Old Timey Crimey #51: Frederick Deeming - "Victorian Tinder"

This week, we take a look at country-hopping murderer Frederick Deeming. From Great Britain to Australia to South Africa to Great Britain to South America and so on, this guy loved to get on a boat and brag about things that never happened--when he wasn't murdering.
Plus, the Feel Better Sweater, Australian pub names, and introducing live fact checker, Johnny Eponymous!
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Sources:
“Frederick Bailey Deeming.” Casebook. https://www.casebook.org/suspects/deeming.htmlJohn Godl. “The Life and Crimes of Frederick Bailey Deeming.” Casebook. https://www.casebook.org/dissertations/dst-deeming.htmlErin Blakemore. “Did Victorians Really Get Brain Fever?” JStor Daily. https://daily.jstor.org/did-victorians-really-get-brain-fever/“Frederick Bailey Deeming.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Bailey_DeemingBarry O. Jones. “Deeming, Frederick Bailey.” Australian Dictionary of Biography. http://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/deeming-frederick-bailey-5940“Frederick Bailey Deeming.” Natasha Murphy. Feeling Murdery Podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/41IUFz80qAbYyZE00ODxEd?si=wexYLQbjRCSg5R5MQFhwsgChris Adams and Helen Goltz. “The Ladies’ Man: Murderer Frederick Bailey Deeming.” Grave Tales Series Podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7D9M38R32FPUgcOI7sS11P?si=bGJei6WwRiGYMj1S38lwFw“Bluebeard of Two Continents.” The Capricornian. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/70650899MurderpediaExecutedToday.comOtto von Bismark. "Jack the Ripper, The Australian Suspect." Youtube. Briefcase. "The Dark and Cold Case of Cruel Killer Frederick Deeming." Youtube.

Old Timey Crimey #44: Tarrare - "Meow"

The myth, the meme, the man. 
This week, special guest Amber joins us to discuss Tarrare, the recently meme-d medical oddity who sent dogs, cats, and anyone with a nose running in fear, probably dry heaving all the way. We'll have some metabolism speculation, lay out a wide swath of theories, and talk about how Tarrare's condition led to a somewhat hilariously failed espionage attempt. When it comes down to it, the real question is: was there was a line in the sand this man's hunger WOULDN'T shove him right past? Make sure to come to our our FB group, Twitter, Reddit, or Insta and tell us which theory (or theories!) you like, or bring us some new ones. You'll be our heroes if you give us a 5-star review! Don't forget about our Patreon, where you can get OTC business cards, access to bonus Old Tiny Crimeys, and exclusive early access to new full eps! Or you can paypal us at oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com. And remember: Pickers unite! Sources:Mark Oliver. “The Story Of Tarrare, The Insatiable Glutton Who Ate Everything From Human Flesh To Live Eels.” All That’s Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/tarrare George M. Gould and Walter L. Pyle. “Anomalies and Curiosities of Medicine.” http://www.gutenberg.org/files/747/747-h/747-h.htm Emlen, Samuel. “The Journal of Foreign Medical Science and Literature, Volume 10.” https://books.google.com/books?id=ZkT3Tvt2ItUC&pg=PA138&lpg=PA138&dq#v=onepage&q&f=false Erica Hersh. “7 Possible Causes for Polyphagia.” https://www.healthline.com/health/polyphagia Kris Levin. “The Medical Mystery Of Tarrare, A Cannibalistic French Spy.” Ripleys Believe it or Not. https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/tarrare/ “Chief Surgeon to the French Army, Commander of the Légion d'Honneur, Baron of the Empire.” Napoleon & Empire. https://www.napoleon-empire.com/personalities/percy.php Esther Inglis-Arkell. “What Caused These Men to Eat Cats and Candles?” Gizmodo. https://io9.gizmodo.com/what-caused-these-men-to-eat-cats-and-candles-1685293458 “Prader-Willi Syndrome.” NIH – Genetics Home Reference. https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/prader-willi-syndrome“Pica.” National Eating Disorder Association. https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/by-eating-disorder/other/pica wikipedia.org names.org reddit.com/r/theydidthemonstermath vox.com Fortean Times 

Old Timey Crimey #43: The Murder of the Century - "Ducktectives"

You wouldn't expect to find Santa's sack floating in the East River in NYC, but three boys certainly found a sack, and it held quite the surprise. Their discovery would lead to a sensational murder trial, a race for clues between reporters and detectives, and a circulation war that would define journalism for decades to come. Join us for the trial of the century!
Plus: Scott's multiple psychic crime predictions, 19th century bro behavior, and a method of body identification that's not fit to print.
You'll be our heroes if you give us a 5-star review! You can also follow us on Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you're at it, hit us up on our FB group, Twitter, Reddit, or Insta to talk Old Timey Crime.     
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And don't forget...find that head!
Sources:Paul Collins. The Murder of the Century: The Gilded Age Crime That Scandalized a City & Sparked the Tabloid Wars. Broadway Books, 2011.

Bonus Epsiode - Old TINY Crimey Mini Crimey #1: Mary Edens and the Babbs Switch Schoolhouse Fire

A special treat for you this weekend--a surprise look at what we're doing over on Patreon. For this inaugural Mini Crimey, Kristy tells Scott all about a little girl named Mary Edens, a horrible fire, and a mystery that endured for decades. We also introduce a man with a truly fantastic name as well as a HUGE...sense of integrity. 
Plus: how to build the perfect death trap, Milton Berle shows up, and Scott plays to his strengths. 
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Sources:
Jay Grelen. “Journalist Honors Pledge to Family of Missing Girl.” The Oklahoman. https://oklahoman.com/article/2679856/journalist-honors-pledge-to-family-of-missing-girl
“Babbs Switch Fire.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babbs_Switch_fire

Old Timey Crimey #36: Pauline Picard - "Is this yours?"

