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Los Angeles is burning, and the impact is personal. We delve into the current status of the devastating fires, discuss the factors that made them so catastrophic, and explore what they mean for the city's future.
Linked Resources/How to Help:
California Wildfires: Palisades and Eaton Fires (AP)
L.A. Wildfires: Help and Resources List (KCRW)
Mental Health Support for Fire Victims (LAist)
How to Help L.A. Fire Victims (LAist)
Wildfire Awareness Post on Instagram (PBS SoCal)Linked Sources Referenced:
Palisades Fire Wednesday Live Updates (KTLA)
Wildfire Destroys Historic Home, Structures at Southern California State Parks (KTLA)
Southern California Wildfire History (LAist)
California Fires: Possible Causes (AP)
California Fires: Victims and Aftermath (NYT)
Weather Factors in L.A.’s Fires (LA Times)
L.A. Fire Live Updates (LA Times)
Santa Ana Winds and Wildfires (NPR)
Federal Aid Amid Fires (LA Times)
Maps and Visuals of L.A. Wildfires (CNN)
Why L.A. Struggled With Modern Fires (NPR)
History of Wildfires in Los Angeles (Wildfire LA)
Fire Spike in L.A. (NBC Los Angeles)
Bunny Museum Rebuild After Fire (LA Times)
Power Lines and Fire Causes (LA Times)👏 Special thanks to our talented partners:
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We conclude the tragic story of Elizabeth Short's 1947 murder with former LAPD homicide detective and New York Times bestselling author Steve Hodel. We delve into the moment Steve began to suspect his own father, Dr. George Hodel, was a central figure in the murder of Elizabeth Short, and subsequently the evidence he uncovered to substantiate that George was Elizabeth’s murderer. Throughout Steve's investigation, he reveals a complex web of connections linking Dr. Hodel to the art world, the disturbing crime scene, and widespread corruption within the LAPD. You can see the works of art referenced in this episode by clicking on the linked titles below. NOTE: Viewer Discretion Advised - These links contain graphic and upsetting material related to the Black Dahlia case.
The Lovers by Man Ray
Minotaur by Man Ray
Q - Quarrel by Man Ray
It's Midnight Dr. _____ by William Copley
Steve Hodel is a New York Times bestselling author. Born and raised in Los Angeles, he spent twenty-four years with the LAPD, where, as a homicide detective, he worked on more than three hundred murder cases and achieved one of the highest “solve rates” on the force. His first book, Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder, was a NYT bestseller and was nominated for an MWA Edgar Award in the Best Fact category. Steve’s investigations and nine books, now spanning two decades, have been featured on NBC Dateline, CBS 48 Hours, Court TV, and Bill Kurtis Cold Case Files, CNN Anderson Cooper, and Discovery Channel. In 2019, Steve appeared on The Today Show, as well as Dr. Phil and Dr. Oz, where he and other family members discussed the making of the hit podcast Root of Evil: The True Story of the Hodel Family and the Black Dahlia Murder. This podcast was the companion piece and true story to the Patty Jenkins/Chris Pine fictionalized six-part miniseries I Am the Night (2009). Steve was not consulted, nor did he participate in the fictional version, but he did provide extensive interviews in the Root of Evil podcast. In 2022, Steve moved to Birch Bay, Washington State, and now resides there.
To read more about Steve’s work, visit his website at stevehodel.com/ and explore his collection of published books at stevehodel.com/books/.
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Join us for an audio tour of Hollywood and downtown Los Angeles’ most haunted locations and infamous crime scenes with James T. Bartlett, journalist and author of Gourmet Ghosts Volumes 1 & 2. From the lingering spirit of Marilyn Monroe to the poetic capture of a murderer, this journey will give you a new perspective on these iconic locations.
To read more about James’ work and order Gourmet Ghosts (there are many more locations we could not cover in the episode!), visit his website at gourmetghosts.com and follow him on Instagram at instagram.com/gourmetghosts/.
A quick list of the locations we cover:
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre
Roosevelt Hotel
Barclay Hotel
Biltmore Hotel
Holland Hotel
The Suicide Triangle (Cecil Hotel, Haywood Hotel, Rosslyn Hotel)
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We continue the tragic story of the murder of Elizabeth Short in 1947, famously known as the Black Dahlia, with the most compelling theories surrounding her killer's identity.
*Note: Since the troubled teen industry came up at the beginning of the episode, we wanted to take the opportunity to share a few links on how you can help stop the abuses in this system: stopinstitutionalchildabuse.com and unsilenced.org. It's a cause we are passionate about and we will continue to bring awareness and advocate for change wherever we can!
