Old Timey Crimey

Old Timey Crimey #68: Jack the Ripper 1 - The Murders

This week begins a three-week journey through the world of Jack the Ripper and his victims with special guest Chris Garcia. Part 1: Timeline and Investigation. Plus, Christopher Walken stops by again, and he brings his good pal Christopher Walken.
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Sources:
Dr. Elizabeth Murray. Forensic History: Crimes, Frauds, & Scandals. The Great Courses Plus. 
Larry S. Barbee. Casebook: Jack the Ripper. http://jack-the-ripper.com/
Stawell Heard. “The Victim Photographs.” Casebook. https://www.casebook.org/dissertations/rip-photos.html
Jack the Ripper. https://www.jack-the-ripper.org/timeline.htm
Jack the Ripper CSI – Then and Now. Youtube: Jack the Ripper Tour. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=666&v=cEv8UsvFIU8&feature=emb_logo
Whitechapel Jack.com “The Investigation.” https://whitechapeljack.com/jack-the-ripper-investigation/
"The Complete Jack the Ripper." Donald Rumbelow.
"The Five." Haley Rubenhold.
historyhit.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_the_Ripper
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/jack-the-ripper-identity-study-aaron-kominski-809808/

Old Timey Crimey #67: Jean Spangler - "Custody Jingles"

Scott and Kristy delve into the mysterious disappearance of dancer Jean Spangler. It's Hollywood ahoy with tales of classic stars and more shady characters than you can shake a diamond-tipped cane at. Check out our social media: Facebook, Twitter, Insta.  Don't forget to come on by our Patreon and check out our offerings there! Or you can leave a buck on the nightstand: Paypal us at oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com.  Sources: Charley Project. “Jean Elizabeth Spangler.” http://charleyproject.org/case/jean-elizabeth-spanglerIMDB. “Jean Spangler.” https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0816805/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_smIMDB. “Young Man with a Horn Trivia.” https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0043153/trivia?ref_=tt_trv_trvWikipedia. “Jean Spangler.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jean_SpanglerCalisphere. “Missing actress' mom called 'legal stranger.” https://calisphere.org/item/18f1a38f1c6e0edfcc792348bf0cb63d/LOC Chronicling America: Evening Star. https://bit.ly/2Z3VGnXTere Tereba.“Mickey Cohen: The Life and Crimes of L.A’s Most Notorious Mobster.” https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/xGwmlvtaKIYC?hl=en&gbpv=1&bsq=little%20davyArthur Lyons. Palm Springs Life. https://www.palmspringslife.com/the-mysterious-disappearance-of-jean-spangler/Jessica Ferri. The Lineup. “Can't Wait Any Longer: The Chilling Disappearance of Jean Spangler.” https://the-line-up.com/jean-spangler-disappearanceCecilia Rasmussen. LA Times. “Mystery of Missing Starlet Was Never Solved.” https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2002-oct-20-me-then20-story.htmlSteve Hodel. “Black Dahlia Avenger.” https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/xdD7DQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=1&pg=PT279&dq=Mimi+BoomhowerSteve Hodel. "Most Evil."reddit.com/r/unresolvedmysterieslifeandtimesofhollywood.com  

Old Timey Crimey #66: Francis Tumblety - "The Joe Exotic of Medicine"

Scott, Kristy, and Amber delve into the weird, wild shenanigans of Francis Tumblety, the Joe Exotic of medicine. This guy started in porn, moved on to "medicine," and finished up as...possibly Jack the Ripper. (But probably not Jack the Ripper.) Thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your podcast by signing up here: https://podcorn.com/podcasters/ Don't forget to come see us on social media: Facebook, Twitter, Insta.  Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Francis_Tumbletyhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_P._BlackburnFrom LOC Chronicling America: Magnolia Gazette, Alexandria Gazette, NY Herald, New Ulm Weekly Review, Pittsburgh Dispatch, Evening Star, Evening Journal, Evening World (NY), The Sun (NY), New York Tribune, St. Louis RepublicR. Michael Gordon. “The American Murders of Jack the Ripper.” https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/3TECJxTxXfwC?hl=en&gbpv=0Jack the Ripper Tour. “Is This the Face of a Killer?” https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com/the-face-of-jack-the-ripper/Casebook.org. “Francis Tumblety.” https://www.casebook.org/suspects/tumblety.htmlhttps://www.jack-the-ripper.org/francis-tumblety.htm  

