Given its status of being the fourth most populous state in the United States, New York has seen its fair share of grisly and chilling cases. It is the backdrop to the murders of some of the world’s most influential figures, including Malcolm X and John Lennon, and was the hunting ground of infamous serial killer David Berkowitz - or, as he is is better known, the Son of Sam. Many of its crimes go unnoticed by the mainstream media, as they are overshadowed by one or two notorious cases, and so, today, we aim to shed some light on some lesser-known cold cases. In this video, we’ll be exploring two unsettling unsolved cases from New York.

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Odd details are nothing new in cases that interest the true crime community. From the broken porch light in the disappearance of the Springfield Three to the long and detailed note left behind at the home of JonBenet Ramsey, there is an abundance of cold cases with strange clues that leave many of us thinking about it for hours afterwards. But oftentimes, these small details feel like a hindrance than a help. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two peculiar cases that raise more questions than answers.

Some of us might associate the 1980s with Steven Speilberg’s blockbuster ‘ET: The Extra-Terrestrial’, or Michael Jackson’s smash hit ‘Thriller’, both of which are considered iconic pieces of art and entertainment today. But despite the glitz, the glamour and the dazzling entertainment industry at the time, the 1980s is known by online sleuths for its dozens upon dozens of baffling cold cases. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring two puzzling unsolved disappearances from the 1980s.

When stuck between the choice of travelling across a country or earning money, a working holiday might be the answer that allows an individual to do both of these things. It was this notion - working while seeing various cities and sights - that drew in Anthony John Jones. Better known as Tony, the 20-year-old was a native of Perth, Western Australia, and planned to spend 6 months travelling on a working holiday. He was due to return home just shortly after he mysteriously vanished in 1982. In today's video, we investigate the mysterious disappearance of Tony Jones.

Jeffrey Dahmer, Ted Bundy and Dennis Nilsen; these serial slayers are just some of the most well-known even beyond the true crime community. Despite only being responsible for about 1% of murders in the US, serial slayers are truly some of the most terrifying people in history, often motivated by a determination to fulfil some kind of twisted desire. But amongst the Peter Sutcliffes’ and Aileen Wuornos’ are dozens of criminals barely mentioned when the topic comes up. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring three nightmarish serial killers you’ve never heard of…

Back in the 1970s and 80s, investigators could have suspect sketches, eyewitness accounts and even a fragment of DNA left behind at the scene - but it didn't mean they could solve the case. Today, due to the fantastic advances in forensic techniques and technology, we are seeing justice for dozens of cases that were once deemed unsolvable. In today's video, we'll be exploring five decades-old cold cases that were recently solved.

Thinking about Jamaica likely conjures up picturesque images of white sandy beaches, lush green, leafy trees and sparkling, clear blue waters. But Jamaica, and in particular cities such as Spanish Town and Montego Bay, experiences high levels of crime and violence, with the country having had one of the highest murder rates in the world in the early 2000s. This has left dozens of cases unsolved up and down the country. In today’s video, we’ll be exploring just three of these horrific cold cases from Jamaica.