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  • Explore the chilling discovery of a well-dressed man on Somerton Beach in 1948. Join us as we unravel codes,uncover clandestine connections and navigate the shadows of post-war Australia. Despite recent breakthroughs, the identity of the Somerton Man remains elusive, leaving us captivated by the enduring mystery.

    Source Materials

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-body-on-somerton-beach-50795611/

    https://www.cnn.com/2022/07/26/australia/australia-somerton-man-mystery-solved-claim-intl-hnk-dst/index.html

    https://www.cnet.com/science/solving-the-somerton-man-mystery-australias-most-baffling-cold-case/#google_vignette

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12528299/Somerton-Man-Twist-Australias-mysterious-cold-cases-case-bizarre-birthday-card-emerges.html

    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-21/somerton-manfamily-photographs-revealed-/101643524

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/have-scholars-finally-identified-the-mysterious-somerton-man-180980540/

    https://www.ctvnews.ca/world/the-somerton-man-died-alone-on-a-beach-in-1948-now-australian-scientists-are-close-to-solving-the-mystery-1.5450868

    https://www.grunge.com/76174/real-life-unsolved-mysteries-sound-fictional/

  • In today's episode, we delve into the notorious case of Doctor John Bodkin Adams, a respected physician in 1950s England accused of preying on his vulnerable patients.

    Source Materials

    Robins, Jane (2013). The Curious Habits of Dr Adams:A 1950s Murder Mystery. John Murray.

    Bedford, Sybille (1958). TheBest We Can Do. London: Penguin.

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-2341069/GP-Rolls-appetite-murder-THE-CURIOUS-HABITS-OF-DOCTOR-ADAMS-BY-JANE-ROBINS.html

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/event/article-2324941/CRAIG-BROWN-A-glutton-murder-The-Curious-Habits-Of-Doctor-Adams-like-Agatha-Christie-gone-wrong.html

    https://www.sussexlive.co.uk/news/history/suspected-eastbourne-serial-killer-dr-5282649

    https://unknownkentandsussex.co.uk/dr-john-bodkin-adams-one-of-the-greatest-murder-trials-of-all-time/

    https://web.archive.org/web/20091109031709/http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,808977-2,00.html

    https://www.grunge.com/76174/real-life-unsolved-mysteries-sound-fictional/

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  • In this episode, we uncover the horrifying New Orleans Trunk Murders from the 1920s. Join us as we delve into the dark underbelly of jazz-era New Orleans and unravel the twisted tale behind this chilling crime. Tune in for a story that will leave you breathless.

    Source Materials:

    https://www.southernspiritguide.org/a-block-of-death-and-dismemberment-new-orleans/

    https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/the-trunk-murders-and-sausage-ghost-of-1920s-new-orleans

    https://www.hnoc.org/publications/first-draft/amid-roaring-twenties-new-orleans-brutal-french-quarter-murder-shocked-city

    https://www.nola.com/entertainment_life/macabre-1927-killing-may-be-behind-sausage-ghost-legend/article_8fba61c2-dd47-11ed-9df5-3b2799c8841d.htmlhttps://bayoujustice.com/2022/06/new-orleans-infamous-trunk-murders-revisited/

    https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/The-Infamous-New-Orleans-Trunk-Murdershttps://historycollection.com/shocking-tales-from-new-orleans-early-french-quarter/14/

  • In this episode of Historical True Crime, host Lizzie delves deep into the captivating tale of Edward Rulloff, a man shrouded in mystery and paradox. From his remarkable intellect to his descent into a life of crime, Rulloff's story unfolds with twists and turns that will leave listeners on the edge of their seats. Join Lizzie as she unravels the enigma of Edward Rulloff, exploring the complexities of his character and the enduring legacy of his deeds. Source Materials:

    https://alumni.cornell.edu/cornellians/rulloff/

    https://crimereads.com/the-most-notorious-brain-in-the-annals-of-crime/

    https://crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/history/john_rulloff/1_index.htmlhttps://www.murderbygaslight.com/2010/08/man-of-two-lives.html

  • Discover the haunting tale of the Boy in the Box, a child found dead in 1957 whose identity remained a mystery until recent breakthroughs. Join us as we delve into the investigation's twists and turns, shedding light on the efforts to uncover the truth and bring closure to a decades-old tragedy.Source Materials

