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.
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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
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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. 
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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

Old Timey Crimey #25: Albert Fish Part 1 - "We're so sorry"

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?!
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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.  

Old Timey Crimey #23: Eugene Francois Vidocq - "Halloween Costume Indecisiveness"

Scott and Kristy look at Eugene Francois Vidocq, a man who just couldn't decide what he wanted to be--unless he was escaping from jail. From traveling entertainer to swordsman, from traitor to fake aristocrat, he did it all and SO. MUCH. MORE.
This man did not know how to handle a promotion or learn from experience, but he knew how to keep everyone guessing.
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Sources: 
Ashley, Mike. “The Great Detectives: Vidoqc.” The Strand Magazine. Issue 4. https://strandmag.com/the-magazine/articles/the-great-detectives-vidocq/
Blazeski, Goran “Eugene Vidocq: The ex-convict who became the world’s first private investigator.”The Vintage News. https://www.thevintagenews.com/2016/11/03/eugene-vidocq-the-ex-convict-who-became-the-worlds-first-private-investigator/
“Eugene Francois Vidocq.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eug%C3%A8ne_Fran%C3%A7ois_Vidocq
FlourishingAnyway. “Eugène Vidocq: The Convict Who Became the Father of Modern Criminal Investigation.” Owlcation. https://owlcation.com/social-sciences/Eugne-Franois-Vidocq-The-Convict-Who-Became-the-Father-of-Modern-Criminal-Investigation
Friendly, Michael “A.-M. Guerry’s Moral Statistics of France: Challenges for Multivariable Spatial Analysis” by https://arxiv.org/pdf/0801.4263.pdf#page=31&zoom=100,0,657
“Galley Slave.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galley_slave

Old Timey Crimey #19: The Hex Hollow Murder - "I think they went a bit strong"

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...
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Old Timey Crimey #15: The Sodder Children

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. 

Old Timey Crimey #13: The Murder of Stanford White

This week, Kristy and Scott investigate a case involving a smoking hot babe, a bajillionaire with breathtaking paranoia and access to firearms, and a lothario with a superhuman ability to grow facial hair. Listen this week and learn why sometimes it's a good idea to just wait things out. 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. 

Old Timey Crimey #11: Hans Schmidt

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