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In this episode of Historical True Crime, we dive into the tragic events at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin. What began as an idyllic retreat for Wright and his lover, Mamah Borthwick, turned into a horrific scene of violence and betrayal. We explore the shocking massacre, the mystery surrounding Julian Carlton’s motives, and the relentless media storm that followed. Finally, we examine Wright’s determination to rebuild Taliesin, turning a place of tragedy into a testament to resilience.
Source Materials:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/mamah-borthwick
https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-taliesin-massacre-the-darkest-chapter-of-frank-lloyd-wrights-story-e7d95a03ec1e
https://www.history.com/news/the-massacre-at-frank-lloyd-wrights-love-cottage
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/frank-lloyd-wright-taliesin-massacre_n_663accf8e4b0a6d4a246e27b
https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-the-fiery-massacre-at-frank-lloyd-wrights-taliesin-estate/
https://www.wisconsinfrights.com/taliesin-haunted/
https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-killed-frank-lloyd-wright-120005948.html
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In this episode, we uncover the horrifying story of Dean Corll, also known as The Candy Man, who committed one of the most brutal series of murders in American history. Join us as we explore Corll’s seemingly ordinary life, his twisted relationships with teenage accomplices, and the shocking chain of events that led to his capture.
Source Materials:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/dean-corll-candy-man-killer
https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/corll
https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/candy-man-killer-victims
https://people.com/candy-man-serial-killer-deal-corll-reconstruction-victim-id-7574553
https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/candy-man-serial-killer-victim-b2393489.html
https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/elmer-wayne-henley
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In this episode of Historical True Crime, we unravel the chilling events surrounding the 1932 kidnapping of Charles Lindbergh Jr., the son of famedaviator Charles Lindbergh. From the initial abduction and the frantic ransom negotiations to the shocking discovery of the child's remains, we explore the twists and turns of a case that captivated the nation and forever altered American society.
Source Materials:
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/lindbergh-kidnapping
https://allthatsinteresting.com/lindbergh-baby-kidnapping
https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/a45716072/lindbergh-baby-kidnapping/
https://www.popularmechanics.com/culture/a46458876/lindbergh-baby-kidnapping-new-theory/
https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/story-behind-charles-augustus-lindbergh-jr-kidnapping
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/lindbergh-kidnapping/
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In this episode, we dive into one of the most infamous events in Chicago's history: the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. Set against the backdrop of the Roaring Twenties and Prohibition, we unravel the bloody feud between Al Capone and Bugs Moran, leading to the brutal execution of seven men in a North Side garage.
Source Materials:
https://www.history.com/topics/crime/saint-valentines-day-massacre
https://www.chicagomag.com/chicago-magazine/may-2010/get-capone-st-valentines-day-massacre-jonathan-eig/
https://stvalentinemassacre.org/the-investigation/#full
https://allthatsinteresting.com/st-valentines-day-massacre
https://www.chicagotribune.com/2024/02/08/vintage-chicago-tribune-st-valentines-day-massacre/
https://www.historytoday.com/archive/months-past/st-valentine%E2%80%99s-day-massacre-chicago
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Explore the mysterious death of pioneering filmmaker Thomas Ince, whose untimely passing in 1924 sparked rumors of scandal and murder. Dive into the facts, the rumors, and how Ince’s legacy became overshadowed by one of Hollywood’s most enduring mysteries.Source Materials:
https://collider.com/westerns-thomas-h-ince/
https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/mysterious-death-of-hollywood-pioneer-pic/
https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-apr-04-me-24119-story.html
https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/mysterious-death-newport-movie-mogul-thomas-ince/
https://www.thedailybeast.com/how-did-father-of-the-western-thomas-ince-die-on-william-randolph-hearsts-yacht
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In this special 100th episode, we dive deep into the infamous case of Jack the Ripper. From the prime suspects to the ongoing debates about his identity, we unravel the mysteries surrounding the brutal murders in Victorian London.Source Materials:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/jack-the-ripper-suspects
https://www.jack-the-ripper.org/
https://www.casebook.org/intro.html
https://history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/jack-the-ripper.htm
https://www.discoverbritain.com/history/historic-events/jack-the-ripper/
https://globalnews.ca/news/10364161/jack-the-ripper-case-file-auction/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/jack-the-ripper-victims
https://thelittlehouseofhorrors.com/jack-the-ripper/
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This episode takes us back to the chilling night of December 21, 1908, in Glasgow, where 83-year-old Marion Gilchrist was found brutally murdered in her upscale home. The investigation quickly led to Oscar Slater, a man with a dubious past, but the evidence was flimsy and the conviction controversial. Join me as we delve into the murder of Marion Gilchrist, theflawed trial of Oscar Slater, and the decades-long fight to clear his name, a case that still raises questions over a century later.
