Brendan Da Costa articles

Cassandra Peterson, AKA Elvira, has led a life was every bit as terrifying—and titillating—as the films she presented to audiences.

Inger Stevens was a Golden Globe-winning actress with a closet full of skeletons. Haunted by her demons, she would never be able to escape the shadow of death.

Singer. Actor. Professional tennis player. Fighter pilot. Dean Martin Jr. had the world at his feet—so where did it all go so wrong?

Dale Earnhardt died during a multi-vehicle crash at the Daytona 500—but as NASCAR officials began to investigate, they made a chilling discovery.

Gypsy Rose Lee was one of the most mesmerizing burlesque dancers in history—but though she bared all, her darkest truths remained hidden.

Awkward questions...and answers. Objects where they shouldn’t be. Laughing gas confessions. These embarrassing medical moments are beyond excruciating.

Jane Greer was the post-WWII actress poised to become a noir film legend—then she ran afoul of one of Hollywood’s most enigmatic and vindictive star-makers.

Ronnie Van Zant was the lead singer of the southern rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd who loved a good bar brawl—and ominously predicted his own fiery demise.

Marie-José of Belgium was the last Queen of Italy—lasting only a month. But her reign and life had more drama than could fit in a century.