26 Strange True Crime Facts That Will Make You Say, 'WTF Did I Just Learn?'

False confessions that lead to real results, and an infamous killer befriending the cops working his own case are just two of the strange true crime facts you will learn all about below.

Thanks to subreddit r/TodayILearned and r/tilwtf, we've compiled some of the craziest true crime facts to spice up any murderino's repertoire.

1. Hiding in plain sight

As unbelievable as it sounds, this really happened. 

2. A devastating misdiagnosis

This woman is truly a survivor. 

3. A family who refused to let a case go cold

Yes, this really happened. 

4. The grossest twist ever

Unfortunately, more details won't make this story less horrifying. 

5. Don't store boxes from strangers

That neighbor really stored a mysterious box, no questions asked, for six months. 

Note: It was the woman's partner of seven years, not her husband.

6. One messy house

This is perhaps the most depressing case of hoarding. 

7. A bizarre mystery

The case of Elisa Lam is a tragic story.

8. Keeping the cult alive

They were still running the website as of 2014. 

9. Always proofread

This fun fact is Snopes certified true. 

10. A strange criminal first

Find out all the bizarre details here.

11. Worst breakup ever

This is perhaps the worst possible thing to find in your attic. 

12. One tough nurse

Susan Kuhnhausen's full story can be found on Willamette Week. 

13. The Rolex that cracked the case

That's some special watch.

14. Be careful what you wish for

Isn't it ironic?

15. Lock your doors

It's a good idea to lock your doors.

16. Spoke too soon

That sounds like some immediate regret.

17. That's one good researcher

The amount of detail required to freak out the FBI must be pretty impressive.

18. The most dangerous game

There's an episode of Criminal Minds about this brutal man. 

19. Three cheeseburgers and a rental car

He was only 17 when he pulled this stunt.

20. An unbelievable genetic coincidence

This was truly a serendipitous moment. 

21. Keep your friends close, and your enemies closer

At 6'9", Ed Kemper was told he was "too big" to be a police officer. 

22. One desperate dad

He really did that.

23. Overlooked evidence

That's quite an oversight. 

Note: There is no way to prove who in the Anthony home did the search. However, the search was made on a computer Casey Anthony was known to use, and the same browser then recorded activity on MySpace, which was used in that house only by Casey, not her mother or father.

24. Talk about turning lemons into lemonade

He chose to make a difference with his time locked up.

25. Gamer out for revenge

Judge Alexiane Potel also said, "I am frankly terrified of the disproportionate reaction you could have if someone looked at you the wrong way in the street."

26. You really can

Note: There are rules and regulations to it. 

This was originally published on Ranker.com.