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October 13, 1307: Knights Templar Arrested Oct 13, 2021

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King Philip IV had more than 600 members of the Knights Templar, including Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Jacques de Molay, rounded up and arrested in France. Guest hosted by Wenndy Mackenzie from Solved Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast.

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October 12, 1960: Inejiro Asanuma Assassinated Oct 12, 2021

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During a live televised debate, Japanese Socialist leader Inejiro Asanuma was assassinated by 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi.

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October 11, 1878: Wild Bill Longley Hanged Oct 11, 2021

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After a lifetime of crimes, including the murder of a childhood friend, thousands gathered to watch the execution of one of the most notorious murderers in American history.

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October 10, 19 CE: Roman General Germanicus Dies Oct 10, 2021

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One of the greatest warriors in the Roman Empire, Germanicus died of a mysterious illness. On his deathbed, he blamed Syria’s governor, Piso, and Piso’s wife Plancina for poisoning him.

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October 9, 1934: King Alexander I of Yugoslavia Assassinated Oct 09, 2021

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While visiting Prime Minister Louis Barthou of France in Marseilles, King Alexander I of Yugoslavia was assassinated. In the ensuing crowd panic and reaction from police, more shots were fired. Innocent victims would also die, as well as Barthou and the assassin.

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October 8, 2006: Michael Sandy Killed Oct 08, 2021

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Four men lured Michael Sandy to a remote location in an attempt to rob him. When Sandy tried to escape, he was killed in a hit-and-run. His sexuality would play a major role in the criminal trial.

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October 7, 1998: Matthew Shepard Beaten Oct 07, 2021

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21-year-old Matthew Shepard was brutally beaten by two men in an alleged hate crime. He would die five days later. His death would lead to the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

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October 6, 1985: Keith Blakelock Murdered Oct 06, 2021

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Riots broke out in North London after police indirectly caused the death of a 49-year-old woman. In the ensuing clash between police and protestors, Constable Keith Blakelock was killed. Guest hosted by Rabia Chaudry from Nighty Night.

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October 5, 2006: Mass Grave Found in Menden-Barge Oct 05, 2021

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Fifty-one bodies, including 22 children, were unearthed from a cemetery in Menden-Barge, Germany. It is believed they were victims of Aktion T4, the Nazi euthanasia program.

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October 4, 2009: Kimberly Cates Murdered Oct 04, 2021

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On a quiet night in a small New Hampshire town, Kimberly Cates and her 11-year-old daughter were brutally attacked by four unknown assailants.

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