From D.B. Cooper to Brian Shaffer: 5 Unsolved Mysteries D.B. Cooper History Lovers Still Debate

Can you solve what the FBI couldn't? The fascination with true crime isn't just about the macabre—it's about our deep-seated need for closure and truth. Recently, a global discussion erupted over the most baffling unsolved cases in history, proving that even decades later, some stories refuse to die.

The Legend of D.B. Cooper: The Only Unsolved Air Piracy in History

It's the ultimate disappearing act. In 1971, a man known as D.B. Cooper hijacked a Boeing 727, demanded $200,000 in cash, and parachuted into a midnight storm over the Pacific Northwest. He was never seen again. Despite one of the most extensive FBI investigations, his identity and fate remain a total cipher.

Ranking the World's Most Chilling Unsolved Cases

Based on international notoriety and the sheer volume of theories, here are the top 5 cold cases that continue to capture the public imagination.

• 1st: D.B. Cooper (The 1971 hijacking that remains the only one of its kind unsolved)
• 2nd: The Zodiac Killer (The unidentified serial killer who taunted police with ciphers)
• 3rd: Jack the Ripper (The 1888 London killer who became the first global true crime icon)
• 4th: JonBenét Ramsey (A child beauty queen's death that remains a haunting mystery)
• 5th: Alcatraz Escapees (3 men who vanished from 'The Rock' and were never found)