History Dweebs - A look at True Crime, Murders, Serial Killers and the Darkside of History

Velma the Hammer

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

When a young Velma West got tired of staying home, she took her frustration out on her husband. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Killer Clowns from Cincinnati

05 Mar 2026

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Join us as we discuss the Killer Clowns from Cincinnati. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Girl in the furnace.

28 Jan 2026

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The unsolved case of Elfrieda Knaak. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Kelly-Hopksinville Incident

16 Dec 2025

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When Aliens come in contact with well-armed, drunken Hillbillies chaos ensues! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

My Brother's Keeper: The Mitchell Brothers

07 Dec 2025

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The Mitchell Brothers were the Kings of Porn until they had a deadly falling out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Postage Due: The Circleville Letter Mystery

13 Oct 2025

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When the residents of a small Ohio town started receiving strange and threatening letters in the 1970s, it started a mystery that continues to this da...

Tuesday Gone: Lynyrd Skynyrd

07 Sep 2025

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Join Tim, Brandy and Larry as we discuss the plane crash involving the rock band  Lynyrd Skynyrd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

Mothman

05 Aug 2025

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Join us as we discuss The Mothman of West Virgina Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Death by Fairies

20 Jun 2025

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When Bridget Cleary's husband believes she has kidnapped by fairies' tragedy ensues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Short Life of the World's Tallest Man

23 May 2025

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The short life of the world's Tallest man. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Assassination of Congressman Leo Ryan

07 Apr 2025

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In November 1978, Congressman Leo Ryan (Rep. CA) travelled to The People's Temple in Jonestown, Guyana. He did not return alive. Hosted on Acast. See...

Cabbage patch riot

22 Mar 2025

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Cabbage Patch Kids Dolls were all the rage in the 1980s, but when demand exceeded supply, chaos ensued. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

Love on the Titanic

21 Feb 2025

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Join us as we discuss the tragic lives of John and Madeline Astor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hands across America

26 Jan 2025

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Today we talk about a quirky charity event called hands across America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lonely Death

18 Dec 2024

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In this episode we discuss people who have died without anyone being aware they died. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cotton club murder

23 Nov 2024

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Please join Tim, Chuck, Leanne and Special Guests Larry and Chanda as we discuss this notorious Hollywood murder. Episode Produced by Leanne Scott. ...

Professor Buzzkill Interview

19 Oct 2024

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Please join us as talk history with Joe Coohill, Creator and Host of the popular podcast "Professor Buzzkill". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

The Mad Gasser of Mattoon

18 Sep 2024

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Join us as we discuss cases of Mass Hysteria! Written by: Tim Scott Hosted by: Brandy Herrmann, Chuck Walters, Leanne Scott and Tim Scott Produced ...

The lady who gave birth 69 times

06 Sep 2024

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In this episode we take a look at the story of Valentina Vassilyeva who allegedly had 69 children.written by Tim ScottHosted By Tim Scott, Brandy Herm...

The death of Thomas Jefferson

21 Aug 2024

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In this episode we take a look at the painful death of Thomas Jefferson.Written by Tim ScottProduced by Leanne ScottHosted by Tim Scott, Chuck Walters...

Brief Hiatus

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Due to the Loss of Mad Thadd Scott, the show will be taking a break for a short time. We will resume recording in August. Thank you all! Hosted on A...

The Great Emu War

24 May 2024

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When the Australian government declared war on a herd of Emus, the Emus decided to fight back! Written by: Tim ScottHosts: Brandy Herrmann, Chuck Walt...

Murder Ballads

03 May 2024

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Today we discuss the true story behind some of the most popular murder ballads. Written By: Tim ScottHosted by: Shellie, Brandy, Chuck, Thadd and...

The Unsolved Murders of the Lumber Baron Inn

19 Apr 2024

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In this episode, we explore the brutal murder of two teenage girls at the mysterious Lumber Baron Inn in Denver. Written by: Tim ScottHosted by: ...

