Sowmya Krishnamurthy
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Who Is Azriel Clary? Her Parents Think She Is Trapped In A Sex Cult With R. Kelly
"Surviving R. Kelly" has everyone talking. The six-part Lifetime docu-series follows allegations of domestic abuse and underage relationships against superstar R. Kelly over the course of nearly 30 years. → Read More
How Many Kids Does R. Kelly Have?
"Surviving R. Kelly" spotlights the stories of multiple women who allege that they were in abusive relationships with superstar R. Kelly. The explosive Lifetime docu-series that everyone's talking about traces Kelly's childhood in Chicago and meteoric career, which includes Grammy Awards, numerous hit songs like "I Believe I Can Fly" and "Ignition (Remix)" and working with everyone from the… → Read More
Who Is Joycelyn Savage And Why Is She Dating R. Kelly?
"Surviving R. Kelly" features the stories of women who have dated singer R. Kelly and allege the singer has engaged in decades of abuse and emotional torment. → Read More
Who Is Dominique Gardner And How Did Her Mother Rescue Her From R. Kelly?
Emotional abuse, sexual coercion, starvation and violence. In the Lifetime docu-series "Surviving R. Kelly," women from around the country come forward to allege that the R&B superstar was abusive to them in relationships. One of the most compelling portions of the six-part series is the story of Dominique Gardner. → Read More
Who Is Kitti Jones, How Is She Connected To R. Kelly, And What Is She Up To Now?
R. Kelly preyed on girls and women he felt he could control, the new Lifetime docu-series "Surviving R. Kelly" claims. → Read More
All The Ways R. Kelly Got Help In His Alleged Sexual Abuse Of Girls
Was R. Kelly a predator hiding in plain sight? → Read More
Inside R. Kelly's Complex Inner Circle: Who You Need To Know From 'Surviving R. Kelly'
"Surviving R. Kelly" is a six-part look inside sexual abuse allegations of R. Kelly over his career. → Read More
Hiding in Plain Slight?: A Timeline of R. Kelly’s Disturbing Lyrics
R. Kelly has been at the top of music for nearly 30 years. His signature brand of R&B—raunchy, tender and often spiritual in nature—has led to hit songs like "Feelin' on Yo Booty," "Ignition (Remix)" and "Step in the Name of Love." He's been the soundtrack to romances, weddings and heartbreak for millions of fans— as both a solo artist and featured guest, working with the likes of Lady Gaga,… → Read More
Emoji Inclusivity is Among the Most Stressful Aspects of Digital Life
Emoji are integral to our digital language because we take immense thought—and pride—in how we represent ourselves in the digital ether. Read more here. → Read More
Woman Kills Lover, Buries Evidence At Her Granddaughter's Grave
Murders A-Z is a collection of true crime stories that take an in-depth look at both little-known and infamous murders throughout history. → Read More
What Happened To The Rest Of Serial Killer Ed Kemper’s Family?
Ed Kemper is one of the most notorious serial killers in US history. Known as "The Co-Ed Killer," Kemper murdered six young women — along with his grandparents, mother and his mother's best friend — in Northern California in the early '70s. → Read More
5 Signs From Ed Kemper’s Childhood That He Would Turn Into A Serial Killer
Some serial killers are so heinous that they become part of our collective culture, and Ed Kemper is one of them. Known as "The Co-Ed Killer," Kemper is believed to have been one of the handful of serial killers used to create the terrifying antagonist in "The Silence of the Lambs." Responsible for killing six young women in Northern California in the early '70s, Kemper also murdered his… → Read More
Gun Instructor Attempts To Murder His Lover's Husband In Sniper Ambush
Murders A-Z is a collection of true crime stories that take an in-depth look at both little-known and infamous murders throughout history. On September 1, 2016, Jason Kovach called 911 to report that his friend had ben shot. "He's bleeding pretty bad," Kovach told Carlsbad Police about the victim, 47-year-old Greg Mulvihill. Upon questioning, Kovach claimed that he and the victim had been… → Read More
Chris Brickley: NBA's Biggest (Off-Court) Star
Three years ago, Chris Brickley was sleeping on the floor. Now he's the most sought after off-season trainer amongst the NBA's star players. Read more here. → Read More
Mother Hires Hitman To Murder Son-In-Law Who Was Allegedly Abusing Daughter
Murders A-Z is a collection of true crime stories that take an in-depth look at both little-known and infamous murders throughout history. On July 12, 2012, a couple was walking their dog in Gig Harbor, Washington, when they stumbled upon something shocking — the body of 33-year-old Leon Baucham. Initially, they thought it was a hit-and-run accident, but police sensed a more sinister motive. → Read More
Woman Shoots Husband In Cold Blood And Exposes 'Master-Slave' Agreement
Murders A-Z is a collection of true crime stories that take an in-depth look at both little-known and famous murders throughout history. → Read More
Why Dennis Rader’s Court Confession Was Compared To An ‘Academy Awards Acceptance Speech’
"I took her to the basement and [...] hung her." When Dennis Rader admitted to being the BTK ("Bind, Torture, Kill") Killer, his confession was nearly as shocking as his crimes. The 60-year-old murderer appeared in front of Sedgwick County District Judge Greg Waller and admitted to being an elusive killer who terrorized the people of Wichita, Kansas, for decades. Beneath the veneer of a… → Read More
Sidney Dorsey: The Respected Sheriff Who Ordered A Hit On His Rival
Sidney Dorsey lost the Dekalb County sheriff election against Derwin Brown in 2000, and instead of graciously handing over the title, Dorsey ordered the murder of his rival. → Read More
Inside Lackland: The Military’s Largest-Ever Sexual Assault Scandal
The Air Force is one of the most elite branches of the United States Armed Forces. In June 2011, a cadet named Virginia Messick from the Lackland Air Force Base came forward to report abuse by her trainer, and numerous allegations of sexual assault and misconduct followed. Oxygen's latest episode of "Deadly Power" dives into the case and recounts how Messick exposed this abuse of power. → Read More
Cancer Doctor Poisoned More Than 500 Patients To Collect $17.6 Million
Farid Fata was a doctor with a deadly side — and many of his patients suffered. The Michigan oncologist was convicted in 2015 for scamming hundreds of cancer patients with painful and unnecessary treatments in an attempt to make money. "My sins are many," he admitted during his initial plea, blaming greed and desire for power, as NBC News reported. → Read More