Episodes
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Join us as we delve into the captivating life of Richard Dadd, a Victorian artist whose extraordinary talent was overshadowed by his descent into madness. From his celebrated fairy paintings to the tragic murder that led to his confinement, we explore the complex interplay between Dadd's artistic genius and his struggle with mental illness. Discover how his case influenced the McNaghten rule and reshaped the legal and medical understanding of insanity.
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In this episode, we delve into the dark and twisted tale ofLavinia Fisher. From her seemingly innocuous inn on the outskirts of Charleston to a night of terror and carnage, join us as we uncover the truth behind one of America's most notorious criminals.
Source Materials:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/lavinia-fisher
https://www.syfy.com/syfy-wire/lavinia-fisher-americas-first-female-serial-killer-that-wasnt
https://ghostcitytours.com/charleston/lavinia-fisher/
https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/lavinia-fisher
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Join us as we delve into the perplexing case of Grace Marks, a name steeped in the intrigue of 19th-century Canada. From a gruesome double murder to a sensational trial, we uncover the layers of mystery surrounding Grace's story.
Source Materials
https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/11/179307/alias-grace-true-story-nancy-montgomery-murder
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/the-hanged-man-or-the-girl-named-grace-the-questions-behind-ontario-s-oldest-cold/article_317abb3a-0511-5e5d-8cc5-252e25ab0d61.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/grace-marks-alias-grace
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/arts-culture/mysterious-murder-case-inspired-margaret-atwoods-alias-grace-180967045/
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/grace-marks
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In this episode, we unravel the chilling tale of the Mad Bomber, George Metesky, whose relentless reign of terror struck fear into the heart of 1940s and 1950s New York City. From his initial injury at Consolidated Edison to the string of bombings that gripped the city, we explore the motivations behind his sinister actions and the lasting impact of his vendetta.
Source Materials:https://allthatsinteresting.com/george-metesky-mad-bomber
https://scholarship.law.vanderbilt.edu/vlr/vol61/iss1/5/
https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2018/10/27/unhinged-unrelenting-mad-bomber-who-terrorized-new-york/
https://www.nytimes.com/1973/12/13/archives/mad-bomber-now-70-goes-free-today-mad-bomber-now-70-goes-free-today.html
https://www.insideedition.com/how-an-unlikely-source-took-down-the-mad-bomber-who-terrorized-new-york-city-for-nearly-17-years
https://crimereads.com/how-a-disgruntled-workers-pipe-bombs-led-to-the-birth-of-criminal-profiling/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/unmasking-the-mad-bomber-180962469/
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Explore the chilling discovery of a well-dressed man on Somerton Beach in 1948. Join us as we unravel codes,uncover clandestine connections and navigate the shadows of post-war Australia. Despite recent breakthroughs, the identity of the Somerton Man remains elusive, leaving us captivated by the enduring mystery.
Source Materials
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-body-on-somerton-beach-50795611/
https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/26/australia/australia-somerton-man-mystery-solved-claim-intl-hnk-dst/index.html
https://www.cnet.com/science/solving-the-somerton-man-mystery-australias-most-baffling-cold-case/#google_vignette
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12528299/Somerton-Man-Twist-Australias-mysterious-cold-cases-case-bizarre-birthday-card-emerges.html
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-21/somerton-manfamily-photographs-revealed-/101643524
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/have-scholars-finally-identified-the-mysterious-somerton-man-180980540/
https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/the-somerton-man-died-alone-on-a-beach-in-1948-now-australian-scientists-are-close-to-solving-the-mystery-1.5450868
https://www.grunge.com/76174/real-life-unsolved-mysteries-sound-fictional/
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In today's episode, we delve into the notorious case of Doctor John Bodkin Adams, a respected physician in 1950s England accused of preying on his vulnerable patients.
Source Materials
Robins, Jane (2013). The Curious Habits of Dr Adams:A 1950s Murder Mystery. John Murray.
