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66: Dark Shadows: John Edward Robinson, part 1 Nov 06, 2018

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Welcome to the first episode of the new series, Dark Shadows, where we will be discussing serial killers. Most of these are lesser known stories, although there may be one or two more well known ones. Today we bring you the story of "the internet's first serial killer", John Edward Robinson. Robinson took to the internet to lure women with promises of a new and better life. When their families started receiving letters from their missing family members that bore their signatures, everyone assumed that they really had just run away, but when authorities searched Robinson's property, they found more than they had bargained for.
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Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
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Sources:
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Edward_Robinson
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/2001/06/jr-robinson-serial-killer
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pnrknMGRlWM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jr2z-C4L7xo
https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article125598669.html

Bonus Q and A! Nov 02, 2018

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It's been a while before we answered YOUR questions! Join us in this completely unedited, nothing cut out question and answer session. Find out who we'd like to do a cross over with, our favorite Harry Potter characters, what we'd name our boats, and so so much more. It's a fun one!
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Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
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Nick Scarantino
Scarytino.com

65: Back in Crime - Haunted History: The Myrtles Plantation Oct 29, 2018

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In Louisiana, there sits a home thought to be one of the most haunted in America. At least one confirmed murder occurred there, with stories of up to 10. The home is now a bed and breakfast, so what do the guests think about it all? Listen to find out.
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Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Transition Music by:
Nick Scarantino
Sources:
https://www.myrtlesplantation.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Myrtles_Plantation
http://theadvocate.com/news/9929294-123/haunted-myrtles-plantation-gets-scare
https://www.travelchannel.com/interests/haunted/articles/the-myrtles-plantation
https://www.nps.gov/nr/travel/louisiana/myr.htm

64: Back in Crime - Haunted History: Arne Johnson Oct 23, 2018

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Today we bring you the story of the one and only time someone tried to enter a plea of not guilty by reason of demonic possession in the United States. The demons first started out in an 11 year old boy, and moved on to a 19 year old who went on to stab his landlord to death. Possessed, or just a convenient excuse? You decide.
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Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Arne_Cheyenne_Johnson
http://www.zwire.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18911235&BRD=1656&PAG=461&dept_id=13278&rfi=6
https://web.archive.org/web/20080829012011/http://www.mmdnewswire.com/brors-sue-world-fmous-psychic-lorrine-wrren-for-flse-ccustis-in-devil-book-2347-2.html
http://www.religionnewsblog.com/19688/the-devil-in-Connecticut
https://archives.law.virginia.edu/dengrove/writeup/arne-cheyenne-johnson
https://www.apnews.com/c758c33ba4756f757e1dfec4f0abd39e
https://www.nytimes.com/1981/03/23/nyregion/defendant-in-a-murder-puts-the-devil-on-trial.html

63: Back in Crime - Haunted History: Zona Shue, the Greenbrier Ghost Oct 15, 2018

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Zona Shue is found dead at the bottom of the stairs of "natural causes". Her mother goes to the district attorney days later saying her daughter was murdered. The ghost of her daughter appeared to her and told her the whole story.
Music by:
Kai Engel
"Daemones"
Blooper music by:
Art of Escapism
"Coal Miners"
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.
Transition Music by:
Nick Scarantino
Scarytino.com
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbrier_Ghost
https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=o9tdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=t14NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1068,3035905&dq=shue&hl=en
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5015852/zona-shue
http://www.appalachianhistory.net/2018/01/greenbrier-ghost.html

62: Back in Crime - Haunted History: Abraham Lincoln, the White House Ghost Oct 08, 2018

