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Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson

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Welcome to Tenfold More Wicked Presents: Wicked Words, Kate Winkler Dawson"s true crime talk show. On each new episode of Wicked Words, Kate interviews journalists, podcasters and authors about their fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from their investigations in the world of true crime, many of which have never been shared before. Kate interviews Patricia Cornwell, the prolific true crime author about her book Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper – Case Closed, she heads to Texas with veteran

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Wicked Words - Dr. Katherine Ramsland: BTK Killer...

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2021/05/17

Forensic psychologist Dr. Katherine Ramsland spent years interviewing BTK Killer Dennis Rader in prison, digging into the psyche of a psychopath and a serial killer. Find out what he taught her in this fascinating episode. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/sound designer Andrew Eapen/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink/additional research Ella Middleton Subscribe to my newsletter: tenfoldmorewicked.com Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If

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Introducing Tenfold More Wicked Presents: Wicked Words

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2021/05/10

The host of Tenfold More Wicked, Kate Winkler Dawson, interviews journalists and writers about their best true crime cases. You’ll meet the filmmaker who investigated the Long Island serial killer, the forensic psychologist who spent years interviewing BTK Killer Dennis Rader, and a New York Times best-selling author who went to school with a future serial killer. These are the stories behind the stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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45:29

Murder in the Court: Burned Out

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2021/05/03

The climax of Howard Pierson’s story. After almost 30 years in a mental health facility, the killer might just walk free. And if he does, he’ll have a huge amount of money at his disposal, thanks to his siblings. But Howard Pierson’s life would end tragically…just not in the way you might expect. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Subscribe to my

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47:36

Murder in the Court: Insanity

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2021/04/26

Howard Pierson has escaped from the Austin State Hospital, three years after killing his parents. Newspapers print dramatic headlines while investigators, including the Texas Rangers, search for the escapee. Is Howard capable of killing again? One relative has a startling theory about why Howard really killed Will and Lena Pierson. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink

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45:00

Murder in the Court: Street Angel, Home Devil

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2021/04/19

A jury finds Howard Pierson incapable of standing trial because he is insane. He’ll be sent to a mental health facility, not a prison. But there’s a caveat: if Howard is ever determined to be sane, he can be tried for killing his parents. We also find out more about Will Pierson…he’s not the kind person he appears to be. Howard is soon on the run. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis Heath/web

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44:45

Murder in the Court: Delusions

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2021/04/12

In April of 1935, Howard Pierson has confessed to Austin police that he murdered his parents. The district attorney prepares a case against the 21-year-old, asserting that Howard snapped because his father had refused to fund his education at the University of Texas and then forced him to toil in a hot oil field. But Howard’s brother and sister hire several top defense attorneys who declare that Howard Pierson is not bitter…but insane. Will the defense work? Written, researched, and hosted by Kate

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45:18

Murder in the Court: A Complicated Story

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2021/04/05

Will and Lena Pierson are dead and their son, Howard, is sitting in a police station in Austin, Texas. Howard’s siblings describe him as a sad boy who became an awkward young man. Investigators also discover that Will and Lena Pierson had a hefty life insurance policy. But who would benefit the most from their murders? And were they really killed over money? Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis

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45:11

Murder in the Court: Mystery by Bull Creek

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2021/03/29

In 1935 William and Lena Pierson are living a wonderful life; he is an associate judge on the Texas Supreme Court, a career politician. She is a beloved homemaker and mother to their three children: Bill, Alice and Howard. One night in April, Howard (their youngest child) rushes into a local hospital with an arm wound—he’s been shot by robbers in rural Austin, by a creek. His parents are dead. The local police are panicked. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason

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Introducing: Tenfold More Wicked, Season Three

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2021/03/15

The third season of Tenfold More Wicked is called “Murder in the Court.” It's a historical true crime story about a fractured family in 1930s Texas and the murders that left a black mark on its history. Associate Supreme Court Justice William Pierson is revered on the bench, while his wife Lena is adored by their three kids at home. One night in April of 1935 the couple is murdered. Soon the suspect would shock everyone with a controversial defense that still angers people today. Written,

