True Crime Historian

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Monster On The Run Oct 09, 2020

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AN EYE FOR AN EYE -- A special edition of Yesterday’s News exploring the criminal justice system at its most extreme: Inflicting the Death Penalty...
The Ghastly Kidnapping And Murder Of Marion Parker
Episode 415 relates one of the most difficult crimes we’ve yet to tell, a terrible kidnapping and brutal murder of 12-year-old girl by a smiling, charming monster. No other word for William Edward Hickman. The details of the crime were so disturbing that the newspapers could not report on them, but even the broad outline as presented will give you chills.
Culled from the historic pages of the Los Angeles Times and other newspapers of the era.
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If this story has aroused your indignation and it’s still crying out for justice, check out our supplemental editions in the Safe House Salon at www.patreon.com/truecrimehistorian. The first is a report from the great pulp author Edgar Rice Burroughs, who covered the trial for the Los Angeles Examiner, and the other a first-person report from Hickman’s execution by a reporter from the San Francisco Daily News.
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Also from Pulpular Media:
Portals to Possibility, an improvised mock-talk show that proves you don’t have to be human to be good people. Visit pulpular.com/portals2 for a brand-new episode.
Catastrophic Calamaties, Exploring the famous and forgotten disasters of the 19th and 20th centuries. What could go wrong? Everything!
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Opening theme by Nico Vitesse
Some music and sound effects licensed from podcastmusic.com.
Closing theme by Dave Sams and Rachel Schott, engineered by David Hisch at Third Street Music.
Media management by Sean Miller-Jones
Richard O Jones, Executive Producer

Blackmail Or Bullets? Oct 02, 2020

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YESTERDAY’S NEWS -- Tales of classic scandals, scoundrels and scourges told through vintage newspaper accounts from the golden age of yellow journalism...
The Shooting Showgirls Lillian Graham And Ethel Conrad
Episode 414 tells the story of a pair of young vaudeville actresses who come up with a scheme to dupe an older former lover of a great sum of money. But when he calls their bluff, they choke and shoot the old fellow in the leg. Three times. It’s hard to find a hero in this tale. They’re all kinda skeezy.
Culled from the historic pages of the New York Sun and other newspapers of the era.
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I want you to start living a happier life today. BetterHelp can be the way to find one. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting www.BetterHelp.com/historian .
Download Best Fiends for your device and join me in a fanciful quest in this challenging and cheerful puzzle game.
***
A creation Of Pulpular Media
Also from Pulpular Media:
Portals to Possibility, an improvised mock-talk show that proves you don’t have to be human to be good people. Visit pulpular.com/portals2 for a brand-new episode.
Catastrophic Calamaties, Exploring the famous and forgotten disasters of the 19th and 20th centuries. What could go wrong? Everything!
Some listeners choose to listen to this podcast advertising-free by checking in at the Safe House at www.patreon.com/truecrimehistorian, to get early access, exclusive content, and whatever personal services you require.
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Opening theme by Lucia La Rezza
Some music and sound effects licensed from podcastmusic.com.
Closing theme by Dave Sams and Rachel Schott, engineered by David Hisch at Third Street Music.
Media management by Sean Miller-Jones
Richard O Jones, Executive Producer

A French Maid's Dirty Laundry Sep 25, 2020

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Episode 413 is the sordid little tale of a French Canadian girl who gets wrapped up in an ugly situation involving her employers, a womanizing laundry owner and his suffering wife.

The Taxi Dancer's Death Ride Sep 17, 2020

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Episode 412 is an action-packed adventure that begins with the body of a pretty girl on a dark lonely road and includes a policeman killed in the line of duty, more than a thousand shots fired in a showdown with the villains, a couple of attempted jailbreaks, and a double-dose of lethal justice.

Killer Caught By A Thread Sep 11, 2020

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Episode 411 details the events following the discovery alongside the famed Mulholland Drive of a body sewn up in a makeshift canvas bag fashioned from an old awning.

Fall River Nurse Found In Tiverton Ditch Sep 04, 2020

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Episode 411 relates the events following the discovery alongside the famed Mulholland Drive of a body sewn up in a makeshift canvas bag fashioned from an old awning.

The Girod Street Assassination Ambuscade Aug 27, 2020

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Episode 408 explores the lead-in and aftermath of one of the most deadly vigilante actions in American history.

Meat Juice Mischief Aug 20, 2020

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This one involves an American woman who marries a Brit old enough to be her father, and is then charged with his poisoning.

The Perth Ballroom Tragedy Aug 13, 2020

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YESTERDAY’S NEWS -- Tales of classic scandals, scoundrels and scourges told through vintage newspaper accounts from the golden age of yellow journalism.
Audrey Jacob Stands Trial
Episode 406 comes from a special request from one of my many listeners Down Under, this one the tragic story of a spurned young woman who settles the score on the dance floor. And we’re not talking about a tango competition, but her trial is a dramatic one and the resolution is indeed surprising.
Culled from the historic pages of the Perth Mirror, the Perth Daily News, and other newspapers of the era
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I want you to start living a happier life today. BetterHelp can be the way to find one. As a listener, you’ll get 10% off your first month by visiting www.BetterHelp.com/historian .
Download Best Fiends, like best friends without the R, for your device and join me in a fanciful quest in this challenging and cheerful puzzle game.
***
A creation Of Pulpular Media
Also from Pulpular Media:
Portals to Possibility, an improvised mock-talk show that proves you don’t have to be human to be good people. Visit pulpular.com/portals2 for a brand-new episode.
Catastrophic Calmaties, Exploring the famous and forgotten disasters of the 19th and 20th centuries. What could go wrong? Everything! Visit catastrophiccalamities.com for new episodes twice a month.
Some listeners choose to support this podcast by signing up for a premium account on Himalaya, the official podcast player of True Crime Historian, where you can get the first month free by using the promotional code HISTORIAN when you check out.
Some listeners choose to support this podcast by checking in at the Safe House at www.patreon.com/truecrimehistorian, to get early access, exclusive content, and whatever personal services you require.
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Opening theme by Joyie.
Some music and sound effects licensed from podcastmusic.com.
Closing theme by Dave Sams and Rachel Schott, engineered by David Hisch at Third Street Music.
Media management by Sean Miller-Jones
Richard O Jones, Executive Producer

A Mother-In-Law's Revenge Aug 06, 2020

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A fun-loving dentist is charged with the double-barrel shotgun murder of his father-in-law.

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