The Murderous Maids of Le Mans

The Gruesome Story of the Papin Sisters Léa (left) and Christine (right) Papin Christine Papin (March 8, 1905 – May 18, 1937)Léa Papin (September 15, 1911 – July 24, 2001 or 1982 - see below) Christine & Léa Papin were two French sisters, live-in maids, who were convicted of murdering their employer's wife and daughter... Continue Reading →

Aqua Tofana – A Little Tale of Poisoning

Aqua Tofana (also known as Acqua Toffana, Acquetta Perugina, and Aqua Tufania and Manna di San Nicola) was a strong poison. It was reputedly widely used in Naples. The poison was also used in Perugia and Rome, Italy. During the early 17th century, Giulia Tofana, or Tofania, a woman from Palermo, ran a successful business.... Continue Reading →

Ghost Adventures’ Aaron Goodwin files for divorce from his murderous wife

Victoria Goodwin was arrested in March in connection to the murder-for-hire plot that targeted the TV star Ghost Adventures star Aaron Goodwin has reportedly filed for divorce from his wife, Victoria Goodwin, six days after she was arrested for allegedly hiring a hitman to kill him. According to the divorce documents obtained by People, Aaron filed for divorce in Clark County,... Continue Reading →

The Legend of Lavinia Fisher

The First Female Serial Killer in the United States Lavinia Fisher(1793 – February 18, 1820) Lavinia was, according to urban legends, the first female serial killer in the United States of America. She was married to John Fisher, and both were convicted of highway robbery - a capital offense at the time - not murder.... Continue Reading →

The Disappearance of Ambrose J. Small

Ambrose J. Small (January 11, 1866 – vanished December 2, 1919) was a Canadian theatre magnate, who owned theatres in several Ontario cities including the Grand Opera House in Toronto, the Grand Opera House in Kingston, and the Grand Theatre in London, Ontario.On December 2, 1919, Ambrose disappeared and his body was never recovered. He... Continue Reading →

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