A True Crime History Podcast
Phebe Wise was believed to be a witch by many locals in late 19th and early 20th century Mansfield, Ohio. Bucking societal norms, she lived alone on a large piece of
Continue readingThe Witch of Mansfield: Phebe Wise w/ Mark S. Jordan
William J. Flynn, nicknamed “The Bulldog Detective”, had a fascinating and accomplished career in law enforcement. While in the Secret Service he not only battled the Mafia in New York
Continue reading“The Bulldog Detective” William J. Flynn w/ Jeff D. Simon
My guest is prolific author Larry Millett. His knowledge of Twin Cities architecture and history is unequalled in Minnesota, and he has used his knowledge to write some of the
My guest this week is bestselling author Louis Ferrante. He was an associate in the Gambino crime family before going to prison, where he studied history and began writing books.
Lana Turner’s meteoric rise to fame after being discovered at a soda fountain by a talent scout in 1936 is a legendary Hollywood story. From that point forward, the starlet’s
Continue readingLana Turner & the Killing of Johnny Stompanato w/ Casey Sherman
Vivian Gordon went out before midnight in a velvet dress and mink coat. Her body turned up the next morning in a desolate Bronx park, a dirty clothesline wrapped around
Continue readingThe Murder of Vivian Gordon w/ Michael Wolraich
On August 17th, 1849, London police officers made a grisly discovery at the home of George and Maria (born Marie de Roux) Manning. Her former beau, Patrick O’Connor, had been
Gille de Rais is a complicated historical figure. On one hand he was a French military hero – a man who fought side by side with Joan of Arc –
The Creek War is one of the most tragic episodes in American history, leading to the greatest loss of Native American life on what is now U.S. soil. What began
Continue readingAndrew Jackson & the Creek War w/ Peter Cozzens
Prolific Australian crime writer Roy Maloy is my guest this week. He gives us the scoop on the complex and violent legacy of Melbourne gangster Squizzy Taylor. Highlights include Squizzy’s
Continue readingSquizzy Taylor & the Fitzroy Vendetta w/ Roy Maloy