Seven Men Gone: The Killing Spree of Aileen Wuornos

22 Mar 2024

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Written By: Tim ScottHosted By: Shellie Shel, Leanne Scott and Brandy HerrrmannProduced by: Thadd Scott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Death in Room 1046

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

 On January 2, 1935, a lone man, checked into the President Hotel in Kansas City. What happened to him is still a mystery to this day.&...

Radium Girls

10 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

When the ladies, working at the United States Radium Corporation (USRC), started glowing in the dark, it raised some concerns. Talk about a Glow ...

Tougher than a Bull Moose

26 Jan 2024

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The attempted assassination of Teddy RooseveltWritten by: Tim ScottHosted By: Brandy, Chuck, Thadd, and Tim Produced by Thadd Scott Hosted on Aca...

Who killed Bonnie Lee Bakley?

12 Jan 2024

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When Bonnie Lee Bakley was murdered in downtown Los Angeles in May 2004, suspicion immediately turned to her actor husband Robert Blake. But was ...

The Death of John Holmes

24 Dec 2023

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Porn Star John Holmes was bigger than life until he met his untimely demise.Written by: Tim ScottProduced by: Thadd ScottHosted by: Brandy, Chuck, Tha...

The Thanksgiving Cannibal

22 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you dread spending the holidays with your family members, just be happy, you’re not spending Thanksgiving with Omaima Nelson.  Written ...

Sharks and Shenanigans: Sydney's Shark Arm Case

12 Nov 2023

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On April 25, 1935, at Australia’s Coogee Beach aquarium, a shark puked up a human arm and this incident sparked a mystery full of twists and turns. ...

Death Of a Muse: The Beekman Hill Murders

27 Oct 2023

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An Artist, A Muse, and Murder.  Written by: Tim Scott and Karen MichelleHosted by: Karen Michelle, Thadd Scott, Tim Scott and Chuck “Hawk”...

Home Sweet Home: Phrogging

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Please join us as we discuss unwanted house guests. Written by: Tim ScottProduced by: Thadd ScottHosted by: Brandy Scott-Herrmann, Chuck Walters,...

Las Vegas Arsonist Philip Cline

01 Sep 2023

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Busboy Philip Cline was found responsible for 8 deaths in the fire he started at the Las Vegas Hilton in 1981. Months earlier the MGM Grand went up in...

The Bra Murders

10 Aug 2023

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Between 1967 and 1971, a serial killer stalked Stamford, Connecticut strangling women with their own bras. Produced by: Thadd ScottWritten by: Ti...

The Great Molasses Flood

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In 1919, a fifty-foot tank, holding 2.3 million gallons of Molasses, collapsed in Boston’s Northside, changing the neighborhood forever. Produc...

Buried Alive!

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join: The Colonel, Tim, Thadd, and special guest host Shellie as we discuss people who were buried a bit prematurely.Produced by: Thadd Scott Wri...

Acid Test: The Brooklyn Murderess - Martha Place

18 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we discuss the first woman to die in the electric chairWritten by: Tim ScottHosted by: Brandy Herrmann, Chuck Walters and Tim ScottAudio En...

Death of Lobster Boy

21 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Grady Stiles Jr. became famous on the carnival circuit as “Lobster Boy”.  Despite his success on stage, his personal life was in shamble...

The Cleveland Clinic Fire

03 May 2023

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On May 15, 1929 a deadly fire broke out at the Cleveland Clinic that left more than 100 people dead.  Written by: Jason DikesAudio Engineer:...

Britain’s First Serial Killer

02 Apr 2023

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Mary Ann Cotton didn’t believe in divorce, she preferred murder instead.Written by: Tim ScottHosts: Brandy Herrmann, Chuck Walters, and Tim ScottEdi...

Death of a Tsar

19 Mar 2023

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Title: Death of a TsarNotes: Alexander II was a reformer, who freed 40 million Russian serfs.  Yet, he was not a universally beloved figure ...

Blue Christmas: The Dempsey Family Murders

04 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A simple act of kindness turns into a nightmare.  Hosted by: Brandy Herrmann, Chuck Walters, and Tim ScottEditor and Sound Engineer: Thadd S...