Source Materials:
https://www.nrscotland.gov.uk/research/learning/features/the-case-of-oscar-slater
https://www.policemuseum.org.uk/crime-casebook/interesting-cases/murder-of-marion-gilchrist-1908/
https://defrostingcoldcases.com/mary-emsley-and-marion-gilchrist/
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/tip-sheet/article/77306-the-time-arthur-conan-doyle-helped-solve-a-real-murder-case.html
https://archive.spectator.co.uk/article/28th-september-1912/8/the-case-of-oscar-slater
https://www.seattletimes.com/entertainment/books/lit-life-three-true-crime-stories-that-are-stranger-than-fiction/
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Between 1900 and 1909, Dayton, Ohio, was shaken by a string of brutal murders that would forever change the city. In this episode, we explore the chilling crimes of the Dayton Strangler, a killer who preyed on young women with terrifying precision. Dubbed "Jack the Strangler" by the press, the killer left a trail of fear and suspicion, and the city—once known for its industrious spirit and progress—was thrust into darkness. Join us as we unravel the mystery behind this unsolved case.
Source Materials:
https://www.crimetraveller.org/2016/01/jack-the-strangler-murders/
https://daytonjewishobserver.org/2015/10/their-blood-cries-out/
https://unresolved.me/the-dayton-strangler
https://daytonunknown.com/2016/07/29/the-story-of-jack-the-strangler/ -
In this episode, we delve into the notorious Hatfield-McCoy feud, a brutal conflict that raged between two Appalachian families in the late 19th century. What began as a dispute over a stolen hog spiraled into decades of violence, bloodshed, and revenge. Discover the events that ignited one of America's most infamous family feuds.
Source Materials:
https://time.com/5672415/hatfields-mccoys-feud-cause/
https://www.legendsofamerica.com/hatfields-mccoys/
https://www.thecollector.com/hatfield-mccoy-rivalry-appalachia/
https://hatfieldmccoyfoundation.org/the-hatfields-mccoys/
https://today.uconn.edu/2019/09/hatfield-mccoy-feud-carries-lessons-today/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/official-end-of-legendary-feud/
https://www.history.com/news/7-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-hatfields-and-mccoys
https://www.britannica.com/topic/Hatfields-and-McCoys
Alther, L. (2012). Blood feud: The Hatfields and the McCoy's the epic story of murder and vengeance. Lyons Press.
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In this episode we cover the Preller and Brooks case—a deadly 19th-century friendship that ended in murder. Explore the notorious trunk crime and the speculation surrounding their relationship. Join us as we unravel this chilling tale and its tragic conclusion.
Source Materials:
https://scholarship.law.nd.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=4148&context=ndlr
https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/murder-of-charles-preller-by-lover-hugh-brooks-1885/
https://www.murderbygaslight.com/2011/02/st-louis-trunk-tragedy.html
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/OW18860730.2.38
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In this episode, we unravel the chilling tale of the Ardlamont murder, a case that shook Scotland in the late 19th century. Join us as we delve into the mysterious death of Windsor Dudley Cecil Hambrough, the manipulative schemes of Alfred John Monson, and the groundbreaking forensic testimony that linked thisreal-life drama to the legendary Sherlock Holmes. From the Scottish countryside to the courtroom, this episode explores a murder steeped in intrigue, deception, and a controversial verdict that still haunts true crime history.