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📚 In a world of viral history clips and quick hot takes, we do right by the many historians, journalists, and researchers who made this episode possible by citing their work. Our key references for this episode are below. For a full list of sources, visit us at www.darkcitypodcast.com.
Eatwell, Piu. Black Dahlia, Red Rose: The Crime, Corruption, and Cover-Up of America's Greatest Unsolved Murder. Liveright. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2017
Hodel, Steve. Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder: The True Story. Arcade. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2012
Hodel, Steve. Black Dahlia Avenger II: Presenting the Follow-Up Investigation and Further Evidence Linking Dr. George Hill Hodel to Los Angeles' s Black Dahlia and other 1940s Lone Woman Murders. Thoughtprint Press. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2014
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In the shadowy landscape of 1940s Los Angeles, one murder would captivate and horrify a nation. Elizabeth Short—forever immortalized as the Black Dahlia—represents more than just a gruesome crime. She was a young woman whose tragic end became a dark legend, a mystery that has haunted investigators and true crime enthusiasts for generations. We’re peeling back the layers of sensationalism and diving deep into the forensic details, cultural context, and shocking evidence that might finally answer the question: Who killed Elizabeth Short?
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📚 In a world of viral history clips and quick hot takes, we do right by the many historians, journalists, and researchers who made this episode possible by citing their work. Our key references for this episode are below. For a full list of sources, visit us at www.darkcitypodcast.com.
Eatwell, Piu. Black Dahlia, Red Rose: The Crime, Corruption, and Cover-Up of America's Greatest Unsolved Murder. Liveright. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2017
Hodel, Steve. Black Dahlia Avenger: A Genius for Murder: The True Story. Arcade. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2012
Hodel, Steve. Black Dahlia Avenger II: Presenting the Follow-Up Investigation and Further Evidence Linking Dr. George Hill Hodel to Los Angeles' s Black Dahlia and other 1940s Lone Woman Murders. Thoughtprint Press. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2014
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With a remarkable range of witnesses—police, firefighters, religious leaders, and neighbors—reporting impossible events, this might be one of the most convincing cases of poltergeist activity. We are breaking from our current season on Los Angeles and taking a trip to 1974 Bridgeport, Connecticut to tell the story of the Goodin family haunting on Lindley Street.
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📚 In a world of viral history clips and quick hot takes, we do right by the many historians, journalists, and researchers who made this episode possible by citing their work. Our key references for this episode are below. For a full list of sources, visit us at www.darkcitypodcast.com. We hope you will check them out!
Hall, William J. The World's Most Haunted House: The True Story of the Bridgeport Poltergeist on Lindley Street. Publisher: The Career Press. Kindle Edition. Publication Date: 2014.
The Day. (October 30, 1995). Supt Walsh - Lindley was a Hoax. Newspapers.com. Retrieved November 14, 2024, from https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-day-supt-walsh-lindley-was-a-hoax/157626236/
Romano, A. (2023, October 31). From Amityville to Annabelle, the Warrens on film are a lie: The onscreen version of exorcists Ed and Lorraine Warren is a far cry from their real-life counterparts. Vox. Retrieved November 14, 2024, from https://www.vox.com/culture/23939024/ed-lorraine-warren-cases-hoax-real-conjuring-amityville
Urquhart, A, & Kelley, A. (Hosts). (2024, October 17). The Amityville Horror conspiracy (No. 610) [Audio podcast episode]. In Morbid. Wondery. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amityville-horror-conspiracy/id1379959217?i=1000671835155
Urquhart, A, & Kelley, A. (Hosts). (2024,October 10). The Snedeker haunting: A haunting in Connecticut (No. 608) [Audio podcast episode]. In Morbid. Wondery. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-snedeker-haunting-a-haunting-in-connecticut/id1379959217?i=1000671001222👏 Special thanks to our talented partners:
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This week, we’re back aboard the Queen Mary, diving into firsthand accounts of its paranormal activity with Nicole Strickland, author of Haunted Queen of the Seas: The Living Legend of the RMS Queen Mary. From her first visit, Nicole was captivated by the ship’s blend of rich history and paranormal intrigue. Despite its wartime tragedies and mysterious incidents, you may be pleasantly surprised—these spirits are more sociable and curious than menacing, adding depth to the Queen Mary’s vibrant and storied reputation.
