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After nearly one year in quarantine, the Zoom fatigue is really starting to set in— so why not spice up your virtual hang-outs with some challenging true crime trivia! Do you know all about the most infamous serial killers in history? What about the whacky headlines we see on the news today? Regardless of your knowledge base, this 20-question trivia set has everything a die-hard true crime fan could ask for.
From 1934-1938, the brutal murders of 13 individuals ravaged the city of Cleveland, Ohio. The case is famously known as "The Cleveland Torso Murders," because none of the victims' bodies were intact. Each victim was beheaded and dismembered, leaving only their torsos to be discovered by the public. Officials positively identified only two of the victims, and to this day, no one knows who the killer is for certain.
Researchers across the globe have conducted extensive studies on the behavior of serial killers. Everything from early childhood behaviors to the method of killing are examined. Here are all of the warning signs to watch for when predicting the behavior of future serial killers.
If we can thank 2020 for anything, it's the rise (and enduring existence) of TikTok. The social media platform has everything a true crime junkie could want: lots of pictures, quick facts, and the ability to go viral and effectively spread awareness of current cases. Here are the best true crime TikTok accounts for you to binge right now (plus a shameless plug)!
For all of you true crime fans who are looking for some awesome crime fiction to read this summer, here are some incredible options from detective stories, to thrillers, to easy-going ice cream shop mysteries. Check out these books by black women writers!
Check out our picks of the 12 best BIPOC-hosted true crime podcasts we think you should follow immediately,
Bruh Issa Murder is hosted by Andre Matthews and his black cat, Hex, and he covers true crime cases of color and feautures music from artists you probably haven’t heard of before. His Instagram is also absolutely delightful, so if you need a good laugh today, be sure to check that out too. We spoke with Andre about his love of true crime, and his definitive list of podcasts to scare you to sleep!
We were honored to chat with the legendary Esther Ludlow about Once Upon a Crime, and her newer podcast, Let’s Taco ‘Bout True Crime. If you are new to Once Upon a Crime, one of the things we love about it is how well researched it is, and you really get to know the ins and outs of a story.
Simone is the brains behind the 90s Crime Time Insta, and now the podcast! If you love the fabulous decade of the 90s, this is definitely the podcast for you! We chatted with Simone about her love of the 90s, the inspiration behind her podcast, and the massacre at Luby’s Restaurant, which has always haunted her.
Brandi and Mikki of Murder History Girls decided to join their love of true crime and history together to create the ultimate podcast–a murder history podcast! We chatted with the two sisters about working at a cemetery and their favorite true crime tv!
Is there a greater joy than discovering a new podcast you love? Well, what if the host of not only delivers fantastic true crime stories, but she brings you those stories with the most comforting British accent? Look, y’all, I’m American, and I could listen to Rena from Handcuffed tell me grizzly murder stories all day long. I could listen to her talk about balancing a checkbook all day, but we are all so lucky that she chose a true crime podcast instead!
We interviewed Candice of Crime Noir the Podcast about her inspiration to share stories about missing and murdered black folx. If you haven’t heard of Crime Noir yet, get ready to hit that subscribe key, because Candice does an amazing job of sharing these stories in a such a sensitive way, and she shares so many cases that you probably haven’t heard yet!
You may not be aware, but the state of Michigan has a whole lot of mysterious missing cases and gruesome murders. Shel and Alia are here to give you the inside scoop on some of Michigan’s most interesting crimes in their awesome podcast, Crime in the Mitten. Check out our interview with Shal and Ali as we discuss their lifelong friendship and favorite murder shows!
If you are into true crime with a dash of paranormal activity, then Undercover Coven is the podcast for you! We recently sat down with hosts Paula and Ale to talk to them about the inspiration behind their show, what got them into true crime, and their all time favorite murder mysteries, and learn about how to join their upcoming true crime cult!
Affirmative Murder is the podcast trying to bring equailty to true crime, and every week Fran and Alvin tell each other murder stories involving minorities. If your first love is comedy + true crime, Alvin and Fran are here to show the rest of us how it’s done! We recently got to chat with Alvin about his inspiration behind Affirmative Murder and his love of cults!
You need to know about this podcast because Fruitloops calls into question the misconception that all serial killers are white men, and they are here to bring you all of the best serial killer cases in color!
We recently got to chat with Rashad Jones of the Blood and Firewater Podcast to learn all about the fun new show, and how Rashad and his sister got into true crime and what inspired them to start their own podcast involving murder and tequila!
