Crime
Crime has been a dark and powerful undercurrent in human society throughout history. Uncover the facts behind some of the most daring robberies, brazen scams and brutal murders ever committed.
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And how did the infamous 1971 skyjacker vanish into thin air with $200,000? Some claim that new clues could finally crack the case.
From the Unabomber to Bonnie and Clyde, these 13 terrorists and outlaws triggered some of the most massive manhunts in criminal history.
In 1931, a Commission of crime families began running New York City rackets, initiating an era of colorful nicknames and violent power struggles.
It's the most spectacular unsolved crime in gangland history. Mobster Al Capone had an airtight alibi.
Serial Killers
Deadliest Serial Killers of All Time
Uncover the true and horrific stories of 11 of the deadliest serial killers of all time, in this episode of History Countdown.
3 Major FBI Cases of the 20th Century
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Aileen Wuornos, Ed Gein and Dennis Rader left infamous legacies.
How Cults in the US Evolved to Attract New Members
Each year, government estimates suggest roughly 200,000 Americans are involved in cults—often in secret and largely by choice. Who are they? And what can we learn from the tragic story of Heaven’s Gate?
These books will make you wonder, 'How did they fall for that?'
The Rise and Fall of the Medellín Cartel
The Medellin Cartel becomes the most powerful cocaine traffickers in the world, but when they go to war with Colombia, the cartel tests their limits.
A 19th-century wife killer crafted poetic looking ciphers; a 21st-century serial child murderer used encrypted computer files.
Some have been broken, while others remain stubbornly resistant to code-crackers.
Daniel Cummings and John Wilson were killed in February 1896.
How Sonny Barger Shaped the Hells Angels Myth
Sonny Barger helped mold the Hells Angels into a bloodstained blueprint for all outlaw biker clubs that followed.
How John Gotti Ruthlessly Took Control
When Bronx Capo John Gotti turned on boss Paul Castellano, the most powerful NY Mafia family changed forever.
NYC Mafia's Mob Tax
Explore how the NYC Mafia in the 1990s used extortion tactics to impose a 'mob tax' on legitimate businesses.
The 1950s Mafia
Follow the American Mafia from their early development in New York City neighborhoods through Prohibition, to the boom days of the 1950s.
The Rise of Joe Colombo
Explore the life and legacy of Joe Colombo, the notorious Mafia boss known for his rise to power and controversial impact.
The Fall of Joey Gallo
Uncover the dramatic rise and fall of Joey Gallo, a notorious mobster whose criminal empire once struck fear across the nation.
The $18.9 Million Dunbar Armored Robbery
In one of the biggest cash heists in U.S. history, the robbery of Dunbar Armored netted $18.9 million.
Baker Street Bank Burglars Make Off with Millions
The Baker Street Bank suffered one of the biggest heists of all time.