To learn more about Nicole Stickland’s work, check out her website at www.nicoledstrickland.com and follow her on social media at facebook.com/authornicolestrickland and instagram.com/authornicolestrickland/.
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Strickland, N. (2024). Haunted queen of the seas: The living legend of the RMS Queen Mary (4th ed.). KayliMax Books.
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Whittier, California is a charming city with an intriguing blend of Quaker roots and a haunting past. Join us as Jacob Caputo, founder of Haunted Whittier Ghost Tours, uncovers the city's dark history through documented hauntings, disturbing true crimes, and the eerie legends of Turnbull Canyon. From its humble beginnings to its connection with the most sinister serial killer you have probably never heard of, Whittier's hidden history will surprise you.
This episode offers just a sample of Jacob's extensive collection of local stories. To experience more, book a tour at https://www.tickettailor.com/events/whittierghostsandlegendstour and follow him on instagram @hauntedwhittiertours.
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What if the very institutions meant to rehabilitate and guide are the ones causing the most harm? Amidst egregious human rights abuses - mass sterilizations, institutionalized child abuse, violent threats and assaults on its critics - Synanon continues to get recognition from community leaders and tax dollars throughout most of the 1970s. What’s more shocking than that? Its many abusive practices are still very much alive today in the in the troubled teen industry.
But there are actions you can take to help change that. Visit stopinstitutionalchildabuse.com and unsilenced.org for resources and how you can help.
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-Katherine, Kubler (Director/Executive Producer). (2024). The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping. https://www.netflix.com/title/81579761
-The Sunshine Place (2022). [Audio podcast]. Executive Produced by Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, and Emily Barclay Ford for Team Downey, together with Josh McLaughlin for Wink Pictures. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/all.
-Janzen, R. (2001). The Rise and Fall of Synanon: A California Utopia. Johns Hopkins University Press.
-That’s So Fcked Up (2024, April 17). TRENDING TOPIC: Synanon- Drug Rehab Turned Dangerous Cult [Audio podcast episode]. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-so-fcked-up/id1508752329?i=1000652758034👏 Special thanks to our talented partners:
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How does a group once celebrated for its success treating heroin addicts become a violent cult? Founded in 1958 by Charles "Chuck" Diederich, Synanon initially presented itself as an innovative and promising program for those struggling with addiction. However, beneath its acclaimed exterior lay a deeply flawed foundation. Despite praise from the media and endorsements from prominent figures - including one of the most influential psychologists of the 20th century - Synanon was always rotten at the core. You’ll be shocked by the methods Synanon used to treat drug addiction, all while enjoying public recognition.
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-Katherine, Kubler (Director/Executive Producer). (2024). The Program: Cons, Cults, and Kidnapping. https://www.netflix.com/title/81579761
-The Sunshine Place (2022). [Audio podcast]. Executive Produced by Robert Downey Jr., Susan Downey, and Emily Barclay Ford for Team Downey, together with Josh McLaughlin for Wink Pictures. https://www.audacy.com/podcast/all.
-Janzen, R. (2001). The Rise and Fall of Synanon: A California Utopia. Johns Hopkins University Press.
-That’s So Fcked Up (2024, April 17). TRENDING TOPIC: Synanon- Drug Rehab Turned Dangerous Cult [Audio podcast episode]. https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thats-so-fcked-up/id1508752329?i=1000652758034👏 Special thanks to our talented partners:
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Unlimited champagne at brunch and unlimited ghostly encounters at night. We are diving (sorry for the super cheesy pun) into the Queen Mary's history: from its glamorous heyday as a floating palace to its secretive role during World War II to the restless spirits and scents that still haunt the ship today.
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Strickland, N. (2024). Haunted queen of the seas: The living legend of the RMS Queen Mary (4th ed.). KayliMax Books.
Ellery, D. (2021). RMS Queen Mary: 101 questions & answers about the great transatlantic liner. Bloomsbury Publishing PLC.
Cosgrove-Meurer Productions. (1988). The unexplained: Queen Mary (Season 1, Episode 4) [TV series episode]. In Unsolved Mysteries.
The Queen Mary: Greatest ocean liner. (2016). [Film]. Prime Video.👏 Special thanks to our talented partners:
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Imagine walking through downtown Los Angeles, oblivious to the forgotten graves beneath your feet. We’re unearthing the eerie history of Los Angeles cemeteries and graveyards where the headstones were moved, but the bodies… not so much. Did anyone learn anything from Poltergeist?? For decades, construction crews have periodically dug up surprise skeletons and more around LA. We’ll share some of the finds in Boyle Heights through Chinatown, and give you a preview of a deeper dive we are planning to do in October on The Hollywood Forever cemetery.
