Serial Killer Ted Bundy
He was attractive, smart, and had a future in politics. He was also one of the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history. Ted Bundy screamed his innocence until his death in the electric chair became imminent, then he tried to use his victims one more time - to keep himself alive. His plan failed and the world got a glimpse of the true evil inside him.

Do You Know a Psychopath?
Take this quiz to see if someone you know might be a potential psychopath.

Gun Laws in Florida
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Florida.

Profile of Michael Skakel
A profile of Michael Skakel, the wealthy nephew of the Kennedy family convicted of the 1962 brutal murder of Martha Moxley in the affluent Bell Haven community of Greenwich, Conn.

Serial Pursuit Crime Trivia Quiz
Test your knowledge of history's serial killers by taking this trivia quiz.

Ted Bundy Gets Caught
Ted Bundy's First Arrest: In August 1975 police attempted to stop Bundy for a driving violation. He aroused

Edward Theodore Gein
When police went to Ed Gein's Plainfield, Wisconsin farm home to investigate the disappearance of a local woman, they had no idea they were about to discover some of the most grotesque crimes ever committed. Gein's crimes went down in history as some of the most disgusting ever uncovered that encompassed murder, grave robbing and cannibalism.

Criminal Case Updates
The latest updates on current criminal cases in the news, including background information and chronological events.

Jeffrey Dahmer
Jeffrey Dahmer was responsible for a series of gruesome murders of 17 young men in Ohio and Milwaukee.

Gun Laws in Texas
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Texas.

Home Safety Screening Quiz
How safe is your home from intrusion by criminals? Answering these 20 questions can help you discover if you have some holes in your safety plan.

Donald "Pee Wee" Gaskins
Donald 'Pee Wee' Gaskins was the most prolific serial killer in South Carolina history. Once his brutality was unleashed, he knew no boundaries, torturing, killing, cannibalizing victims, both male and female.

Serial Killer Albert Fish
Albert Fish is known for being one of the most vile pedophiles and killers of all time. After his capture he admitted to molesting over 400 children and tortured and killed several others. Fish was a small, gentle looking man who appeared kind and trusting, yet once alone with his victims, the monster inside him was unleased - a monster so perverse and cruel, his crimes seem unbelievable. He was eventually executed and according to rumors, he turned his own execution into a fantasy of pleasure.

David Berkowitz - Son of Sam
David Berkowitz, better known as Son of Sam, is an infamous 1970s New York City serial killer who killed six people and wounded several others because a demon dog told him to do it.

Chuck Knoblauch
The mugshot of Chuck Knoblauch was taken after his arrest in Houston, Texas.

Famous Mugshots Quiz
This quiz presents the police mugshots of famous celebrities who were arrested and some of the most infamous criminals in history. How many can you identify?

Charles Manson
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Gun Laws in California
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in California.

Richard Ramirez
Satanic worshipper, serial killer and rapist, Richard Ramirez, was named The Night Stalker, after terrorizing Los Angeles during a year long killing and raping spree that resulted in his conviction of 43 counts, including 13 murders and other charges including burglary, sodomy, and rape.

Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow
A photo gallery of the notorious crime couple Bonnie and Clyde.

Karla Homolka
One of Canada's most infamous female convicts, Karla Homolka, was released from prison after serving a short 12-year sentence for her involvement in drugging, raping, torturing and killing young girls over a decade ago. The dead teens included her own young sister whose innocence was offered by Homolka to her boyfriend as a gift.

Profile of a Pedophile
The pedophile can be anyone but there are some characteristics that many of these predators share that offer indicators to adults that their child may be in danger.

US Airline Regulations
US Airline New Carry On Regulations

Women Arrested for Indecent Behavior With Kids
A photo gallery of female teachers, mothers and caregivers who have been charged with anything from inappropriate behavior with minors to having sex with young students.

John Wayne Gacy
John Wayne Gacy: John Wayne Gacy was convicted of the torture, rape and murder of 33 males between 1972

The Charles Manson Family
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as The Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Susan Smith - Child Killer
Susan Vaughan Smith of Union, S.C. was convicted on July 22, 1995, and sentenced to life in prison for murdering her two sons, Michael Daniel Sith, 3, and Alexander Tyler Smith, 14-months-old.

The Zodiac Killer
The Zodiac Killer was a serial killer whose brutal murders, cryptic letters and haunting phone calls terrorized California residents and challenged investigators for over 30 years.

Psychopathic Behavior
The study of the psychopath reveals an individual who is incapable of feeling guilt, remorse or empathy for their actions.

Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo Wed
The Bernardo's Wedding Day.

