Murderers star in books, podcasts, TV shows about the crimes. But it's their victims, and those who loved them, who deserve the spotlight.

A research group used a scientific analysis to determine whether a group of serial killers thought to be psychopaths actually ...

Here’s a look back at what happened in the Chicago area on March 12, according to the Tribune’s archives. Is an important event missing from this date? Email us. This woodcut depicting one of ...

As a woman, I am appalled by Michael Tanzi's outrageous actions. As an anti-capital punishment lawyer, I am appalled by what followed as well.

The Hamilton County Coroner is collaborating with the Center for Human Identification, located at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.

James Edward Smith asked for a lump of dirt, but his request was denied. He settled for a cup of yogurt instead.

I thought of the friends and lovers of these young men and boys. The next time you come across a reference to John Wayne Gacy, serial killer of 33 young men, remember that one of them was Rob Piest.

Drake Bell found a way to stand on his own two feet at the end of his child star days Although, as the actor, who spent most of his teen years on Nickelodeon, recently recalled, adjusting to life ...

For more than half a century, legendary Chicago news anchor and commentator Walter Jacobson has been broadcasting his views on everything from the city’s colorful politicians to the Cubs, for ...

John Wayne Gacy, Jr.’ is the fourth song on Stevens’ fifth studio album Illinois, released in 2005. A concept album, he traverses the great expanse of the state of Illinois, singing and whispering ...