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Historical True Crime

Step into the shadows of the past with "Historical True Crime," the podcast that takes you on a gripping journey through some of history"s most captivating and chilling criminal stories. Each episode is a meticulously researched exploration into the depths of history, where true crime meets the intriguing backdrop of different eras. From legendary criminals and unsolved mysteries to the groundbreaking investigations that shaped the course of justice, our narratives paint a vivid picture of the

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00:20:09

The Black Dhalia

Historical True Crime ·

2023/11/17

In the dark streets of 1940s Los Angeles, a tale unfolded that would grip the nation and leave a chilling legacy that persists to this day. Our journey through the enigmatic labyrinth of the Black Dahlia case will take us beyond the sensationalized headlines and into the heart of the investigation, exploring the dark corners of a narrative steeped in glamour, intrigue, and an enduring sense of unanswered questions. Source

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00:19:09

The Glamour Girl Slayer

Historical True Crime ·

2023/11/10

Harvey Glatman, known as the "Glamour Girl Slayer" and the "Lonely Hearts Killer," terrorized the West Coast of the United States in the late 1950s. His heinous crimes were marked by a sinister blend of charm, deception, and brutality. In this episode, we'll explore the life and crimes of Harvey Glatman, as well as the twisted psychology that drove him to commit acts of unspeakable horror. Source

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00:15:54

Mary Bateman: The Yorkshire Witch

Historical True Crime ·

2023/11/03

Throughout the darkest period of history, there exist stories of persecution and witches. Most of these accused women were not guilty. Today's episode is on what that was, Mary Bateman, the Yorkshire Witch. Source Materials

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00:15:50

Historical Con Men: Thomspon, Ponzi and Lustig

Historical True Crime ·

2023/10/27

Listen to hear how the term confidence man or con man was invented. As well as the stories of three famous historical con men, Thomspon, Ponzi and Lustig! Source Materials

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00:18:53

The Phantom Killer: Texarcana Moonlight Murders

Historical True Crime ·

2023/10/20

In Texarkana in 1946, four heinous crimes took place in less than three months. Five people had been shot dead and three had suffered serious injuries by the time the frenzy ended. Who was the Phantom Killer? Source Materials

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00:16:42

Jonathan Wild: Thief-Taker General

Historical True Crime ·

2023/10/13

Jonathan Wild, was a notorious figure in London's underworld who is remembered for breaking the law while assuming the persona of the "Thief-Taker General," a selfless vigilante. Wild, a master manipulator and schemer, was well-known for his unwavering dedication to combatting crime in London. Source

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00:15:07

Guilia Tofana: Queen of Posions

Historical True Crime ·

2023/10/06

Giulia Tofana was a professional poisoner in the 17th century who marketed her special recipes to wives who wished to murder their husbands. Once she was apprehended, Tofana estimated that she was accountable for having supplied the poison in 600 deaths, making her one of history's most prolific assassins. Source

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00:22:36

Infamous: Lizzie Borden

Historical True Crime ·

2023/09/29

Crime enthusiasts have been perplexed and intrigued by the Lizzie Borden case for more than a century. The hatchet murders of Andrew J. Borden and his wife, Abby Borden, were among the few incidents in American history to garner this much attention. Listen now to hear the full story! Source

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00:20:48

The Lipstick Killer

Historical True Crime ·

2023/09/22

American criminal and potential serial killer William George Heirens admitted to three murders. In 1946, he was found guilty of the charges and earned the moniker "Lipstick Killer" after leaving an infamous note was found at one crime scene in lipstick. Was he a serial killer or wrongfully convicted? Listen to hear the full story! Source

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00:19:12

Serial Killer: John Christie and the House of Horrors

Historical True Crime ·

2023/09/08

Two different murders were arrested and prosecuted at the same unremarkable three-story house in a cul-de-sac in London's Notting Hill. John Reginald Christie’s home at 10 Rollington Place became known as the House of Horrors. He was responsible for the murders of up to 8 women and1 child and let a potentially innocent man be executed for his crimes. His story is even more intriguing because it resulted in a significant shift in British law. Source Materials

