Former Child Star Drake Bell Alleges He Was Sexually Abused by Brian Peck — Where Is He Now?
Brian Peck was convicted of performing lewd sexual acts with a child in 2003, but has since worked with kids in entertainment.
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Joran van der Sloot Evaded Authorities for Five Years — but He'll Be in Prison for a While
Joran van der Sloot is imprisoned in Peru's Challapalca Prison, known for its remote location and unusually high altitude.Lindsay Shiver and Her Boyfriend Are Accused of Orchestrating a Murder-for-Hire Plot
"None of us have anything to hide. People are taking everything at face value and defaming us," said Lindsay Shiver's boyfriend.Madeline Soto Went Missing and the School Didn't Alert Her Mother
The boyfriend of Madeline Soto's mother was arrested in connection with the her murder. Disturbing images were found on his phone.After Her Guilty Verdict, Michelle Troconis's Family Made Tearful Pleas for Compassion
Jennifer Dulos's friends and families don't consider this verdict a victory because at the end of the day, Jennifer is still gone.Michelle Troconis Wass Found Guilty of Conspiring to Murder Missing Mother Jennifer Dulos
"We are here devastated because it has been [a] tremendous injustice in the trial of my daughter," said Michelle Troconis's father.Someday Indrani Mukerjea Will Stand Trial for the Murder of Her Daughter Who She Claims Is Alive
"Why do I need to commit a murder," asks Indrani Mukerjea. "It's so ridiculous ... Sheena is definitely alive."A Teenage Boy Called 911 When His Grandmother Shot Him — Where Is Sandra Layne Now?
"My grandma shot me. I'm going to die. Help. I got shot again," said 17-year-old Jonathan Hoffman to a 911 operator.Rachel Leviss Is Suing Ariana Madix in the "Scandoval" Fallout, Continuing Their Rivalry
Scandoval was perhaps the most talked about event of 2023. Now, Rachel Leviss is suing Ariana Madix but lawyers think it’s unwise.Lonnie Frisbee Was a One-of-a-Kind "Hippie Preacher" Before His Untimely Death
Once in a generation, someone like Lonnie Frisbee comes around. He was a hippie, an evangelist, and a closeted gay man.Monique Baugh Was Kidnapped and Murdered as Part of a Revenge Plot Against Her Boyfriend
When police began looking into the murder of 28-year-old Monique Baugh, they had no idea it would involve several players.Support From Celebrities Wasn't Enough to Save Ivan Cantu Who Was Executed by the State of Texas
"After two decades of multiple reviews of his conviction ... Ivan Cantu finally found justice," said prosecutor Greg Willis.Brooke Crews Is Serving a Life Sentence in Prison for Murdering a Pregnant Woman
"I was gonna take her baby," said Brooke Crews to members of law enforcement. "I guess that was the ultimate goal."Drew Barrymore Keeps Her Kids Out of the Spotlight on Purpose
"My life was not normal. I was not a kid in school with normal circumstances. Because of my life experiences, I'm not selling my brand on my kids."Where Is Joran van der Sloot Now? He Finally Confessed to Murdering Natalee Holloway
"It has been a very long and painful journey, but the persistence of many is going to pay off," said Beth Holloway.Thomas Kingston Was Found Dead in Gloucestershire — What Was His Cause of Death?
A Buckingham Palace representative spoke on behalf of Gabriella and her family, stating, "Tom was an exceptional man who lit up the lives of all who knew him."Thinking About Taking a Hike? Remember These Appalachian Trail Murders Before You Pack
"The trail was designed to have no end, a wild place on which to be comfortably lost for as long as one desired."Who Was Prince William Godfather and Why Wasn't William at the Memorial Service?
The future king was most likely attending to the future queen so he missed out on the service for his godfather.Joran Van Der Sloot's Wife Was His Most "Devoted" Fan — Then He Dumped Her
Joran Van Der Sloot told his wife he wanted a divorce after 7 years of marriage in order to be with his "prettier and younger" girlfriend.Eligio Bishop Is Accused of Leading a Polygamist Cult Called Carbon Nation — What Is It?
"He considers himself to be god. He went from 'I’m your higher self' to master teacher to god," said one victim.David Temple Came Home to Find His Pregnant Wife Murdered — Was He Involved in Her Death?
'You are despicable. I want you to think about this every day for the rest of your life in prison," said David Temple's brother-in-law.Matthew Hardy Cyberstalked Roughly 25 Women in the United Kingdom — Where Is He Now?
