David Pietras: 51 books

Charles Manson and other members of his so-called family were convicted of killing actress Sharon Tate and six other people during a bloody rampage in the Los Angeles area during two August nights in 1969. Since that night “Charles Manson” has become a household name. Over 40 years later we will...

For years, the mainstream media and tabloids put John and Patsy Ramsey on trial in the press for the murder of their daughter. Evidence of their involvement in JonBenet's death was not really necessary, the thinking went; any parent who would promote her daughter's participation in something as politically...

Many people associate the term paranormal as only dealing with hauntings and ghosts. However, the paranormal also includes subjects considered to be outside the scope of parapsychology including UFOs, cryptozoology, telepathy, ESP, faith healing, clairvoyance, and many other subjects. We will look...

The tan, dark haired young man sat and watched the made-for-TV miniseries. The miniseries, based on real life events, told the story of a group of young men from Beverly Hills who planned and carried out two murders, including the killing of the father of one of the members of the group. As the young...

For some it is the sight of death and carnage that draws a person to crime scenes. And others prefer to visit famous crime scenes from the past. The morbid curiosity of the human race is a force that is so strong that even scientists cannot explain it. But what causes the dead to return to the scene...

Daryl Holton, Garrett Wilson, John Battaglia, Brian Stewart and John List. Five fathers who will be remembered for the unspeakable crimes that they committed against the very people that they were supposed to protect: Their own children. Ripped from the headlines and police files, we take a look at...

"What makes a mother kill her own children"? This question has been asked too often. And unfortunately the answers are unknown. We will look at 3 mothers who went from "Mommy to Monster" and killed the very children that they should have been protecting. We will look at the stories...

When you hear the names Charles Manson and John Gotti, depending on your age will determine on what you remember of them. For those who were alive during the famous murder spree of 1969, you will remember the man that was plastered all over the local news. You will remember the followers, also known...

What makes a police officer disregard his oath and cross the Thin Blue Line. Some say that it may be caused by the stress of the job. While others say that they are just criminals themselves. We will take a look at four police officers, Richard Crafts, Drew Peterson, Lawrencia “Laurie” Bembenek,...

Welcome! Here you find the history of haunted locations in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland, along with the stories of the ghosts and spooks which haunt these fortifications and palaces. Whether you are looking for information on castles, or if you more interested in the paranormal activities...

Whether you think they are evil, disturbed, or just crazy you are part of a society that exhibits both a repulsion and fascination with the lives and minds of serial killers. When we look back at these crimes we see pure evil. It is amazing what one human being could do to another. For some of the...

The nation was first introduced to Casey Anthony in July 2008. The country fell in love with her precious daughter, Caylee, who had gone missing over a month before her mother ever told anyone. A massive missing persons search for the little girl in Orlando, Florida ensued…… Casey...

Sandy beaches, beautiful sunsets and of course amusement parks are what comes to mind when you think of Florida. The allure of paradise has drawn millions to this wonderful state better known as “The Sunshine State”. But for some, the sunshine has turned into a nightmare. We will look at five...

Mary Bell murdered two toddlers when she was just ten years old, making her one of the youngest (if not the youngest) serial killers in history and a true psychopath. The Mary Bell case was the first of its kind. Investigations into her early life, carried out after she was convicted, have...