This week we're looking at the tragic and unforgettable case of Pauline Picard, a toddler who disappeared from France in 1922--and then came back. Or did she?
Plus: reminiscing about childhood roaming, book talk, and frog talk.
Don't forget our giveaway! Send your creepy stranger stories to oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com, and you might get a sticker.
We have a shiny new Patreon--come be a private dick! Or a gumshoe, or a flatfoot. If a one-time donation is more your style, you can paypal us at oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com.
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And remember, if you've been hanging on to a random human skull for a while, maybe just donate it to the local theater.
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Sources:
“The Mysterious Disappearance of Little Pauline Picard.” The Occult Museum. http://www.theoccultmuseum.com/mysterious-disappearance-little-pauline-picard/
“Two Girls, One Slain, Resemble Lost Child.” New York Times, retrieved from https://www.whaleoil.net.nz/2017/07/photo-of-the-day-1093/#more-320894.
Kenova22. “Cold Case: What happened to Pauline Picard in 1922?” https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/7b1hh9/cold_case_what_happened_to_pauline_picard_in_1922/
Renee Reeves. “The Bizarre Case of Pauline Picard.” Morbidology. https://morbidology.com/the-mysterious-case-of-pauline-picard/
Wikipedia
Ozy.com

Old Timey Crimey #34: Madame Fahmy - "Bratzels"

She's the sex worker who made it work. This week, we're looking at Madame Fahmy, born Marguerite Alibert, and her tragic youth, tumultuous relationships, and a murder that would rock the British royal family.
Plus, we question whether bigamy is a gateway drug, invent a new (and delicious-sounding) food, and discuss what serial killers and 1900s British lawyers have in common.
Don't forget our giveaway! Send us your creepy stranger stories, and you might get a sticker. Send them to oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com.
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, Twitter, Reddit, or Insta to talk Old Timey Crime.
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And remember, keep those letters where a future king blabs about all kinds of juicy stuff. You never know when they might come in handy. ____________Sources:
Baker, Rob. “The Murder of Ali Fahmy At The Savoy Hotel.” Another Nickel in the Machine. http://www.nickelinthemachine.com/2008/11/the-murder-of-ali-fahmy-at-the-savoy-hotel/
Rizk, Dr Yunan Labib. “A Diwan of Contemporary Life.” Ahram.org.eg
Souerbry, Rachel. "From Sex Worker To Princess To Murderer: The Remarkable Rise and Fall of Marguerite Alibert." Medium.. https://medium.com/@editors_91459/from-sex-worker-to-princess-to-murderer-the-remarkable-rise-and-fall-of-marguerite-alibert-23a722a1f99e
“The Perfect Murder.” Royalty Magazine. https://www.royalty-magazine.com/books-film/the-perfect-murder-2.html
Willson, Robert. “A Royal Scandal.” Sydney Morning Herald. https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/a-royal-scandal-20130829-2stky.html
Yusof, Mohd Yaakob. “Marguerite Fahmy Case File.” Murderpedia. http://murderpedia.org/female.F/f/fahmy-marguerite.htm
wikipedia
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Old Timey Crimey #33: The Denver Crime Family - "Murder! Murder!"

This week, it's listener suggestion time! We're off to the Bootlegger's Convention with a look at the kingpins who ruled Denver during the waning days of Prohibition--and yes, there are horrible Italian accents galore. We'll look at the power struggles, the turf wars, and criminal drama from the streets to the courtroom. We also have dynamite enthusiasts, a gourmet recipe for schmazzadoule, and the gangster boy band.
Learn about our brand new giveaway! Send us your creepy stranger stories, and you might get a sticker. We shared ours--it's only fair. Send them to oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com. 
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, Twitter, Reddit, or Insta to talk Old Timey Crime.
We have a shiny new Patreon--come be a private dick! Or a gumshoe, or a flatfoot. If a one-time donation is more your style, you can paypal us at oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com
And remember, garlic belongs in your food, not in your enemies. Mmm, garlic....
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Betty K. Alt & Sandra K. Wells. “Mountain Mafia: Organized Crime in the Rockies.” (book)
Jade Cutler. “10 Fun Facts About Denver’s History.” https://ondenver.com/10-fun-facts-about-denvers-history/
“Gangland warfare during Colorado’s bloody bootleg days.” The Denver Post Archive. http://blogs.denverpost.com/library/2013/01/08/gangland-warfare-colorados-bloody-bootleg-days/5740/
Historical Currency Conversions. https://futureboy.us/fsp/dollar.fsp
World Population Review. http://worldpopulationreview.com/us-cities/denver-population/
Becky Talley. “Our Coloradans Then: Joe Roma, Pint-Sized Giant of the Denver Crime Family.” https://ourcommunitynow.com/local-culture/our-coloradans-then-joe-roma-pint-sized-giant-of-the-denver-crime-family
“Denver crime family.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denver_crime_family
Sam Carlino. “Colorado's Carlino Brothers: A Bootlegging Empire.” Arcadia Publishing. (book)
Dick Kreck. “Denver’s Brother Hoods.” Denver Post. https://www.denverpost.com/2006/11/03/denvers-brother-hoods/
Mafia Wiki. https://mafia.wikia.org/wiki/Mafia_Wiki
Dollar Times. dollartimes.com
genealogy.com
Episode art photo courtesy Denver Post.

Old Timey Crimey #29: The Mad Gasser of Mattoon - "Burger King and Paralysis"

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/
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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
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