Today in True Crime

Latest Episodes:

January 22, 1957: “Mad Bomber” Confesses Jan 22, 2020

Show notes

On this day in 1957, “Mad Bomber” George Metesky confessed to planting over 30 explosives around New York City. Guest hosted by Sam Dingman from Family Ghosts.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 21, 1793: Louis XVI Executed Jan 21, 2020

Show notes

On this day in 1793, the 38-year-old former King of France, Louis XVI, was executed by guillotine in Paris.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 20, 1981: Iran Hostages Released Jan 20, 2020

Show notes

On this day in 1981, 52 American hostages were released from Iran after being held captive for 444 days.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 19, 1919: Arnold Rothstein Arrested Jan 19, 2020

Show notes

On this day in 1919, gangster Arnold Rothstein held a high stakes dice game in a New York City apartment. Authorities interrupted the game and, in the ensuing chaos, three policemen were grazed with gunfire, and Rothstein was charged with the shooting.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 18, 1967: Albert DeSalvo Sentenced Jan 18, 2020

Show notes

On this day in 1967, Albert DeSalvo was sentenced to life in prison for armed robbery and the sexual assault of four women. DeSalvo is most notorious, however, for confessing to the brutal Boston Strangler murders.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 17, 1977: Gary Gilmore Executed Jan 17, 2020

Show notes

On this day in 1977, 36-year-old Gary Gilmore was executed by firing squad. He was the first person executed by the state after capital punishment was reinstated in the U.S.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 16, 1935: The Barker Shootout Jan 16, 2020

Show notes

On this day in 1935, the FBI killed outlaw Ma Barker, and her son Fred, in a 4-hour shootout.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 15, 1976: Sara Jane Moore Sentenced Jan 15, 2020

Show notes

On this day in 1976, 45-year-old Sara Jane Moore was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Gerald Ford. Guest hosted by Tyler Allen from The Minds of Madness.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 14, 1975: Lesley Whittle Kidnapped Jan 14, 2020

Show notes

On this day in 1975, 17-year-old heiress Lesley Whittle was abducted from her home in the village of Highley, England.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January 13, 1996: Abduction of Amber Hagerman Jan 13, 2020

Show notes

On this day in 1996, 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was abducted from a supermarket parking lot in Arlington, Texas, and murdered. While her killer has never been found, the tragedy of her disappearance sparked the creation of the Amber Alert system.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected