Maurice Wilson

Maurice Wilson was born April 21, 1898 in Bradford, England. The day he turned 18, he enlisted in the British Army and served in World War I. In the Battle of Passchendaele, he fought alone to protect his injured unit against the German forces. He received the Military Cross for his bravery. Shortly after, he … Continue reading Maurice Wilson →

Romell Broom

Romell Broom’s execution by lethal injection was scheduled for 1:30pm on September 15, 2009. On the phone with his brother the night before, Romell told him that he was ready for it to be over and he was tired of being told what to do all the time. The execution drugs were delivered at 1:31pm … Continue reading Romell Broom →

George Painter

At approximately 12:30am on May 17, 1891, 36 year old George Painter came running out of the room he rented at 86 South Green Street in Chicago, Illinois and told fellow boarders that his wife had been murdered. He ran out the front door, looking for a police officer. At the crime scene, police found … Continue reading George Painter →

Bobby Pickett and Boris Karloff

Robert "Bobby" George Pickett was born February 11, 1938 in Somerville, Massachusetts. Growing up, he watched a lot of films at the movie theater his father managed. He became very good at impersonating famous actors, most notably, Boris Karloff. Bobby died of leukemia in Los Angeles, California on April 25, 2007. He was 69 years … Continue reading Bobby Pickett and Boris Karloff →

Charles Manson and Dennis Wilson

Dennis Carl Wilson was born December 4, 1944 to Murry and Audree Wilson in Inglewood, California. Dennis is best known as a founding member of the band The Beach Boys. The Beach Boys was formed by Dennis along with his brothers Brian and Carl, their cousin, Mike Love and a friend, Al Jardine. Dennis abused … Continue reading Charles Manson and Dennis Wilson →