murdered his wife, then entombed her severed head in concrete and used the block to drown himself.

Did Steven Avery Do It? 5 Theories About Who Killed Teresa Halbach

From Teresa's ex-boyfriend to members Avery's own family, here are five alternate theories about who killed Teresa Halbach.

Neighbors Save 90-Year-Old Man From Brutal Knife Attack

Two Georgia residents came together to help save an elderly man’s life when they found him being attacked by a knife-wielding maniac.

5 Most Terrifying Botched Executions in Modern History

From faulty electric chairs to defective drug cocktails, the botched executions of these death row inmates are downright chilling.

Child Missing For 13 Years Found Alive When He Tries To Register For College

It’s been over a decade since Julian Hernandez was last seen, and now his mother can finally stop looking.

FBI Names Person of Interest in 1989 Disappearance of Jacob Wetterling

In 1989, Jacob Wetterling vanished without a trace. 26 years later, authorities have finally announced a person of interest in the case.

Woman Declared Dead in 1989 Found Alive Long After Man Confesses to Killing Her

Authorities presumed Petra Pazsitka was dead after a convicted killer confessed to her murder. That is, until she turned up alive and living under a false name.

Decades-Old Murder Case Solved Thanks to John Wayne Gacy Investigation

A California murder mystery has been cracked thanks to recently released evidence from the John Wayne Gacy Jr. case.

Genius or Criminal? 5 Luminaries Who Couldn’t Stay out of Trouble

From embezzlement to drug busts, these creative souls had a dark side.

10 Fascinating Findings About the Criminal Brain

Take a look inside the criminal mind ... literally.

5 Cult Leaders Who Manipulated and Murdered Their Followers

These criminally-inclined cult leaders used charm and deception to amass a dedicated flock before abusing their unwitting followers.

5 International Serial Killers Who Will Terrify You

The grisly crimes of these international killers prove madness knows no bounds.

“Granny Ripper” Accused Of Beheading And Dismembering At Least 10 People

This deadly babushka stands accused of beheading and dismembering numerous victims, then scattering their body parts all over St. Petersburg.

Human Remains Found In Car Pulled From Lake Identified As Man Missing For 43 Years

A 43-year-old cold case in North Carolina may finally be solved with a rusty, water-logged Pontiac and the human remains locked inside.

Busted: How 5 Infamous Serial Killers Were Finally Caught

From incriminating parking tickets to damning digital footprints, uncover the key clues that brought these notorious killers to justice.