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**Today in True Crime**

There’s never an ordinary day in true crime history. Flip back the calendar and see how one fateful day can ripple through time. Today in True Crime is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

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April 21, 1962: Graham Young Kills Stepmother Apr 21, 2020

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On this day in 1962, serial killer Graham Young, aka the “Teacup Poisoner,” murdered his 37-year-old stepmother, Molly.

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April 20, 1970: Zodiac Sends 13-Character Cipher Apr 20, 2020

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On this day in 1970, the notorious Zodiac Killer sent one of his most disturbing communications to the San Francisco press. The letter not only held the key to the killer’s identity, but also included a detailed bomb threat that terrified the public.

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April 19, 2013: Tamerlan Tsarnaev Dies Apr 19, 2020

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On this day in 2013, 26-year-old Tamerlan Tsarnaev died from his injuries after a shootout with the police. Tamerlan, along with his younger brother Dzhokhar, was suspected of bombing the Boston Marathon.

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April 18, 1946: The International Court of Justice Apr 18, 2020

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On this day in 1946, the International Court of Justice held its inaugural sitting at The Peace Palace in The Netherlands.

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April 17, 1969: Sirhan Sirhan Convicted Apr 17, 2020

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On this day in 1969, Sirhan Bishara Sirhan was convicted of the murder of United States Senator Robert F. Kennedy.

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April 16, 1996: The Murder of Kelly Anne Bates Apr 16, 2020

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On this day in 1996, James Patterson Smith walked into a police station in Manchester, claiming that his teenage girlfriend drowned in the bathtub. Subsequent investigations showed that the death was far from an accident…

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April 15, 1920: The Case of Sacco & Vanzetti Apr 15, 2020

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On this day in 1920, two anarchists, Nicola Sacco and Bartolomeo Vanzetti, robbed and killed the paymaster and security guard of a Massachusetts shoe company.

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April 14, 2014: Chibok Schoolgirls Kidnapped Apr 14, 2020

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On this day in 2014, 276 schoolgirls were abducted by Boko Haram in Chibok, Nigeria. Six years later, over one hundred girls are still presumed missing.

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April 13, 1946: The Phantom Killer Strikes Again Apr 13, 2020

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On this day in 1946, the Phantom Killer committed his second double-murder in Texarkana, Texas.

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April 12, 1982: The CBS Murders Apr 12, 2020

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On this day in 1982, three television engineers were fatally shot as they left their offices at CBS.

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