The Hitchhike Killer: William “Cockeyed” Cook.

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

“In the early 1950s, Spree Killer, William “Cockeyed” Cook, terrorized the American Southwest leading to the deaths of six people”Written by: ...

Real McCoy

01 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Charles “Kid” McCoy was a flamboyant Boxer who was a champion in the ring. Outside the ring, he was a murderer.Intro and Outro Music 'Cheeky Chops...

Dweebcon 2022

18 Nov 2022

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The Live show, 2022 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Port Arthur

16 Sep 2022

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 Martin Bryant killed 35 people and wounded 23 others, the worst massacre in modern Australian history. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Paul Bateson- Exorcist Killer

31 Jul 2022

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Paul Bateson was a radiological technologist in real life AND in the movie The Exorcist. Then he killed somebody. One, maybe more. Hosted on ...

Liver Eating Johnston

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a guy who could hold a grudge. And he did. For 25 years he members of the Crow tribe and ate their livers. (He was on Keto). They made a mo...

Half-Hanged Mary

19 May 2022

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Not all women are well hung. This is the story of one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hank Williams

23 Apr 2022

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The Dweebs discuss the rise and fall of a legend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Teddy Roosevelt and the River of Doubt

20 Feb 2022

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If Teddy Roosevelt ever asks you to go camping, just say no! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hillsville Massacre- Floyd Allen

20 Jan 2022

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A bad case of contempt of court! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Donner Party

22 Dec 2021

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The next time you are invited to a dinner party ask "what is on the menu". Because it might be you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Dr. Cream- Diabolical Doctor

05 Nov 2021

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Lambeth Poisoner, was a Scottish-Canadian medical doctor and serial killer who poisoned his victims. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy ...

Going Postal

02 Oct 2021

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Remember the kindly old mailman you saw on Mr. Rogers? This is not about him! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Ardenwald Axe Murders

28 Aug 2021

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Back in a time before stringent axe control laws were enacted, bad things happened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Spiderman Denver

25 Jul 2021

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A creepy little bastard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bath Tub Murders

01 Jun 2021

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Showers get you clean. Baths get you dead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sid and Nancy- dirty drug addicted version of Romeo and Juliet.

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The life of a rock star is not so glamorous. Add heroin, a knife and you have a tragedy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Mikhail Popkov - Siberian Lucan (Werewolf) Cop/Serial Killer

19 Apr 2021

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A nasty Russian with a badge. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Clementine Barnabet- female voodoo murderer and lumberjack!

12 Apr 2021

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Clementine Barnabet- seemed like a sweet woman. Until she had an axe in her hand! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Murder on Big Moose Lake

30 Mar 2021

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Boy meets girl, boy get a canoe, girl get cannoodled. A tale as old as time. Trigger warning, the Colonel croons, the ladies swoon. Hosted on Acast. S...

Caveman

05 Mar 2021

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Have you ever tried to get into a hole that was just too small? He did. And learned a hard lesson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

The Long Hearse Ride- A Necrophile in Love

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This Valentines Day, we present a story of a woman in love. Sometimes love runs hot and passionate. Sometimes cold and stiff. Really, really cold. But...

The Killdozer

23 Jan 2021

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Anger issues and heavy equipment are never a good mix. With special guest Nina Innstead! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Spontaneous Human Combustion

09 Jan 2021

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People bursting into flames. Like if Brandy went to church. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hobo Killer

07 Dec 2020

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Hobos are a nasty lot as a rule. This guy was bad by hobo standards! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Duels, Fools And Topless Brawls

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Some info on how duels came to be highly regulated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Halifax Explosion

25 Oct 2020

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Stuff blows up in Canada. Someone gets a bucket full of eyeballs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cannibal of Rotenburg

08 Oct 2020

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A new take on keto dieting. A man finds a guy on the internet and eats him. Starting with his "gizzards" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Lost Colony of Roanoake

02 Sep 2020

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People were there, then they weren't Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Beauty Queen Killer

01 Aug 2020

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This episode details the dastardly deeds of Christopher Wilder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dumbbell Murders

11 Jul 2020

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Woman, man, dumbbells. That never works out well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Curious case of Mary Toft

11 Jun 2020

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BeforTiger King, this woman was creating her own vaginal zoo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bonnie and Clyde

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

we talk about recent events and the dastardly duo of Bonnie and Clyde Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Black Widow - Betty Lou Deets

17 May 2020

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Chuck and Tim tell aale about a terrible woman. Brandy interrupts with banter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tiger King-All Ladies

03 May 2020

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The "Ladies" (using term loosely) discuss thier take on JoeExotic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bridge Murders

13 Apr 2020

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An all woman episode, Charlie, Brany and Erika discuss the Bridge Murders Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rampage: The Shooting Spree of Laurie Dann

02 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In May of 1988, a shy, young woman named Laurie Dann went on a rampage that left her and a young man dead and several others wounded. Due to the grap...

Death of the 50 Foot Woman

19 Mar 2020

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Yvette Vickerswas a B-Movie actress who failed short of movie stardom and then experienced a sad demise. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Mercy Brown and The Great Vampire Panic

11 Mar 2020

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In 1892, the death of a young girl named Mercy Brown in Rhode Island, led to the Great New England Vampire Panic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

The Mysterious Bennington Triangle

23 Feb 2020

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In the 1940s five people disappeared from an area in Vermont that has become known as The Bennington Triangle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

The Mysterious Death of Diane Linkletter

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Famed TV personality Art Linkletter led an anti-drug campaign after his daughter, Diane, tragically died while using LSD. But were drugs really to bla...

The Who Tragedy: Death on the Riverfront

28 Jan 2020

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On December 3, 1979, eleven young adults were crushed to death while attending a Who concert in Cincinnati, Ohio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

The St. Francis Dam Disaster

12 Jan 2020

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On March 12, 1928, The St. Francis Dam failed killing hundreds of people in Southern Califrnia. Special thanks to Jason Dikesfor his research and scri...

The Pitchfork Murder Mystery

14 Dec 2019

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in 1945 74-year-old Charles Watson was brutally murder and the case has never been solved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

Bombshell: The Death of Jean Harlow

05 Dec 2019

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Jean Harlow was one of Hollywood's biggest stars during the 1930s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The San Ysidro Massacre

23 Nov 2019

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On July 14, 1984 a heavily armed man, named James Huberty, opened fire a busy McDonalds restaurant in San Ysidro, Califonia. After 77 minutes, 21 peop...

The Life of Michael "Mickey" Finn

17 Nov 2019

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Small time criminal Mickey Finn is best known for his use of a knock out drug. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Real Story Behind The Exorcist

09 Nov 2019

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The 1973 film "The Exorcist" was based on a true story of Demonic Possession. Join us as we discuss the real story and the strange things which occure...

The Doodler Murders

23 Oct 2019

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In 1974 fourteen men were found brutally murdered in San Francisco. The case remains unsolved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Dweebcon Live 2019: The Traveling Hangman

13 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for DweebCon Live with Special Guests: Comedian Nicholas Starr, Southern Fried True Crime Host Erica Kelley, Already Gone host Nina Instead an...

The World According to Ida Wood

15 Sep 2019

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The true story of Ida Wood one of the richest women in the world with a dubious past Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Beautiful Suicide: The Death of Evelyn McHale

10 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When 23 year old Evelyn McHale jumped off the Empire State Building on May 1,1947 she had no idea she was about to become famous around the world. Hos...

The Jigsaw Murders

11 Aug 2019

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In 1935, Dr. Buck Ruxton was charged with murdering his wife and housekeeper in a crime that shocked England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

The Straw Hat Riot

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In September 1922, when the men of New York City committed a fashion faux pas by wearing their staw hats beyond the socially acceptable date of Septem...

The Death of Rudolph Valentino

22 Jul 2019

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Join us as we discuss the life and tragic death of America's first movie star. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

History of the Guillotine

23 Jun 2019

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Join us as we discuss the men and women who have met their fate on the chopping block. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.