Category: historical

  • The Mystery of Mary Rogers

    Mary Cecilia Rogers, whose life would later become shrouded in mystery and intrigue, was born around 1820 in Lyme, Connecticut. The details of her early years remain sparse, painting a picture of a young woman who moved to the bustling streets of New York City in search of a new beginning. It was a move…

  • Austin Axe Murderer

    Introduction In the annals of American crime history, few cases are as chilling and as perplexing as that of the Austin Axe Murderer. Predating the infamous Jack the Ripper, this shadowy figure brought terror to the streets of Austin, Texas, in the mid-1880s, leaving behind a trail of brutal murders that have baffled experts for…