Today in True Crime
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 23, 1981: The Monster of Florence Strik...
On this day in 1981, engaged couple Stefano Baldi and Susanna Cambi became the serial killer’s next victims—shot and stabbed to death in the vicinity of Calenzano.
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October 22, 1966: Sims Family Murdered
Robert, Helen and their daughter Joy Sims were bound, gagged, stabbed and shot to death. Found by the couple’s oldest daughter, Jeanie, on this day in 1966.
10 min
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October 21, 2014: Oscar Pistorius Sentenced
On this day in 2014, former Olympian Oscar Pistorius is sentenced to 5 years in prison for the death of his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp.
13 min
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October 20, 1944: Georgette Bauerdorf Inquest
On this day in 1944, a jury of nine men found that Bauerdorf's death was a homicide, and proposed a thorough investigation to apprehend her killer.
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October 19, 2002: DC Sniper Shootings Continue
On this day in 2002, Jeffrey Hopper is shot in a parking lot in Ashland, Virginia, 83 miles south of Washington.
12 min
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October 18, 1954: Sam Sheppard’s Trial Begins
Sam Sheppard's trial for the murder of his wife, Marilyn Reese Sheppard, begins on this day in 1954.
13 min
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October 17, 1941: Theodore Coneys
On this day in 1941, “The Denver Spiderman” Theodore Coneys bludgeons Philip Peters to death—the man whose attic he’d secretly been living in for a month.
15 min
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October 16, 1869: “The Cardiff Giant” Hoax
A 10-foot-tall “petrified man”—the Cardiff Giant “discovered” on this day in 1869.
15 min
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October 15, 1793: Marie Antoinette Convicted
On this day in 1793, Queen Marie Antoinette of France is tried and convicted, and condemned to death the following day.
13 min
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October 14, 1998: Olympic Bomber Charged
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.
15 min
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October 13, 1974: Arlis Kay Perry
On this day in 1974, a 19-year-old newlywed is murdered inside Stanford Memorial Church.
12 min
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October 12, 1964: Mary Pinchot Meyer
On this day in 1964, a famous painter’s daily walk ends in murder.
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October 11, 1969: Paul Lee Stine
The Zodiac Killer’s last confirmed victim was shot and killed on this day in 1969.
12 min
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October 10, 2012: The Murder of Q.C. Chadwick
On this day in 2012, multi-millionaire Peter Chadwick murders his wife before going on the run.
15 min
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October 9, 1995: The Palo Verde Derailment
On this day in 1995, Amtrak's Sunset Limited was derailed by saboteurs near Palo Verde, Arizona.
12 min
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October 8, 1934: The Lindbergh Baby
On this day in 1934, B.R. Hauptmann was indicted for the murder of Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr.
13 min
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October 7, 1923: Irma Grese
One of Nazi Germany’s most feared officers was born on this day in 1923.
13 min
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October 6, 1998: Michael Stone
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.
11 min
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October 5, 1838: Miss Mary Cecilia Rogers
On this day in 1838, 17-year-old Mary Cecelia Rogers was reported missing by the New York Sun.
15 min
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October 4, 1931: Vincent Coll
On this day in 1931, New York gang leader Vincent "Mad Dog" Coll was arrested for the murder of five-year-old Michael Vengali.
12 min
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October 3, 1995: O. J. Simpson
On this day in 1995, O. J. Simpson was aquitted for the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ron Goldman.
14 min
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October 2, 1976: Jane Seneca Doe
On this day in 1976, cold case victim Jane Seneca Doe was found in unincorporated Seneca, Grundy County, Illinois.
11 min
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October 1, 1910: The Los Angeles Times Bombing
On this day in 1910, dynamite was intentionally detonated at the Los Angeles Times building, killing 21 and injuring 100 others.
14 min
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September 30, 2016: Van Gogh Paintings Recovered
On this day in 2016, two stolen Van Gogh paintings were recovered in the possession of one of Italy's most notorious gangs.
11 min
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September 29, 1982: The Tylenol Murders
On this day in 1982, four people, including a 12 year old girl named Mary Kellerman, mysteriously died in the greater Chicago area.
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