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PODCAST

Crimes of the Centuries

Amber Hunt and Audioboom

Crime is so commonplace that it takes something particularly shocking to be labelled the “crime of the century.” Even so, there are a lot of cases that have earned the distinction. In each episode of Crimes of the Centuries, award-winning journalist Amber Hunt will examine a case that’s lesser known today but was huge when it happened. The cases explored span the centuries and each left a mark. Some made history by changing laws. Others were so shocking they changed society.

true crime documentary

All Episodes

38:08

S3 Ep10: Finding Her Voice: Sabella Nitti of...

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2023/05/15

In the musical Chicago, the foreign woman held prisoner on Murderess Row has only one line in English: "Uh-uh, not guilty." In today's episode, we explore the real-life case that inspired that character, Sabella Nitti, who was accused of murdering her husband, and her fight to speak for herself and prove her innocence. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram and

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33:34

S3 Ep9: The Mysterious Case of Edward Earl

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2023/05/08

Though he had been known by many names throughout his life, it was under the name Edward Earl that he was prosecuted and hanged in 1881 New York. What would the writings he composed in prison reveal about why he murdered his estranged wife? "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Blissy - The best silk pillowcases on

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44:13

S3 Ep8: The Case Behind Stockholm Syndrome

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2023/05/01

You're probably familiar with the concept of Stockholm Syndrome - the phenomenon where people taken hostage come to empathize with or even join up with their captors. But did you realize that the term comes from a specific incident, a strange bank robbery at the Sveriges Kreditbank that turned into a multiday siege pitting the criminals against the police, with innocent workers trapped in the middle and unsure who to trust. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring

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43:48

S3 Ep7: The "Fireproof" Theatre: Tragedy at the Iroquois

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2023/04/24

Chicago's state-of-the-art Iroquois Theatre was supposed to be a jewel in the rapidly expanding American arts scene of the early twentieth century. But in an emergency, a combination of disaster management, design flaws, and construction shortcuts proved to be a deadly combination. Special thanks to Charlie McCarron for producing and performing the out-of-print song "Let Us Swear It By the Pale Moonlight" for this episode. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring

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36:56

S3 Ep6: Deadly Blaze: The Thiokol Factory Explosion

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2023/04/17

At the height of the space race, the arrival of the Thiokol chemical company was supposed to bring jobs and opportunities for the small Georgia town of Woodbine. But a tragic explosion in 1971 killed 29 workers and left many of the survivors in the community entangled in lawsuits for decades afterwards. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter:

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33:30

S3 Ep5: The Deaths of Herman and Irving Arthur

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2023/04/10

Brothers Herman and Irving Arthur wanted to leave their life as Southern sharecroppers in Texas and move to the North in search of better opportunities. But after an encounter with the landowners turned lethal, they found themselves on the run from a town setting out for revenge. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter: @centuriespod Episode

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40:32

S3: Nannie Doss: The Murderous Giggling Granny

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2023/04/03

This week we dive into our archives for a look back at one our episodes from the first season of "Crimes of the Centuries." Check out this episode and all our episodes from seasons 1 and 2, and we'll see you next week for a brand-new tale! When widower Sam Doss was rushed to the hospital with abdominal pains in 1954, his doctor was flummoxed by his life-threatening yet mysterious illness. But Doss got better and came home -- then died the next day. That's what prompted police to look at his

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37:07

S3 Ep4: The Chippendales Murder - Separating Fact...

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2023/03/27

Nick De Noia dreamed of becoming a successful choreographer, a goal he attained through his sexy yet classy routines for the Chippendales all-male revue. Unfortunately, that job also brought him into the crosshairs of the dance troupe's controlling owner, Steve Banerjee. With the story recently revived in the Hulu series "Welcome to Chippendales," we're diving deep into the details to sort out the fact from the fiction in this sordid tale. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag

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38:15

S3 Ep3: Dorothy Stratten: A Playmate Murdered

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2023/03/20

Months after being named "Playboy Playmate of the Year" in 1980, Dorothy Stratten was poised to make the transition from model to Hollywood actress. But just as her debut film was about to be released, Dorothy's troubled relationship with her estranged husband ended in one final, tragic encounter. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter:

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35:39

S3 Ep2: The St. Valentine's Day Massacre and the...

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2023/03/13

In Prohibition Era Chicago, competing gangs of bootleggers battled for supremacy. In February 1929, notorious gangster Al Capone set up a brazen trap to mow down a slew of his rivals in what would become one of the most infamous crimes of the time. It would also lead to the creation of America's first-ever crime laboratory, and mark the beginning of the end for some of the most powerful criminals in American history. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten

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38:17

S3 Ep1: Dr. Thomas Cream: The Forgotten Victorian...