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Many of you know the story of the 16th President of the United States, but hopefully you'll learn something new in this episode. We tell the story of Abraham Lincoln's assassination, but also try to bring some lesser known facts... Was Lincoln a cat person or a dog person? What did he do before politics? We also delve into his continued residency at the White House, earning him the nickname "The White House Ghost"Find out how you can support the show for as little as $1 at patreon.com/corpusdelictiMusic by:Kai Engel"Daemones" Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Transition Music by:Nick ScarantinoScarytino.com
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abraham_Lincoln
https://books.google.com/books?id=1zo7tAEACAAJ
https://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200510/lincolns-clinical-depression
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lincoln%27s_ghost
http://paranormal.about.com/library/weekly/aa022100a.htm
https://www.history.com/topics/halloween/historical-ghost-stories

61: Back in Crime - Haunted History: May Hawes, Mermaid of the Lake featuring Crystal Watford Oct 02, 2018

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We have a special treat this week! Our very own Delictible, Crystal Watford, wrote a freaking book on the same case we had on deck for this week, so we forcefully made... umm, we mean, nicely asked.... her to come and help us this week. The sound is a tad different because skype was being stupid, but it's such a great story. We are so grateful for Crystal for taking the time to help make sure we didn't screw this story up!In 1888, 8 year old May Hawes was found floating in East Lake by two fishermen. Meanwhile, her mother and sister were missing. What happened to May, and why does she still remain at East Lake to this day, looking for her mother and sister? Find out how you can help support the show and gain early, ad free acess to episodes, plus more @ patreon.com/corpusdelicti
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/48936661/may-hawes
https://www.bhamwiki.com/w/Hawes_murders
http://digital.archives.alabama.gov/cdm/compoundobject/collection/hgpub/id/33831/rec/1
https://weldbham.com/blog/2011/10/27/ghosts-of-birmingham’s-morbidly-fascinating-and-violent-past/
http://rs5.loc.gov/service/gdc/scd0001/2008/20081016004ha/20081016001ha.pdf

60: Back in Crime: Elizabeth Bentley Sep 24, 2018

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This week our true crime time machine takes us to look at Elizabeth Bentley, an American spy, who was also a Russian spy, who ended up turning in dozens of other people spying against the US. What led her to such a dual life? Today's sponsor:Beautycounter - Feel good about what you put on your skinwww.beautycounter.com/britneyritchey Music by:Kai Engel"Daemones" Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Transition Music by:Nick ScarantinoScarytino.com
Sources
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_Bentley
https://www.atomicheritage.org/profile/elizabeth-bentley
http://vcencyclopedia.vassar.edu/alumni/elizabeth-bentley.html
https://spartacus-educational.com/USAbentleyE.htm
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/venona/dece_bentley.html

59: Back in Crime: The Sodder Children Sep 18, 2018

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On Christmas eve, a family with 9 children's home catches on fire. Five never make it out of the house alive... or do they? What caused the fire? Why were the phone lines cut? There may be more to it than meets the eye. Music by:Kai Engel"Daemones" Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Transition Music by:Nick ScarantinoScarytino.com
Sources
http://mentalfloss.com/article/522074/enduring-mystery-sodder-childrens-christmas-disappearance
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-children-who-went-up-in-smoke-172429802/
https://thoughtcatalog.com/emily-madriga/2018/03/35-puzzling-facts-about-the-sodder-children-disappearance/
http://mentalfloss.com/article/522074/enduring-mystery-sodder-childrens-christmas-disappearance

58: Back in Crime: Amy Archer Gilligan Sep 11, 2018

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You may have heard of the famous play that later became a movie called Arsenic and Ole Lace, but did you know that it was inspired by a true story? Of course, the true story isn't nearly as funny as the show. Today we talk about Amy Archer Gilligan who ran one of the first versions of a private nursing home... only many of her patients never made it out. Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amy_Archer-Gilliganhttps://windsorhistoricalsociety.org/amy-archer-gilligan-entrepreneurism-gone-wrong-in-windsor/http://tourwindsorct.org/historic/AmyArcherGilliganH/http://tonsoffacts.com/22-fascinating-terrifying-facts-amy-archer-gilligan/https://connecticuthistory.org/windsors-murder-factory/Music by:Kai Engel"Daemones" Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners" This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA. Transition Music by:Nick ScarantinoScarytino.com

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