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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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00:22:30

Death in the El Palacio: The Unsolved Case of...

Historical True Crime ·

2025/06/13

When 20-year-old Georgette Bauerdorf was found murdered in her Los Angeles apartment in 1944, the city was left stunned—and full of questions. Was the killer a soldier she met at the Hollywood Canteen? A stranger lying in wait? Or someone she knew and trusted? Decades later, her case remains unsolved. In this episode, we unravel the clues and lingering theories behind one of Hollywood’s most haunting cold cases.Source Materials A Hollywood Crime - Georgette Bauerdorf • MorbidologyCalifornia heiress

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00:18:15

Netta Fornario: Death on the Faery Hill

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2025/06/06

In 1929, occultist Netta Fornario was found dead on the sacred island of Iona under eerie and unexplained circumstances. Was her death the result of exposure, a psychic attack, or something even stranger? Join us as we unravel the haunting mystery of a woman who may have crossed a line between worlds—and never returned.Source

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00:24:26

Mayerling: Death of a Crown Prince

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2025/05/30

In 1889, Crown Prince Rudolf of Austria and 17-year-old Baroness Maria Vetsera were found dead in a remote hunting lodge—an apparent lovers’ suicide that shocked the world. But was it really a tragic romance… or something far more sinister? In this episode, we unravel one of Europe’s most haunting royal mysteries, where politics, scandal, and empirecollide.

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00:26:10

The Girl in the Basement: The Murder of Sylvia Likens

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2025/05/23

A teenager tortured to death. A mother who claimed insanity. Children who became accomplices. This episode tells the whole chilling story of Sylvia Likens—and what happened after the headlines faded.Source MaterialsDean, John (2008). House of Evil: The IndianaTorture Slaying. United States of America: St. Martin's

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00:22:05

The Deadly Exorcism of Anneliese Michel

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2025/05/16

In 1976, a young German woman died after nearly a year of exorcisms. What followed was one of the most controversialtrials in modern religious history. This episode explores the haunting case of Anneliese Michel—a tragic intersection of faith, mental illness, and the cost of belief.Source

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00:20:07

The Tragic Tale of Sweet Fanny Adams

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2025/05/09

In 1867, the quiet village of Alton, England was shattered by the horrific murder of eight-year-old Fanny Adams—an act so brutal it shocked Victorian society and left a disturbing legacy. In this episode, we explore the events of that summerday, the investigation and trial that followed, and how Fanny’s name became forever entangled in history, slang, and sorrow.Source Materials:Cansfield, Peter (2004). The True Story of Fanny Adams (Second ed.). Soldridge: Peter Cansfield Associates.

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00:21:46

Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?

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2025/05/02

In this episode, we dive into the mysterious case of Bella, whose body was discovered in a wych elm tree in Hagley Wood in 1941. With theories ranging from espionage to witchcraft, we explore the chilling details, the ongoingintrigue surrounding her identity, and the modern-day efforts to solve the case. Join us as we unravel the mystery of "Who put Bella in the Wych Elm?" and take a closer look at the eerie theories that have persisted for over 70 years.Source

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00:20:39

The Locked Room Puzzle: The Unsolved Murder of Julia...

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2025/04/25

In 1931, a Liverpool insurance agent returned home to find his wife savagely murdered—and himself at the center of one of Britain’s most baffling murder mysteries. With an airtight alibi, a fake appointment, and no clear motive, the case of Herbert and Julia Wallace remains unsolved to this

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00:18:48

The Alligator Man Murders

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2025/04/18

In 1930s Texas, Joe Ball was just another bootlegger-turned-barkeep—until the women around him started disappearing. With a backyard alligator pit, a string of missing waitresses, and a pistol always close at hand, Joe’s story blurs the line between fact and folklore. Step into the shadowy legend of the Alligator Man.Source MaterialsJoe Ball: The Butcher of Elmendorf — Introduction — Crime LibraryChilling story about the man known as “The Butcher of Elmendorf”Two Barmaids, Five Alligators, and the

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00:21:14

Brothel Murder: The Helen Jewett Case

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2025/04/11

In April 1836, 23-year-old courtesan Helen Jewett was found murdered in a New York City brothel. The prime suspect, Richard P. Robinson, was acquitted despite strong evidence. The case became a media sensation, highlighting the power of press coverage and exposing harsh 19th-century societal realities.Source

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00:22:16

The Black Donnellys: A Family Marked for Murder

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2025/04/04

On February 4, 1880, the quiet town of Biddulph, Ontario, erupted into chaos as a mob set fire to a farmhouse,slaughtering the notorious Donnelly family in a brutal act of frontier justice. In this episode, we uncover the truth behind one of Canada’s most infamous true crime cases—a tale of feuds, vengeance, and a massacre that still haunts history.Source

