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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Suspect Arrested in 25-Year-Old Cold Case Murder of Lisa Ziegert

For more than two decades, Massachusetts authorities have been hunting for a killer...

Join CrimeCon's Cold Case Club and You'll Investigate Real-Life Cold Cases

Now's your chance to put your sleuthing skills to the test.

The Mysterious and Tragic Death of Starr Faithfull

Secrets haunted her—and may have ended her life.

The Chilling, Unsolved Disappearance of Virginia Carpenter

On her very first day of college, Virginia disappeared without a trace.

Vanished from Summer Camp: Where Are Bonnie Bickwit and Mitchel Weiser?

They hit the road for a romantic summer adventure, and were never seen again.

America’s First Mystery: What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

In 1587, a group of men, women, and children settled on Roanoke Island ... only to vanish without a trace.

8 True Crime Books About Mysterious High-Profile Celebrity Deaths

Our fascination with celebrities doesn’t end at the grave...

The Chilling, Unsolved Disappearance of William and Margaret Patterson

Aside from the family cat, the Patterson household was eerily devoid of life.

Experts Reveal What Drives Mothers to Kill Their Kids

It's one of the most shocking crimes imaginable...

Who Killed Hazel Drew? The Little-Known 1908 Murder Case That Inspired Twin Peaks

Did you know that Laura Palmer's death was inspired by a real-life murder case?

By C.W.S.