In this 1976 interview, Manson family member Susan Atkins, then 28, describes life as one of “Charlie’s Girls” and the nine murders she was involved in.
In this prison interview Charles Manson is asked why, despite the fact that he is obviously guilty, he never expressed remorse. His stunning answer: "Remorse for what?!" He indignantly raves that after what had been done to him, he has the right to do whatever he wants, and more.
Though lesser known than Bundy and Dahmer, the story of serial killer Ottis Toole is no less terrifying. In this 1993 interview, Toole discusses his proclivities, a melancholy smile never leaving his face.
On January 23, 1989, the eve of his execution, serial killer Ted Bundy discusses at length his crimes, his childhood and his impending death in Florida’s electric chair.
One of the most prolific known American serial killers, Gary Ridgway was convicted of 49 murders and confessed to nearly 100. He killed women and girls, many of them prostitutes, in Washington state. He left their bodies in the woods and would sometimes come back to have sex with them. Below is a video interview in which Ridgway discusses the ways in which he lured his victims.
If you read crime, you’ve probably read Chelsea Hoffman’s work. She’s a crime writer who’s incredibly prolific on Gather, Examiner, HuffPo Blog and her own website. She also has an impressive hate brigade–a blog called Down With Chelsea Hoffman follows her every move–and is no stranger to heated online drama. Crime Library spoke with Chelsea about crime, her anti-fan club and the cases she’s covered.
On January 23, 1989, the eve of his execution, serial killer Ted Bundy discusses at length his crimes, his childhood and his impending death in Florida’s electric chair.
Far from Gotham, Mark Wayne Williams patrols his Michigan town with a mission: to remind people that they, too, can play a role in preventing and reporting crime. Now, after his most recent arrest, Williams is facing serious prison time. Williams opens up to Crime Library about his case, his views and law and justice, and why he does what he does.
In this short clip from an interview, Charles Manson is asked to explain in one sentence who he is. What collows is a display that, depending on who you ask, can either be interpreted as true madness or gimmickry.
Retired detective and renowned criminologist talks openly about his work on the Ted Bundy and Green River Killer cases.
