By michael vivar
Despite their morbid nature, the salacious details of true crime captivate fanatics worldwide. The human aspects of madness and frailty make for thrilling tales.
The interest spans time and media with books like "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote, podcasts including Serial and Netflix originals depicting notorious villans. Here's some true crime trivia to tingle the spine.
Who owned the Chicago "Murder House" and torturously killed at least 27 people in the 1890s?
H. H. Holmes is reputed to be America's first serial killer, as dramatized by Ryan Murphy in season five of American Horror Story.
Who were the two lead masterminds of Julius Caesar's assassination?
Marcus Brutus and Gaius Longinus led other senators to kill Caesar in 44 BCE.
Which robber hijacked an airliner in 1971 and stole $200,000 before parachuting out?
The FBI gave the assailant the name D. B. Cooper. He has never been identified or found.
Who is the most recent woman to make the FBI's "10 Most Wanted" list?
Ruja Ignatova was convicted of scamming up to $4.5 billion in crypto. She's currently on the run.
For what crimes was Al Capone convicted in 1931?
Despite being behind numerous violent crimes, Capone was convicted on 22 counts of tax evasion.