Have you heard of the Guanajuato Mummies? They consist of a collection of human corpses that were discovered naturally mummified during exhumations that took place in Guanajuato, Mexico. These people died during a devastating cholera epidemic that struck the region in the first half of the 19th century, but as local cemeteries began to run out of space for all victims, the bodies began to be buried in crypts - no longer in graves

Serial killers are very different from ordinary killers: there are those who kill for money or anger, but they are free of any feelings when choosing a victim. In general, they are totally unknown people and may be part of a group predetermined by the serial killer, such as prostitutes. No matter, they will hunt them and only stop if they are discovered

Japanese horror movies are undoubtedly the scariest. That's because the urban legends that emerge in Japan are hair-raising and even end up taking the sleep of those most fearful people. These are stories that make lovers of bizarre tales want to hear them over and over, without tiring. Gathered here are 10 urban legends that have sprung up in the Land of the Rising Sun

Just as there are series and films based on real cases, so are real cases inspired by works of fiction - and some, unfortunately, in long and bloody horror series. The folks at ListVerse gathered some examples in one article and we here at Mega Curioso have selected 4 of them for you to check out. Look: 1 - Dexter The 16-year-old British teenager Steven Miller was Dexter's superhero and was inspired by the show's protagonist to murder, dismember and spawn the body parts of his 17-year-old girlfriend, Elizabeth Thomas, in 2014

FBI agents found 10 tons of frozen human parts as they stormed the warehouse at the Center for Biological Research (BRC), a company that brokered the donation of bodies for research purposes. The agents found 1775 pieces of human bodies, including 281 heads, 241 shoulders, 337 legs and 97 spines, according to Reuters

You may not take this horoscope thing very seriously, but the result of a recent survey that takes into consideration zodiac signs is interesting, that is! That's because the study pointed out that most known serial killers share the same sign. Serial sign According to Anthony Harvison of the Mirror, who made the discovery was British author David Jester, who conducted research on this subject for his new book, entitled "The Clinic"

The most famous serial killers in the world have appeared here at Mega Curious. But just because these people became internationally known does not mean that they committed the highest number of murders ever reported. If killing a person is already cold and cruel enough, what about someone who is capable of killing dozens, or rather hundreds of people

1. Randall Woodfield During 1979 and 1981, Randall Woodfield kidnapped, beat, raped and killed at least 18 victims aged 14-37. He was arrested and sentenced to life imprisonment. His story was supposed to be horrible enough to keep any woman away from him, but surprisingly, Randall was married three times while behind bars

Reader Matheus Widmer sent us a very interesting story suggestion: she asked us to talk about the story of an extremely intelligent, cruel, and shrewd serial killer. Maybe you have even heard of our bizarre character of the day: the killer Zodiac, as it turned out. We already mentioned him on this list with some of the most famous serial killers in the world

With white hair and beard, wrinkles and a wheelchair, a 78-year-old man named Samuel Little could be one of the biggest serial killers in US history. In 2014, after being sentenced to life in prison for three murders that took place in the 1980s, Little confessed to investigators another portion of violent crimes

In The Mentalist series, Simon Baker's character Patrick Jane is a detective who has among the karmas of his life a thug who commits murky murders and always leaves behind a signature - a smiley face like this: As if to ease the seriousness of his crimes, he uses his smiley face to show everyone his ability to be sympathetic

If one day you visit the town of Bodmin in Cornwall (England), don't be surprised to read a specific name scattered everywhere: Charlotte Dymond. It turns out that in the nineteenth century the region was the scene of a crime that turned out to be practically a legend for the inhabitants - inspiring not only historical monuments but also songs, poems and other works of art in honor of the young woman who died at 18 years old

Have you ever watched the classic “Scream, ” a movie originally released in 1996 that chronicles the acts of a mysterious assassin named Ghostface? Although the feature film has been successful - winning two sequels and inspiring a homonymous sitcom - few people know that it is actually partly inspired by a real serial killer. Pr

If there's one thing left out there are theories about who really was "Jack the Ripper, " the bloodthirsty murderer responsible for the deaths of - at least - 5 women in late 19th century England. The identity of the serial killer has never been confirmed., as you may know, and turn and stir new hypotheses arise about who he might have been, and one of them suggests that Jack would actually be Jackie

We have already brought you here at Mega Curioso several sinister serial killer stories, including one about the most famous in the world, another about violent killers who were recently captured, and even cases of women beyond diabolics. And to continue quenching your curiosity for police stories, here's four bizarre criminals and the scary crimes they committed: 1 - Souflikar Image Source: Reproduction / LLC Landscape Design and Construction Nationality: Turkish Number of victims: more than 5, 000 Weapon: their own hands No, you have not misread the number of victims who fell at Souflikar

The mystery of who killed Laura Palmer chases us in Twin Peaks, not for nothing! Mysterious deaths, disappearances, unsolved crimes shake the human head because he has to close the cycles, and not knowing who is to blame for a murder is undoubtedly hopeless - especially the victim's friends and relatives and those who investigate him

Looking for a place to live? There is an entire town for sale in South Dakota, United States, and it could be yours for a price lower than a home. However, it is not any municipality: it is a ghost town! That's right, the total population is zero! It is the perfect neighborhood for those who like peace and privacy

1. The “Chijon Family” In 1993, a gang named “Chijon Family” terrorized South Korea. The group, made up of former detainees, was led by 26-year-old Kim Ki-hwan. They shared hatred for rich people and so decided to exterminate them. For a year, the youths kidnapped people in luxury cars or out of expensive stores and asked for high ransoms for their families. Even a

1 - The secret chamber in the Great Pyramid of Giza Remember in 2017 that researchers announced the discovery of a secret chamber in the Great Pyramid of Giza, Egypt? This structure consists of a large empty space about 30 m long, but so far archaeologists do not know if it would be a remnant of the construction period, an unidentified burial chamber or a space with several funerary niches

Everyone is afraid of something, whether it's cockroach, height, plane or thief. However, when these fears become exaggerated and out of control, they become phobias and can turn the lives of those who feel them into true nightmares. Some of these disorders are well known, such as arachnophobia and claustrophobia, for example, but there are also cases of morbid fears beyond strangers