A collection of strange, but true, stories…
Judith Barsi was born June 6, 1978 to József and Maria Barsi in Los Angeles, California. József and Maria were both immigrants from the Hungarian People’s Republic. They met in a restaurant in the United States. Judith Barsi Maria was determined to make her daughter an actress. Her first commercial was for Donald Duck Orange … Continue reading Judith Barsi
Margarita Schuyler was born September 24, 1758 to Philip and Catherine Schuyler in Albany, New York. She was the sister of Angelica and Elizabeth Schuyler. Elizabeth was the wife of Alexander Hamilton. Margarita went by her nickname, Peggy. Peggy Schuyler Her family was extremely wealthy and her father was a General in the Continental Army … Continue reading Peggy Schuyler
James Miranda Steuart Barry was born in 1789 to Jeremiah and Mary-Ann Bulkley. James was not his given name. He adopted the name of his late uncle as a teenager. His uncle has been a famous painter and left James with a substantial inheritance. James Barry The youngest member of the Bulkley family was named … Continue reading Dr. James Barry
On April 9, 2004, a call came into the Mount Washington, Kentucky McDonald’s restaurant. A man introduced himself as Officer Scott to the assistant manager, Donna Summers. Mount Washington McDonald’s Scott told Donna that one of her employees had stolen a wallet from a customer and gave a description of the employee. Donna identified the … Continue reading Louise Ogborn
Greg Fleniken was spending the evening of September 15, 2010 like he spent most weekday evenings. He was in a hotel room at the Eleganté Hotel in Beaumont, Texas. He was a landman for the company he co-owned with his brother. He spent a lot of time on the road and had a long-standing routine. … Continue reading Greg Fleniken
Samuel Little was born on June 7, 1940 in Reynolds, Georgia. As an adult, he described his mother as a “prostitute.” He was raised by his grandmother in Ohio. When Samuel was 16, he was arrested for breaking and entering and went to juvenile detention. Samuel Little After his release, Samuel moved to Florida and … Continue reading Samuel Little
Grover Cleveland was the 22nd president of the United States from 1885-1889 and the 24th president from 1893-1897. Grover Cleveland He was the only president to be married at the White House. He married Frances Folsom on June 2, 1886 when he was 49 years old. Frances was just 21 years old, making her the … Continue reading Grover Cleveland Wedding and Baby
Linda Darnell was born October 16, 1923 to Calvin and Pearl Darnell in Dallas, Texas. Her mother was determined that her daughter would be a star. Linda Darnell By 11 years old, she was modeling. She was acting in local theatre productions at 13 years old. Linda went to Hollywood, California for a screen test … Continue reading Linda Darnell
March 9, 2001 Bernd Brandes traveled from Berlin, Germany to Rotenburg to meet Armin Meiwes. The two had been chatting on a forum for cannibals. Bernd Brandes Armin had been obsessed with eating another person since childhood. He placed an ad on the internet looking for someone who wished to be eaten. Bernd responded. … Continue reading Meiwes/Brandes Cannibalism Tape
August 31, 1982 in Grangeville, Idaho 2 and a half year old Ricky Ray Barnet was visiting his grandparents’ dairy with his father. The farm was massive, covering several hundred acres. Ricky Ray Barnet Workers were rushing about unloading a truck of chickens. Barnet watched from atop a hay wagon in front of one of … Continue reading Ricky Ray Barnet
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