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June 22, 1983: Emanuela Orlandi’s Vatican Disappearance Jun 22, 2022

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After a day at school, 15-year-old Emanuela Orlandi called home to tell her family about a man she had just met. It was the last time they ever heard from her. Guest hosted by Molly Brandenburg from Conspiracy Theories, a podcast that tells the complicated stories behind the world's most controversial events and cover-ups.

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June 21, 2000: The Sausage King’s Rampage Jun 21, 2022

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After a confrontation with inspectors who came to shut down his plant for violations, Stuart Alexander, or the "Sausage King" as he called himself, grabbed his gun and shot at the inspectors. Three of them died, while the fourth was able to escape.

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June 20, 1947: Bugsy Siegel Murdered Jun 20, 2022

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41-year-old mobster Benjamin "Bugsy" Siegel was shot and killed with a military-grade rifle in his girlfriend's home. Nobody has been convicted of the murder, but theories abound.

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June 19, 1982: Vincent Chin Murdered Jun 19, 2022

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Vincent Chin, a Chinese-American man, was the victim of a hate crime when he was beaten to death during his bachelor party. His killers were fined $3,000 and given three years probation.

Countdown to the CULTS book release! Our first book hits shelves July 12th. It’s an unflinching exploration of shame, secrecy, power, exploitation, and destruction. Learn more at www.parcast.com/cults!

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June 18, 2002: Rex DeGeorge Sentenced Jun 18, 2022

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Beverly Hills attorney Rex DeGeorge was convicted of insurance fraud and sentenced to seven and a half years in prison after an investigation into the sinking of his yacht off the coast of Italy.

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June 17, 656 C.E.: Caliph Uthman ibn Affan Killed Jun 17, 2022

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The leader of the Islamic Empire was killed. His death set the stage for one of the most influential religious divisions in the Islamic world.

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June 16, 1959: George Reeves Found Dead Jun 16, 2022

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Actor George Reeves, best known for playing Superman in the 1950s television series Adventures of Superman, was found dead in his Los Angeles home from a gunshot wound. His death was officially ruled a suicide, but some believe it was actually murder.

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June 15, 1972: Ulrike Meinhof Arrested Jun 15, 2022

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Left-wing terrorist Ulrike Meinhof was found hiding in a teacher's apartment and arrested for performing acts of violence against Germany. Guest hosted by Greg Polcyn from Serial Killers, a podcast that provides a unique glimpse into the minds and methods of the world's most notorious killers.

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June 14, 2000: Retired Colonel Exposed as a Spy Jun 14, 2022

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George Trofimoff met with a man named Igor who he thought was a Russian agent bringing him money. It was actually a sting operation, and Trofimoff was arrested by the FBI.

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June 13, 1971: Pentagon Papers Published Jun 13, 2022

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The New York Times published top secret documents that had been stolen from the federal government. The documents exposed the grim reality behind the war in Vietnam.

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