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00:22:08

Marion Parker: A Ransom with No Mercy

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2025/03/28

In 1927, 12-year-old Marion Parker was kidnapped in Los Angeles by William Edward Hickman, who demanded ransom from her father. But even after he was paid, Hickman had no intention of letting her go. This shocking case gripped the nation and changed the way kidnappings were investigated.Source Materials:Fiend Captured at Echo, Or; Jailed; Confesses, Report". Albany Democrat-Herald. December 22, 1927. p. 1. Archived from the original on June 13, 2020. What Marion Parker's Ransom Note Really

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00:17:51

Blood in the Stacks: The Murder of Betsy Aardsma

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2025/03/21

The brutal 1969 murder of 22-year-old Betsy Aardsma inside Penn State’s Library remains unsolved over 50 years later. With no witnesses, few clues, and a crime scene wiped clean, investigators were left with more questions than answers. Who killed Betsy, and why?Source Materials:The Unsolved: Betsy Aardsma – The Morbid LibraryUnsolved murder of Penn State student Betsy Aardsma haunts community 52 years after she was stabbed in library stacksMystery over Thanksgiving murder of Betsy Aardsma who was

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00:15:45

Bela Kiss: The Butcher of Cinkota

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2025/03/14

A charming Hungarian bachelor lured women through lonely hearts ads—then made them disappear. When authorities uncovered his gruesome secret, Kiss had already vanished. Sightings spanned decades and continents, but he was nevercaught. Did he fake his death? Was he hiding in plain sight? Join us as we unravel the chilling mystery of Bela Kiss, the elusive murderer who slipped through history’s fingers.Source Materials:The Terrifying Story of Bela Kiss, Hungary’s Most Murderous BachelorThe Crimes of

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00:17:31

The Crime Behind An American Tragedy: The Murder of...

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2025/03/07

A tragic love affair ends in murder at Big Moose Lake. The case of Chester Gillette and Grace Brown inspired one of America’s greatest novels, An American Tragedy, and multiple film adaptations. But what really happened that fateful night? Dive into the true story behind the

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00:19:30

Murder in Paradise: Sir Harry Oakes

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2025/02/28

When billionaire gold magnate Sir Harry Oakes was foundmurdered in his Bahamas estate in 1943, the crime shocked the world. With ties to high society, organized crime, and political power, his brutal death remains one of history’s greatest unsolved mysteries.Source Materials:Unraveling The Mysterious Death of Sir Harry Oakes in the Bahamas - DuJourFortune's End: The Mysterious Murder of Sir Harry Oakes — Discovery — Crime LibraryThe Unsolved Murder Of Sir Harry OakesThe Dramatic Death of Harry

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00:19:19

The Sodder Family's Lost Children

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2025/02/21

On Christmas Eve 1945, a fire destroyed the Sodder home, and five children went missing. No remains were found, sparking suspicions of kidnapping. Despite years of investigations and mysterious clues, the case remains unsolved, haunting the family and the public to this day.Source Materials What Happened to the Sodder Children, the Siblings Who Went Up in Smoke in a West Virginia House Fire? | SmithsonianThe Chilling Story Of The Sodder Children Who Went Up InSmokeMissing Sodder Children in West

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00:17:10

Thelma Todd: Hollywood’s Ice Cream Blonde and Her...

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2025/02/14

Hollywood starlet Thelma Todd was a comedic genius, a savvy businesswoman, and a rising star—until she was found dead in her car under suspicious circumstances. Was it an accident, suicide, or something more sinister? Decades later, her case remains one of Hollywood’s greatest unsolved mysteries. Tune in as we unravel the legend of theIce Cream Blonde.Source

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00:17:37

Vanished Without a Trace: The Flannan Isles Mystery

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2025/02/07

Three lighthouse keepers vanish without a trace from aremote Scottish island in 1900. No bodies, no witnesses—only eerie clues and wild speculation. Was it a freak wave, madness, or something more sinister? Dive into the mystery of the Flannan Isles disappearance.Source

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00:17:59

The Bobby Dunbar Case: A Family, a Child, and a...

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2025/01/31

In today’s episode, we explore the mysterious case of Bobby Dunbar, a young boy who disappeared in 1912 and was later found—but was he really Bobby? DNA tests decades later revealed shocking truths about his identity, unraveling a story of mistaken identity, family drama, and a 100-year-old mystery. Tune in for a deep dive into one of America’s most controversial true crime cases.Source

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