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

Colonel Justice: A Lynching in California

09 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 1933, when a pair of thugs kidnapped and murdered a popular businessman in San Jose, local citizens took the law into their own hands. Hosted on Ac...

The Chilling, Unsolved Murder of The Dardeen Family

02 Jun 2019

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On November 18, 1987, Keith Dardeen, his pregnant wife Elaine and their 3 year old son were brutually murdered in their Illinois home. Despite numero...

The Bizarre Disappearance of The Jaminson Family

06 May 2019

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On October 8, 2009, Bobby Dale, his wife Sherilynn and their 6 year old daughter Madyson Jaminson seemingly disappeared off the face of the earth. Aft...

The Mysterious Suicide Mansion

14 Apr 2019

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The Lemp Mansion in St.Louis is said to be haunted. Over the years, It has been the home of many mysterious deaths and suicides.  Hosted on Acast...

City of Ruin: The Texas City Disaster

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On April 16,1947, the port of Texas City,Texas was destroyed when a ship containing 2,200 tons of ammonium nitrate exploded. The accident killed 581 p...

Grave Robbers: The Plot to Steal President Lincoln's Corpse

24 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In 1876, three small time crooks planned to rob AbrahamLincoln's grave, steal his corpse and hold it for ransom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac...

Demon of the Belfry:The Emmanuel Baptist Church Murders

17 Mar 2019

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When two young ladies were burtally murdered and their mutalated bodies found at that Emmanuel Baptist Church in San Francisco, suspicion immediately ...

The Thrill Killer: Serial Killer Richard Fran Biegenwald

25 Feb 2019

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Join us as we discuss Serial Killer Richard Fran Biegenwald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aloha Means Forever: The Honolulu Strangler

10 Feb 2019

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In 1985, five women were kidnapped, sexually assaulted and murdered in Honolulu, Hawaii. No one has ever been charged for these brutal attacks. Host...

Making it Rain: The Life of Charles Hatfield

27 Jan 2019

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In 1915, when the City of San Diego hired Charles Hatfield to make it rain, they got more than they bargained for. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

The Pleasant Ridge Privy Disaster

01 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On September 23, 1904 35 students, at the Pleasant Ridge School in Ohio, sought shelter from a storm in a dilapidated outhouse. When the outhouse floo...

The Mysterious Princess Caraboo

23 Dec 2018

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In 1817 a mysterious woman appeared in the small village of Almondsbury, England. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Man Who Refused to Salute Hitler: The Death of August Landmesser

09 Dec 2018

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Ship Builder August Landmesser is known for his defiance for refusing to salute German Chancelor Adolph Hitler. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Monkey Business: The Disappearance of Moe Davies

01 Dec 2018

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When a young American couple learned that they couldn't have children they decided to raise a monkey as their child. It did not end well. Hosted on Ac...

The Curious Case of the Edrington Murders

18 Nov 2018

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Two unsolved murders, 157 years apart with so many uncanny similarities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Cincinnati Strangler: Serial Killer Posteal Laskey

12 Nov 2018

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A twenty seven year old taxi driver named Posteal Laskey terrorized the Queen City in 1965 by raping and killing seven elderly women. But did the Poli...

The Baton Rouge Serial Killer: Derrick Todd Lee

03 Nov 2018

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Join us as we discuss the Baton Rouge Serial Killer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Live from Dweeb Con 2018 : Roch "Moses" TheriaultThe Ant Hill Kids Cult

07 Oct 2018

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Join us live from Dweeb Con 2018 as we discuss the distrubing story of Roch "Moses" Theriault and the Ant Hill Kids Cult. Script by Jason Dikes. Hoste...

The Nazino Affair - Escape from Cannibal Island

21 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In 1933, 6,000 Russian dissidents were deported to Nazino Island in Siberia. The island was sorrounded by arm guards who were ordered to kill anyone w...

Scandal:The Sins of Grover Cleveland

14 Sep 2018

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The Presidential election of 1884 was rocked by scandal when the Democratic nominee, Grover Cleveland, was accused of Rape. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

Blood Sisters: The Tragic Lives of co-joined twins Masha and Dasha

09 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Our very special guest, Ben Fitton from "They Walk Among Us" joins us to discuss the tragic lives of Russia's most famous co-Joined twins Masha and Da...

Without A Trace: Ireland's Vanishing Triangle

31 Aug 2018

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Between 1993 and 1998, numerous young women disappeared from an area of Ireland dubbed the 'Vanishing Triangle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

Babysitter: The Disappearance of Evelyn Hartley

22 Aug 2018

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One dark and lonely night in 1953, in a quiet suburb of Wisconsin, a 15 year old babysitter was kidnapped and never heard from again. Hosted on Acast....