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00:17:31

The Hall-Mills Murder Mystery

Historical True Crime ·

2023/09/01

Edward Wheeler Hall, an Episcopal priest, and Eleanor Mills, a member of his choir with whom he was having an affair, were both murdered on September 14, 1922, in Somerset, New Jersey, United States. To this day the case remains unsolved. Source

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00:18:02

Serial Killer: The Giggling Granny, Nannie Doss

Historical True Crime ·

2023/08/25

Nancy "Nannie Doss" Hazle, a serial killer, was also known as the Giggling Granny, Giggling Nannie, Jolly Black Widow, Lonely Hearts murderer, Lady Bluebeard, and, as one newspaper put it, the "self-made widow." Source Materials https://allthatsinteresting.com/nannie-doss-giggling-granny

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00:18:35

Serial Killer: Albert Fish

Historical True Crime ·

2023/08/18

Albert Fish, a prolific 20th-century American serial killer, had numerous aliases, including The Boogeyman, The Grey Man, The Werewolf of Wysteria, The Brooklyn Vampire, and The Moon Maniac. Despite claiming 400 victims, Fish was found guilty and condemned to death for the murder of 10-year-old Gracie Budd. Fish was a little, gentle-looking man who appeared friendly and trusting, but when he was alone with his victims, the demon inside him erupted, a monster so wicked and vicious that his actions

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00:19:47

Locusta: Rome's Imperial Poisoner

Historical True Crime ·

2023/08/11

One of the most well-known classical poison concoctors was Locusta of Gaul, who practiced her trade in the Roman Empire throughout the first century. Although very little has been published about her, one fact sticks out: she may have been one of the first serial killers in history. The majority of the information on Locusta that we have comes from classical male historians who were not acquainted with her, such as Tacitus in his Annals, Suetonius in his Life of Nero, and Cassius Dio. Since she did

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00:19:03

Trial of the Century: Murder of Famous Architect...

Historical True Crime ·

2023/08/04

The story goes something like this - two rich and respected men and one stunning woman. A terrible murder was committed in front of almost a thousand witnesses at an outdoor theatre in the middle of New York City, fueled by jealousy and a family history of mental illness. The subsequent trial immediately earned the moniker "the trial of the century." The 1907 trial and a second one held the following year after the initial jury deadlocked contributed to the end of America's "Gilded Age." Source

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00:18:02

Alferd Packer: The Colorado Cannibal

Historical True Crime ·

2023/07/28

Prospector Alferd Packer came in the Los Pinos Indian Agency in Gunnison, Colorado, on April 16, 1874, broke, freezing, and most significantly, by himself. Packer had been travelling into the mountains with a party of five men, but they had vanished. The last person to see them all together had reported that they were all still alive, but it appeared that something horrible had taken place by the time Packer reached his location. Source

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00:18:04

Minnie Dean: Only Woman to be Executed in New Zealand

Historical True Crime ·

2023/07/21

One of the most notorious criminals from New Zealand was Minnie Dean. The first and only woman to be executed in the country's history. In the 123 years since a legend has developed around her notoriety, and it has been preserved in literature, theatre, poetry, and a folk song by Helen Henderson. The argument over Minnie’s legacy has persisted despite the considerable time that has passed. Source

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00:19:17

The Atlanta Ripper

Historical True Crime ·

2023/07/14

At least 20 African-American women, all of whom were young, were murdered between 1911 and 1915. Their throats were cut, and nearly all of the victims sustained crippling head injuries from blunt objects. No one has ever been found guilty of the murders that are mainly thought to have been the work of the city's first serial killer. Eventually, local publications started calling the killer the Atlanta Ripper. Source

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00:19:08

The Werewolf of Bedburg: Peter Stumpp

Historical True Crime ·

2023/07/07

Accusations of being a murderer, a cannibal, and a werewolf were levelled against Peter Stumpp. While there are few records of his life before the crime, his murders and horrifying execution are somewhat well-recorded in history books. Source

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00:18:31

The Last Hangman: Albert Pierrepoint

Historical True Crime ·

2023/06/30

Albert Pierrepoint hanged a record number of individuals between 1932 and 1956. Although the precise number is still unclear, popular estimates place it at 435, but the man once asserted 550. As a young child, he was inspired by his father and uncle, both of whom carried out executions, and helped his uncle in the early stages of his career. Source

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