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46:46

The Body Snatcher: Reckoning

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2021/03/01

The climax of Burke and Hare’s story—will they both die on the gallows? Would their wives face the same fate? A twist on the tale is coming. And Dr. Robert Knox has a reckoning. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Subscribe to my newsletter: tenfoldmorewicked.com Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some

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The Body Snatcher: Secret in the Straw

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2021/02/22

A raucous Halloween parts leads to a violent death for one poor person in Old Town. The police are offered a valuable tip, but will they ignore it? Dr. Robert Knox is targeted. The end is near… Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Clips at the beginning of the episode are from the movie Peter Cushing: The Fiendish Ghouls and the radio show Crime Classics, from the

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44:38

The Body Snatcher: Daft

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2021/02/15

Resentment grows between William Burke and William Hare in Old Town, while Dr. Robert Knox continues to make professional enemies in New Town. And the serial killers pick the wrong victim. Will this be the end of their partnership…even their lives? Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Subscribe to my newsletter: tenfoldmorewicked.com Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com

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The Body Snatcher: Ghouls

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2021/02/08

Mary Paterson has entranced Dr. Robert Knox, and she’s earned William Burke and William Hare a large fee. As the murders continue, things begin to shift as mistrust between the serial killers grows. While one victim haunts Burke, Hare and his wife make a fateful decision. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Subscribe to my newsletter: tenfoldmorewicked.com Buy my

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45:26

The Body Snatcher: Burked

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2021/02/01

William Burke and William Hare begin targeting victims and perfecting their murder method: Burking (look it up in the dictionary). Dr. Robert Knox’s classes are at capacity now…he’s making loads of money. He and his assistants happily hand over money to Burke and Hare…and never ask questions. But soon all three would meet a woman who would change everything—and put their business at risk. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer

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The Body Snatcher: Bodies of Medicine

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2021/01/25

In 1827 William Burke and William Hare, both poor immigrants from Ireland, enter into a business partnership. When a lodger at Hare’s boarding house suddenly dies the pair meets Dr. Robert Knox, one of the world’s most sought-after anatomy professors. Knox needs cadavers to teach classes to future surgeons—just like anatomy professors today. Burke and Hare earn more money with one body than a year’s worth of wages. But now…they need more bodies. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler

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Introducing: Tenfold More Wicked, Season Two

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2021/01/11

This second season of Tenfold More Wicked is called “The Body Snatcher.” It's a historical true crime story about the world’s most famous graverobbers…who never actually robbed a grave. They murdered. In the early 1800s William Burke and William Hare snatched poor people off of the streets of poverty-stricken Edinburgh, Scotland. The serial killers murdered 16 people…and made medical history that still resonates today. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling

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All That is Wicked: A Criminal Mind

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2020/12/28

The climax of Edward Rulloff’s tale—would he escape the noose once again? Would his brilliant brain make history, as he suspected it would? Yes. But not for the reasons he had hoped. Edward would become the avatar for the “criminal mind.” Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis Heath Subscribe to my newsletter: tenfoldmorewicked.com Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for

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All That is Wicked: Crucify Him

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2020/12/21

Edward’s failure to secure funding for his research has not deterred him. But he and his crime ring need money, so they rob a dry goods store in Upstate New York—a terrible idea. Three more people would soon die and Edward Rulloff would become infamous. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis Heath Subscribe to my newsletter: tenfoldmorewicked.com Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have

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All That is Wicked: The Despicable Professor Leurio

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2020/12/14

After Edward’s release from prison, the Schutts pressure the district attorney to make a drastic decision. But it's too late because their son-in-law vanishes and reappears in New York City where he can easily hide from the Schutts. Edward becomes Professor Leurio and the aging academic hopes to sell his groundbreaking manuscript on linguistics for a fortune. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis

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All That is Wicked: The Devil Incarnate

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2020/12/07

Now that his secrets are laying at the bottom of Cayuga Lake, Edward is free to become the academic he had always strived to be. But the people of Tompkins County—and the Schutt family—have different plans for him. And they involve a noose. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producers Jason Wehling and Laura Sobel/sound designer Eric Friend/composer Curtis Heath Subscribe to my newsletter: tenfoldmorewicked.com Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have suggestions for

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