Aghast at the Past
Travel back in time to the darkest depths of the Gilded Age with a show that chronicles the strangest and most terrifying true crime tales of yesteryear. Each story you hear, penned during the golden age of yellow journalism, is ripped straight from period newspapers.
From Erik Rivenes, creator of Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast.
1
"Trefethen Innocent"
In this final episode of Aghast at the Past:1892, we skip to September of 1893 for the conclusion of the Tena Davis case. Also some reflection from me on the show in general, including possibilities for its future.
7 min
2
"Ten Years Old and a Murderer"
New news on the Lizzy Borden and James Trefethen trials. A ten year old boy commits murder over a pocket watch, and other tales of true crime.
17 min
3
"A New Trial"
Unfortunate new developments for Tena Davis's family in James Trefethen's murder trial.
10 min
4
"Their Last Raid"
The final fate of the notorious Dalton Gang, plus selected true crime stories from the first week of October, 1892.
20 min
5
"Looking For Her Child"
Lizzie Borden news, plus new true crime stories from September.
15 min
6
"Sent to Jail"
Lizzie Borden becomes the primary suspect in the murder of her father and step-mother.
33 min
7
"No Clue As Yet"
The Borden murder case continues to baffle investigators. Andrew Borden's brother-in-law, John Morse, tells his story about his visit hours before their death.
25 min
8
"A. J. Borden and Wife Butchered"
Lizzie Borden's father and step-mother are discovered murdered at their Fall River, Massachusetts home on August 4th, 1892.
12 min
9
"The Work of Fiends"
A handful of disturbing crime stories from the week of July 25th, 1892.
21 min
10
"Bob Ford's Death"
The assassin of Jesse James is killed in Colorado, and the volatile Homestead Strike leads to dozens dead and wounded in Pennsylvania.
15 min
11
"Life in the Balance"
Attorney General Pillsbury gives the prosecution's closing remarks in the Tena Davis Murder Case, and the jury delivers a verdict.
45 min
12
"Long Begins"
James Trefethen and William Smith's defense team, Marcellus Coggan and John Long, make the case that their clients had nothing to do with the murder of Deltena Davis.
56 min
13
"He Shed Tears"
The prosecution lays down it's case in the highly anticipated and sensational Tena Davis murder trial against James Trefethen and William Smith...
47 min
14
"A Frontier Fight"
On this episode of Aghast at the Past:1892, we examine how the murder of Nathan Champion, accused but never proven cattle rustler, sparked Wyoming's infamous Johnson County War.
27 min
15
"The Doctor and the Devil"
The honorable Dr. Charles Parkhurst, esteemed pastor of New York City's Madison Square Presbyterian Church, was on a mission in 1892 to clean up municipal vice and corruption. From February to May of that year, Parkhurst made headlines for his...
32 min
16
"Beaten And Left for Dead."
Three disturbing murders and one attempted one, all taking place in the first week of April,1892, make this episode one of the darkest yet...
22 min
17
"Extra Five Shocks"
On this episode of Aghast at the Past: 1892, we explore the murder of Louis Franklosa by Jeremiah Cotto, and his eventual execution. And more tales of true crime, of course.
35 min
18
"Horror in a House"
In this episode, the wife and four children of Jack the Ripper suspect Frederick Bailey Deeming are found buried under cement in a Liverpool home...
18 min
19
"Dark Deeds Alleged"
In this latest episode of Aghast at the Past:1892, a review of some of the most fascinating stories of true crime and tragedy of the week, including the apparently diabolical Dr. Henry M. Scudder Jr., who is alleged to have plotted to murder members...
29 min
20
"Hazel Leighton Gets a Bullet in Her Heart."
On this latest episode of Aghast at the Past: 1892 - a Los Angeles prostitute is stalked by her disturbed suitor, and a man awaits execution for killing his wife with an axe.
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26 min
21
"An Odor of Blood"
We spend most of the episode today covering a wild and wooly train robbery and escape attempt by the boldest and most colorful 19th century outlaw that you've probably never heard of - Oliver Curtis Perry. Also - Miss Lillie Johnson has difficulty...
26 min
22
"Poison In the Biscuit"
Tales of suffering and murder on Valentine's Day, 1892, including more details on the Freda Ward murder case.
27 min
23
"Baby Drunkards"
A murder in New Jersey has a tenuous connection to a Jack the Ripper suspect, an outlaw in Oklahoma Territory meets his maker, and two little boys accused of drunkenness boldly face a judge (plus an update on the Tena Davis case) on this episode of...
23 min
24
"I LOVED HER SO! And That Is Why I Cut Her Throat"
A new sensational murder covered today. Alice Mitchell, angry that she was forbidden to see her friend (and alleged lover) Freda Ward, slashed her throat in a fit of anger and passion. Plus other sordid stories from a bygone era.
30 min
25
"He Speaks"
Trefethen offers his alibi and explains his formal friendship with the now deceased Tena Davis. Mrs. Davis, however, has a much different version of Trefethen's relationship with her daughter. Plus more facts (and rumors) about her death.
32 min