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Notorious Figures

All About the Menendez Brothers

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Why the Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents

Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have a resentencing hearing scheduled for later this month, say they murdered their parents in self-defense.

By Biography.com Editors

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Where Are the Menendez Brothers Now?

By Sara Kettler and Biography.com Editors

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A DA Recommends Resentencing for the Menendez Bros

By Colin McEvoy and Tyler Piccotti

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José Menendez: Perfectionist or Abusive Father?

By Tyler Piccotti

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Menudo Star Says José Menendez Assaulted Him

By Tyler Piccotti

erik menendez talks into a microphone while seated in a wooden paneled room, he wears a blue and white striped collared shirt with a black tie and holds his hands in front of his chest

Erik Menendez

lyle menendez sits on the witness stand in a wood paneled room, he wears a white sweater and a blue collared shirt, behind him is an american flag and a white bulletin board with a blurry photo of a woman

Lyle Menendez

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The Complicated Life of Kitty Menendez

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Who Is Dr. Jerome Oziel from the Menendez Case?

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Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Dee Dee Blanchard

Must-Read True Crime

The Story of Gypsy-Rose Blanchard and Her Mother

Gypsy-Rose Blanchard, who arranged for her mother’s murder in 2015, is now a first-time mom.

By Sara Kettler

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Manson Family Cult

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Where 9 Key Members of the Manson Family Are Today

Some Charles Manson followers have been released, like Leslie Van Houten, but others are still behind bars or have died.

By Colin McEvoy

charles manson is brought into the los angeles city jail

The Manson Family's 1969 Murder Victims

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The Murder of Sharon Tate

dennis wilson and charles manson

Charles Manson and Dennis Wilson’s Odd Friendship

Charles Manson Photo

Charles Manson's Family Reveals They Were 'Not Surprised' After Learning He Was the Mastermind Behind the 1969 Murders

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Charles Manson

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Leslie Van Houten

susan atkins

Susan Atkins

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Linda Kasabian

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The Life and Crimes of Ted Bundy

The notorious serial killer victimized at least 20 women in the 1970s.

accused murderer theodore bundy stares out at the photographer during the second day of jury selection in his murder trial in miami, fla, on june 27, 1979 bundy is accused in the bludgeoning deaths of two chi omega sorority sisters in tallahassee, jan 15, 1978 ap photo

Ted Bundy Killings: A Timeline of His Twisted Reign of Terror

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Inside Ted Bundy’s Disturbing Childhood

Ted Bundy

How Ted Bundy’s Education Facilitated His Career as a Serial Killer

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Meet Elizabeth Kloepfer, Ted Bundy’s Ex-Girlfriend

Ted Bundy

How Ted Bundy Helped Catch the Green River Killer

Notorious Criminals

Serial Killers

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Jeffrey Dahmer

israel keyes

Israel Keyes

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Richard Ramirez

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H.H. Holmes

Mobsters

Joaquin 'El Chapo' Guzman photo via Getty Images

Joaquín “El Chapo” Guzmán Loera

james 'whitey' bulger mugshot (photo courtesy bureau of prisons/getty images)

Whitey Bulger

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Pablo Escobar

john gotti

John Gotti

Con Artists

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Elizabeth Holmes

Frank Abagnale

Frank Abagnale

bernie madoff

Bernie Madoff

Charles Ponzi

Charles Ponzi

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More Stories About Crime

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What Drove the Manson Family to Commit Murder

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Gary Ridgway

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Happy Face Killer

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How Likely Is the Menendez Brothers’ Release?

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Timeline: Adnan Syed’s Trial, Release, and Updates

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Adnan Syed

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Meet Jodi Hildebrandt, Ruby Franke’s Accomplice

shari franke stares at the camera while sitting on a chair in a sunlit loft

Where Are Ruby Franke’s Kids and Estranged Husband

this image taken from body camera footage provided by washington county attorneys office shows jodi hildebrandt, left, and ruby franke, center, being arrested on child abuse charges on aug 30, 2023, in ivins, utah the twelve year old son of franke, a utah mother of six who gave parenting advice to millions via a once popular a youtube channel, had escaped through a window and approached several nearby homes until someone answered the door, according to documents released friday washington county attorneys office via ap

Where Is Ruby Franke Now?

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Ruby Franke: The “Momfluencer” Who Became a Felon

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What Happened to Billy McFarland After FYRE Fest?

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Where Is Convicted Scammer Amanda Riley Today?

lyle and erik menendez sit inside a courtroom at wooden tables and face forward, lyle is wearing a blue prison uniform, erik is wearing a gray prison uniform with a white long sleeve shirt underneath

Why the Menendez Brothers Killed Their Parents

charles manson looks to the left of the camera and slightly sticks out his tongue, he wears a denim shirt and black necklace, he has shoulder length hair and a bushy full beard

Charles Manson

erik menendez talks into a microphone while seated in a wooden paneled room, he wears a blue and white striped collared shirt with a black tie and holds his hands in front of his chest

Erik Menendez

lyle menendez sits on the witness stand in a wood paneled room, he wears a white sweater and a blue collared shirt, behind him is an american flag and a white bulletin board with a blurry photo of a woman

Lyle Menendez

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The Murder of Gabby Petito

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Does New Evidence Exonerate the Rosenbergs?

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10 Con Artists Who Grifted Their Way Into History

Notorious B.I.G.

Inside Biggie Smalls' Final Days and Murder

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A Timeline of Amanda Knox’s Murder Case and Trials

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Amanda Knox

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Timeline: The BTK Killer Murders and His Capture

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Dennis Rader