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Friday Oct 04, 2019
Friday Oct 04, 2019
We're starting off our month-long Halloween series with a fit of the vapors! Our first Halloween episode will take us to the mad, mad world of Mattoon, Illinois in 1944, where the "Phantom Anesthetist" attacked dozens of people with...well, we still don't know. But we have theories and rampant speculation, as always.
And don't miss several seriously random fun facts involving fast food restaurants, popular comic books, and well-known children's writers. Plus helium voices and a truly beautiful Broadway song commemorating this week's topic.
Also, give us that 5-star review you know we deserve! You can also follow us here on Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you're at it, hit us up on our FB group or Twitter to talk Old Timey Crime.
Thanks for listening, and remember: just, you know, don't gas people.
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Sources:
Bsonstott. “Information on Farley Lewellyn.” Reddit: Unresolved Mysteries. https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/6pcuva/information_on_farley_llewellyn/
Bellows, Alan. “The Mad Gasser of Mattoon.” Damn Interesting. https://www.damninteresting.com/the-mad-gasser-of-mattoon/
Carlson, Debbie. “The Mattoon Mad Gasser – Looking Back At A Textbook Case Of Mass Hysteria.” BELT Magazine. https://beltmag.com/the-mattoon-mad-gasser-looking-back-at-a-textbook-case-of-mass-hysteria/
Cox, Ray. “Botetourt's Mad Gasser reports of 1930s discounted as mass hysteria.” The Roanoke Times. https://www.roanoke.com/news/local/botetourt-s-mad-gasser-reports-of-s-discounted-as-mass/article_0aa70661-bb5e-5b6d-a424-c836062e99ff.html
“Flit Gun.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flit_gun
Grubin, Don and Madsen, Lars. “Lie detection and the polygraph: A Historical Review.” Journal of Forensic Psychiatry and Psychology. Vol. 16 Issue 2. P. 357-359.
Klickna, Cindy. “The Case of the Mad Gasser of Mattoon.” Illinois Times. https://illinoistimes.com/article-70-the-case-of-the-mad-gasser-of-mattoon.html
MacGowan, Doug. “The Mad Gasser of Mattoon, Illinois.” Historic Mysteries. https://www.historicmysteries.com/the-mad-gasser/
“Mad Gasser of Mattoon.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mad_Gasser_of_Mattoon
“Mattoon, IL.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mattoon,_Illinois
Mio, Leslie. “The Mad Gasser of Mattoon.” Eastern Illinois University. https://www.eiu.edu/localite/gasserhome.php
Morphy, Rob. “Mad Gassers of America.” Mysterious Universe. https://mysteriousuniverse.org/2011/06/mad-gassers-of-america/
Slocum, Jake. “6 Famous Unsolved Mysterious with Really Obvious Solutions.” Cracked. https://www.cracked.com/article_16671_6-famous-unsolved-mysteries-with-really-obvious-solutions.html
“Victims of Gas Prowler Now 25.” Charleston Daily Courier. https://www.eiu.edu/localite/9-9-44.JPG
“The Mad Gasser of Mattoon.” American Hauntings. https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/madgasser?rq=mad%20gasser
Friday Sep 06, 2019
Old Timey Crimey #25: Albert Fish Part 1 - "We're so sorry"
Friday Sep 06, 2019
Friday Sep 06, 2019
Scott and Kristy take a trip through Traumatown as they take a look at the infamous Albert Fish, a man to whom few proclivities were too extreme.
We'll talk about some truly gruesome stuff, all while wondering: Why don't people's voices ever tell them to do GOOD things?!
Don't forget to follow us here on Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and hit us up on our FB group or Twitter to talk Old Timey Crime. Thanks for listening, and just...only use needles for sewing, okay?
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Sources:*
Schechter, Harold. Deranged: The Shocking True Story of America's Most Fiendish Killer! Pocket Books. 1998.
