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Junko Furuta: Examining the Light Sentences of Her Killers

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Junko Furuta's tragic 1988 murder led to lenient sentences for her teenage assailants, sparking debate over Japan's juvenile justice system.

What Is a Group of Crows Called? Murder, Mob, and More

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If you've ever spotted a bunch of crows flying or gathering in your yard, you might wonder: What is a group of crows called? The answer is surprisingly poetic and a bit eerie: It's called a murder.

Camel Spider: A Murderous Speed Demon of the Desert

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These arachnids are aggressive, unbelievably fast and love to murder ants for no reason, but don't worry - they're harmless.

Why Emmett Till's Murder Shook the Conscience of the U.S.

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What was it about Emmett Till's kidnapping and lynching (among the thousands of lynchings after the Civil War) that made the world stand up and take notice?

Sorcery, Sex and Murder: The Parisian 'Affair of the Poisons' Had It All

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This sensational scandal involved sex, torture, witchcraft and poisoning. And the court of King Louis XIV, sending shockwaves through the aristocracy.

What's a Group of Ravens Called? Not a Murder (That's Crows)

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Words matter, especially when they echo through the trees. If you've ever seen a cluster of ravens swooping across a forest or perched on a fence post, you might wonder: What is a group of ravens called?

Murder! Money! Power! Art! Meet the Medici Family

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This wealthy banking dynasty of Florence rubbed shoulders with Michelangelo, Botticelli and Galileo. How did they get so wealthy and powerful? And how did they lose it all?

10 Notable Copycat Killers

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These 10 notable copycat killers got their inspiration from a dubious source -- other murderers. Read about 10 copycat killers.

Could Jack the Ripper have been an artist?

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The 1888 Jack the Ripper murders plagued London; now, Ripperologists seek the killer's identity. Learn how Jack the Ripper murders stumped the constabulary.

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