Final Stop: Serial Killer Paul Ogorzow

08 Aug 2018

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The S Bahn murders were a series of brutal murders which took place on Berlin's rail system in the early days of World War Two. Hosted on Acast. See a...

The Psychotic Executioner: James C. Woods

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

James C. Woods was determined to be psychotic by the U.S. Navy, but that didn't stand in his way of becoming head executioner for the Nazi War Crimina...

The Hello Kitty Murder

10 Jul 2018

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Join Tim and Brandy as we discuss the brutal Hello Kitty Murder Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Consensual Murder: The Death of Sharon Lapotka

29 Jun 2018

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Sharon Lapotka was a bored, Maryland housewife who her explored her sexual fantasies on the internet. This would eventually lead to her murder. Hosted...

The Seaside Murders

25 Jun 2018

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In August 1977, the small community of Seaside, California, was the sight of a brutal, quadruple homicide that left law enforcement officials baffled....

Great Amherst Mystery: The Haunting of Esther Cox

13 Jun 2018

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Join as we discuss the strange haunting of a 19 year old New England girl. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bully: The Death of Ken McElroy

06 Jun 2018

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For years Ken McElroy was known as the town bully. When the justice system failed the citizens of Skidmore, they took the matter into their own hands....

Ray Deford

25 May 2018

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Kid gets whacked on the head as a baby. Mayhem ensues. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Penis Snatching Geisha - Murderess Sada Abe

10 May 2018

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In 1936, geisha Sada Abe became a media sensation when she killed her lover, cut off his penis and carried it around in her hand bag. Hosted on Acast....

The Teacup Poisoner: Serial Killer Graham Fredrick Young

24 Apr 2018

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Graham Frederick Young was a whiz at chemistry just ask his 70 victims. Special Thanks to Leanne Flanagan for the topic suggestion. Hosted on Acast. S...

Checking Out Early - The Winecoff Hotel Fire

20 Apr 2018

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The 1946 Atlanta Winecoff Hotel Fire was the most deadliest hotel fire in U.S. history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vampire Clan Murders

09 Apr 2018

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Rod Ferrell claimed to be a 500 year old Vampire named Vesago. In 1996, the teenager and self proclaimed leader of a group of teens known as the "Vamp...

The Poe Elementary School Bombing

04 Apr 2018

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On September 15, 1959 Paul Harold Oregeron arrived at the Edgar Allan Poe Elementary School in Houston Texas to enroll his son. He was carrying a brie...

Sole Survivor: The Amazing Story of Julianne Koepcke

28 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On Christmas Eve 1971, seventeen year old Julianne Koepcke was on a flight to visit her father. Suddenly, the plane was struck by lightening and Julia...

The Dyatlov Pass Incident

23 Mar 2018

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In February 1959, nine experienced hikers died of mysterious circumstances in the Ural Mountains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info...

Comrades: The Story of Jumping Joe and Alexandra

15 Mar 2018

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How an American POW joined forces with a Russian woman to defeat the Nazis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Crash Landing: The Death of Lawn Chair Larry

09 Mar 2018

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In 1982, Larry Walters achieved his life long dream to fly when he attached some weather balloons to his lawn chair. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

The Beast of British Columbia: Serial Killer Clifford Robert Olson

26 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Clifford Robert Oslon was a notorious Candian Serial Killer who charged the police $100,000 to show them where he hid his victim's bodies. Hosted on A...

The Antifreeze Killer: Convicted Murderer Stacey Ruth Castor

14 Feb 2018

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Stacey Ruth Castor loved money and she was willing to kill for it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Catherine the Great

09 Feb 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Catherine the Great ruled Russia with an iron fist between 1762 and 1796. She had her husband killed to seize power and was known for her insatiable s...

The BTK Killer: Dennis Lynn Rader

02 Feb 2018

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Known as the BTK Killer, Dennis Rader was responsible for the deaths of 10 people between 1974 and 1991. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

Koro: The Great Penis Panic of 1967

30 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Koro is a panic disorder in which a patient is under the delusion that his penis is shrinking or retracting. In October 1967, Koro reached epedemic le...

Eye of the Beholder - Convicted Killer Andre Thomas

23 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

This is horrific story of mental illness, self-mutilation and murder. Listener discretion is advised Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more i...

Man on the Green Bike: The Murder of Bella Wright

17 Jan 2018

Contributed by Lukas

On July 5, 1919, 22 year old Bella Wright's body was found along a rural road in England. She was last seen in the company of a man on a green bicycle...

We Are not Amused: The Many Assassination Attempts on Queen Victoria

12 Jan 2018

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Revised complete Episode Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Convicted Killer Robert "Rattlesnake" James

05 Jan 2018

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Married five times Robert James had a unique way of ending his relationships. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire

30 Dec 2017

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In 1911, 146 garment workers, mostly young women, were killed in a horrfic fire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Mitford Sisters

28 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Members of the British aristocracy, the Mitford sisters, were very controversial and known for keeping company with very powerful men including German...