Source Materials:
https://www.thenational.scot/news/19309617.not-proven-played-part-controversial-trial/
https://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/news/scottish-news/130-year-old-scottish-murder-33119038
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-5742017/How-real-life-Holmes-Watson-solved-baffling-murder-mystery.html
https://hauntedmtl.com/horror-in-print/true-crime-studies-the-ardlamont-mystery/
https://www.scotsman.com/whats-on/arts-and-entertainment/the-ardlamont-mystery-tragic-mistake-or-calculated-evil-2463317
https://www.sundaypost.com/fp/csi-scotland-the-mystery-solving-trailblazers-who-inspired-holmes/
https://elizabethcbunce.com/2023/08/14/myrtlemondays-victorian-true-crime-the-ardlamont-mystery/
https://surgeonshallmuseums.wordpress.com/2022/01/19/the-ardlamont-trial/
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In this episode, we delve into the chilling case of William Guldensuppe, a grisly murder that gripped New York City in 1897. We explore how the discovery of his dismembered body ignited a fierce media rivalry between William Randolph Hearst’s New York Journal and Joseph Pulitzer’s New York World.
Source Materials:
https://www.historicalcrimedetective.com/ccca/the-murder-of-william-guldensuppe-1897/
https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1934/2/the-guldensuppe-murder
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1955/09/24/the-case-of-the-scattered-dutchman
https://nypost.com/2011/06/19/headless-body-in-tabloid-city/
https://www.murderbygaslight.com/2019/03/the-east-river-murder.html
https://www.npr.org/2011/06/25/137351785/how-a-new-york-murder-sparked-the-tabloid-wars
https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/books/the-murder-of-the-century-the-gilded-age-crime-that-scandalized-a-city-and-sparked-the-tabloid-wars-by-paul-collins/2011/05/31/gIQAWtCmhI_story.html
www.medium.com/crimebeat/the-sensational-love-triangle-murder-that-revolutionized-tabloid-journalism-11a0f4e81d15
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This episode covers George Joseph Smith, the man behind the infamous "Brides in the Bath" murders. Discover how Smith, a cunning con artist and bigamist, lured vulnerable women into marriage, only to end their lives in a horrifyingly calculated manner. Explore the investigation that exposed his crimes and the groundbreaking forensic work that brought him to justice.
Source Materials
https://www.express.co.uk/comment/columnists/leo-mckinstry/598122/The-brides-in-the-bath-murders
https://www.lancs.live/news/celebs-tv/bigamist-serial-killer-who-caught-29327555
https://www.kentonline.co.uk/maidstone/news/the-terrifying-tale-of-the-brides-in-the-bath-killer-229978/
https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/news/nostalgia/crimelibrary/georgejosephsmith/bridesinthebath/
https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1925/10/the-brides-in-the-bath-murders
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1267913/Solved-How-brides-bath-died-hands-ruthless-womaniser.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8235249/Murders-foul-dapper-knight-sunk-brides-bath-killer.html
https://home.heinonline.org/blog/2022/09/crime-of-the-century-the-brides-in-the-bath/
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In this episode we cover the story of Amy Archer-Gilligan, a seemingly devoted caregiver whose nursing home in early 20th century Connecticut became a house of horrors. We explore how her case reshaped elder care regulations and inspired the dark comedy classic "Arsenic and Old Lace." Join us as we reveal the twisted motives behind her crimes and the legacy that continues to resonate today.
Source Materials:
https://www.grunge.com/364312/details-you-didnt-know-about-serial-killer-amy-archer-gilligan/
https://spsp.org/news-center/character-context-blog/what-can-serial-killers-amy-archer-gilligan-tell-us-about-human
https://www.history.com/news/arsenic-old-lace-real-murders
https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/Amy-Archer-Gilligan-and-her-Murder-Factory-Famous-Female-Serial-Killers
https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/02/nyregion/whatever-went-wrong-with-amy.html
https://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/amy-archer-gilligan-entrepreneurism-gone-wrong-in-windsor/
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In this gripping episode, we cover the chilling story of Peter Woodcock, one of Canada's most notorious serial killers. From a childhood marred by neglect and abuse to a life of unimaginable violence, Woodcock's tale is one of profound tragedy and horror.
