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Sweetheart Killers: Alton Coleman and Debra Brown Feb 13, 2017

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A summer of terror. A nationwide manhunt. Two killers with nothing to lose.

In the summer of 1984, Alton Coleman and Debra Brown embarked on a brutal multi-state crime spree, leaving a trail of devastation across the Midwest. Their violent rampage included robbery, assault, kidnapping, and cold-blooded murder—forcing the FBI to launch an urgent manhunt to stop them before they could kill again.

What fueled their deadly partnership? How did they evade capture for so long? And what finally brought their reign of terror to an end?

Join us as we dive into one of the most chilling serial killer duos in American history.

🎧 Listen now—because the road to hell is paved with blood.

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Sweetheart Killers: Amy Fisher - The Long Island Lolita Feb 07, 2017

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Obsession. Betrayal. A gunshot that shocked the nation.

In 1992, 17-year-old Amy Fisher became infatuated with an older, married man—auto mechanic Joey Buttafuoco. But when his wife, Mary Jo, stood in the way, Amy took matters into her own hands. The result? A near-fatal attack that made headlines across the country and turned Fisher into the infamous Long Island Lolita.

But as the story unfolded, it became clear that the truth was far more twisted than anyone first believed. Was Amy a naive teenager manipulated by an older man, or a calculated would-be killer? And how did this scandal turn into one of the most sensationalized true crime cases of the decade?

Join us as we unravel the real story behind lust, lies, and attempted murder in suburbia.

🎧 Listen now—because love can be deadly.

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Artful Crimes: The Gardner Museum Heist Jan 31, 2017

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A billion-dollar mystery. A museum left in ruins. And a case that remains unsolved to this day.

On March 18, 1990, two men disguised as police officers walked into Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum—and walked out with 13 priceless works of art. In just 81 minutes, they pulled off the biggest art heist in history, vanishing without a trace. Decades later, the stolen masterpieces, worth over half a billion dollars, remain missing.

Who was behind this daring crime? Was it the work of a criminal syndicate, an inside job, or something even more unexpected? And will these lost treasures ever be recovered?

Join us as we explore the twists, turns, and theories surrounding one of the world’s greatest unsolved heists.

🎧 Listen now—because the truth is still waiting to be uncovered.

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Artful Crimes: Andy Warhol and Valerie Solanas Jan 24, 2017

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Fame. Rejection. Revenge. One gunshot that changed art history forever.

On June 3, 1968, pop art icon Andy Warhol was nearly killed when radical feminist writer Valerie Solanas walked into his Manhattan studio and opened fire. Warhol survived—but the attack left both him and the art world forever altered.

What drove Solanas, the author of the SCUM Manifesto, to attempt murder? Was she a revolutionary or a deeply troubled woman seeking vengeance? And how did this moment expose the darker side of Warhol’s Factory scene?

Join us as we explore the complex relationship between Solanas and Warhol, the shooting that shook the art world, and the lasting impact of this near-fatal encounter.

🎧 Listen now—because art and violence have a history.

📖 Book Recommendation: Valerie Solanas: The Defiant Life of the Woman Who Wrote SCUM (and Shot Andy Warhol)– Breanne Fahs

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Artful Crimes: Caravaggio: The Bad Boy of Rome Jan 17, 2017

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The great artist Caravaggio lives an unparalleled life as a painter of masterpieces and as a mercurial and violent young man who became a convicted murderer before the age of 35. Resrouces: Book: Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane by Andrew Graham-Dixon Facebook & Instagram: @OnceUponACrimePod Twitter: @UponACrime

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Artful Crimes: The Death of Vincent Van Gogh Jan 10, 2017

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The series "Artful Crimes" details cases of crimes committed by and against artists. In Chapter 1 we'll explore the death of Vincent Van Gogh - suicide or murder? Resources: Book: Van Gogh: A Life by Steven Naifeh and Gregory White Smith Music: Vincent (Starry Starry Night) by Don McLean www.truecrimepodcast.com Vincent Van Gogh Art History Artists Impressionism Suicide True Crime Murder

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S1 Ep25: Holiday Homicides: Murder in Madison Dec 30, 2016

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A man leads police to a body buried in a snowbank on Christmas Day, 1977. This murder in Madison, Wisconsin, would captivate the public with a tale of sex, murder, drugs and money. Resources: Book: Winter of Frozen Dreams - by Karl Harter Video: Winter of Frozen Dreams

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S1 Ep24: Holiday Homicides: The Lawson Family Murders Dec 20, 2016

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On Christmas Day, 1929, one of the country's worst mass murders took place in North Carolina. This is Chapter 2 of Holiday Homicides: The Lawson Family Murders. Resources: Book: The Meaning of Our Tears: The True Story of the Lawson Family Murders by Trudy J. Smith Ballad: The Lawson Family Murder by Doc Watson

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S1 Ep23: Holiday Homicides: The Ashland Tragedy Dec 12, 2016

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In the early morning hours of Christmas Eve, 1881, a brutal attack was perpetrated on three sleeping teens in Ashland, Kentucky. Poem: The Ashland Tragedy, composed as a ballad by Peyton Buckner Byrne of Greenup County, Kentucky. Music: The Cherry Tree Carol and Carol of the Bells from An Appalachian Christmas, Composer Mark O'Connor

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S1 Ep22: True Crime Game Changers: Amber Hagerman and the AMBER Alert Dec 05, 2016

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A 9-year-old girl is abducted in Arlington, Texas. The community and, ultimately, the country would call for changes in the way law enforcement responds to missing and abducted children

You can find the video about Amber and her family here: WFAA Amber Hagerman Documentary

Click here to find out more about the AMBER Alert System

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children can be contacted at 1-800-THE-LOST or www.missingkids.org .

You can see a list of active AMBER alerts here.

Tips to keep your children safe:

1) Have a code word phrase. This is a phrase that you would share with your children, especially as it relates to adults they should and can trust. They should know that if you send someone to pick them up from school or any activity, the code word will be used. Make it something funny or personal so it’s easy for the kids to remember. A child should only go with someone who tells them that phrase. 2) Teach your kids that adults don’t need help from kids. If an adult needs directions, help finding a pet or anything else, they should ask another adult, not a child.

3) Let your child know it’s OK to yell, scream, and say no to an adult if they feel uncomfortable or scared. We teach children to listen to adults and not to be disruptive, but there are times they should disobey and be loud. It’s a good idea to practice with your kids. Give them a scenario and have them practice say no firmly and loudly, screaming, and running away.

4) Be careful of sharing too much identifying information on the internet. Of course, we like to share pictures and information about the cute and fun things are children do on Facebook and other social media. But predators can get information about a child's location, routine, etc., if identifying information is shared such as school names, names of parks you frequent, even locations of meeting places like scout troop meetings, sports fields, etc. So, just keep that information to a minimum and without details. Family members and good friends already probably know it so it's not necessary to share.

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