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Today in True Crime

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There’s never an ordinary day in true crime history. Flip back the calendar and see how one fateful day can ripple through time. Today in True Crime is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

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October 14, 1998: Olympic Bomber Charged

October 14, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutes

On this day in 1998, white supremacist Eric Rudolph is named the prime suspect in a series of bombings—including Atlanta’s 1996 Olympic Games. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 13, 1974: Arlis Kay Perry

October 13, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes

On this day in 1974, a 19-year-old newlywed is murdered inside Stanford Memorial Church. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 13, 2019: Arlis Kay Perry

October 13, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes

On this day in 1974, a 19-year-old newlywed is murdered inside Stanford Memorial Church. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 12, 2019: Mary Pinchot Meyer

October 12, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

On this day in 1964, a famous painter’s daily walk ends in murder. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 12, 1964: Mary Pinchot Meyer

October 12, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

On this day in 1964, a famous painter’s daily walk ends in murder. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 11, 2019: Paul Lee Stine

October 11, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes

The Zodiac Killer’s last confirmed victim was shot and killed on this day in 1969. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 11, 1969: Paul Lee Stine

October 11, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes

The Zodiac Killer’s last confirmed victim was shot and killed on this day in 1969. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 10, 2019: The Murder of Q.C. Chadwick

October 10, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutes

On this day in 2012, multi-millionaire Peter Chadwick murders his wife before going on the run. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 10, 2012: The Murder of Q.C. Chadwick

October 10, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutes

On this day in 2012, multi-millionaire Peter Chadwick murders his wife before going on the run. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 9, 2019: The Palo Verde Derailment

October 09, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes

On this day in 1995,  Amtrak's Sunset Limited was derailed by saboteurs near Palo Verde, Arizona. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 9, 1995: The Palo Verde Derailment

October 09, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes

On this day in 1995, Amtrak's Sunset Limited was derailed by saboteurs near Palo Verde, Arizona. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 8, 2019: The Lindbergh Baby

October 08, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

On this day in 1934, B.R. Hauptmann was indicted for the murder of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 8, 1934: The Lindbergh Baby

October 08, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

On this day in 1934, B.R. Hauptmann was indicted for the murder of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 7, 2019: Irma Grese

October 07, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

One of Nazi Germany’s most feared officers was born on this day in 1923. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 7, 1923: Irma Grese

October 07, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

One of Nazi Germany’s most feared officers was born on this day in 1923. Sponsored by Jimmy John’s – Order a $3 Little John at JimmyJohns.com or with the Jimmy John’s app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 6, 1998: Michael Stone

October 06, 2019 07:01 - 14 minutes

On this day in 1998, convicted murderer Michael Stone stood trial for the slayings of Doctor Lin Russell, her daughter, Megan Russell, and for the attempted murder of Lin’s other daughter, Josie Russell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 6, 2019: Michael Stone

October 06, 2019 07:01 - 14 minutes

On this day in 1998, convicted murderer Michael Stone stood trial for the slayings of Doctor Lin Russell, her daughter, Megan Russell, and for the attempted murder of Lin’s other daughter, Josie Russell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 5, 2019: Miss Mary Cecilia Rogers

October 05, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutes

On this day in 1838, 17-year-old Mary Cecelia Rogers was reported missing by the New York Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 5, 1838: Miss Mary Cecilia Rogers

October 05, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutes

On this day in 1838, 17-year-old Mary Cecelia Rogers was reported missing by the New York Sun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 4, 1931: Vincent Coll

October 04, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes

On this day in 1931, New York gang leader Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll was arrested for the murder of five-year-old Michael Vengali. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 4, 2019: Vincent Coll

October 04, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes

On this day in 1931, New York gang leader Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll was arrested for the murder of five-year-old Michael Vengali. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 3, 1995: O. J. Simpson

October 03, 2019 07:01 - 17 minutes

On this day in 1995, O. J. Simpson was aquitted for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 3, 2019: O. J. Simpson

October 03, 2019 07:01 - 17 minutes

On this day in 1995, O. J. Simpson was aquitted for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 2, 1976: Jane Seneca Doe

October 02, 2019 07:01 - 14 minutes

On this day in 1976, cold case victim Jane Seneca Doe was found in unincorporated Seneca, Grundy County, Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 2, 2019: Jane Seneca Doe

October 02, 2019 07:01 - 14 minutes

On this day in 1976, cold case victim Jane Seneca Doe was found in unincorporated Seneca, Grundy County, Illinois. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 1, 2019: The Los Angeles Times Bombing

October 01, 2019 07:01 - 17 minutes

On this day in 1910, dynamite was intentionally detonated at the Los Angeles Times building, killing 21 and injuring 100 others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 1, 1910: The Los Angeles Times Bombing