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11696709/Inside-65-year-hunt-identify-Philadelphias-Boy-Box-cold-case-murder-victim.html

    https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/08/us/philadelphia-boy-in-box-thursday/index.html

    https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11658871/Parents-Phillys-boy-box-revealed-property-developer-beautiful-woman.html

    https://www.huffpost.com/entry/joseph-augustus-zarelli-cold-case-identity_n_63924a57e4b019c69620587d

    https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/Who-is-the-Boy-In-the-Box-Who-is-Americas-Unknown-Child

    https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-and-theories-about-the-boy-in-the-box/cat-mcauliffe

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/boy-in-the-box

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Joseph_Augustus_Zarelli

  • Join us as we delve into the chilling case of Richard Chase, infamously known as the 'Vampire of Sacramento.' Uncover the twisted psyche of this notorious serial killer as we explore his gruesome crimes and the events that led to his capture.

    Source Materials

    https://truecrimeseven.com/the-vampire-of-sacramento-the-true-story-of-richard-chase/

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-chase

    https://www.ranker.com/list/richard-trenton-chase-facts/jacob-shelton

    https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Richard-Chase-The-Vampire-of-Sacramento

    https://www.murderminute.com/story/the-sacramento-vampire

    https://torontosun.com/news/world/crime-hunter-vampire-of-sacramentos-sickening-bloodlust

    https://www.cracked.com/article_35176_5-facts-about-blood-drinking-serial-killer-richard-chase.html

    https://medium.com/@awais17/the-vampire-of-sacramento-63baf4d595e0

  • In this episode, we explore the infamous case of Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb, two privileged young men who orchestrated the kidnapping and murder of 14-year-old Bobby Franks in the 1920s. Driven by their belief in Nietzsche's concept of "Supermen," they sought to commit the perfect crime.

    Source Materials:

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/leopold-and-loebs-criminal-minds-996498/

    https://www.famous-trials.com/leopoldandloeb/1741-home

    https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240131-leopold-and-loeb-the-grisly-crime-of-the-century-that-fascinated-hitchcock-and-others

    https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2018/07/26/reopening-the-case-files-of-leopold-and-loeb/

    https://librarycollections.law.umn.edu/documents/darrow/trialpdfs/LEOPOLD_LOEB.pdf

    https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Leopold_and_Loeb

    https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/leopold-and-loeb-trial-1924

    https://www.magellantv.com/articles/leopold-loeb-the-murder-trial-of-the-20th-century

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/leopold-and-loeb

    https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/loeb/2b.html

  • Embark on a trip through the Caribbean as we uncover the story of Anne Bonny and Mary Read, two fearless women who defied convention to become legendary pirates. Join us as we dive into their daring exploits, their unbreakable bond, and their lasting legacy on the high seas.

    Source Materials:

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/anne-bonny

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/anne-bonny-mary-read

    https://www.worldhistory.org/Anne_Bonny/

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/if-theres-a-man-among-ye-the-tale-of-pirate-queens-anne-bonny-and-mary-read-45576461/

    https://www.pirateshowcancun.com/blog/famous-buccaneer-blaggards/the-legend-of-pirate-anne-bonny/

    https://gallery.lib.umn.edu/exhibits/show/mary-read-anne-bonny/anne-bonny/anne-bonny--early-life

    https://www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/arid-30865751.html

    https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1095&context=aujh

    https://www.historic-uk.com/HistoryUK/HistoryofEngland/Mary-Read-Pirate

    https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/anne-bonny-mary-read-female-pirates

  • In this episode, we delve deep into one of Britain's most chilling criminal cases: the Moors Murders. Join us as we uncover the harrowing tale of Ian Brady and Myra Hindley, whose heinous acts of abduction, torture, and murder terrorized Northern England in the 1960s.

    Source Materials:
    https://allthatsinteresting.com/myra-hindley-moors-murders
    https://medium.com/@natasha.leigh/the-monstrous-moors-murders-ian-brady-and-myra-hindley-55720250f279
    https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/moors/index_1.html
    https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/17/world/europe/moors-murders-ian-brady-myra-hindley-victims.html
    https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Ian_Brady_and_Myra_Hindley
    https://www.thejournal.ie/the-moors-murders-a-timeline-561797-Jun2013/
    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/3571232/ian-brady-myra-hindley-moors-murders-victims/




























  • Explore the chilling case of John List, a seemingly ordinary family man who murdered his wife, mother, and three children in 1971 before disappearing without a trace. Evading capture for nearly two decades, List's true identity was eventually revealed, shedding light on his meticulous planning and the psychological motives behind his heinous acts. Join us as we uncover the mystery of John List and the tragic fate of his unsuspecting family.