Introducing Detectives by the Decade

A podcast exploring the history of forensic science, tracing the timeline from primitive toxicology to DNA. Host Kristy Baxter discusses the scientists, detectives, and cases that drove the development of investigative techniques from the 1500s to the 21st century. 
Premiering June 25, 2020. New episodes release every Thursday wherever you listen to podcasts. 
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Music: Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod. Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
Sources:
“Forensics in antiquity.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forensics_in_antiquity
“Lollia Paulina.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lollia_Paulina
Kristina Killgrove. “These Three Forensic Science Techniques From Ancient Rome Reveal Shocking Gaps In Modern Methods.” Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2018/11/28/these-three-forensic-science-techniques-from-ancient-rome-reveal-shocking-gaps-in-modern-methods/#22a754df58fe
William Garrett Cothran. “CSI: Rome - a dive into ancient forensics.” Sea Lion Press. https://www.sealionpress.co.uk/post/csi-rome-a-dive-into-ancient-forensics

Old Timey Crimey #65: Leonarda Cianculli - "Advice for Fortune Tellers"

Scott, Amber, and Kristy discuss Leonarda Cianculli, the Soap Maker of Correggio. Scott explains what's wrong with fortune tellers, palm readers, and "psychics."
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Sources:
Ryan Green. “The Curse: The Shocking True Story of Superstition, Human Sacrifice, and Cannibalism.”“Montella.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Montella“Reggio Emilia.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reggio_Emilia“Irpina Earthquake.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1930_Irpinia_earthquakePaul Ginsburg. “Family Politics: Domestic Life, Devastation and Survival, 1900-1950.” https://www.google.com/books/edition/_/UBQ2BQAAQBAJ?hl=en&gbpv=0Justin Rowlatt. “Sodium: Getting rid of dirt - and murder victims.” https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-27257822https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leonarda_Cianciullihttps://allthatsinteresting.com/leonarda-cianciullihttps://murderpedia.org/female.C/c/cianciulli-leonarda.htmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uht1a5A8CAIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U-mWxvnZmfQ

Bonus Episode - Old TINY Crimey #25: Le Petomane

Scott tells Amber and Kristy all about the flatulist Le Petomane, aka Joseph Pujol. 
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Sources:
Damn interesting
www.blowbacktrilogy.com
wikipedia
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Old Timey Crimey #64: John George Haigh - "Worst Game of Cinderella Ever"

This week we delve into the fraud, murder, and body disposal tactics of John George Haigh, aka The Acid Bath Murderer. It's finger-lickin' good...
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Sources:
John Haigh. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Haigh
Katie Serena. All That’s Interesting. “The Story Of John George Haigh, The Acid Bath Murderer, Is Just As Gruesome As His Nickname Suggests.” https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-george-haigh
Outwood. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Outwood,_Wakefield
Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Thoughtco. “How to Make a Sulfuric Acid Formula at Home.” https://www.thoughtco.com/make-sulfuric-acid-at-home-608262
Murderpedia. “John George Haigh.” https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/haigh-john.htm
Dr. Jonathan Oates and Dave Walker. The Library Time Machine. “Haigh—a handsome stranger arrives at your hotel.” https://rbkclocalstudies.wordpress.com/tag/onslow-court-hotel/
The Advertiser (Adelaide) via Trove. https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/36677026
The Evening Star via LOC. https://bit.ly/2ZMTdAi
Crime and Investigation. “John Haigh.” https://www.crimeandinvestigation.co.uk/crime-files/john-haigh-the-acid-bath-murderer/arrest
https://murderpedia.org/male.H/h/haigh-john.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Haigh
https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-acid-bath-murders/
http://www.capitalpunishmentuk.org/Haigh.html
https://boredomtherapy.com/acid-bath-murderer-of-britain/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9VHansGsDI

Bonus Episode - Old TINY Crimey #24: Levi Weeks

Kristy tells Scott and Amber about a torrid love affair that ended horribly, with special appearances from a famous American founding father and a vice president.
 
Sources:
Buckner F. Melton, Jr. Encyclopedia.com. “Levi Weeks Trial: 1800.”https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/levi-weeks-trial-1800
Murder by Gaslight. “The Manhattan Well Mystery.” http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2010/12/manhattan-well-mystery.html
Historical Society of the New York Courts. “People v. Levi Weeks, 1800.” https://history.nycourts.gov/case/people-v-weeks/
Levi Weeks. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_Weeks
Greenwich, Massachusetts. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwich,_Massachusetts
Library of Congress. “Report of the Trial of Levi Weeks.” http://memory.loc.gov/service/gdc/scd0001/2005/20051214001re/20051214001re.pdf
Atlas Obscura. “The Manhattan Well Murder.” https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/manhattan-well-murder
Steve Medeja. Secrets of Manhattan. “The Manhattan Well Murder at 129 Spring Street.” https://secretsofmanhattan.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/the-manhattan-well-murder-at-129-spring-street/