Too Beautiful To Live: The Death of Barbara La Marr

22 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode we discuss the tumultuous life and death of screen legend Barbara La Marr. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Deadly Demons: The Possession of Michael Taylor

16 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is the true story of Michael Taylor who, after a failed exorcism in 1974, brutally killed his wife. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...

The Manacled Mormon

07 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tim and Brandy as we discuss the bizzare case of a former beauty queen who allegedly kidnapped, assualted and then proposed marriage to a Mormon ...

Hell fighter: The Battle of Henry Johnson

04 Dec 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Henry Johnson was a private in the all black 139th Infantry regiment. Known as the "Harlem Hellfighters", the unit served valiantly during the First ...

Love Triangle - The Murder of Stanford White

27 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the early 20th Centrury a beautiful young actress named Evelyn Nesbit became involved with two older, wealthy men and it resulted in murder. Hoste...

The Insatiable Tarrare

23 Nov 2017

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Join Tim and The Colonel as we discuss the curious case of Tarrare, a Frenchman with an unusual appetite. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

Deadly Magnolia - The Crimes of Patricia Allanson

20 Nov 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 1974, Patricia Allanson goaded her husband into killing his parents. Then after he was sentenced to prison, she went after his grandparents. H...

Jaws of Death - The Life of Mabel Stark

04 Nov 2017

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Join us as we discuss the incredible life of the first female Lion Tamer Mabel Stark. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Vampire of Dusseldorf: Serial Killer Peter Kurten

26 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

It is believed Peter Kurten is responsible for,as many as, 68 murders in Germany. Listener Discrection is Advised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Dweebs Live: Edmund Creffield and The Holy Rollers

18 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Dweebs Live as we discuss the crazy life of cult leader Edmund Creffield and The Holy Rollers. In our bonus segment we interview Nate Hale from "...

A Haunting at Fox Hollow Farm

03 Oct 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Known as the 1-70 Killer, Herb Baumeister is believed to have murdered as many as 20 men in the 1980s. Most of the victims were buried on Fox Hollow ...

Inseperable: The Tragic Lives of Daisy and Violet Hilton

27 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Daisy and Violet Hilton were conjoined twins who were exploited and forced into a long career in show business. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

Death Row Granny - Serial killer Velma Barfield

21 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Known was "Death Row Granny" Velma Barfield is believed to have murdered at least 6 people. She was the first woman in the United States to be execut...

Terror on the Jersey Shore - The Shark Attacks of 1916

14 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916 were a series of shark attacks along the coast of New Jersey in which four people were killed and one injured. ...

The King of Chavs: Lottery Winner Michael Carroll

06 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Carroll was 19 years old in 2002 when he won $14.4 Million dollars in the U.K. National lottery. What followed was a life of parties, women a...

The Scorecard Killer - Serial Killer Randy Steven Kraft

01 Sep 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Known as the "Scorecard Killer"  Randy Steven Kraft is believed to have murdered at least 16 young men in a series of killings between 1972 and 1983....

The Canadian Severed Feet Mystery

29 Aug 2017

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Since 2008, detached human feet have been washing ashore in British Columbia, Canada and no one seems to know why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Black Widow: Serial Killer Louise Peete

25 Aug 2017

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Louise Peete loved men..some would even say she loved them to death. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Spokane Murders - Serial Killer Robert Lee Yates Jr.

23 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Lee Yates Jr. was a quiet family man, a decorated war hero and a good neighbor – or so it seemed. In 2002, Yates was convicted of killing two...

The Cologne School Massacre: Mass Murderer Willi Walter Seifert

18 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

On June 11, 1964 42-year-old Willi Walter Seifert armed with an insecticide sprayer converted into a flamethrower, a lance and a homebuilt mace,  ent...

Con Artist: The Life of Cassie Chadwick

15 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Cassie Chadwick was a con artist who posed as the illegitimate daughter of Andrew Carnegie to defraud banks out of millions of dollars.  Hosted on Ac...

A Man Called Lucky - The Amazing Life of Charles Lightoller

13 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

From the sinking of the Titanic to the evacuation of Dunkirk, Charles "Lucky" Lightoller always seemed to be in the wrong place at the right time.  R...

Human Lightning Rod: The Life and Death of Roy Sullivan

08 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join Tim, The Colonel and our very special guest host, Ricky Hardy from the Squirm podcast, as they discuss the Human Lightning Rod Roy Sullivan.  Su...

Precious Blood: The Murder of Mia Zapata

02 Aug 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Mia Zapata was the lead singer for the Seattle based punk band "The Gits". In 1993, the band was on the verge of signing a major record deal with Atla...