    Source Materials:

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-list

    https://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/25/nyregion/25list1.html

    https://stylecaster.com/entertainment/tv-movies/1337297/john-list-now/#slide-1

    https://www.mlive.com/news/2021/11/americas-most-wanted-killer-john-list-remains-infamous-bogeyman-in-his-michigan-hometown.html

    https://www.historydefined.net/john-list/

    https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/list/8.html

    https://delanirbartlette.medium.com/john-list-he-committed-the-almost-perfect-murder-4a30ad9199b9

    https://www.historic-newspapers.com/blog/the-list-murders/

    https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Deep-Dive-into-the-List-Family-Murders

    https://ew.com/tv/the-watcher-john-graff-true-story-john-list-family-murders/

  • Step back in time as we unravel the haunting story of Elizabeth Brownrigg in 18th-century England. Join us to explore the grim realities and victims who suffered at Elizabeth's hands, and the eventual but delayed pursuit of justice.

    Source Materials: Old BaileyProceedings Online (www.oldbaileyonline)9th September 1767, trial of James Brownrigg , Elizabeth his wife James Brownrigg John their son (t17670909-1).https://www.executedtoday.com/2012/09/14/1767-elizabeth-brownrigg/https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-important-events/brownrigg-0012820https://owlcation.com/humanities/Elizabeth-Brownrigg-a-Notorious-Abuser-of-Servantshttps://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/brownrig.htmlhttps://www.mylondon.news/news/nostalgia/killer-london-midwife-who-mercilessly-22376783https://davidkiddhewitt.wordpress.com/2017/07/31/let-her-crimes-be-buried-though-her-skeleton-be-exposed/https://ia801409.us.archive.org/5/items/in.ernet.dli.2015.172876/2015.172876.The-Complete-Newgate-Calender-vol-Iv.pdfAmazing True Stories of Female Executions by Geoffrey Abbott

  • In this episode, we unravel the disturbing tale of Ed Gein, the "Butcher of Plainfield." Join us as we journey into the unsettling world of this quiet and unassuming farmer whose rural farmhouse transformed into a house of horrors. From ghastly grave-robbing to unspeakable acts of necrophilia and murder, Gein's deeds shocked the nation.

    Source Materials

    https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/notorious/gein/begin_2.html

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/augusta-wilhelmine-gein

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/ed-gein

    https://crimereads.com/ed-gein-inspiration-for-psycho-and-chainsaw-real-life/

    https://www.biography.com/crime/ed-gein

    https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/serial-killer-ed-gein-was-a-model-patient-after-being-incarcerated-for-his-gruesome-crimes

    https://www.thoughtco.com/serial-killer-edward-gein-972713

    https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/ed-gein-the-skin-suit-wearing-serial-killer-who-inspired-psychos-norman-bates

    https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/ed-gein-kills-final-victim-bernice-worden

    https://time.com/3879490/ed-gein-portrait-of-americas-original-psycho-killer/

  • In this episode, we delve into the controversial life of D.C. Stephenson, a prominent figure in the early 20th century and a leader of the Ku Klux Klan. Join us as we explore Stephenson's rise to power, his influence in Indiana politics, and the shocking scandal that ultimately led to his downfall. Uncover the dark secrets of Stephenson's life, the impact of his actions on the KKK, and the lasting repercussions on American society.

