Barbara Maranzani

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Barbara Maranzani

Barbara Maranzani is a New York–based writer and producer covering history, politics, pop culture, and more. She is a frequent contributor to The History Channel, Biography, A&E and other publications.

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Chicago Seven Defendants & Lawyers Outside Court

Crime + investigation

How the Chicago 7 Trial’s Courtroom Drama Changed America’s Justice System

Aaron Sorkin's 2020 film *The Trial of the Chicago 7* recounts the showdown at the 1968 Democratic National Convention over the Vietnam War.

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Crime + investigation

What Happened to Al Capone? Inside His Final Years

The feared Chicago crime boss spent his final days in isolation.

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Crime + investigation

Case File: Betty Broderick

Broderick fired five shots at her ex-husband before fleeing.

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A woman with blonde hair and red lipstick appears in the foreground, with a dark background behind her.

Crime + investigation

Case File: Mary Kay Letourneau

Letourneau's affair with her student stunned America in 1997.

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Crime + investigation

Case File: Charles Manson

The 1969 Manson murders marked the dark side of the ’60s.

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Defense Rests In Casey Anthony Murder Trial

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Case File: Casey Anthony

Caylee Anthony’s disappearance shocked the nation in 2008.

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Case File: David Berkowitz

David Berkowitz’s 1977 arrest ended a year of fear in NYC.

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Judge Denies Peterson Petition To Drop Murder Charges

Crime + investigation

Case File: Scott Peterson

Laci Peterson vanished in 2002—Scott was later convicted.

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Crime + investigation

Case File: Adnan Syed

The case of Hae Min Lee’s murder captivated the world.

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Crime + investigation

Case File: Andrew Cunanan

A fashion icon’s murder capped Cunanan’s killing spree.

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Aaron Hernandez Indicted On Murder Charge

Crime + investigation

Case File: Aaron Hernandez

Hernandez’s case raised questions far beyond football.

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Crime + investigation

Case File: Alex Murdaugh

The Murdaugh murders exposed a web of deceit and financial crime.

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