Recipe Archive

Last Meal

Ted Bundy's Final Steak & Eggs

Last Meal | Florida, 1989

The traditional last meal the infamous serial killer declined but was served anyway.

Last Meal

John Wayne Gacy's KFC Feast

Last Meal | Illinois, 1994

Original recipe fried chicken, fried shrimp, french fries, and fresh strawberries.

Mob Recipe

Al Capone's Sunday Gravy

Family Recipe | Chicago, 1920s

The legendary mobster's traditional Italian meat sauce, slow-simmered to perfection.

Last Meal

Timothy McVeigh's Mint Chip

Last Meal | Indiana, 2001

Two pints of mint chocolate chip ice cream - a surprisingly simple final request.

Mob Recipe

Umberto's Clam Sauce

Location of Joey Gallo Hit | NYC, 1972

The famous Little Italy restaurant where "Crazy Joe" met his end over dinner.

Historical

H.H. Holmes' Devil's Food Cake

Victorian Era | Chicago, 1890s

A popular dessert from the era of America's first documented serial killer.

Last Meal

Victor Feguer's Single Olive

Last Meal | Iowa, 1963

The most minimalist last meal in history - just one olive with the pit still in.

Signature

Classic Prison Spread

Prison Culture | Various

The iconic commissary creation made famous behind bars across America.

Mob Recipe

Paul Castellano's Pernil

Gambino Family | NYC, 1985

The roast pork the mob boss was buying ingredients for when he was assassinated.

Historical

Delphine LaLaurie's Shrimp Étouffée

Creole Cuisine | New Orleans, 1830s

Classic Louisiana étouffée from the era of New Orleans' most infamous socialite.

Historical

George Chapman's Victorian Beef Stew

Victorian Era | London, 1890s

Hearty pub fare from the serial poisoner considered a prime Jack the Ripper suspect.