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Bad Apples #2 – The Hitch-Hiker – Podcast #149

Published on May 19, 2021

Posted in: Bad Apples Movie Review, Crime & Punishment, Podcast

A review the classic movie "The Hitch-Hiker." Directed by Ida Lupino, this movie was inspired by the crimes of mass murderer Billy Cook, which was told in podcast #148 titled "Badman Billy Cook."

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Badman Billy Cook – Podcast #148

Published on April 28, 2021

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Death and Murder, Podcast

There's a killer on the road. His brain is squirmin' like a toad. The mostly forgotten true story of the manhunt for mass murderer Billy Cook in 1951. His crime spree was the inspiration for a verse in one of classic rock's most famous songs.

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The Price of a Kiss – Podcast #146

Published on March 2, 2021

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Forgotten History, Money & Financial, Podcast

In 1919, Dr. Justin L. Mitchell kissed nurse Mathilde Benkhardt without her consent. Her lawsuit may have ruined the rest of his life.

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The 34-Year Nightmare – #1 Most Downloaded Podcast Episode

Published on February 25, 2021

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Podcast

In 1925, Stephen Dennison was sent to prison for stealing some chocolate, Lifesavers, and cigarettes. He was still imprisoned for the crime 34 years later.

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The Sleep-Walking Murderer – Podcast #144

Published on January 23, 2021

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Death and Murder, Podcast

In 1930, Michael Filosa slashed his half-brother Salvatore De Hall to death while he was sleep-walking. Could he have really done such a thing?

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Legal to Fly Airplanes on Sunday

Published on November 20, 2020

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Tidbits

In 1919, Lieut. John C. Howard was cited for carrying passengers in his airplane on the Sabbath. Were the charges upheld or thrown out by the court?

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Man Steals Railway

Published on November 13, 2020

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Fraud & Deception, Tidbits

Just how does one steal a railroad? Very simple: do it one piece at a time. At least that is what Joseph Gemma attempted to do in 1938.

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Mother Tells Baby That Armed Robber is a TV Repairman

Published on October 21, 2020

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Tidbits

on July 6, 1955, a bandit broke into the apartment of Annette Kotler in Hartford, Connecticut. She told her son that the man was there to fix the television set.

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Burglars Stole the Paper, Too

Published on August 18, 2020

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Tidbits

Back in 1959, photocopy machines were stolen from the California Copy Corp. The problem was that these machines used special paper. So, how did the thieves solve this problem?

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She Thought Robber Was Fooled

Published on August 11, 2020

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Tidbits

In 1950, a man robbed Milt's Food Market in Chicago. He demanded all of the money in the register, but the owner's wife told him that the register was still locked. Just how did he manage to get the money?

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Snitch Gets the Last Laugh

Published on August 4, 2020

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Tidbits

On January 10, 1930, a visitor to Denver, Colorado told police that he was surprised by how many speakeasies there were. He offered to go undercover for them. The police did not get what they had planned for.

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Fails to Win Back Wife After Two Suicide Attempts

Published on July 26, 2020

Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Crime & Punishment, Tidbits

n 1956, Stanley G. Peralta attempted run himself over with his moving car twice in the same night. Would this win back the love of his wife Luella?

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A Lady’s Age Is Her Own Business

Published on May 30, 2020

Posted in: Bizarre & Oddities, Crime & Punishment, Tidbits

In 1954, Muriel Nicholson was facing a $500 fine and up to one-year in jail for lying about her age on car registrations filed with the state of New York. Could a lady really go to jail for lying about her age?

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She Won’t Get Fooled Again

Published on March 10, 2020

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Fraud & Deception, Tidbits

After being tricked into paying for a package that was delivered, Jane Waters was not about to be tricked twice.

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Stole 55 Right-Footed Shoes

Published on March 3, 2020

Posted in: Crime & Punishment, Tidbits

In 1935, someone stole 55 shoes from from a parked car in Providence, Rhode Island. All of them were samples and only fit the right foot.

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