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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April 16, 2012: Trial of Anders Breivik
Accused of massacring 77 people in a fatal explosion and mass shooting, Anders Behring Breivik went to trial in Oslo, Norway for his brutal crimes.
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April 15, 2013: Mohamed Alessa & Carlos Almonte...
A federal court sentenced Mohamed Alessa and Carlos Almonte to over 20 years for plotting murders on behalf of terrorist organization Al-Shabaab.
13 min
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April 14, 2007: China’s Largest Bank Robbery
Using the stolen money to buy lottery tickets, two vault managers embezzled over 50 million yuan from the Agricultural Bank of China.
13 min
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April 13, 1999: Jack Kevorkian Convicted of Murder
After a decade of performing physician-assisted suicides, Dr. Jack Kevorkian, or “Dr. Death” as he was known, was sentenced for the second-degree murder of a patient.
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April 12, 1869: Serial Killer Henri Landru Is Born
On this day in history, Henri Désiré Landru, also known as the "Bluebeard of Gambais," was born in Paris, France.
12 min
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April 11, 1981: The Keddie Murders
On a quiet morning, a fourteen-year-old girl returned home from a sleepover to a grisly discovery — a horrific quadruple murder that remains unsolved to this day.
12 min
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April 10, 1967: Loving v. Virginia
The United States Supreme Court changed the lives of Richard and Mildred Loving, as well as other interracial couples all over the country, in a landmark decision.
10 min
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April 9, 1974: Serial Killer Alexander Pichushk...
Alexander Pichushkin, known as the Chessboard Killer and who claimed to have killed 62 people, was born on this day.
11 min
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April 8, 1899: Serial Killer John Christie Is Born
Notorious British serial killer John Christie, who murdered at least seven people including his wife, was born on this day.
12 min
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April 7, 2006: Baptist Preacher Murders Wife
Kari Baker was found dead in what police ruled a suicide until her mom found evidence that suggested it was actually homicide.
10 min
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April 6, 1970: The Newhall Incident
Four California Highway Patrol officers were ambushed and killed during what should have been a routine traffic stop.
10 min
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April 5, 2000: UEFA Cup Semi-Final Murders
Two British supporters of Leeds United died in a street brawl with fans from rival Istanbul’s Galatasaray on the eve of the UEFA Cup Semi-Final.
11 min
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April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassin...
Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was murdered in Memphis, igniting fury and unrest in what became known as the Holy Week Uprisings.
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April 3, 1882: Jesse James Assassinated
Legendary bank robber Jesse James was murdered by members of his own gang after the reward for his capture was significantly raised.
11 min
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April 2, 1992: John Gotti Convicted
The once-untouchable mafia boss John Gotti made headlines across the world when he was pronounced guilty on thirteen criminal counts, including murder.
10 min
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April 1, 1984: Marvin Gaye Murdered
Just a day before his 45th birthday, Motown legend Marvin Gaye Junior was fatally shot in Los Angeles by his father.
12 min
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March 31, 1995: Selena Quintanilla-Pérez Murdered
The beloved Tejano singer was shot and killed by the president of her fan club. Guest hosted by Hannah Smith of The Opportunist Podcast.
11 min
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March 30, 1981: Ronald Reagan Assassination Att...
Reagan had been president for only 69 days when 25-year-old John Hinckley Jr. shot at him in Washington, D.C.
12 min
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March 29, 2019: Alfredo Brathwaite's Death Rule...
40-year-old Alfredo Brathwaite died in Baltimore, Maryland, from injuries he sustained nearly 20 years earlier.
9 min
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March 28, 2007: Hiroshi Maeue Sentenced to Death
A judge in Japan sentenced Hiroshi Maeue to death after he admitted to killing three people, including a 14-year-old boy.
10 min
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March 27, 2015: Amanda Knox Acquitted
After serving four years in an Italian prison, American Amanda Knox was exonerated by an Italian court in the 2007 murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher.
12 min
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March 26, 1997: Heaven’s Gate Mass Suicide Disc...
San Diego police followed an anonymous tip to an affluent suburb, where they found 39 dead bodies inside a mansion.
11 min
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March 25, 1988: Lisa Marie Kimmell Disappears
On her way from Colorado to Wyoming, 18-year-old Lisa Marie Kimmell went missing, and was found dead shortly after. Her killer went unidentified for over a decade.
11 min
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March 24, 1934: Nellie May Madison Murders Husband
After killing her abusive husband in self-defense, Nellie May Madison was sentenced to death, though the ruling was later overturned.
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March 23, 1908: Diplomat Durham Stevens Shot
American diplomat Durham Stevens was assassinated days after giving an interview in which he praised Japanese imperialism.
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