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 | Five Haunted Artifacts That Put Annabelle to ShameAnytimeWhen it comes to horror, the haunted doll Annabelle has certainly earned her reputation. But what if I told you that she’s just the beginning? Haunted objects from across the world have left a terrifying trail of curses, strange occurrences, and ghostly activity that make Annabelle look like child’s play. From cursed paintings to eerie furniture, here are some of the most spine-chilling, real-life haunted items that will give even the bravest horror fans chills. 1. Robert the Doll – Key West, Florida One of the most notorious haunted dolls, Robert the Doll, resides in the Fort East Martello Museum in Key West. Given to a young boy named Robert Eugene Otto in the early 1900s, this doll supposedly took on a life of its own. Visitors to the museum report... Read More |
 | The Most Disturbing True Crimes Behind Popular Horror Films1900When it comes to horror, sometimes reality is more disturbing than fiction. Some of the most iconic horror movies actually have roots in real-life events—stories of true crime and terror that filmmakers adapt into chilling cinematic experiences. For those of you with a love for the macabre, here’s a look at the true crimes that inspired some of the horror genre’s most notorious films. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre 1. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre – Inspired by Ed Gein’s Gruesome Crimes In 1974, The Texas Chainsaw Massacre shocked audiences with its raw and brutal portrayal of a family of cannibals, spearheaded by the chainsaw-wielding Leatherface. While Leatherface himself might be fiction, he was inspired by the real-life horror of Ed Gein, a... Read More |
 | Unanswered Questions: The Death of Kendrick Johnson2013Kendrick Johnson was a 17-year-old African American student who was found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at his high school in Valdosta, Georgia, on January 11, 2013. His death has since become a controversial case, with many questions surrounding the circumstances of his untimely passing. The initial investigation into Johnson's death ruled it an accident, stating that he had fallen into the mat while reaching for his shoe and became trapped. However, Johnson's family did not believe this explanation and conducted their own investigation. They found that there were inconsistencies in the official report, such as the fact that Johnson's organs were missing when his body was returned to them, and that the scene of the crime had been altered before the investigation... Read More |
 | The Unimaginable Horror of the Junko Furuta Case: A True Crime Story That Will Leave You Reeling1988The Junko Furuta case is a true crime story that is sure to shock and disturb even the most hardened true crime enthusiasts. This case, which occurred in Japan in the late 1980s, involved the brutal abduction, torture, and murder of a 16-year-old girl by a group of young men. The case is considered one of the most heinous and disturbing crimes in Japanese history and continues to be a source of fascination and horror. Junko Furuta was a 16-year-old girl from the city of Mitaka, Japan, who lived with her parents and siblings. She was a bright and ambitious student, who was well-liked by her peers and teachers. However, her life was tragically cut short when she was abducted by a group of young men in November of 1988. The abduction of Junko Furuta was a shock to... Read More |
 | The Unsolved Mystery of the Murder of Joseph Augustus Zarelli: A Chilling Horror Story for True Crime Enthusiasts1957The murder of Joseph Augustus Zarelli is a true crime story that is sure to captivate the attention of horror lovers. This gruesome crime, which occurred in the early 1920s, involved the brutal murder of a young man in a small town in Massachusetts. The case was never solved and remains one of the most mysterious and chilling unsolved murders in American history. Joseph Augustus Zarelli was a young man of Italian descent who lived in the small town of New Bedford, Massachusetts. He was known to be a hardworking and ambitious individual, with a bright future ahead of him. However, his life was tragically cut short when he was brutally murdered in the early hours of October 3rd, 1923. The gruesome nature of the crime shocked the small community, as Zarelli's body... Read More |
 | The Unsolved Case of Hinterkaifeck Murders31 March 1922On the night of March 31, 1922, the disaster struck a small Bavarian farm at 43 Miles north of Munich, Germany. All the residents of the farm were killed with a mattock and the mysterious murders remained unresolved. A few days before these murders, the father, farmer Andreas Grueber, told the neighbors that he had discovered a mysterious imprint that led from the edge of the forest to the farm, but none of them went home. Furthermore, the keys to the house disappeared a few days before the terrible crime. Life on the farm became strange when thier maid, Maria, told the family to leave the farm immediately. She had listened to the voices around the house and was awake at night by the sound of stairs with no one in attic. When she realized that the evil had invaded... Read More |
 | Eric Smith and his juvenile story of MurderAugust 2, 1993Eric M. Smith was born on January 22, 1980 in Savona, New York and is famous for murder, sexual abuse and mutilation of 4 year old Derrick Robie. During his early days, Eric was a lonely guy who was often bullied for his protruding low-set ears, thick glasses and his red hairs. Later it was discoverer Eric's mother took an epilepsy drug which is supposed to cause birth defects. It may have been a factor towards the behaviorism that followed. The Dooms Day On August 2, 1993, the day of murder, Eric Smith was riding his bike to a camp in a nearby park. Derrick was going to the same summer recreation program, which was being arranged only a block away from his home. While riding, Smith saw Robbie and tempted him to nearby clandestine area. There, Smith choked his... Read More |
 | Anthony Hardy: The Camden Ripper2003ANTHONY HARDY - "The Camden Ripper" Specs: Necrophilia - Dismemberment Victims: 3 Birth: May 31, 1951 Method of murder: Strangulation Status: Sentenced to life in prison on November 25, 2003 Anthony John Hardy was born in Staffordshire, after a quiet childhood he became an engineer. He married and had two sons and two daughters. In 1982 he was accused of domestic violence and been arrested for trying to drown his wife. Hardy was arrested in 1998 for raping a prostitute but the charges were dropped due to lack of evidence. In 2002 Hardy was investigated after his neighbour found his door vandalized and the police found in the flat of Hardy the body of a dead woman inside a locked room. It was Sally White, his flatmate. Afterwards... Read More |
 | The Jeffrey Dahmer Crime Scene - like you never seen1980Unspeakable Crimes. Violence. Rapes. These are the terrible atrocities in the life of the infamous cannibalist sequential killer Jeffrey Dahmer. What We Can Learn from his case... The case of Jeffrey Dahmer is maybe the most famous cold case ever. Unfolding plot twists, ignored warning signs, and blatant oblivion led police and the public down a swirling rabbit hole of death, doom, and utter confusion. Dahmer was arrested later in 1991, 13 years after he killed and many victims. Jeffrey Dahmer was born in 1960 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. At young age, he became fascinated by things related to death and began collecting the carcasses of dead animals. His father noted how his son was “oddly thrilled” by the sounds of clanking animal bones. When he was... Read More |
 | The Horrifying Mystery Of The Black Dahlia | DocumentaryJanuary 15, 1947Black Dahlia, was an American woman who was found murdered in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. Her case became highly publicized due to the graphic nature of the crime, which entailed her corpse having been mutilated and severed at the waist. Short's unsolved murder and the details surrounding it have had a lasting cultural intrigue, generating various theories and public speculation. Her life and death have been the basis of numerous books and films, and her murder is frequently cited as one of the most famous unsolved murders in American history, as well as one of the oldest unsolved cases in Los Angeles County. |