Source Materials:
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-december-3-2018-1.4929818/arrested-youth-should-not-be-interrogated-alone-says-man-wrongfully-convicted-of-murder-1.4929826
https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/the-serial-killer-they-couldnt-cure-dies-behind-bars/article_a5857e5e-669a-5f28-8ec2-5cbfbafa9eb7.html
https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/1741659019874171
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/woodcock-murders-angered-and-scared-toronto-60-years-ago/article_affb3b6e-d139-5234-8133-182e48eb6c4f.html
https://torontosun.com/news/local-news/mandel-notorious-killer-dies-behind-bars-of-mental-health-centre
https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/shadow-boxing/201602/these-crimes-are-not-sensitive-ears
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In this episode, we delve into the tragic and gruesome murder of Pearl Bryan, a young woman from Greencastle, Indiana, whose life was cut short in 1896. Discover how her shocking death unraveled a sinister plot, led to a sensational trial, and left behind haunting legends and folk songs that keep her memory alive over a century later.
Source Materials:
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2016/02/08/120-year-old-beheading-still-fascinates/80032790/
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/03/06/pennies-gravestone-provide-murder-victim-head/81218676/
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/04/abortions-kentucky-before-supreme-court-roe-v-wade-pearl-bryan/9015862002/
https://www.nkyviews.com/campbell/text/pearl_wilhelm.html
https://www.bannergraphic.com/story/2425083.html
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Uncover the gripping tale of the 1963 Great Train Robbery, where a daring heist shook England to its core. Join us as we delve into the audacious crime that captured the world's attention.
Source Materials
https://www.postalmuseum.org/collections/great-train-robbery/
https://www.btp.police.uk/police-forces/british-transport-police/areas/about-us/about-us/our-history/crime-history/great-train-robbery/
https://news.sky.com/story/the-great-train-robbery-60-years-later-my-father-masterminded-it-and-i-spent-five-years-on-the-run-with-him-12937788
https://www.standard.co.uk/news/crime/the-great-train-robbery-1963-gang-ronnie-biggs-how-much-stolen-a3901601.html
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/big-mystery-behind-great-train-robbery-may-finally-been-solved-180952054/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/great-train-robbery
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-21619150
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In this episode, we delve into the chilling summer of 1898 in Gatton, Queensland, where the brutal murders of the Murphy siblings remain one of Australia’s most infamous unsolved crimes. Join us as we explore the events of Boxing Day, the discovery of the bodies, and the theories that have emerged over a century.
Source Materials:
https://www.cracked.com/blog/4-terrifying-crimes-that-well-never-solve
https://www.police.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/2018-07/1898%20Gatton%20Murders.pdf
https://the-line-up.com/gatton-murders
https://unresolved.me/the-gatton-murders
https://www.couriermail.com.au/news/queensland/ipswich/revenge-behind-gattons-murphy-killings-from-1898/news-story/c92b56c4906b1b653b18dda0a104ab8c
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-06-17/aus-story-gatton-murders/4759320
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In this episode, we journey back to the early 20th centuryto uncover the chilling story of Tillie Klimek, a seemingly ordinary woman with a deadly secret. Tillie, a Polish immigrant living in Chicago, possessed an uncanny ability to predict the deaths of those around her—because she was orchestrating them herself.
Source Materials
https://www.jezebel.com/lady-killers-tillie-klimek-high-priestess-of-the-blue-1677860528https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/chicagos-mrs-bluebeard-tillie-klimek
https://www.discovermagazine.com/health/why-arsenic-poisoning-is-more-than-a-murder-mystery-trope
https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/klimek-tillie.htm#google_vignette
https://web.archive.org/web/20130208144819/http://www.chicagounbelievable.com/2012/02/tillie-klimeks-many-victims-with.html
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We're covering the shocking murder of three-year-old Francis Saville Kent at Road Hill House in 1860—a case that rocked Victorian England and continues to fascinate true crime enthusiasts. Journey with us to the quiet village of Road, where the Kent family’s façade of respectability concealed a web of tension and secrets.
Source Materials
https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1926/2/the-story-of-constance-kent
https://allthatsinteresting.com/constance-kent
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5122066/
https://www.wiltshire-opc.org.uk/Items/North%20Bradley/North%20Bradley%20-%20Constance%20Kent%20Story%201844-1944%20(Rode).pdf
https://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/blog-post/the-curious-case-of-constance-kent/
https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/constance-kent/25650/
https://katdevitt.com/2022/12/28/the-confession-of-constance-kent/
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/06/william-saville-kent-murder-mystery/619202/
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