Ernesto Miranda's 1963 mugshot in Phoenix, a pivotal moment that led to the establishment of the Miranda rights in U.S. law enforcement procedures. When people think of Arizona, they picture desert landscapes, cacti, and endless sunshine. True crime usually is not the first thing that comes to mind. But beneath the state’s postcard-perfect scenery lies a darker history—one filled with notorious murders, serial offenders, corruption, and cases that changed the nation. Some changed American...

A New Way to Explore Arizona's Darker Side If you've joined one of our downtown Phoenix ghost tours, you've probably noticed something. Oftentimes during our tours, certain topics come up that we simply don't have time to fully explore. Guests ask about the Phoenix Lights, Skinwalker legends, Arizona cryptids, haunted locations outside of downtown Phoenix, infamous true crime cases, and other strange stories from around the state. And I love those questions. The truth is, Arizona is filled...

Just east of Phoenix rises one of Arizona's most iconic landmarks: the Superstition Mountains. At first glance, they're simply a beautiful stretch of rugged desert wilderness. But beneath the towering cliffs and jagged peaks lies a place steeped in mystery, legend, and stories that have fascinated Arizonans for generations. Most people know the Superstitions because of the legendary Lost Dutchman Mine, but the mountains have also been linked to mysterious disappearances, strange lights in the...