Gun Laws in Colorado
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Colorado.

Gun Laws in Ohio
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Ohio.

Texas Death Row Inmates
A photo of Texas death row inmates from the Crime and Punishment Texas Death Row photo gallery.

Ted Bundy Trivia Quiz
Test your knowledge about serial killer Ted Bundy.

Gun Laws in Arizona
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Arizona.

Gun Laws in Pennsylvania
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Pennsylvania?

Women Who Kill Children
The nation is always shocked by criminal cases such as Andrea Yates, a mother of five who methodically drowned all of her children in a bathtub then calmly called police, but mothers killing their children are more common than we might think.

Firearms Laws for Missouri
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Missouri.

Profile of Andrea Yates
A profile of Andrea Yates, her life, her marriage to Rusty Yates, and the tragic events that led up to her drowning her five children.

The Memorial
A photo gallery of the notorious crime couple Bonnie and Clyde.

Martha Moxley
Every crime has a victim who suffers some harm at the hands of the offender. This is just a handful of some of those victims who had their lives stolen forever.

Gun Laws in Oklahoma
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Oklahoma.

Michael Skakel - Part Two
For investigators in Greenwich, Conn., the unsolved Moxley murder refused to go away. Many pointed the finger at the police, suspecting that family position and money influenced the investigations. The Skakel family, was after all, one of the most elite and well connected families in the community.

Donald Gaskins - Part 2
All through Gaskins life he had what he described as, 'them aggravated and bothersome feelings,' that seemed to push him into criminal activity. He found little relief from the feelings until September 1969, when he picked up a female hitchhiker in North Carolina...

Gun Laws - Tennessee
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Tennessee.

Tiffany Hall
On Sept. 15, 2006, police found the body of 23-year-old Jimella Tunstall in a vacant lot in Belleville, Illinois. An autopsy revealed that her unborn child had been cut from her womb with a pair of scissors.

The Bullet Riddled Car
A photo gallery of the notorious crime couple Bonnie and Clyde.

US Airline Regulations - Personal Items Permitted Aboard a Flight
Before you pack, find out what the US Airline regulations are regarding personal items that can be carried on a flight, which need to be checked, and which items are prohibited.

Jack The Ripper
A serial killer murdered and mutilated at least five prostitutes in the East End of London in 1888 and because no one was ever arrested or tried for the murders, crime buffs are still fasinated with the case more than 115 years later.

Bonnie and Clyde Playing With Guns
A photo gallery of the notorious crime couple Bonnie and Clyde.

Gun Laws in North Carolina
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in North Carolina.

Bonnie Parker
A photo gallery of the notorious crime couple Bonnie and Clyde.

Gun Laws in Illinois
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Illinois.

Ghost Stories of Alcatraz
Visitors, security guards and Parks Service employees have reported hearing unexplained sobbing, clanging pipes, walking into 'cold' spots and even seeing ghostly inmates wandering through the corridors of one of the toughest prisons in U.S. history.

Gun Laws in Alabama
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Alabama.

Gun Laws in Indiana
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Indiana.

Gun Laws in Louisiana
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Louisiana.

Clyde Barrow's Wanted Poster
A photo gallery of the notorious crime couple Bonnie and Clyde.

Clyde Barrow Posing
A photo gallery of the notorious crime couple Bonnie and Clyde.

Richard Chase
Richard Chase savagely murdered six people, but one has to wonder if others shared some of the blame.

Any Last Words?
The final words spoken by Ted Bundy before being executed.

Gun Laws in Michigan
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Michigan.

Gun Laws in Georgia
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Georgia.

Dean Corll - The Candy Man
Dean Corll was a 33-year-old electrician living in Houston, Texas, who, with two teen accomplices, was responsible for kidnapping, torturing, raping and murdering at least 27 young boys in Houston in the early 1970s.

Tex Watson
Helter-Skelter: In November 1968 Tex left the Mason family and moved to Hollywood with his girlfriend,

Serial Killer Photo Gallery
Most serial killers do not look like killers, until they are caught, then the evil in their faces is all you see. Here is a collection of some of the worse serial killer's pictures with a brief description of their crimes.

Pedro Alonso Lopez
Pedro Alonzo Lopez, known as the ‘The Monster of the Andes,’ was one of history’s most horrific serial killers. He was responsible for the brutal murders of over 350 children. He bragged of his crimes and promised to do it again if ever released from prison. Yet in the middle of the night he was taken from prison to a van then driven to the Colombia border and set free.

Snoop Dogg, Snoop, Snoop Doggy Dog
A gallery of mugshots of famous rappers, hiphop and R&B artists who have been charged with crimes of all levels including murder, money laundering and child pornography.

