The Hartenberg Affair: A historical case of a con artist
Today, Friedrich von Hartenberg would be described as a classic con artist – someone who deliberately cheats and deceives others.…
The murderous Dr Buck Ruxton
Murder stories aren’t necessarily the most pleasant tales, but some can be truly fascinating. One might think the following story…
The Nursery School Massacre
On 23 January 2009, a horrific tragedy occurred in the small Flemish village of Sint-Gillis-bij-Dendermonde in Belgium, which shook the…
The sadistic Elizabeth Brownrigg
The public often had mixed feelings towards criminals on their way to execution at Tyburn. Although the accused had committed…
The theft of the Irish Crown Jewels – one of Ireland’s greatest mysteries
Ireland never had traditional crown jewels, but the jewelled insignia of the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick were given…
The unsolved murder case of the deaf prostitute Simone Dewenter
During the cold nights at the end of 2002, as the New Year celebrations were approaching, something inconceivable happened. The…