Michigan’s first governor had a tragic end — Stevens Thomson Mason took over as secretary of the Michigan Territory and superintendent of Indian affairs in 1831. He took over for his father, who was sent by President Jackson on a mission to Mexico. The junior Mason was just 19 years old at the time. During this era, the…

Her name is Ruth Marie Terry and the mystery deepens — The Lady of the Dunes, Massachusetts’ oldest cold case has moved a step closer to being solved. On October 31, 2022, the woman found in the dines of Provincetown received her identity back. FBI agents announced that the victim was Ruth Marie Terry. …

Five crimes that are horrifying and shocking just in time for Halloween — It’s that time of year. When many people seek out thrills and chills from horror movies and stories. However, there is nothing more frightening than real life. Particularly, when the real life stories include situations so horrific that even trained professionals take a step back. These five stories are some…

The Crown is under fire but is it fair? — As anyone who has talked to me in the last few months knows, I have started to rebrand myself as a crime and history writer. I have a fondness for historical fiction and have been working on some ideas that I’m passionate about. But what is historical fiction? The answer…

Someone used to leave cognac and roses on the author’s grave — The figure swept into the Westminster Presbyterian Church cemetery in the early hours of January 19. Their choice of clothes was peculiar; a long black coat, a white scarf covering their face, and a wide-brimmed hat. Once at Poe’s grave, they poured a glass of cognac and toasted the beloved…

Was she possessed or suffering from mental illness? — Anneliese Michel grew up in a very religious house. Her parents insisted on going to mass twice a week and reading the Bible every day. Everybody in town associated the family with the church and Christian behavior. In 1969, when she was 16 years old, Anneliese began experiencing seizures. Her…

Considered to be one of the best secret agents of all time and inspiration for James Bond — The name is Popov, Dusko Popov. He was a spy during World War II, who is believed to inspire Ian Fleming to create James Bond. A man who worked hard and played even harder. He loved the ladies, and they loved him back at first. His playboy ways worked nicely…

Her brand of journalism is one I tried to emulate — Did I personally know Nikki Finke? No. I wanted to get that out of the way before I am inevitably asked in the comments. That doesn’t change the legendary entertainment journalist’s impact on me or how I run my various platforms. First, a little history. The first time I came…

She wowed country audiences with her honest songs — Loretta Lynn has been dubbed “The Queen of Country Music” for almost the same amount of time that Queen Elizabeth ruled the United Kingdom. Both women had a unique way of communicating with those who loved them and reaching people who may not have been fans. On January 10, 1948…