Quick warning: Leah watched Midsommer this week and couldn’t not talk about it. If you haven’t seen it and would like to be as surprised as you will be traumatized by the ending, just skip ahead of that discussion to avoid the plot spoiler around minutes 14 -15.
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Mevlville, Greg (2022). Over my dead body: Unearthing the hidden history of America’s cemeteries. Published by: Abrams Press.
Meares, H. (2016, October 6). What lies beneath: LA’s first graveyards were abandoned, defiled, dug up, and bulldozed in the name of progress. Curbed LA. Retrieved August 10, 2024 from https://la.curbed.com/2016/10/6/13177830/los-angeles-cemetery-history
Waldie, D.J. (2022, October 31). Lost cemeteries of early L.A.: The forgotten burial sites of the city's earliest settlers. PBS SoCal. Retrieved August 10, 2024, from https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/lost-la/lost-cemeteries-of-early-l-a-the-forgotten-burial-sites-of-the-citys-earliest-settlers
Ehrenreich, B. (2014, March 3). Railroaded: Unearthing the history of the Chinese laborers who laid the tracks for L.A.’s rapid growth. Los Angeles Magazine. Retrieved August 10, 2024 from https://lamag.com/news/railroaded
Discover Los Angeles. (2024, May 21.). Hollywood Forever: The story of an LA icon. Discover Los Angeles. Retrieved August 10, 2024, from https://www.discoverlosangeles.com/visit/hollywood-forever-the-story-of-an-la-icon
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Ever dreamed of sleeping in a real-life haunted house? This Denver mansion-turned-inn might make you think twice about that bucket list item. This week we are wrapping up our 2-part special on Denver with a deep dive into the haunted history of the Croke-Patterson Mansion, a notorious Denver landmark steeped in paranormal activity. We’ll explore the mansion's dark past and hear firsthand paranormal accounts in the neighborhood from former reporter and Denver tour guide Scott Carrico. If you enjoy listening to him as much as we did, check out the list of audiobooks he narrates on Audible at https://www.audible.com/search?searchNarrator=Scott+Carrico.
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Higgins, Brian. (Director & Producer). (2013). The Castle Project [Film].
Sneeringer, Breanna. (2020, May 15). Haunting Past of 130-Year-Old Denver Mansion Explored in Television Show. Denver Gazette. Retrieved July 10, 2024 from https://denvergazette.com/outtherecolorado/news/haunting-past-of-130-year-old-denver-mansion-explored-in-television-show
Patterson Inn: https://www.pattersoninn.com/
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Are the things hidden underneath Denver, Colorado driving many of the dark tales and sightings above ground? There are a whole host of conspiracy theories about what is really in the tunnels below Denver’s curiously large airport. Cheesman Park and its surrounding area in downtown Denver are the location of many accounts of terrifying paranormal activity. You won’t be surprised at all as to why when you find out what was/is still buried there. This is a special episode on Denver in honor of the True Crime and Podcast Festival we are attending this weekend!
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Rocky Mountain PBS. (2023, June 26). The True Story Behind Conspiracy-Ridden Murals at DIA. Retrieved from https://www.rmpbs.org/blogs/rocky-mountain-pbs/dia-mural-conspiracies-story
Hsu, Tiffany. (2023, April 29). A Towering, Terrifying Demon Horse Isn’t Even the Weirdest Part. The New York Times. Retrieved from https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/29/business/media/denver-airport.html
Rudolph, Katie (2015, October 5). Cheesman Park's past life as a cemetery. Denver Public Library. Retrieved from https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/denver/cheesman-parks-past-lifeas-cemetery
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In this episode, we delve into the scandals surrounding the various owners of the Owlwood Estate in Holmby Hills as well as the mysterious murder-suicide cold case at the Greystone Estate in Beverly Hills. We also share eerie hauntings reported at Greystone, adding a supernatural layer to the estate's dark history. Join us as we navigate through these captivating and haunting stories from two of the Platinum Triangle's most infamous estates.
We are pleased to announce that we will be sponsoring a booth at the True Crime and Paranormal Podcast Festival in Denver, Colorado on July 12 - 14, 2024. For event details and to book your ticket, please visit https://truecrimepodcastfestival.com/. We hope to see you there!
