Crime

‘Greatest Escapes With Arturo Castro’ Episode 13: Tales from the Tower of London

Jon Barinholtz (‘American Auto,’ ‘Chicago Party Aunt’) helps Arturo infiltrate the Tower of London in the Elizabethan era, uncovering the tale of John Gerard, a covert priest with an uncanny aptitude for orange juice.

The road through the Guyanese jungle leading to the Jonestown compound.

A Brief History of the Jonestown Massacre

Congressman Leo Ryan went to Guyana in 1978 to investigate reports of American cult leader Jim Jones holding hundreds of his followers captive. Ryan didn't make it out of Jonestown alive.

‘Greatest Escapes With Arturo Castro’ Episode 12: Destination Cuba

Diallo Riddle (‘Sherman’s Showcase,’ ‘The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon’) travels with Arturo to the 1970s, where they unveil an escape of historic proportions by the American revolutionary Assata Shakur.

High population states are usually most vulnerable.

The Worst States for Job Scams, Mapped

Where does your state land on the scale?

‘Greatest Escapes With Arturo Castro’ Episode 11: The Manson Family’s Squeaky Escapee

Aimee Carrero (‘The Menu,’ ‘The Consultant’) helps Arturo explore a dark chapter in Hollywood history as they learn about one of Charles Manson's original family members: Lynette “Squeaky” Fromme.

‘Greatest Escapes with Arturo Castro’ Episode 9: High-Flying Nectarines

Writer, director, and producer extraordinaire Jay Martel soars into action with Arturo as they cover the high-flying trajectory of French gangster Michel Vaujour.

‘Greatest Escapes With Arturo Castro’ Episode 8: Dashing Dillinger

Sunita Mani (Spirited, Glow) joins Arturo through a slew of gangster-riddled escapades as they peel back the pages of history surrounding the most “dashing” criminal of the 1930s, John Dillinger.

‘Greatest Escapes With Arturo Castro’ Episode 7: The Empty Raft of Alcatraz

JD Pardo (Mayans M.C., The Terminal List) tags along for Arturo’s tale of three escape artists (Frank Morris, John Anglin, and Clarence Anglin) who attempted to break out of one of the most infamous prisons of all time: Alcatraz.

‘Greatest Escapes With Arturo Castro’ Episode 5: Holloway Burgl

Kelsey McKinney (host of the hit podcast ‘Normal Gossip’) joins Arturo as they venture to 1960s London to meet the notorious burglar and self-proclaimed Queen of the Underworld: Zoe Progl.

‘Greatest Escapes With Arturo Castro’ Episode 4: Dannemora Duo

Joseph Gordon-Levitt (‘Flora and Son,’ ‘Mr. Corman’) and Arturo examine the troubling trends behind a modern day escape in Dannemora, New York.

‘Greatest Escapes With Arturo Castro’ Episode 1: El Chapo’s First Escape

Diane Guerrero (‘Encanto,’ ‘Doom Patrol’) joins Arturo as he recounts the first grand escape by one of the most infamous crime lords of the 21st century: El Chapo.

How NASA Helped Solve a Murder

The space agency helped out on a landmark criminal case in 1990.

A portrait of the Hatfield family, sworn enemies of the McCoys.

4 Bloody Family Feuds in American History

If you have a disagreement with your neighbor today, you might head to small-claims court. In 19th-century rural America, such disputes were often solved with the business end of a gun.

Whistleblowers often put themselves at risk to expose the truth.

10 Whistleblowers Who Changed History

From Founding Fathers to Roman senators, these 10 whistleblowers helped shape history through their unparalleled acts of bravery.

Googly eyes are causing strife in Oregon.

A ‘Googly Eye Bandit’ Is Targeting Public Art in Oregon, and Officials Are Not Amused

Novelty craft supplies are tearing the city of Bend, Oregon, apart.

Juggalos often claim to be misunderstood.

Down to Clown: When Juggalos Were Declared a Criminal Gang by the Department of Justice

Fans of the horrorcore group Insane Clown Posse find themselves on the outskirts of society. They like it that way.

The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City is one of the institutions fooled by an expert art forger.

8 of the Most Notorious Art Forgeries in History

Some of history's most notorious forgeries include a Vermeer that tricked a Nazi and a fake sculpture by Michelangelo.

Keep these laws in mind when traveling to these countries.

Map Shows How Driving Etiquette Differs Around the World

This map covers the surprising driving laws and customs followed in 180 countries.

The hustle and bustle around these events was next level.

6 of History’s Most Tragic Shopping Stampedes

Black Friday shopping may stress you out, but as these tragic shopping stampedes from history show, things could always end up looking a lot worse.

Who Exactly Was D.B. Cooper?

The man going by D.B. Cooper hijacked a plane in 1971 and got away (almost) without a trace. Now, new evidence has been uncovered that might point to his identity.

Victim for Victims The Theresa Saldana Story (1984)

The Actress Who Relived Her Own Stalker Ordeal On Camera

‘Victims for Victims: The Theresa Saldana Story’ premiered on NBC in November 1984, just two years after its titular star nearly lost her life in a vicious knifing outside her West Hollywood home.

10 Bizarre Animal Smuggling Stories

It seems pants are a common place for smugglers to conceal animals.

Ruby Slippers From ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Stolen in 2005 Are Up for Auction

Judy Garland’s iconic red slippers have hit the auction block years after they were stolen.

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America’s True Crime Obsession, Mapped

The analysis crunched data from internet searches to see which states were the most—and least—obsessed with true crime.