The Curious Case of Phineas P. Gage

27 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

This is the story of Phineas P. Gage, an American railroad construction foreman, remembered for his improbable survival of a rock-blasting accident in...

Siege at Waco - The Death of David Koresh

14 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

David Koresh was the leader of a religious sect known as the Branch Davidians. Koresh and his followers built an "Army of God" by stockpiling weapons ...

Satan's Son: Serial Killer Charles Edmund Cullen

08 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Charles Edmund Cullen is a former nurse who is the most prolific serial killer in New Jersey history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...

Special Recipe: The Life and Times of Colonel Harland Sanders

06 Jul 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Known as the founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken, Harland David Sanders went from rags to riches several times during his life. Sanders was as a devout ...

Revenge Killing: Murderer Charles Rodman Campbell

27 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In 1984, Charles Rodman Campbell brutally murdered three victims who had testified against him in an eariler criminal case. Hosted on Acast. See acast...

The Glamour Girl Slayer: Serial Killer Harvey Murray Glatman

22 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Harvey Murray Glatman was a serial killer in Califorina during the 1950s.  Glatman was a professional photographer in Hollywood where he would prey o...

Broken Dreams: The Death of Barbara Payton

20 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Barbara Payton was a beautiful, promising young actress before she self-destructed in a fog of drugs, alcohol and illicit affairs.  Hosted on Acast. ...

Hate Crimes: Serial Killer Joseph Paul Franklin

15 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Joseph Paul Franklin was an extreme racist and serial killer who gained notoriety for numerous murders in the late 1970s and early 1980s. Franklin als...

Special Edition: History Dweebs at Crimecon 2017

12 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Join us as we interview some of our favorite listeners Live at Crimecon2017 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Curious Life of W.C. Minor

07 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

William Chester Minor was a skilled surgeon, U.S. Army Officer and distinguished scholar. He was also a lunatic who was obessessed with prostitutes an...

The Hobo Murders: Serial Killers Ray and Faye Copeland

02 Jun 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Ray and Faye Copeland were responsible for the murder of at least 5 homeless drifters in the 1980s. Ray and Faye became the oldest couple ever senten...

Jolly Jane: Serial Killer Jane Toppan

28 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Known as "Jolly" Jane for her sunny disposition, Jane Toppan was a serial killer responsible for the murder of at least 33 people.  Hosted on Acast. ...

The Murder of Eddie Gaedel

24 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

As an adult, Eddie Gaedel stood just 3'7" and weighed 65 pounds. Although bullied most of his life, Eddie became an overnight sensation in 1951 when h...

The Lottery Winner: The Murder of Abraham Shakespeare

18 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Abraham Shakespeare was generous to a fault.  He would often give his last dollar to complete strangers.  In 2006, Abraham won $30 million dollars i...

Running Swiftly

10 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Chuck and Brandy are going rogue. Enjoy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True Crime: The Happy Face Killer - Serial Killer Keith Hunter Jesperson

03 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Hunter Jesperson is a Canadian born American serial killer known as the "Happy Face Killer" for the smiley faces he drew on his many letters to...

The Giggling Granny - Serial Killer Nannie Doss

02 May 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Nannie Doss was a serial killer who earned the monikers "The Giggling Nanny,” "The Giggling Granny," and "The Jolly Black Widow" after going on a ki...

The Doctor of Death: Dr. Jack Kevorkian

27 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jack Kevorkian was a pathologist who assisted people suffering from acute medical conditions in ending their lives. After years of conflict with t...

Waterfalls: The Death of Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes

26 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Lisa Nichol Lopes better known by her stage name Left Eye, was an American rapper, singer, songwriter, producer and the creative force behind the hit...

True Crime: Demon Child - Serial Killer Sean Richard Sellers

21 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Sean Richard Sellers was a troubled teenager in the 1980s when he turned to Satanism.  In 1986, when Sean was just 16 years old, he murdered three pe...

True Crime: Lenny the Loon: Serial Killer Leonard John Fraser

17 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Leonard Fraser was an Australian serial killer convicted of killing four women in the 1970/80s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Martyr: The Death of Emily Davison

14 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

In the early 20th Century, Emily Davison was a suffragette who fought for the right of women to vote in Great Britain.  On June 8, 1913, Davison pay ...

Operation Mincemeat: The Man Who Never Was

11 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

The Bizarre story of how a dead homeless man help change the course of World War II. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

True Crime: The Iceman - Serial Killer Richard Kuklinski

06 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Richard Kuklinski was in life a true monster and a sadistic murderer. Some of the crimes he perpetrated are beyond belief, the embodiment of living ni...

Anger Mis-management: Serial Killer Carroll "Eddie" Cole

03 Apr 2017

Contributed by Lukas

Carroll Edward Cole was an serial killer who killed his first victim at age 10.  Cole was executed in 1985 for killing at least 16 people between 19...