After more than 16 years, the murder of Heidrun Pursche from Eggenstein-Leopoldshafen—previously considered an “unsolved case”—has finally been solved. According to witness statements, the 57-year-old...
An exciting drama unfolded in the circles of Parisian high society during the fin de siècle. It was sparked by the dazzling Marguerite Steinheil, who was accused of killing her husband and her mother,...
The Polish nobleman Severin von Jaroszynski was a bon vivant par excellence. He was born on December 20, 1789, into a wealthy family in Podolia. Since education was very important to the family, Sever...
Even in ancient times, poison was used to eliminate enemies or simply unwanted people. One who met this fate was the Greek philosopher Socrates, who was sentenced to death by the cup of hemlock during...
Some women feel magically drawn to bad boys, even though these men always put their own interests first and rarely turn into tame, cuddly cats. One such bad boy—who killed four people yet still drew w...
Poaching was punished as a serious crime until the mid-19th century, as hunting was reserved exclusively for the feudal lords or authorized individuals. The forest rangers, who served as law enforceme...
