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March 2, 1995: Nick Leeson Arrested Mar 02, 2020

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On this day in 1995, 28-year-old derivatives trader Nick Leeson was arrested for defrauding his superiors at Barings Bank and for cheating the Singapore exchange.

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March 1, 1562: Massacre of Wassy Mar 01, 2020

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On this day in 1562, Francis, Duke of Guise ordered the massacre of dozens of Protestants as they worshipped in a makeshift church.

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February 29, 1692: Salem Women Accused Feb 29, 2020

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On this day in 1692, farmer Thomas Putnam accused three women of witchcraft—some of the first witchcraft accusations in Salem, Massachusetts.

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February 28, 1921: Mario Buda Arrested Feb 28, 2020

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On this day in 1921, Italian anarchist Mario Buda was arrested in his village of Savignano during an anti-Fascist protest. Little did the authorities know, they had apprehended the man suspected of a deadly bombing in New York City.

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February 27, 1992: Jack Unterweger is Caught Feb 27, 2020

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On this day in 1992, Austrian serial killer Jack Unterweger was caught by the authorities for the final time while hiding in Miami, Florida.

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February 26, 1994: Branch Davidians Acquitted Feb 26, 2020

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On this day in 1994, eleven members of the Branch Davidian cult were acquitted of murder and conspiracy to commit murder. Guest hosted by Erica Kelly from Southern Fried True Crime.

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February 25, 2000: Murder of Victoria Climbié Feb 25, 2020

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On this day in 2000, eight-year-old Victoria Climbié died in a hospital from physical abuse at the hands of her great-aunt and her great-aunt’s boyfriend.

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February 24, 2015: Dell Cherry Factory Raid Feb 24, 2020

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On this day in 2015, authorities raided Dell’s Maraschino Cherries Factory in Brooklyn, New York. They came looking for potential environmental violations—what they found instead was a hidden drug empire.

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February 23, 1906: Johann Hoch Executed Feb 23, 2020

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On this day in 1906, con artist Johann Hoch was executed for the murder of his wife, Marie Walcker-Hoch.

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February 22, 1974: Samuel Byck Attempted Hijacking Feb 22, 2020

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On this day in 1974, out-of-work tire salesman Samuel Byck murdered two people in an attempt to hijack an aircraft and crash into the White House.

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