Mad Over Stories Team
The Mad Over Stories Team researches and edits every story on this site — from true crime documentary guides to the strangest verified survival stories. Factual guides are checked against named sources; narrative stories are clearly labeled. Reach the team via the contact page.
People Found Alive Years After Going Missing
Nine real, documented cases of people missing for years or decades who were eventually found alive, and how each case broke open.
Best Psychology Books on Why People Do Terrible Things
FBI profilers, Milgram’s obedience experiments, and cult exit counselors: ten real books that explain why ordinary people commit terrible acts.
Best Books Behind Your Favorite True Crime Documentaries
Ten true crime documentaries, including Mindhunter and The Jinx, paired with the real books they came from and what each book adds.
Cold Cases Solved by DNA: How Genetic Genealogy Cracked Them Cold Cases Solved by DNA: How Genetic Genealogy Cracked Them
How investigative genetic genealogy cracked decades-old cold cases — from the Golden State Killer to a 1956 double murder — plus how the technique works and the ethical questions it raises.