October 01, 2019 07:01 - 17 minutes

On this day in 1910, dynamite was intentionally detonated at the Los Angeles Times building, killing 21 and injuring 100 others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 30, 2016: Van Gogh Paintings Recovered

September 30, 2019 07:01 - 14 minutes

On this day in 2016, two stolen Van Gogh paintings were recovered in the possession of one of Italy's most notorious gangs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 30, 2019: Van Gogh Paintings Recovered

September 30, 2019 07:01 - 14 minutes

On this day in 2016, two stolen Van Gogh paintings were recovered in the possession of one of Italy's most notorious gangs.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 29, 2019: The Tylenol Murders

September 29, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutes

On this day in 1982, four people, including a 12 year old girl named Mary Kellerman, mysteriously died in the greater Chicago area. The investigation that followed soon determined they had been poisoned with tainted Tylenol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 29, 1982: The Tylenol Murders

September 29, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutes

On this day in 1982, four people, including a 12 year old girl named Mary Kellerman, mysteriously died in the greater Chicago area. The investigation that followed soon determined they had been poisoned with tainted Tylenol Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 28, 2019: Pompey the Great

September 28, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutes

On this day in 48 BCE, Gnaeus “Pompey” Magnus was assassinated in Pelusium on the northern shores of Egypt.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 28, 48 BCE: Pompey the Great

September 28, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutes

On this day in 48 BCE, Gnaeus “Pompey” Magnus was assassinated in Pelusium on the northern shores of Egypt.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 27, 2019: Fritz Haarmann

September 27, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes

On this day in 1918, seventeen-year-old Friedel Rothe went missing. His body was never found, but serial killer Fritz Haarmann, also known as the Butcher of Hanover, later admitted to killing him in cold blood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 27, 1918: Fritz Haarmann

September 27, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes

On this day in 1918, seventeen-year-old Friedel Rothe went missing. His body was never found, but serial killer Fritz Haarmann, also known as the Butcher of Hanover, later admitted to killing him in cold blood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 26, 2019: Harold Shipman

September 26, 2019 07:01 - 17 minutes

On this day in 1989, 1995, and 1997, Harold Shipman, killed three different elderly women under the guise of providing medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 26, 1995: Harold Shipman

September 26, 2019 07:01 - 17 minutes

On this day in 1989, 1995, and 1997, Harold Shipman, killed three different elderly women under the guise of providing medical care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 25, 2019: The Bricca Family

September 25, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

On this day in 1966, the Bricca family, Linda, Jerry, and their 4-year-old daughter Debbie, were all brutally murdered in their own home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 25, 1966: The Bricca Family

September 25, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

On this day in 1966, the Bricca family, Linda, Jerry, and their 4-year-old daughter Debbie, were all brutally murdered in their own home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 24, 1972: John Hill

September 24, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes

On this day in 1972, John Robert Hill was shot to death in his home just before he could stand trial for his role in the mysterious death of his first wife, Joan Robinson Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 24, 2019: John Hill

September 24, 2019 07:01 - 15 minutes

On this day in 1972, John Robert Hill was shot to death in his home just before he could stand trial for his role in the mysterious death of his first wife, Joan Robinson Hill. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 23, 2019: Cleveland Torso Murders

September 23, 2019 07:01 - 13 minutes

On this day in 1935, the first bodies linked to the Cleveland Torso murderer were discovered.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 23, 1935: Cleveland Torso Murders

September 23, 2019 07:01 - 13 minutes

On this day in 1935, the first bodies linked to the Cleveland Torso murderer were discovered.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 22, 2019: John Dillinger

September 22, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

On this day in 1933, outlaw John Dillinger was arrested in Dayton, Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 22, 1933: John Dillinger

September 22, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

On this day in 1933, outlaw John Dillinger was arrested in Dayton, Ohio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 21, 1976: Orlando Letelier

September 21, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutes

On this day in 1976, Chilean economist Orland Letelier was assassinated in Washington, D.C., by dictator Augusto Pinochet’s secret police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 21, 2019: Orlando Letelier

September 21, 2019 07:01 - 18 minutes

On this day in 1976, Chilean economist Orland Letelier was assassinated in Washington, D.C., by dictator Augusto Pinochet’s secret police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 20, 1928: Gordon Stewart Northcott

September 20, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

On this day in 1928, serial killer Gordon Stewart Northcott was apprehended in Okanagan Landing near Vernon, British Columbia after several days on the run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 20, 2019: Gordon Stewart Northcott

September 20, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

On this day in 1928, serial killer Gordon Stewart Northcott was apprehended in Okanagan Landing near Vernon, British Columbia after several days on the run. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September 19, 2019: Ricky Wirths

September 19, 2019 07:01 - 16 minutes

On this in 2017, Ricky Wirths shot tax enforcement agent Cortney Holloway after being served with a $400,000 tax warrant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices