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Absurd (band)
Absurd is one of the best-known NSBM and pagan metal bands in Germany, classified as right-wing extremist by the Thuringian Landesbehörde für Verfassungsschutz.
Absurd is one of the best-known NSBM and pagan metal bands in Germany, classified as right-wing extremist by the Thuringian Landesbehörde für Verfassungsschutz.
Adolfo Constanzo
Adolfo de Jesús Constanzo was an American serial killer, drug dealer and cult leader.
Adolfo de Jesús Constanzo was an American serial killer, drug dealer and cult leader.
Ahmad Suradji
Ahmad Suradji (born 10 January 1949 - 10 July 2008) was a serial killer in Indonesia.
Ahmad Suradji (born 10 January 1949 - 10 July 2008) was a serial killer in Indonesia.
Anísio Ferreira de Sousa
Anísio Ferreira de Sousa is a Brazilian doctor and serial killer who ran a satanic ring that killed boys in Altamira, Brazil.
Anísio Ferreira de Sousa is a Brazilian doctor and serial killer who ran a satanic ring that killed boys in Altamira, Brazil.
Beasts of Satan
The Beasts of Satan were a satanic cult in Italy.
The Beasts of Satan were a satanic cult in Italy.
Bobby Beausoleil
Robert Kenneth "Bobby" Beausoleil (born November 6, 1947, in Santa Barbara, California) is a convicted American murderer and associate of the Charles Manson "Family" who is serving a life sentence.
Robert Kenneth "Bobby" Beausoleil (born November 6, 1947, in Santa Barbara, California) is a convicted American murderer and associate of the Charles Manson "Family" who is serving a life sentence.
Caleb Fairley
Caleb Fairley is an American murderer from Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania.
Caleb Fairley is an American murderer from Gulph Mills, Pennsylvania.
Charles "Tex" Watson
Charles Denton Watson is a convicted American serial killer and former member of the Manson Family from Copeville, Texas.
Charles Denton Watson is a convicted American serial killer and former member of the Manson Family from Copeville, Texas.
Charles Manson
Charles Milles Manson is an American criminal who led what became known as the Manson Family, a quasi-commune that arose in California in the late 1960s.
Charles Milles Manson is an American criminal who led what became known as the Manson Family, a quasi-commune that arose in California in the late 1960s.
Child cannibalism
Child cannibalism or fetal cannibalism describes the act of eating a child or fetus.
Child cannibalism or fetal cannibalism describes the act of eating a child or fetus.
Christa Pike
Christa Gail Pike (born March 10, 1976), is the youngest woman to be sentenced to death in the United States during the post-Furman period.
Christa Gail Pike (born March 10, 1976), is the youngest woman to be sentenced to death in the United States during the post-Furman period.
Damien Echols
Damien Wayne Echols (born Michael Wayne Hutchison, December 11, 1974) along with Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin, is one of the three men, known as the West Memphis Three, who were con...
Damien Wayne Echols (born Michael Wayne Hutchison, December 11, 1974) along with Jessie Misskelley and Jason Baldwin, is one of the three men, known as the West Memphis Three, who were con...
David Berkowitz
David Richard Berkowitz, also known as Son of Sam and the .44 Caliber Killer, is an American serial killer and arsonist whose crimes terrorized New York City from July 1976 until his...
David Richard Berkowitz, also known as Son of Sam and the .44 Caliber Killer, is an American serial killer and arsonist whose crimes terrorized New York City from July 1976 until his...
Early Norwegian black metal scene
The early Norwegian black metal scene was a music scene and subculture in Norway during the early 1990s, based around black metal.
The early Norwegian black metal scene was a music scene and subculture in Norway during the early 1990s, based around black metal.
Elyse Pahler
Elyse Marie Pahler was a murder victim, whose parents attempted to sue the American thrash metal band Slayer, claiming that their music contributed to their daughter's death.
Elyse Marie Pahler was a murder victim, whose parents attempted to sue the American thrash metal band Slayer, claiming that their music contributed to their daughter's death.
Euronymous
Øystein Aarseth (22 March 1968 – 10 August 1993), who went by the pseudonym Euronymous, was a Norwegian guitarist and co-founder of the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem.
Øystein Aarseth (22 March 1968 – 10 August 1993), who went by the pseudonym Euronymous, was a Norwegian guitarist and co-founder of the Norwegian black metal band Mayhem.
Farmville murders
The Farmville murders occurred in Farmville, Virginia in September, 2009 – the quadruple bludgeoning homicide of Mark Neiderbrock, his estranged wife Debra S. Kelley, their daughter Emma ...
The Farmville murders occurred in Farmville, Virginia in September, 2009 – the quadruple bludgeoning homicide of Mark Neiderbrock, his estranged wife Debra S. Kelley, their daughter Emma ...
File 18
File 18 was the title of a law enforcement newsletter published by Lt. Larry Jones of the Boise, Idaho police department and head of the Cult Crime Impact Network (CCIN).
File 18 was the title of a law enforcement newsletter published by Lt. Larry Jones of the Boise, Idaho police department and head of the Cult Crime Impact Network (CCIN).
Gerald Robinson (priest)
Reverend Gerald Robinson is a retired Roman Catholic priest.
Reverend Gerald Robinson is a retired Roman Catholic priest.
Geraldo Rivera
Geraldo Rivera is an American attorney, journalist, author, reporter, and talk show host.
Geraldo Rivera is an American attorney, journalist, author, reporter, and talk show host.
Gilles de Rais
Gilles de Montmorency-Laval, Baron de Rais, was a Breton knight, a leader in the French army and a companion-in-arms of Joan of Arc.
Gilles de Montmorency-Laval, Baron de Rais, was a Breton knight, a leader in the French army and a companion-in-arms of Joan of Arc.
Henry Lee Lucas
Henry Lee Lucas was an American criminal, convicted of murder in 11 different cases and once listed as America's most prolific serial killer; he later recanted his confessions, and flatly stated...
Henry Lee Lucas was an American criminal, convicted of murder in 11 different cases and once listed as America's most prolific serial killer; he later recanted his confessions, and flatly stated...
Host desecration
Host desecration is a form of sacrilege in Christianity involving the mistreatment or malicious use of a consecrated host— the sacred bread used in the Eucharistic service or Mass.
Host desecration is a form of sacrilege in Christianity involving the mistreatment or malicious use of a consecrated host— the sacred bread used in the Eucharistic service or Mass.
Human sacrifice
Human sacrifice is the act of killing one or more human beings as part of a religious ritual.
Human sacrifice is the act of killing one or more human beings as part of a religious ritual.
Jarno Elg
Jarno Sebastian Elg (born 1975) is a Finnish Devil-worshipper, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 23-year-old man, eating some of the body parts and instigating others to partic...
Jarno Sebastian Elg (born 1975) is a Finnish Devil-worshipper, who was sentenced to life in prison for murdering a 23-year-old man, eating some of the body parts and instigating others to partic...
Jason Baldwin
Charles Jason Baldwin (born April 11, 1977) is one of the three members of what has been called the West Memphis 3, along with Damien Echols and Jessie Misskelley.
Charles Jason Baldwin (born April 11, 1977) is one of the three members of what has been called the West Memphis 3, along with Damien Echols and Jessie Misskelley.
Jason Massey
Jason Eric Massey (January 7, 1973 – April 3, 2001) was an American murderer who was executed in 2001 for the murders of two people.
Jason Eric Massey (January 7, 1973 – April 3, 2001) was an American murderer who was executed in 2001 for the murders of two people.
Jessie Misskelley
Jessie Misskelley Jr. (born July 10, 1975) is one of the three members of what has been called the West Memphis Three (Misskelley, Damien Echols, and Jason Baldwin).
Jessie Misskelley Jr. (born July 10, 1975) is one of the three members of what has been called the West Memphis Three (Misskelley, Damien Echols, and Jason Baldwin).
Jon Nödtveidt
Jon Andreas Nödtveidt was a lead guitarist and vocalist of the Swedish Black Metal band Dissection, which he founded in 1989.
Jon Andreas Nödtveidt was a lead guitarist and vocalist of the Swedish Black Metal band Dissection, which he founded in 1989.
József Meneder
Jožef Meneder (, József Meneder ; born 1974, Subotica, SFR Yugoslavia, died June 3, 1993, Vranje, FR Yugoslavia).
Jožef Meneder (, József Meneder ; born 1974, Subotica, SFR Yugoslavia, died June 3, 1993, Vranje, FR Yugoslavia).
Kern County child abuse cases
The Kern County child abuse cases started the day care sexual abuse hysteria of the 1980s in Kern County, California.
The Kern County child abuse cases started the day care sexual abuse hysteria of the 1980s in Kern County, California.
Laurel Rose Willson
Laurel Rose Willson (August 18, 1941 – 8 April 2002) was an American woman born in Washington, whose allegations of satanic ritual abuse were published under the alias Lauren Stratford'...
Laurel Rose Willson (August 18, 1941 – 8 April 2002) was an American woman born in Washington, whose allegations of satanic ritual abuse were published under the alias Lauren Stratford'...
Mark Valera
Mark Valera (previously Mark van Krevel) (born 24 April 1979) was convicted in 2000 of the gruesome murders of David O'Hearn and Frank Arkell at Wollongong, New South Wales.
Mark Valera (previously Mark van Krevel) (born 24 April 1979) was convicted in 2000 of the gruesome murders of David O'Hearn and Frank Arkell at Wollongong, New South Wales.
Mona Fandey
Maznah Ismail, better known as Mona Fandey, was a pop singer, witch doctor, and a murderess from Malaysia.
Maznah Ismail, better known as Mona Fandey, was a pop singer, witch doctor, and a murderess from Malaysia.
Necrophilia
Necrophilia, also called thanatophilia or necrolagnia, is the sexual attraction to corpses.
Necrophilia, also called thanatophilia or necrolagnia, is the sexual attraction to corpses.
Paradise Lost 2: Revelations
Paradise Lost 2: Revelations is the 2000 sequel to the documentary film Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills, about the trial and conviction of three teenagers accused o...
Paradise Lost 2: Revelations is the 2000 sequel to the documentary film Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills, about the trial and conviction of three teenagers accused o...
Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory
Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory is an upcoming documentary film and sequel to the films Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills and Paradise Lost 2: Revelations.
Paradise Lost 3: Purgatory is an upcoming documentary film and sequel to the films Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills and Paradise Lost 2: Revelations.
Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills
Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills is a 1996 documentary film directed by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky about the trials of three teenage boys who came to be known as th...
Paradise Lost: The Child Murders at Robin Hood Hills is a 1996 documentary film directed by Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky about the trials of three teenage boys who came to be known as th...
Patricia Krenwinkel
Patricia Dianne Krenwinkel is an American serial killer and a former member of Charles Manson's murderous commune, known as "the Family".
Patricia Dianne Krenwinkel is an American serial killer and a former member of Charles Manson's murderous commune, known as "the Family".
Pearl High School shooting
The Pearl High School shooting was a school shooting that took place on October 1, 1997 at Pearl High School in Pearl, Mississippi.
The Pearl High School shooting was a school shooting that took place on October 1, 1997 at Pearl High School in Pearl, Mississippi.
Richard Ramirez
Ricardo "Richard" Muñoz Ramirez is a convicted serial killer awaiting execution on California's death row at San Quentin State Prison.
Ricardo "Richard" Muñoz Ramirez is a convicted serial killer awaiting execution on California's death row at San Quentin State Prison.
Ricky Kasso
Richard "Ricky" Kasso (March 1967 - July 7, 1984), also known as The Acid King murdered 17-year-old acquaintance Gary Lauwers in Northport, Long Island, New York on June 16, 1984.
Richard "Ricky" Kasso (March 1967 - July 7, 1984), also known as The Acid King murdered 17-year-old acquaintance Gary Lauwers in Northport, Long Island, New York on June 16, 1984.
Ripper Crew
Ripper Crew or Chicago Rippers was a satanic cult and organized crime group composed of Robin Gecht and three associates.
Ripper Crew or Chicago Rippers was a satanic cult and organized crime group composed of Robin Gecht and three associates.
Ritual killing
Human sacrifice is the act of killing one or more human beings as part of a religious ritual (ritual killing).
Human sacrifice is the act of killing one or more human beings as part of a religious ritual (ritual killing).
Rod Ferrell
Roderick Justin Ferrell was a member of a loose-knit gang of teenagers from Murray, Kentucky, known as the "Vampire Clan."
Roderick Justin Ferrell was a member of a loose-knit gang of teenagers from Murray, Kentucky, known as the "Vampire Clan."
Satan rir media
Satan rir media (Satan Rides the Media) is a 1998 Norwegian documentary by Torstein Grude.
Satan rir media (Satan Rides the Media) is a 1998 Norwegian documentary by Torstein Grude.
Satanic ritual abuse
Satanic ritual abuse was a moral panic that originated in the United States in the 1980s, spreading throughout the country and eventually to many parts of the world, before subsiding in the late...
Satanic ritual abuse was a moral panic that originated in the United States in the 1980s, spreading throughout the country and eventually to many parts of the world, before subsiding in the late...
Steve "Clem" Grogan
Steve Dennis "Clem" Grogan, is an American murderer, and a former member of The Manson Family.
Steve Dennis "Clem" Grogan, is an American murderer, and a former member of The Manson Family.
Susan Atkins
Susan Denise Atkins was a convicted American serial killer who was a member of the "Manson family", led by Charles Manson.
Susan Denise Atkins was a convicted American serial killer who was a member of the "Manson family", led by Charles Manson.
West Memphis Three
The West Memphis Three are three men who were tried and convicted as teenagers in 1994 of the 1993 murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas.
The West Memphis Three are three men who were tried and convicted as teenagers in 1994 of the 1993 murders of three boys in West Memphis, Arkansas.
West of Memphis
West of Memphis is a 2012 documentary film produced by Peter Jackson and Damien Echols, and directed by Amy J. Berg.
West of Memphis is a 2012 documentary film produced by Peter Jackson and Damien Echols, and directed by Amy J. Berg.