Here are some of the central figures of the Manson Family who actively participated in the gruesome crimes that left nine people dead in the summer of 1969.

Separate myth from reality by looking at nine facts about the famous criminals.

Take a look at the pictures of these notorious murderers after their arrest.

His heinous crimes and murders sentenced him to life in prison, but after less than three years behind bars, the cold-blooded killer became the victim.

The divorced, single mom had a long-term relationship with the serial killer. He tried to kill her once — but she didn't know until later.

In honor of A&E’s Biography event, 'GOTTI: Godfather & Son,' we take an in-depth look at rise and fall of the Teflon Don.

Mobster John Gotti was not afraid to share his opinions, to say the least. Here are some life lessons straight from the Teflon Don.

The new TV drama 'Trust' centers its story on the dramatic kidnapping of John Paul Getty’s 16-year-old grandson, John Paul Getty III, and implies the victim was involved in his own abduction. We take a look at the real stories behind four generations of the Getty Family.

Twenty years ago on January 22, 1998, Theodore J. Kaczynski pleaded guilty to his 17-year reign of bombings that resulted in multiple deaths and injuries originally attributed in the media to the “Unabomber.”

The much-anticipated second season of 'American Crime Story' examines the events leading up to Versace's death and explores the cultural context of his murder, including the homophobic climate of the 1990s.

In Steven Spielberg's 'The Post,' Meryl Streep brings Katharine Graham's 1971 decision to have the Washington Post publish the top secret Pentagon Papers to life. However, there's only so much that one film can include. Here's the real story behind 'The Post.'

The fierce rivalry between professional ice skaters Tonya Harding and Nancy Kerrigan took on a life of its own and secured a place in popular lore.

Considered one of the most notorious serial killers of the 20th century, cult leader Charles Manson died on Sunday from natural causes.

The new Lifetime film, 'Oscar Pistorius: Blade Runner Killer,' attempts to get to the root of the relationship between the once-inspiring sporting hero and the woman he killed on Valentine's Day 2013.

As Robert Durst awaits trial for the 2000 murder of friend Susan Berman, what some believe to be his original sin aired in the Lifetime movie “The Lost Wife of Robert Durst.” The film imagines the events leading up to the 1982 disappearance of the notorious real estate scion’s first wife Kathleen Durst.

With the premiere of A+E's documentary series 'The Menendez Murders: Erik Tells All' on November 30th, we look at the true crime case of brothers Lyle and Erik Menendez who were sentenced to life in prison for murdering their parents in 1989.

David Berkowitz, who became known as Son of Sam, went on a murderous rampage in New York City during the 1970s, taunting and insulting police, until they captured him. Here's a look at his notorious case 40 years after his arrest.

In “American Ripper,” a new eight-part series premiering on HISTORY on July 11th, the great-great-grandson of H.H. Holmes claims “America’s First Serial Killer” was London’s notorious “Jack the Ripper.”

We revisit the frightening paranormal reports that gave "America's most haunted house" its reputation.

No one has ever found the Zodiac Killer, but could we be one step closer? Here's some of the latest pop culture news, as well as recent developments on the serial murder case that has mystified authorities for almost 50 years.

On May 7, 1896 H.H. Holmes was hanged for the murder of his business partner Ben Pitezel. Before his execution, Holmes confessed to killing 27 people.

Take a look back at the tragic unsolved murder of the six-year-old beauty queen that still captures America's attention.

Outlaw Jesse James was murdered in his Missouri home by fellow gang member Robert Ford on this day in 1882. Learn more about his notorious life and death.

With the recent prison escape of El Chapo, one of the world's most notorious criminals, we're taking a look at a rogues' gallery of drug lords, whose brutally violent and ruthless lives are much dirtier than Hollywood could ever depict.