Heidnik's sick joke as he boiled victim's head
The twisted story of Gary Heidnik, who held six women captive in a basement pit, murdered two, and joked about the smell. Read the full shocking account.
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Killer's sick joke as he boiled victim's head in house of horrors
The twisted story of Gary Heidnik, who kidnapped and tortured six women in a basement pit. His chilling response to a neighbour about the smell of his 'cooking' revealed a monster. Read the full investigation.
Maduro Kidnappings & Trump's Return Threaten Global Order
A Guardian podcast reveals alleged kidnappings by Maduro's regime and the global chaos a second Trump term could unleash. Explore the threats to US-Venezuela relations and the international order.
Real-life 'Silence of the Lambs' killer Gary Heidnik's crimes
The horrifying true story of Gary Heidnik, who held six women captive in a basement pit, inspired 'Silence of the Lambs'. Read the full account of his crimes, trial, and execution.
Swiss Ski Resort Bar Fire Kills Dozens on New Year's Eve
At least 40 people have died and 100 are injured after a fire tore through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana. Authorities are investigating the cause of the deadly blaze.
Nigerian schoolchildren freed in Christmas reunion
Families in Nigeria experience tearful Christmas reunion as 130 kidnapped schoolchildren are freed after a month in captivity. Read the full story of their emotional return.
24 Nigerian Schoolgirls Freed After Kidnapping
Twenty-four schoolgirls abducted from a Nigerian boarding school have been released. President Tinubu calls for increased security to combat the kidnapping crisis. Read the latest.
Nigeria's school abduction crisis deepens
Over 300 children abducted in Nigeria's north in two separate school attacks. A timeline reveals nearly 1,800 students seized since the 2014 Chibok tragedy. Read more on this ongoing crisis.
Nigeria school abduction: Over 300 children seized
Gunmen abduct more than 300 pupils and teachers from a Nigerian Catholic school. The attack highlights the nation's security crisis and its complex causes. Read the full report.
Purpose of UK's glass pavement tiles finally revealed
Discover the true purpose of the mysterious glass tiles on UK pavements. Are they for light, fire safety, or both? Find out the fascinating history behind these urban features.
London Aquarium Defends Basement Penguin Enclosure
Sea Life London Aquarium faces growing campaign from 75 MPs and activists over penguins kept in basement enclosure without sunlight. Owners vow to listen to concerns.
Man finds hidden basement with secret tunnel in cabin
A man was left terrified after discovering a concealed trapdoor leading to a mysterious hidden basement and a concrete tunnel during a property viewing in a 1920s mountain cabin.
Tenants find secret basement chamber after mysterious noises
A group of London tenants made a chilling discovery in their basement after being tormented by unexplained scratching sounds, uncovering a hidden chamber that had been concealed for years.
Missing Louisiana girl found alive in Pittsburgh basement
In a dramatic rescue operation, a missing four-year-old Louisiana girl has been discovered alive in a Pittsburgh basement, ending an intensive multi-state search that captured national attention.
NYC flash floods kill 8 in basement apartments
At least eight people perish in New York City basement apartments during catastrophic flash flooding, highlighting deadly housing crisis in major metropolitan areas.
James Corden's garden drama at London mansion
Former Late Show host James Corden encounters neighbour resistance as he seeks planning permission for basement extension and garden renovations at his multi-million pound London residence.
Polish father trial: Incest relationship, three newborn deaths
A shocking case emerges from Poland as a 47-year-old man stands trial for maintaining a four-year incestuous relationship with his daughter, resulting in three newborn deaths discovered in their basement.
Man Rescued from 'Dungeon' Basement in South Carolina
Shocking details emerge as South Carolina deputies rescue a man found trapped in a squalid basement, leading to multiple arrests and charges of unlawful imprisonment and assault.
Elderly Couple Found Dead in Queens Basement Mystery
The bodies of an elderly couple were discovered in the basement of their Queens home, prompting a major police investigation into the mysterious circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Walking Dead Star's London Basement Plan Sparks Neighbour War
Walking Dead actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan faces a bitter planning battle with his affluent North London neighbours over his controversial subterranean mega-basement extension, causing outrage and planning permission woes.
Five Children Rescued From Padlocked Basement Dungeon
In a shocking case of child neglect, five minors were discovered imprisoned in a padlocked basement dungeon by Missouri police. Authorities have charged three individuals as the investigation into the squalid conditions continues.
Parents jailed for stun gun torture in basement dungeon
A Pennsylvania couple has been sentenced to decades in prison for subjecting their children to horrific abuse, including shocking them with a stun gun and imprisoning them in a foul, dark basement dungeon.
Children Rescued from Pennsylvania Dungeon House
Shocking child abuse case uncovered in Pennsylvania as six siblings are discovered locked in a squalid basement dungeon by their parents, who now face a litany of serious criminal charges.
Couple find secret bone-filled basement in new dream home
A British couple's new-build dream home turns into a horror story after discovering a secret basement filled with mysterious bones, sparking a major police investigation.
Man plunges through collapsing bathroom floor during toilet trip
A British man's routine nighttime toilet visit turned into a nightmare when the bathroom floor gave way, sending him crashing into the basement below. The shocking incident, captured on CCTV, reveals the terrifying moment of the collapse.
Barrister Sues Over Notting Hill Home's Flooded Basement
A high-flying barrister is taking legal action against the previous owner of her £4.5 million Notting Hill home after uncovering a shocking secret: the basement was catastrophically and permanently flooded, a fact she claims was deliberately concealed dur
Rangers' Adam Fox lives in basement despite $66M deal
NHL superstar Adam Fox, despite his multi-million dollar contract, chooses to live in a modest basement apartment. Discover why the New York Rangers defenseman prefers simplicity over luxury.
China urged to explain secret London embassy basement
UK officials demand transparency from China regarding an undisclosed basement in its expansive London embassy, raising security and diplomatic concerns.
Couple finds 17th-century treasure in basement
A routine basement clean-up turned into a historical discovery when a couple found a secret stash of 17th-century artefacts hidden behind cobwebs.
Rich couple kept 21 migrants in basement
A wealthy couple in the US allegedly kept 21 migrants in their basement, charging them exorbitant rent while subjecting them to appalling living conditions.
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