The Brazen Bull

Also known as the Sicilian Bull, it was designed in ancient Greece. A solid piece of brass was cast with a door on the side that could be opened and latched. The victim would be placed inside the bull and a fire set underneath it until the metal became literally yellow as it was heated. The victim...

Gacy, John Wayne

Born March 17th, 1942, John Wayne Gacy had an abusive childhood and conflicted with his sexuality. His drunk father would regularly beat him and his siblings with a sharp razor if they ever misbehaved. Gacy was alienated at school due to a congenital heart condition meaning he could not play with...