Donald Gaskins - Part 3
Gaskins confessed to several murders during the last days of his life. How much truth was in his confessions was never confirmed. Many believed he did not want to be known in history as a tiny man, but rather as a prolific killer.

From 1964 to 2005
A civil rights movement in 1964, named Freedom Summer, was a campaign launched to get African Americans in the southern United States registered to vote. Thousands of students and civil rights activists, both white and black, joined the organization, Congress on Racial Equality (CORE) and traveled to southern states to register voters. In was in this atmosphere that three civil rights workers were killed by members of the Ku Klux Klan.

Tupac 2Pac Shakur
On November 18, 1993, Tupac "2Pac" Shakur was arrested for sexually abusing a 19-year-old woman, who

Gun Laws in Kentucky
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Kentucky.

Cathy Henderson
A photo of Texas death row inmate Cathy Henderson from the Crime and Punishment Texas Death Row photo gallery.

Gun Laws in Virginia
Answers to frequently asked questions about Virginia gun laws.

Charles Watson
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Serial Killer Kristen Gilbert
Kristen Gilbert was a bright, attractive, well-trained nurse who, in 2001 was found guilty of killing her patients at a Veterans Administration medical center.

Manson and the Murders
Manson ordered Family members to go commit one of the most atrocious crimes America had ever seen.

Charles "Tex" Watson
Charles "Tex" Watson: Watson went from being an "A" student in his Texas high school to being Charles

Susan Bartell
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Lynette Fromme (2)
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Kelsey Peterson
School teacher Kelsey Peterson, 25, of Lexington, Nebraska fled to Mexico to avoid charges of having a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old student.

Patricia Krenwinkel
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Gun Laws in SC
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in South Carolina.

Bruce Davis
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Susan Bartell (2)
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo Photo Gallery
Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo were lovers who pleasured themselves by torturing and killing young girls, including Karla's 15-year-old sister on Christmas night. Now Homolka is free after a short 12-year prison sentence.

Leslie Van Houten
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Larry Bailey
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Patricia Krenwinkel aka Katie
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Gun Laws in Massachusetts
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Massachusetts.

The End of Homolka & Bernardo
The end finally came for Homolka and Bernardo, after years of torturing, raping, and sometimes killing young girls for sexual pleasure.

Mary Winkler
Mary Winkler, 32, is charged with first-degree murder for the shotgun shooting death of her husband, Matthew Winkler, on March 22 at their Fourth Street Church of Christ parsonage in Selmer, Tennessee.

Serial Killer Movies
Movies based on the cases of some of the most notorious serial killers in U.S. history.

Darlie Routier
Darlie Routier sits on death row in Texas for the murder of her children. Many questions have come up since her trial. Was she railroaded? You decide.

The End of the Night Stalker
Richard Ramirez did not last long once his picture was released to the public. The trial, however, took four years to begin, allowing enough time for Ramirez to marry one of his courtroom groupies.

Sherry Cooper
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Richard Kuklinski
Richard Kuklinski was one of the most diabolical self-confessed contract killers in American history, who took credit for over 200 murders, including the murder of Jimmy Hoffa.

Gun Laws in Maryland
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Maryland.

Jermaine Lebron
A photo of Florida death row inmate Jermaine Lebron from the Crime and Punishment Florida Death Row photo gallery.

Bonnie and Clyde Photo Gallery
A photo gallery of the notorious crime couple Bonnie and Clyde.

Mary Brunner
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Report Child Pornography
If you encounter child pornography either online or through the U.S. mail, here is how you can report the crime to the proper authorities.

Quiz - Is Your Child Ready To Be Left Alone?
A tool to help measure a child's readiness to safely taking care of themselves at home alone.

Rodney Alcala
Rodney Alcala is a convicted rapist, torturer and serial killer who evaded justice for 40 years.

Florida Death Row Inmates
A collection of Florida death row inmates from the Crime and Punishment Florida Death Row photo gallery.

Aggravating and Mitigating
When deciding the sentencing for a defendant who has been found guilty, jurors in most states are asked to weigh the aggravating and mitigating circumstances of the case.

Gun Laws in Kansas
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Kansas.

Gun Laws in Connecticut?
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Connecticut.

Apartment Safety Screening Quiz
How safe is your apartment from intrusion by criminals? Answering these 20 questions can help you discover if you have some holes in your safety plan.

Photo Gallery of Gang Tattoos
Every gang has an exclusive symbol which members often use for tattoos to show devotion to their group.