"I just struggle with social media in general. Shouldn't be on it. I struggle to understand when enough's enough," said Hardy.Gabby Petito's Parents Have Been Pursuing Justice for Their Daughter
Amid the search for Gabby, her family repeatedly called on Brian Laundrie's family to provide more information.An Innocent Man Spent Over 20 Years in Prison Until DNA Evidence Brought Down Real Killer Brian Dripps
"You have shattered our family," said the victim's family to Brian Dripps. "There is no way to pick up the pieces ever again."Labrant Dennis Had a Promising Career, but He's on Death Row
"When I went upstairs and saw my best friend the way you left them, I wouldn’t want anyone to see what I saw," Earl Little told Labrant Dennis.'Christina's Court' Bailiff Renard Spivey Was Acquitted of Murdering His Wife
Despite a jury clearing Spivey's name in the case of his wife's murder, many people still believe he is guilty.Stanley Cole Is Serving 40 Years in Prison for Latasha Norman's Murder
"43 percent of women in college experienced abusive behaviors from their significant other." Unfortunately, many women ignore glaring red flags.From Stockholm Syndrome to the Westminster Dog Show — Patty Hearst Has Quite the Life
More than anything, Patty Hearst just wanted to be normal. Is such a thing possible for a formerly abducted heiress?Who Would Want to Murder Makeva Jenkins? The Killers Tried to Make It Look Like a Robbery
The crime itself was made to look like a home invasion. Authorities would later discover it was a murder-for-hire plot.Did Tejano Singer Selena Quintanilla Have an Affair? Dr. Ricardo Martinez Claims They Did
When asked about his alleged affair with Selena Quintanilla, Dr. Ricardo Martinez said he was "willing to change his life for her." Has he lied?Remembering When Former Governor Mark Sanford Disappeared for a Week so He Could Cheat on His Wife
Saying someone was "hiking the Appalachian Trail" became code for cheating after former governor Mark Sanford coined the phrase.Ganesh Ramsaran Was a Fan of 'Dateline' — Then One Day He Was the Subject of a 'Dateline' Story
Which came first, the crime or the love of true crime? Ganesh Ramsaran turned a love of true crime into a 22-year sentence.Serial Killer Marceline Harvey Was Released From Prison Twice, but Faces a Third Trial
Police arrested Marceline Harvey in March 2022 after video surveillance showed her sitting on a human leg while riding a scooter. It get's worse.FIRST LOOK: Watch a Sneak Preview of Hulu's 'Death in the Dorms' Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE CLIP)
"Kids aren't supposed to die in college. Kids aren't supposed to die at all," says a heartbroken former student.After Faking Cancer for 7 Years, Amanda C. Riley Is Where She Belongs
Amanda's case is the first IRS financial conviction of someone faking cancer for fundraising."The Case Is Still Open," Says 'The Truth About Jim' Director Skye Borgman Regarding Season 2 (EXCLUSIVE)
"It was never lost on me how sacred it is when someone decides that they'll tell you what happened to them," said Sierra Barter.Was Jim Mordecai Behind the Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders? His Granddaughter Thinks So
After he died, Jim Mordecai's stepdaughter found a mysterious jewelry box filled with jewelry that clearly belonged to teenagers.'The Truth About Jim': Sierra Barter Talks Grandfather and Possible Zodiac Killer Connection (EXCLUSIVE)
Sierra Barter's grandfather controlled the narrative for far too long. "I think I'm super thankful he's gone," she told Distractify.In 'The Truth About Jim,' One Woman Believes Her Grandfather Could Have Been the Zodiac Killer
A Zodiac expert told this woman that an obsession like this could ruin a person's life.Donna Adelson Was Arrested in Connection to a Murder-for-Hire Plot — Where Is She Now?
Prosecutors do not plan on offering Donna Adelson a plea deal as she faces a conviction of first-degree murder.'That '70s Show' Star Danny Masterson Has Been Sentenced to 30 Years to Life in Prison
‘That ‘70s Show’ star Danny Masterson is being held in the same prison that housed Charles Manson. He's eligible for parole in 2042.Former Professional Wrestler Billy Jack Haynes Is out of the Ring and Behind Bars
A two-hour standoff with police ended with former professional wrestler Billy Jack Haynes being taken into custody after his wife's death.What Is Alexis Ohanian's Net Worth? Reddit Co-Founder Revealed the Money Advice He’d Give Anyone
When Ohanian became a millionaire at age 22, he made a financial decision based on a "good first impulse." But he’d do things differently now.Before Liz Golyar Ended up in Prison for Murder, Her Baby Died Under Mysterious Circumstances
More than a decade before Liz Golyar was the subject of a true crime documentary, she was a prime suspect in the death of her son.Where Is Carol Blevins Now? The Addict and FBI Informant Secured 13 Arrests in Aryan Brotherhood
"Carol’s life today is no more secure or certain than it was inside the Brotherhood," wrote Scott Farwell in 2017 about the former FBI informant.Bride Leaves Groom on Wedding Day After He Smashes Her Face in Cake as a ”Prank”
A woman said that she left her husband on the day of their wedding after he smashed her face in a cake after she distinctly told him not to.Vance Rodriguez Had a Strained Relationship With His Family, Including His Twin Sister
Vance Rodriguez's body was discovered by hikers in July 2018. When he was identified two years later, it was discovered that he had a twin sister.Jeffrey Manchester Robbed Several McDonald's Then Lived in a Toys "R" Us
Jeffrey Manchester gained notoriety after robbing multiple McDonald's locations. He upped his infamy after escaping prison. It only got crazier from there."The Frequency of False Confessions Is Staggering" and Can Happen to Anyone (EXCLUSIVE)
Unfortunately, anyone can fall prey to tactics used upon them by law enforcement to elicit a false confessions. Once that happens, prison is inevitable.William's Final Texts to Harry Have Gone Viral as Harry Returns to the U.K.
Prince William reportedly had no interest in seeing his brother when he returned to the U.K. to see their dad.