"Albert Fish Parts I-III." Last Podcast on the Left.https://open.spotify.com/episode/6YdFTNOHBD7qXdyixrz8EF?si=Pm_MU4lWRLSFs8CkvlLsLw
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Mk8lkiS9IugdzmigLl9gf?si=Wumwn6ZwSTa2Z82m7Pg1Bg
https://open.spotify.com/episode/63Ej9kVU2mE74Jlqoc2Vzh?si=BqHwEt2qRNa6REvSXzZ4aA
Cummins, Dan. Timesuck podcast. "141 - Albert Fish: NY Killer and SUPER Creep." https://open.spotify.com/episode/5V19j6vxfvpgiUpq5v9Fao?si=qnISj7b2S-KQysG2qgj-kA
Hendrie, Phil. http://www.philhendrieshow.net/wednesday-november-30-2005-2/
*Scott misspoke during the episode and attributed his information to the wrong podcast, which explains the disparity between what we said and what you see here.
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Old Timey Crimey #20: Belle Gunness - "Picnic at the Murder Farm"
Friday Aug 02, 2019
Friday Aug 02, 2019
She was 6 feet, 200 pounds of pure murder. This week, Scott and Kristy delve into the case of Belle Gunness, frequent flyer of insurance companies, banks, and probably any establishment that sells both cleavers and poison. She was the Spiderwoman to H.H. Holmes's Spiderman, and if they'd met, they'd either have killed each other or killed even more people--if that's possible.
Don't miss our list of La Porte, Indiana's many luminaries--seriously, don't miss this--along with so, so many air quotes that you can't see because this is an audio medium. But don't worry, we'll tell you.
You'll be the best gumshoe ever if you leave us a 5-star review on iTunes. Don't forget to follow us here on Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and hit us up on our FB group or Twitter. Thanks for listening!
Friday Jul 26, 2019
Friday Jul 26, 2019
This week, we hop back to 1928 in Pennsylvania, where one man's run of horrible luck results in his suspicions that he was hexed. In the end, a man will lose his life and a town will be forever changed. But eventually there's a hayride, so we'll try to take solace in that.
Also, we learn some fun spells that probably won't cure what ails you, find out Scott's awesome insomnia remedy, and learn a very simple method for escaping a state hospital. And for a palate cleanser, stay tuned for a woman who refused to pollute the earth. To be honest, we kinda can't blame her...
Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes. Don't forget to follow us here on Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and hit us up on our FB group or Twitter. Thanks for listening!
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Old Timey Crimey #15: The Sodder Children
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Friday Jun 28, 2019
Kristy and Scott take a deep dive into the case of the Sodder children and a Christmas house fire that left nothing but questions in the ashes. Along the way, we'll run into some memorable characters, although some are memorable in the worst way--we're looking at you, Fire Chief F.J. Morris. And after we marvel at the lengths parents will go to for their children, Kristy happens upon a theory that ruins Christmas for everyone.
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Old Timey Crimey #14: MICHAEL MALLOY WILL NOT DIE!
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
Thursday Jun 20, 2019
While Kristy is gallivanting around Europe, Scott welcomes in special guest Beast to discuss the hilarious yet ultimately tragic case of the incredibly hard to kill Michael Malloy! So sit back, relax, and pour yourself a nice tall glass of horse linament for this week's Old Timey Crimey. Be sure to leave us a 5-star review on iTunes. Don't forget to follow us here on Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and hit us up on our FB group or Twitter.
Friday May 31, 2019
Old Timey Crimey #11: Hans Schmidt
Friday May 31, 2019
Friday May 31, 2019
This week, Kristy and Scott look at the case of Hans Schmidt, the ol' Severin' Reverend. Join us as we examine the life and dastardly deeds of one not-so-holy man, his goose heads (not the beer), and why Mattel will never sponsor us. Plus, a listener poem!
Tell us what you think of Hans and his companions, Mr. Squeaker and Mr. Quackers, in a 5-star review on iTunes. Don't forget to follow us here on Podbean, and hit us up on our FB group or Twitter.
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Sources:
"Hans Schmidt (priest)." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Schmidt_(priest)
"Hans B. Schmidt." Murderpedia. https://murderpedia.org/male.S/s/schmidt-hans.htm
Hines, Nickolaus. "The Gruesome Crimes Of Hans Schmidt, The Only Catholic Priest Ever Executed In US History." All That's Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/hans-schmidt
"Sacrificed: The Unholy Secrets of Hans Schmidt." Hushed Up History. https://husheduphistory.com/post/166983930384/sacrificed-the-unholy-secrets-of-hans-schmidt
Tenpas, Harrison. "The Horrible Crimes That Led To Catholic Priest Hans Schmidt's Execution In The US." Ranker. https://www.ranker.com/list/horrible-hans-schmidt-facts/harrison-tenpas