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2023/03/06

In Victorian England, a serial killer preyed on sex workers and other vulnerable women. But unlike the infamous Jack the Ripper, this serial killer, Dr. Thomas Cream, used his medical knowledge to devise more insidious methods to claim his victims. But once uncovered, his conviction would set precedent for legal cases for decades to come. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on

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3:06

Introducing... I Think Not! (A New True Crime Comedy...

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2023/01/05

Hey Crimes of the Centuries listeners! The Obsessed Network has as a brand new podcast from the former hosts and creators of Obsessed with: Disappeared. It's called I Think Not! Enjoy the trailer here and check out the first episode out now wherever you get your podcasts. NOTE: If you were already subscribed to Obsessed with: Disappeared, STAY subscribed. I Think Not! is taking over that old feed. And we'll be back in the spring with more Crimes of the Centuries for you!

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35:18

S2 Ep42: The Case of Kirk Bloodsworth: America’s...

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2022/12/05

After the 1984 discovery of 9-year-old Dawn Hamilton’s body in the woods, police began their search for a tall, muscular, curly-haired man. Kirk Bloodsworth – fitting that description – was arrested, tried, and sentenced to death. Then, he was tried again and given two consecutive life sentences. Finally, nine years after first being blamed for the crime, a breakthrough in DNA technology would make history. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from

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34:05

S2 Ep41: Illegal Luck: How the New Hampshire...

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2022/11/28

In the summer of 1964, the first modern lottery was off to the races in New Hampshire. The “Sweeps,” as they were called, were a sensation of national interest, with lawmakers quarreling over the legality of the get-rich-quick horse race scheme and citizens from all over crossing state lines to get in on the action. The craze seemed optimistic, until one man’s attempt at claiming his piece of the pie turned scandalous. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten

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35:31

S2 Ep40: The True Story Behind 'Murder Ordained'

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2022/11/14

Film adaptations of true crimes have to strike a tricky balance between authenticity and drama. 1987’s Murder Ordained depicts the 1983 incidents within a small town in Kansas, where the mysterious deaths of a minister’s wife and a secretary’s husband converge. But upon its release, residents and journalists alike argued the movie left some accuracy to be desired. So, what happened in Emporia? "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past

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37:05

S2 Ep39: Soul Leaves Body: The Life and Death of Sam...

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2022/11/07

Singing his way through the 1950s and early 1960s, appealing to audiences across a segregated music industry, churning out hits of dreamy quality like “You Send Me” and inspirational fortitude like “A Change Is Gonna Come,” Sam Cooke was more than an artist. He lived – and died – a legend. So how did he end up shot in a Los Angeles motel in 1964? In this episode, we’ll trace the tale: start to finish. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times

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32:01

S2 Ep38: The Bender Family: A Suspicious Band of...

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2022/10/31

Inside a modest cabin on the vast prairies of Kansas lived a family, or at least four individuals claiming to be one. The Benders were an odd bunch: grumpy Ma & Pa, mysteriously moody daughter Kate and John, who didn't even share their namesake. The 1870s were a stark time in the yet-to-be-settled, American West. Travelers on long journeys had slim pickings when it came time to seek shelter. The Benders capitalized on this by doubling their home as an inn, where many checked in... but never

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35:55

S2 Ep37: Linda Hazzard, the Doctor Who Starved Her...

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2022/10/24

Dr. Linda Hazzard was an extremely unorthodox physician, a so-called "fasting specialist" who believed food to be the cause of disease. After as many as a dozen people died under her care, her sensational trial would make headlines worldwide and expose the dangerously unregulated world of medical quackery. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram and Twitter:

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37:29

S2 Ep36: The Tragedy of Selena: Fandom Gone Too Far

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2022/10/17

Selena Quintanilla was on the cusp of becoming a worldwide sensation. The Mexican American had already dominated Tejano music charts for years, but as the mid-1990s got under way, so too did her plans for an English-language album that many predicted would make her a superstar. The world was shocked when that all came to a horrifying end in March of 1995, when the beloved singer was fatally shot by a woman who claimed to adore her. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab

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S2 Ep35: Hilma Marie Witte: Fatal Manipulation

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2022/10/03

The 1981 shooting death of Paul Witte, a father of two in Indiana, seemed to be an accident: Paul's 15-year-old son Eric said he'd tripped while holding the gun, fatally wounding his dad as he napped on the living room couch. The case was considered closed -- until a few years later when a second accident befell the Witte family. This time, police dug deeper and found that Paul's wife, Hilma Marie Witte, had been the mastermind of two horrific tragedies. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from

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