The Intrigue
Intrigues are as old as humanity itself. Bishop Emmeram learned this the hard way when a slanderous accusation cost him…
The Kidnapped Cleaning Lady
After more than 16 years, the murder of Heidrun Pursche from Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen—previously considered an “unsolved case”—has finally been solved. According…
The Murderous Mistress
An exciting drama unfolded in the circles of Parisian high society during the fin de siècle. It was sparked by…
The Secret Service’s Favorite Method of Murder
One of the secret services’ favorite methods for eliminating unwanted enemies is through poison. The KGB, in particular, was notorious…
The Bon Vivant
The Polish nobleman Severin von Jaroszynski was a bon vivant par excellence. He was born on December 20, 1789, into…
The Cup of Hemlock
Even in ancient times, poison was used to eliminate enemies or simply unwanted people. One who met this fate was…