The unanswered questions consume us...

Some crimes stay a mystery no matter how hard people try to solve them. Who was Jack the Ripper? What happened to Amelia Earhart? Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? Where did D.B. Cooper disappear to? People have been asking some of these questions for years—and while there are a lot of theories, so far, there’s been no luck in solving them. Are certain crimes impossible to solve, or are people not looking in the right places? Are the answers out there for these cold cases?

These stories explore unsolved crimes old and new. Is there evidence lost to history? Are there people out there keeping secrets? Are some people just really good at hiding? These stories feed into innate human curiosity. There’s something unsettling about not having all the answers and it’s only natural to try and find them. Some questions have become impossible to answer, but the stories are fascinating nonetheless.

If you’re as fascinated (and disturbed)  by unsolved true crime cases as we are, start with these stories: 

And when you’re done with those, peruse the stories below.

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The Unsolved Vigilante Murder of Ken McElroy

Decades later, the question remains: Who pulled the trigger?

The Lemp Mansion Curse

Bringing doom to the once-powerful Lemp family, this mansion’s history will fascinate any spirit seeker.

Without a Trace: What Happened to Brian Shaffer?

He walked into a pub and was never seen again.

The Unsolved Keddie Murders of California

In 1981, a cabin in the woods played host to a brutal family murder.

8 True Crime Books About Terrifying Mothers

Chocolates and flowers might not satisfy these vicious “caretakers.”

Two Bodies in the Bedroom: The Greystone Mansion Murder Mystery

Haunting the halls of this classic Hollywood home is a bloody murder mystery.

The Lawson Family Massacre

What dark secret made Charlie Lawson slaughter his family on Christmas Day?

The Dyatlov Pass: Russia's Most Terrifying Hiking Incident

A group of college kids went hiking, only to be found slaughtered and scattered across the landscape.

The Horrific Case of Lauria Bible and Ashley Freeman

Nearly two decades after their disappearance, a suspect was finally arrested.

Phantom Killer: The Unsolved Mystery of the Texarkana Murders

In 1946, a sadistic killer dressed in a white mask terrorized the small town of Texarkana at night.

A Killer Calls: The Unsolved Murder of Dorothy Jane Scott

Soon after her disappearance, Dorothy's family began receiving chilling calls from an unidentified caller. 

Who Really Killed Nancy Pfister with an Axe and Hammer?

In a controversial true crime book, Nancy Styler maintains that she played no part in the murder of her socialite landlord.

The Babysitter Who Vanished: What Happened to Evelyn Hartley?

A perimeter search revealed blood stains in the yard, and bloody prints on the nearby garage.

The Chilling Disappearance of Brianna Maitland

Vermont's most infamous mystery remains unsolved over a decade later.

10 Scariest Paranormal Episodes of Unsolved Mysteries

As if the episodes about mysterious deaths and serial killers on the run weren’t terrifying enough...