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July 22, 1916: The Preparedness Day Bombing Jul 22, 2022

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Ten people were killed, and 40 more were injured, when a bomb exploded during San Francisco's Preparedness Day Parade. City lawyers and detectives used the tragedy to ensure local union leaders were held responsible.

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July 21, 1925: The Scopes Monkey Trial Jul 21, 2022

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John Thomas Scopes, a 24-year-old teacher, was found guilty of violating Tennessee's law against teaching evolution in school. The infamous court case propelled the debate between creationism and evolution to new heights.

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July 20, 1973: Bruce Lee Dies Jul 20, 2022

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32-year-old writer, director, and martial arts legend Bruce Lee died suddenly at his mistress's apartment. An effort to hide the affair led to wild theories about the truth behind his death. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from Unsolved Murders. Every week, his show tells the true stories behind classic murder mysteries.

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July 19, 1969: The Chappaquiddick Incident Jul 19, 2022

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Ted Kennedy reported a fatal car crash he was involved in the previous night to police. His passenger, 28-year-old Mary Jo Kopechne, died in the accident.

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July 18, 2006: Dr. Anna Pou Taken into Police Custody Jul 18, 2022

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In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Dr. Anna Pou and two other nurses from her hospital were taken into police custody for alleged mercy killings at Memorial Medical Center.

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July 17, 1603: Sir Walter Raleigh Arrested Jul 17, 2022

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Sir Walter Raleigh was arrested for his alleged role in a plot to overthrow King James I. With very little evidence against him, Raleigh denied the charges and defended himself in court.

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July 16, 1976: Chowchilla School Bus Kidnapping Jul 16, 2022

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Twenty-six school children and their bus driver were reunited with their families after they escaped from the large pit where they were being held.

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July 15, 2016: Helen Bailey’s Body Found Jul 15, 2022

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The body of author Helen Bailey, best known for the Electra Brown young adult series, was found stashed in a sewage well in her garage. Authorities arrested her fiancé, Ian Stewart.

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July 14, 1776: The Abduction of Jemima Boone Jul 14, 2022

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14-year-old Jemima Boone, daughter of frontier leader Daniel Boone, and two friends were captured and held hostage by Cherokee and Shawnee warriors.

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July 13, 1999: The Railroad Killer Surrenders Jul 13, 2022

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After brokering a deal with Texas Rangers, Angel Resendiz, also known as the Railroad Killer, surrendered to authorities. Guest hosted by Molly Brandenburg from Conspiracy Theories, a podcast that delves into the complicated stories behind the world's most controversial cover-ups and mysteries.

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