The Augsburg ‘Girl-Slasher’
The Hartenberg Affair: A historical case of a con artist
The murderous Dr Buck Ruxton
The Nursery School Massacre
The sadistic Elizabeth Brownrigg
The theft of the Irish Crown Jewels – one of Ireland’s greatest mysteries
The Augsburg ‘Girl-Slasher’
Isabella Mueller (crime writer)
- October 22, 2026
In the fascinating yet eerie history of the city of Augsburg, there are numerous figures who have left a lasting mark on the annals of time. One such figure is…
Read moreThe Hartenberg Affair: A historical case of a con artist
- October 21, 2026
Today, Friedrich von Hartenberg would be described as a classic con artist – someone who deliberately cheats and deceives others. He gained notoriety for defrauding his mentor, the respected historian…
Read moreThe murderous Dr Buck Ruxton
- October 20, 2026
Murder stories aren’t necessarily the most pleasant tales, but some can be truly fascinating. One might think the following story comes straight from a crime novel, with Dr Buck Ruxton…
Read moreThe Nursery School Massacre
- October 19, 2026
On 23 January 2009, a horrific tragedy occurred in the small Flemish village of Sint-Gillis-bij-Dendermonde in Belgium, which shook the entire nation. The attack on the Fabeltjesland nursery at 10.00…
Read moreThe sadistic Elizabeth Brownrigg
- October 18, 2026
The public often had mixed feelings towards criminals on their way to execution at Tyburn. Although the accused had committed crimes, many people wanted to watch the executions, particularly if…
Read moreThe theft of the Irish Crown Jewels – one of Ireland’s greatest mysteries
- October 17, 2026
Ireland never had traditional crown jewels, but the jewelled insignia of the Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick were given such a grand title following their disappearance. These magnificent pieces…
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