Bedford, Sybille (1958). TheBest We Can Do. London: Penguin.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-2341069/GP-Rolls-appetite-murder-THE-CURIOUS-HABITS-OF-DOCTOR-ADAMS-BY-JANE-ROBINS.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-2324941/CRAIG-BROWN-A-glutton-murder-The-Curious-Habits-Of-Doctor-Adams-like-Agatha-Christie-gone-wrong.html
https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/news/history/suspected-eastbourne-serial-killer-dr-5282649
https://unknownkentandsussex.co.uk/dr-john-bodkin-adams-one-of-the-greatest-murder-trials-of-all-time/
https://web.archive.org/web/20091109031709/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,808977-2,00.html
https://www.grunge.com/76174/real-life-unsolved-mysteries-sound-fictional/
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In this episode, we uncover the horrifying New Orleans Trunk Murders from the 1920s. Join us as we delve into the dark underbelly of jazz-era New Orleans and unravel the twisted tale behind this chilling crime. Tune in for a story that will leave you breathless.
Source Materials:
https://www.southernspiritguide.org/a-block-of-death-and-dismemberment-new-orleans/
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-trunk-murders-and-sausage-ghost-of-1920s-new-orleans
https://www.hnoc.org/publications/first-draft/amid-roaring-twenties-new-orleans-brutal-french-quarter-murder-shocked-city
https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/macabre-1927-killing-may-be-behind-sausage-ghost-legend/article_8fba61c2-dd47-11ed-9df5-3b2799c8841d.htmlhttps://bayoujustice.com/2022/06/new-orleans-infamous-trunk-murders-revisited/
https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/The-Infamous-New-Orleans-Trunk-Murdershttps://historycollection.com/shocking-tales-from-new-orleans-early-french-quarter/14/
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In this episode of Historical True Crime, host Lizzie delves deep into the captivating tale of Edward Rulloff, a man shrouded in mystery and paradox. From his remarkable intellect to his descent into a life of crime, Rulloff's story unfolds with twists and turns that will leave listeners on the edge of their seats. Join Lizzie as she unravels the enigma of Edward Rulloff, exploring the complexities of his character and the enduring legacy of his deeds. Source Materials:
https://alumni.cornell.edu/cornellians/rulloff/
https://crimereads.com/the-most-notorious-brain-in-the-annals-of-crime/
https://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/history/john_rulloff/1_index.htmlhttps://www.murderbygaslight.com/2010/08/man-of-two-lives.html
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Discover the haunting tale of the Boy in the Box, a child found dead in 1957 whose identity remained a mystery until recent breakthroughs. Join us as we delve into the investigation's twists and turns, shedding light on the efforts to uncover the truth and bring closure to a decades-old tragedy.Source Materials
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11696709/Inside-65-year-hunt-identify-Philadelphias-Boy-Box-cold-case-murder-victim.html
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/us/philadelphia-boy-in-box-thursday/index.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11658871/Parents-Phillys-boy-box-revealed-property-developer-beautiful-woman.html
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joseph-augustus-zarelli-cold-case-identity_n_63924a57e4b019c69620587d
https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/Who-is-the-Boy-In-the-Box-Who-is-Americas-Unknown-Child
https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-and-theories-about-the-boy-in-the-box/cat-mcauliffe
https://allthatsinteresting.com/boy-in-the-box
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Joseph_Augustus_Zarelli
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Join us as we delve into the chilling case of Richard Chase, infamously known as the 'Vampire of Sacramento.' Uncover the twisted psyche of this notorious serial killer as we explore his gruesome crimes and the events that led to his capture.
Source Materials
https://truecrimeseven.com/the-vampire-of-sacramento-the-true-story-of-richard-chase/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-chase
https://www.ranker.com/list/richard-trenton-chase-facts/jacob-shelton
https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Richard-Chase-The-Vampire-of-Sacramento
https://www.murderminute.com/story/the-sacramento-vampire
https://torontosun.com/news/world/crime-hunter-vampire-of-sacramentos-sickening-bloodlust
https://www.cracked.com/article_35176_5-facts-about-blood-drinking-serial-killer-richard-chase.html
https://medium.com/@awais17/the-vampire-of-sacramento-63baf4d595e0
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In this episode, we explore the infamous case of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two privileged young men who orchestrated the kidnapping and murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks in the 1920s. Driven by their belief in Nietzsche's concept of "Supermen," they sought to commit the perfect crime.