    Source Materials:

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/murder-wasnt-very-pretty-the-rise-and-fall-of-dc-stephenson-18935042/

    https://www.indystar.com/story/news/history/retroindy/2018/11/14/murder-madge-oberholtzer-rape-poison-and-kkk-d-c-stevenson/1978705002/

    https://www.famous-trials.com/stephenson/74-home

    https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/dc-stephenson-trial-1925

    https://beltmag.com/grand-dragon-dc-stephenson-kkk-indiana/

  • In this episode, we delve into the infamous life of Kate "Ma" Barker, the notorious matriarch of the Barker-Karpis Gang during the Prohibition era. Join us as we explore Ma Barker's rise to power, her role in organizing criminal activities, and the dramatic events that led to her becoming one of the FBI's most wanted. Uncover the mysteries surrounding this enigmatic figure and the lasting impact she left on the criminal underworld.Source Materials

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/ma-barker

    https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/barker-karpis-gang

    https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/barker-karpis-gang-5740/

    https://mabarkerhouse.org/the-gang/

    https://torontosun.com/news/world/crime-hunter-crime-queen-ma-barker-gullible-old-lady-or-monster-mom

    https://orlandohaunts.com/the-ghost-of-ma-barkers-outlaw-haunted-house/

    https://www.flsheriffs.org/blog/entry/the-longest-shootout

    https://www.grunge.com/883946/the-wild-real-life-story-of-ma-barker/

    https://www.hhhistory.com/2023/08/ma-barker-and-sons-americas-most-wanted.html

    https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry.php?entry=BA038

    https://www.crimelibrary.org/gangsters_outlaws/outlaws/karpis/1.html

  • In this gripping episode, we delve into the perplexing case of the Green Bicycle Murder, a haunting mystery that has baffled investigators for years. Join us as we ride through the twists and turns of this case, exploring the dark secrets hidden in the spokes. Source Materials:

    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-leicestershire-48838818

    https://www.crimetraveller.org/2015/09/green-bicycle-case-bella-wright-murder/

    https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/The-Green-Bicycle-Mystery

    https://www.historicmysteries.com/green-bicycle-case/

    https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/sherlock-holmes-fan-solves-murder-17264612

    https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/green-bicycle-murder-mystery-thats-4196945

    https://the-line-up.com/bella-wright-green-bicycle-case

    https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/still-unsolved-green-bicycle-murder-993665

    https://www.grunge.com/734125/the-unsolved-mystery-of-green-bicycle-case/

  • In this bone-chilling episode, we plunge into the ominous narrative of Amelia Dyer, the notorious "Ogress of Reading" from 19th-century Britain. Join us as we unravel the sinister story of a seemingly ordinary woman turned prolific serial killer, specializing in the horrifying practice of baby farming.

    Source Materials

    https://www.thamesvalley.police.uk/police-forces/thames-valley-police/areas/au/about-us/thames-valley-police-museum/the-baby-farmer/

    https://murderpedia.org/female.D/d/dyer-amelia.htm

    https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-39330793

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/amelia-dyer

    https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/23636295/who-amelia-dyer-baby-serial-killer/

    https://thecrimewire.com/multifarious/Amelia-Dyer-The-Victorian-Nurse-Who-Killed-300-Babies

    https://www.historicmysteries.com/amelia-dyer/

    https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-about-amelia-dyer/amandasedlakhevener

  • In this episode of Historical True Crime, we delve deep into the unsettling era of 1960s Boston, where the city was held captiveby the ominous presence of the Boston Strangler. Join us as we explore the chilling events that unfolded from 1962 to 1964, sending shockwaves through the community and forever changing the city.Source Materials:

    https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/the-boston-strangler/

    https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/1967/01/13/albert-desalvo-boston-strangler/siouY1ueoTLtxF3hwhqJDP/story.html

    https://mashable.com/article/boston-strangler-true-story

    https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-tenacious-women-reporters-who-helped-expose-the-boston-strangler-180981786/

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/albert-desalvo-boston-strangler

    https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/boston-strangler-abusive-childhood

    https://www.seventeen.com/celebrity/movies-tv/a43327768/why-wasnt-albert-desalvo-prosecuted-boston-strangler/

    https://screenrant.com/what-happened-to-albert-desalvo-boston-strangler/

    https://people.com/crime/boston-strangler-true-story/

    https://stylecaster.com/entertainment/tv-movies/1362750/who-boston-strangler/

    https://www.ojp.gov/library/publications/solving-cold-cases-dna-boston-strangler-case

    https://www.nytimes.com/1973/11/27/archives/desalvo-confessed-boston-strangler-found-stabbed-to-death-in-prison.html

    https://www.newsweek.com/who-was-boston-strangler-true-story-behind-keira-knightley-film-albert-desalvo-hulu-1788337

    https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/boston-strangler-strikes-again

    https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/The-Boston-Strangler-Through-the-eyes-of-Loretta-McLaughlin

  • In this gripping episode, join us as we delve into the infamous case of D.B. Cooper, the enigmatic hijacker who, in 1971, parachuted into history with a fortune and disappeared without a trace. Uncover the details of the daring hijacking, the ransom demand, and the meticulous investigation that followed. Through expert interviews and archival material, we unravel the enduring mystery that continues to captivate true crime enthusiasts and leaves us questioning the fate of the elusive D.B. Cooper. Tune in for a journey through one of the most perplexing unsolved crimes of the 20th century.

    Source Materials

    https://www.crimelibrary.org/criminal_mind/scams/DB_Cooper/4.html

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/db-cooper

    https://www.popularmechanics.com/flight/a45639586/who-was-db-cooper/

    https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/cold-cases/d-b-cooper/#google_vignette

    https://www.history.com/news/who-was-d-b-cooper

    https://www.cnn.com/2023/09/27/us/db-cooper-skyjacking-mystery-ulis-cec/index.html

    https://www.opb.org/article/2021/11/24/d-b-cooper-50th-anniversary/

    https://collider.com/most-surprising-revelations-from-netflixs-db-cooper-where-are-you/

    https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/db-cooper-hijacking-flight-attendant-b1981703.html

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2017/01/16/the-d-b-cooper-case-baffled-investigators-for-decades-now-scientists-have-a-new-theory/

    https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/14/us/where-is-db-cooper-fbi-ends-45-year-hunt.html

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/who-was-db-cooper

  • Step into the shadows of history as we delve into the chilling true crime story that haunts the small town of Villisca, Iowa. In this episode, "Historical True Crime" explores the enigmatic Villisca Axe Murders of 1912, a gruesome event that forever altered the tranquility of this once-thriving community. Join us as we unravel the details of that fateful night, explore the suspects, andventure into the supernatural echoes that linger within the walls of the infamous Villisca Axe Murder House.

    Source Materials

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/villisca-axe-murders

    https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ia-villisca/

    https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/mass/villisca/1_index.html

    https://www.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/2022/06/09/1912-villisca-ax-murders-what-to-know-iowa-cold-case/7567590001/

    https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/villisca-axe-murders/

    https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a37824129/villisca-axe-murder-house/

    https://www.discoverwalks.com/blog/united-states/10-puzzling-facts-about-the-villisca-axe-murders-of-1912/

    https://www.vice.com/en/article/3anmav/ghost-hunter-stabbed-himself-villisca-axe-murder-haunted-house

    https://usghostadventures.com/villisca-axe-murder-house/

    https://horrorobsessive.com/2021/01/06/terror-in-rural-iowa-the-villisca-axe-murder/

  • In this chilling episode, we delve into the dark and twisted world of one of America's most notorious criminals, Charles Starkweather. Join us as we unravel the harrowing tale of Starkweather'skilling spree that terrorized the Midwest in the late 1950s. From the unsuspecting victims to the desperate manhunt that ensued, we explore the haunting details of the crimes that shocked the nation.

    Source Materials

    https://allthatsinteresting.com/charles-starkweather

    https://crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/mass/starkweather/index_1.html

    https://crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/mass/starkweather/index_1.html

    https://www.eonline.com/ca/news/1365432/the-12th-victim-the-truth-about-the-murder-spree-that-inspired-every-onscreen-killer-couple

    https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Charles_Starkweather_and_Caril_Ann_Fugate

    https://nypost.com/2023/02/09/new-documentary-the-12th-victim-fugate-a-natural-born-killer-or-starkweather-victim/

    https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/notorious-killer-charles-starkweather-s-ex-girlfriend-denied-pardon-nebraska-n1138386

    https://oilcity.news/community/2023/02/28/backstory-new-docuseries-sheds-light-on-infamous-starkweather-fugate-murder-spree/

    https://the-line-up.com/charles-starkweather-caril-ann-fugate

    https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/tv/1993/05/02/murder-in-the-heartland-starkweathers-bloody-saga/f8abb901-4a1c-4d7e-8ad2-984735ddd0be/

    https://www.wyohistory.org/encyclopedia/killing-spree-transfixed-nation-charles-starkweather-and-caril-fugate-1958