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September 4, 1977: The Golden Dragon Massacre Sep 04, 2019

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On this day in 1977, a violent, years-long conflict between two rival gangs in San Francisco’s Chinatown culminated in one of the bloodiest shootouts the city had ever seen – The Golden Dragon Massacre.

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September 3, 2012: Griselda Blanco Sep 03, 2019

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On this day in 2012, cocaine queenpin Griselda Blanco was gunned down in her hometown of Medellin, Colombia.

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September 2, 1946: Dan White Sep 02, 2019

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On this day in 1946, Dan White, future murderer of Harvey Milk and George Moscone, was born.

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September 1, 1981: Eric Witte Sep 01, 2019

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On this day in 1981, Eric Witte shoots his father, Paul Witte in the family home at his mother's orders.

Parcasters - Family dynamics introduce an entirely new dimension to crime. Our other podcast, Crimes of Passion, is dedicated to sorting through those additional layers! Search Crimes of Passion on Spotify to listen now!

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August 31, 1888: Jack the Ripper Aug 31, 2019

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On this day in 1888, Jack the Ripper killed his first victim, Mary Ann Nichols.

Parcasters - Who was Jack the Ripper? We do our best to find out on our other podcast, Unexplained Mysteries. Search Unexplained Mysteries in Spotify to start listening today!

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August 30, 1850: Dr. John W. Webster Aug 30, 2019

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On this day in 1850, Harvard Professor Dr. John W. Webster was executed for murdering a member of Boston's upper class.

Parcasters - Interested in more evaluations of questionable trials? Check out our other podcast, Not Guilty! Search Not Guilty on Spotify to listen today!

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August 29, 1976: The Golden State Killer Aug 29, 2019

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On this day in 1976, a mother and daughter's quiet evening at home was interrupted by an attack from the Golden State Killer.

Parcasters - This week on Serial Killers we examine the life and crimes of Dennis Nilsen, The Kindly Killer. Subscribe to Serial Killers on Spotify to listen now!

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August 28, 1955: Emmett Till Aug 28, 2019

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On this day in 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till was abducted from his bed by two white men, beaten, and murdered.

Parcasters - The assassination of Emmett Till reverberates through American society to this day. For deep dives on impactful deaths and their result, subscribe to Assassinations on Spotify.

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August 27, 1964: Edmund Kemper Aug 27, 2019

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On this day in 1964, a 15-year-old boy named Edmund Kemper would brutally kill his paternal grandparents. He would later go on to become one of the most infamous serial killers of all time.

Parcasters - This week on Serial Killers we examine the life and crimes of Dennis Nilsen, The Kindly Killer. Subscribe to Serial Killers on Spotify to listen now!

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August 26, 1916: Virginia Hill Aug 26, 2019

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On this day in 1916, Virginia Hill, mob queen, was born in Lipscomb, Alabama.

Parcasters - For more stories like this one, check out our podcast covering organized crime figures throughout history, Kingpins! Search Kingpins on Spotify today!

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