Source Materials:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/leopold-and-loebs-criminal-minds-996498/
https://www.famous-trials.com/leopoldandloeb/1741-home
https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240131-leopold-and-loeb-the-grisly-crime-of-the-century-that-fascinated-hitchcock-and-others
https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2018/07/26/reopening-the-case-files-of-leopold-and-loeb/
https://librarycollections.law.umn.edu/documents/darrow/trialpdfs/LEOPOLD_LOEB.pdf
https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Leopold_and_Loeb
https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/leopold-and-loeb-trial-1924
https://www.magellantv.com/articles/leopold-loeb-the-murder-trial-of-the-20th-century
https://allthatsinteresting.com/leopold-and-loeb
https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/loeb/2b.html
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Embark on a trip through the Caribbean as we uncover the story of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two fearless women who defied convention to become legendary pirates. Join us as we dive into their daring exploits, their unbreakable bond, and their lasting legacy on the high seas.
Source Materials:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/anne-bonny
https://allthatsinteresting.com/anne-bonny-mary-read
https://www.worldhistory.org/Anne_Bonny/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/if-theres-a-man-among-ye-the-tale-of-pirate-queens-anne-bonny-and-mary-read-45576461/
https://www.pirateshowcancun.com/blog/famous-buccaneer-blaggards/the-legend-of-pirate-anne-bonny/
https://gallery.lib.umn.edu/exhibits/show/mary-read-anne-bonny/anne-bonny/anne-bonny--early-life
https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30865751.html
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1095&context=aujh
https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Mary-Read-Pirate
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/anne-bonny-mary-read-female-pirates
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In this episode, we delve deep into one of Britain's most chilling criminal cases: the Moors Murders. Join us as we uncover the harrowing tale of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, whose heinous acts of abduction, torture, and murder terrorized Northern England in the 1960s.
Source Materials:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/myra-hindley-moors-murders
https://medium.com/@natasha.leigh/the-monstrous-moors-murders-ian-brady-and-myra-hindley-55720250f279
https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/moors/index_1.html
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/17/world/europe/moors-murders-ian-brady-myra-hindley-victims.html
https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Ian_Brady_and_Myra_Hindley
https://www.thejournal.ie/the-moors-murders-a-timeline-561797-Jun2013/
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3571232/ian-brady-myra-hindley-moors-murders-victims/ -
Explore the chilling case of John List, a seemingly ordinary family man who murdered his wife, mother, and three children in 1971 before disappearing without a trace. Evading capture for nearly two decades, List's true identity was eventually revealed, shedding light on his meticulous planning and the psychological motives behind his heinous acts. Join us as we uncover the mystery of John List and the tragic fate of his unsuspecting family.
Source Materials:
https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-list
https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/25/nyregion/25list1.html
https://stylecaster.com/entertainment/tv-movies/1337297/john-list-now/#slide-1
https://www.mlive.com/news/2021/11/americas-most-wanted-killer-john-list-remains-infamous-bogeyman-in-his-michigan-hometown.html
https://www.historydefined.net/john-list/
https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/list/8.html
https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/john-list-he-committed-the-almost-perfect-murder-4a30ad9199b9
https://www.historic-newspapers.com/blog/the-list-murders/
https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Deep-Dive-into-the-List-Family-Murders
https://ew.com/tv/the-watcher-john-graff-true-story-john-list-family-murders/
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Step back in time as we unravel the haunting story of Elizabeth Brownrigg in 18th-century England. Join us to explore the grim realities and victims who suffered at Elizabeth's hands, and the eventual but delayed pursuit of justice.
Source Materials: Old BaileyProceedings Online (www.oldbaileyonline)9th September 1767, trial of James Brownrigg , Elizabeth his wife James Brownrigg John their son (t17670909-1).https://www.executedtoday.com/2012/09/14/1767-elizabeth-brownrigg/https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-important-events/brownrigg-0012820https://owlcation.com/humanities/Elizabeth-Brownrigg-a-Notorious-Abuser-of-Servantshttps://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/brownrig.htmlhttps://www.mylondon.news/news/nostalgia/killer-london-midwife-who-mercilessly-22376783https://davidkiddhewitt.wordpress.com/2017/07/31/let-her-crimes-be-buried-though-her-skeleton-be-exposed/https://ia801409.us.archive.org/5/items/in.ernet.dli.2015.172876/2015.172876.The-Complete-Newgate-Calender-vol-Iv.pdfAmazing True Stories of Female Executions by Geoffrey Abbott
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In this episode, we unravel the disturbing tale of Ed Gein, the "Butcher of Plainfield." Join us as we journey into the unsettling world of this quiet and unassuming farmer whose rural farmhouse transformed into a house of horrors. From ghastly grave-robbing to unspeakable acts of necrophilia and murder, Gein's deeds shocked the nation.