Linda Kasabian
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Dianne Lake
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Gary Ridgway
Gary Ridgway, known as the Green River Killer, went on a 20-year killing spree, making him one of the most prolific serial killers in U.S. history.

Catherine Share aka Gypsy
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Ruth Ann Moorehouse
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Dennis Rader - BTK Strangler
For 30 years the self named BTK Strangler toyed and taunted police while he continued his sadistic murders. Now authorities feel they have BTK locked behind bars and as many profilers have said over the years, the killer could be the man next door. They were right.

Gun Laws in Iowa
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Iowa.

Becoming a Police Officer
Interested in becoming a police officer? This article takes a look at the qualifications, earnings and future career paths for police officers.

Scott Peterson Guilty
Scott Peterson has been found guilty of of first-degree murder in the death of his pregnant wife, Laci Peterson, and second-degree murder in the death of his unborn son Conner.

Women on Death Row
It is indeed rare for a woman to be given the death sentence in the United States. Of the 3,487 persons on death row in the U.S. as of June 2004, only 49 of them, or 1.3 percent, were women.

Josh Brolin
The mugshot of Josh Brolin was taken after his 2008 arrest for interfering with a police officer.

Steve Grogan
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Ella Jo Bailey
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Female Criminals A - Z
An alphabetical listing of female criminals, murderers, rapists, kidnappers and thieves profiled on Crime and Punishment.

Westley Allen Dodd
In the year of 1989, in two separate incidents, Westley Allen Dodd sexually assaulted and killed three boys ages 11, 10 and four. His methods were so heinous, forensic psychologists dubbed him one of the most evil killers in history.

Bobby Beausoleil
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Aryan Brotherhood Tattoos
Browse the photo gallery of U.S. gang member's tattoos and find out what the tattoo gang art represents.

Madaline Joan Cottage
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Gun Laws in Maine
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Maine.

Serial Killer Nicknames Quiz
See if you can correctly match the nicknames of serial killers with the killers real names.

Susan Atkins aka Sadie Glutz
Susan Denise Atkins aka Sadie Mae Glutz: Susan Denise Atkins aka Sadie Mae Glutz is a former member of

Scott Peterson Trial
Scott Peterson is charged with the murder of his pregnant wife Laci Denise Peterson and their unborn son Conner Peterson sometime between Dec. 23 and Dec. 24, 2002.

Lattie and Cornelius
The story of Lattie McGee and Cornelius Abraham is one of almost unbelievable abuse and cruelty, and yet it is also one of courage and hope.

John Angelo Gotti
A gallery of mugshots of members of the American mafia, famous gangsters and mobsters, past and present.

Gun Laws in Alaska
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Alaska.

Charles Chi-tat Ng
Charles Ng participated in the kidnapping, sadistic torture, slavery, rape and murder of numerous victims in one of the most infamous and costly murder cases in American history.

John Grisham Movies
These are movies that have been made based on best-selling author John Grisham's novels.

Agatha Christie Mysteries
Agatha Christie wrote 70 novels in a career that spanned from 1920 until 1976 and is probably the world's best-known mystery writer, with titles published in 46 languages.

Capture of Whitey Bulger
Former FBI informant and head of the Winter Hill Gang in Boston, James 'Whitey' Burgler fled in 1994 to avoid prosecution of 19 murders among other federal charges.

Jennifer Hudson
On October 24, 2008, the bodies of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Hudson's mother and brother were found in the family's home on Chicago's South Side. Shot to death were Hudson's mother, Darnell Donerson, and her brother, Jason Hudson.

Bonnie and Clyde
Bonnie and Clyde were notorious outlaws, robbers, and criminals who made headlines across the country during the Great Depression.

Frances Elaine Newton
Women on Death Row Series from the About Crime Site. Find out what they did to get there.

Mississippi Gun Laws
Answers to frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Mississippi.

Catherine Gillies
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Juan Flynn
In 1969 Charlie Manson emerged from his prison cell onto the streets of Haight-Ashbury and soon became the leader of followers who became known as the Family. Here is a picture gallery of many of the Manson Family members with brief descriptions of their roles as Manson followers.

Gun Laws in Arkansas
Frequently asked questions about the gun laws in Arkansas.

Cathy Lynn Henderson
Women on Death Row Series from the About Crime Site. Find out what they did to get there.

Celebrity Mug Shots
A gallery of celebrity mug shots from an extensive collection of police photos of famous people.

Richard Speck
One of America's Worst Crimes: The words "Born to Raise Hell" were tattooed on the arm of the tall, pocked-faced

Holiday Safety Screening Quiz
Are you taking all the precautions possible to make sure your family's holiday season is a safe one?