The old saying is true: life inspires art. And so does death. Sometimes, the darkest side of humanity inspires beautiful creations, such as incredible songs. Indeed, many music artists have written songs based on gruesome true crime stories. Some have written them from a narrative viewpoint, others from the perspective of the victim, and still others take us inside the mind of the criminal.
Intrigued? Browse through this gallery and discover fascinating songs based on the worst of crimes.