Adam Janos is a New York City-based writer and reporter. In addition to his work for A&E's Real Crime blog, he has reported for The Wall Street Journal and The Budapest Times, amongst others.
The serial killer terrorized California with murders, rapes, and break-ins. His downfall came on August 31, 1985, when a mob of Los Angeles residents recognized him from newspaper headlines and beat him into custody, ending his reign of terror.
The Jussie Smollett case shocked the nation—alleged hate crime hoax, trial, overturned conviction, and career fallout for the Empire actor. Explore the full story, from Hollywood success to scandal and its lasting impact on his life.
In 1980, chaos erupted at the Penitentiary of New Mexico: 33 dead after 36 hours of violence fueled by neglect, abuse and a broken system.
In 2022, the controversial British-Indian author of 'The Satanic Verses,' Salman Rushdie, was attacked by Hadi Matar while giving a lecture.
Selena, John Lennon and Dimebag Darrell are just a few of the celebrities killed by fans who once idolized them. So how did their love and fandom lead to murder?
The Munchausen syndrome by proxy victim was freed from prison in 2023 for her role in the murder of her abuser, her mother.
In 2010, a young woman from Ontario staged a robbery that killed her mother and injured her father. She was convicted of murder and attempted murder and received a life sentence.
After 'The Juice' was acquitted of murdering his ex-wife in 1995, he faced other legal issues. He died in 2024 with unpaid debts.
