Rebecca Welles was the daughter of two legendary Hollywood stars: Rita Hayworth and Orson Welles. She was born on December 17, 1944, at a time when her parents’ marriage was already falling apart. She grew up in a turbulent environment, with a mother who suffered from alcoholism, emotional problems, and Alzheimer’s disease; and a father … Read more
Raymond Washington was the original founder of the Crips, one of the most notorious and violent street gangs in Los Angeles. He was a charismatic and influential leader who formed the Crips as a minor street gang in the late 1960s, but later saw his influence and vision fade as the gang grew larger and … Read more
Ray Danton was a versatile and charismatic actor, director, and producer who had a successful career in Hollywood and Europe. He was best known for his roles in biographical films such as The Rise and Fall of Legs Diamond (1960) and The George Raft Story (1961), as well as his work on popular TV shows … Read more
Randy Castillo was one of the most influential drummers in the history of heavy metal. He played with Ozzy Osbourne for over a decade, and later joined Mötley Crüe as their replacement for Tommy Lee. He was known for his powerful and energetic style, as well as his charismatic and spiritual personality. However, his life … Read more
Ramona Parker, better known by her stage name Ms. Melodie, was a rapper who rose to fame in the late 1980s as a member of Boogie Down Productions (BDP) and the ex-wife of KRS-One. She was one of the few female emcees who could hold her own in the male-dominated hip hop scene, and was … Read more
Ralph “Papa” Thorson was a famous American bounty hunter who captured over 5,000 fugitives in his career. He was the subject of a best-selling biography by Christopher Keane and a movie starring Steve McQueen, both titled The Hunter. But how did he die? And who was behind his death? Here is what we know about … Read more
Ralph Taeger was a talented and versatile actor who starred in several television series in the 1960s, such as Klondike, Acapulco, and Hondo. He also appeared in some movies, such as X-15, The Carpetbaggers, and The Delta Factor. However, his acting career was cut short by a long illness that eventually claimed his life in … Read more
Rachel Larratt was a well-known figure in the body modification community, as the owner and editor of BMEzine, a website that documented various forms of body art and modification. She was also known for her appearances in Attack of the Show (2006) and Clerks II (2006), where she showcased her own tattoos and piercings. Rachel … Read more