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L.A. Not So Confidential, L.A. Meekly, and Hollyweird Paranormal Podcasts. (2023, June 14). Vintage case: Macabre Mansions & Haunted History - An LA Podcast Event (Live recording) [Audio podcast episode]. https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/episodes/143vintage-case-macabre-mansions-haunted-history-an-la-podcast-event-live-recording
Meares, H. (2014, July 25). We shall never know: Murder, money and the enduring mystery of Greystone Mansion. KCET. https://www.kcet.org/history-society/we-shall-never-know-murder-money-and-the-enduring-mystery-of-greystone-mansion
Grose, M. (2011). Unreal estate: Money, ambition, and the lust for land in Los Angeles. The Overlook Press.
Keith, C. (2020). Ghosts of Greystone: Beverly Hills. Linseed Press.
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Why would a popular and accomplished preacher fake her own kidnapping? This is the tale of Aimee Semple McPherson, a woman who accomplished groundbreaking evangelical success and founded the Foursquare Church, only to have her credibility forever questioned once she emerged in the desert town of Douglas, Arizona in June of 1926, telling an unlikely story of being held captive during the previous six weeks.
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Sutton, Matthew Avery. Aimee Semple McPherson and the Resurrection of Christian America. Publisher: Harvard University Press. Publication Date: May 31, 2009.
PBS, American Experience (2007, April 2) The Sister. Retrieved from https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/sister/#transcript.
Monrovia Daily News. (1926, June 3). Mrs. Kennedy Awaits Reply to Questions. Retrieved June 15, 2024 from https://www.newspapers.com/image/606324916/?terms=hammock&match=1
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How does a city surrounded mostly by desert secure enough water to sustain millions of people? With lies and deception. Through a combination of aggressive strategies, including lobbying and manipulation, several of LA’s leaders acquired the access and infrastructure to bring water from over 200 miles away to the city back in the early 1900s. It’s not quite like the 1974 movie Chinatown, but it’s close. LA’s quest to secure enough water for its ever-growing population is filled with tragedy, including the collapse of the St. Francis Dam, one of the greatest American civil engineering failures of the 20th century. In this episode, we will delve into the history, covering names you may have heard of before, like William Mulholland of the famed Mulholland Drive, and the history you might not have heard of, like that of the Paiute people, who originally lived in and flourished in the Owens Valley, where LA sourced its water before it dried up and became the largest source of dust pollution in the US.
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Krist, Gary. The Mirage Factory: Illusion, Imagination, and the Invention of Los Angeles. Crown. Kindle Edition.
PBS SoCal. (n.d.). Paiute and the LA Aqueduct in Owens Valley. Lost LA. Retrieved June 12, 2024, from https://www.pbssocal.org/shows/lost-la/paiute-la-aqueduct-owens-valley
Standiford, Les. Water to the Angels: William Mulholland, His Monumental Aqueduct, and the Rise of Los Angeles (p. 263). HarperCollins. Kindle Edition.
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s it possible to hide away a secret lover in an attic…for nearly a decade?? What starts as a daytime affair in the midwest between Dolly Oesterreich and Otto San Huber quickly escalates into Otto living in the attic of Dolly’s home. This arrangement lasts for years, even surviving a move to Los Angeles where Otto continues to live hidden in the attic of Dolly’s Silver Lake home. But when Dolly’s husband dies under highly suspicious circumstances, the LAPD investigates only to hit a dead end - until a series of really sloppy mistakes and years of elapsed time reveals what they could have never guessed.
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Doris Bither, a single mother of four, reports unsettling instances of paranormal activity and assault in her home. Join us as we delve into the chilling investigation by UCLA parapsychologists to uncover the truth behind these disturbing events.
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Christian Gerhartstreiter’s lies become more and more outrageous, yet the list of people he fools grows longer and longer. However, a secret that seemed to be long buried and forgotten will come back to haunt him and eventually some form of justice will be served. Note: This is our first remote recording and while the audio might have a slight underwater quality at times, you can still follow along with the story. We will have this fixed before we record remotely again!
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Seal, Mark. “The Man in the Rockefeller Suit: The Astonishing Rise and Spectacular Fall of a Serial Impostor”. Penguin Publishing Group. Kindle Edition. 2012
Girardot, Frank C. “Becoming Clark Rockefeller: Murder, Love, Deception, and the Con Man Behind It All. WildBlue Press. Kindle Edition. 2023
CBS News. (2023, May 28). AKA Rockefeller. CBS News. Retrieved from https://www.cbsnews.com/video/aka-rockefeller-1/
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