Source Materials
https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/notorious/gein/begin_2.html
https://allthatsinteresting.com/augusta-wilhelmine-gein
https://allthatsinteresting.com/ed-gein
https://crimereads.com/ed-gein-inspiration-for-psycho-and-chainsaw-real-life/
https://www.biography.com/crime/ed-gein
https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/serial-killer-ed-gein-was-a-model-patient-after-being-incarcerated-for-his-gruesome-crimes
https://www.thoughtco.com/serial-killer-edward-gein-972713
https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/ed-gein-the-skin-suit-wearing-serial-killer-who-inspired-psychos-norman-bates
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ed-gein-kills-final-victim-bernice-worden
https://time.com/3879490/ed-gein-portrait-of-americas-original-psycho-killer/
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In this episode, we delve into the controversial life of D.C. Stephenson, a prominent figure in the early 20th century and a leader of the Ku Klux Klan. Join us as we explore Stephenson's rise to power, his influence in Indiana politics, and the shocking scandal that ultimately led to his downfall. Uncover the dark secrets of Stephenson's life, the impact of his actions on the KKK, and the lasting repercussions on American society.
Source Materials:
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/murder-wasnt-very-pretty-the-rise-and-fall-of-dc-stephenson-18935042/
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/history/retroindy/2018/11/14/murder-madge-oberholtzer-rape-poison-and-kkk-d-c-stevenson/1978705002/
https://www.famous-trials.com/stephenson/74-home
https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/dc-stephenson-trial-1925
https://beltmag.com/grand-dragon-dc-stephenson-kkk-indiana/
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In this episode, we delve into the infamous life of Kate "Ma" Barker, the notorious matriarch of the Barker-Karpis Gang during the Prohibition era. Join us as we explore Ma Barker's rise to power, her role in organizing criminal activities, and the dramatic events that led to her becoming one of the FBI's most wanted. Uncover the mysteries surrounding this enigmatic figure and the lasting impact she left on the criminal underworld.Source Materials
https://allthatsinteresting.com/ma-barker
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/barker-karpis-gang
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/barker-karpis-gang-5740/
https://mabarkerhouse.org/the-gang/
https://torontosun.com/news/world/crime-hunter-crime-queen-ma-barker-gullible-old-lady-or-monster-mom
https://orlandohaunts.com/the-ghost-of-ma-barkers-outlaw-haunted-house/
https://www.flsheriffs.org/blog/entry/the-longest-shootout
https://www.grunge.com/883946/the-wild-real-life-story-of-ma-barker/
https://www.hhhistory.com/2023/08/ma-barker-and-sons-americas-most-wanted.html
https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=BA038
https://www.crimelibrary.org/gangsters_outlaws/outlaws/karpis/1.html
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In this gripping episode, we delve into the perplexing case of the Green Bicycle Murder, a haunting mystery that has baffled investigators for years. Join us as we ride through the twists and turns of this case, exploring the dark secrets hidden in the spokes. Source Materials:
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-48838818
https://www.crimetraveller.org/2015/09/green-bicycle-case-bella-wright-murder/
https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/The-Green-Bicycle-Mystery
https://www.historicmysteries.com/green-bicycle-case/
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/sherlock-holmes-fan-solves-murder-17264612
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/green-bicycle-murder-mystery-thats-4196945
https://the-line-up.com/bella-wright-green-bicycle-case
https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/still-unsolved-green-bicycle-murder-993665
https://www.grunge.com/734125/the-unsolved-mystery-of-green-bicycle-case/
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In this bone-chilling episode, we plunge into the ominous narrative of Amelia Dyer, the notorious "Ogress of Reading" from 19th-century Britain. Join us as we unravel the sinister story of a seemingly ordinary woman turned prolific serial killer, specializing in the horrifying practice of baby farming.
Source Materials
https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/police-forces/thames-valley-police/areas/au/about-us/thames-valley-police-museum/the-baby-farmer/
https://murderpedia.org/female.D/d/dyer-amelia.htm
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-39330793
https://allthatsinteresting.com/amelia-dyer
https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/23636295/who-amelia-dyer-baby-serial-killer/
https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/Amelia-Dyer-The-Victorian-Nurse-Who-Killed-300-Babies
https://www.historicmysteries.com/amelia-dyer/
https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-amelia-dyer/amandasedlakhevener
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