Old Timey Crimey

Old Timey Crimey #38: Cullen Baker - "You Bottled Spider"

This week, we talk about Cullen Baker, a man who rarely met a problem he couldn't solve by shooting it. We'll discuss his various horrifying exploits through the Civil War and beyond, his tendency to marry Marthas, and the most Mark Twain day of your life. 
Plus, old timey real dolls, Shakespearean insults, and a country fair that defies basic human decency by celebrating a terrible, terrible racist. 
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And remember, don't be a standard issue douchebag who turns into a horrible human being. 
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Sources: 
Kathy Weiser-Alexander . “Cullen Montgomery Baker: A Very Bad Man.” Legends of America. https://www.legendsofamerica.com/cullen-montgomery-baker/
Bill O’Neal. “Ex-Rebel Cullen Baker Was a Post-War Murdering Madman.” HistoryNet. https://www.historynet.com/how-tennessee-born-killer-cullen-baker-hit-his-stride-after-the-civil-war.htm
Boyd W. Johnson. “Cullen Montgomery Baker the Arkansas-Texas Desperado.” The Arkansas Historical Quarterly.
Wikipedia
geneaology.com
"Ten Deadly Texans" Daniel Anderson, Lawrence Yudon
tomrizzo.com
in2013dollars.com
fairsandfestivals.net
"Slave Narratives: A Folk History of Slave Narratives in the United States from Interviews with Former Slaves, Arkansas Narratives Part 6 by the Federal Writers Project of the Works Project Administration for the State of Arkansas"
 

Old Timey Crimey #37: Tillie Klimek - "Two Inches to Live"

This week, we talk about serial marrier and murderer Tillie Klimek, a woman who just couldn't hold in her murderousness, and some men who just couldn't hold their arsenic. Tillie Klimek is a lesson in how not to act while your husband is dying, both to avoid suspicion and to be a decent human being. 
Plus! Super weird tornado tales, more life insurance shenanigans, and truly nonsensical measurement systems. 
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.
We'd love you forever--well,definitely longer than Tillie could manage to keep a husband alive--if you'd  give us a 5-star review! 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.   
And remember, keep your twilight petting parties inside, lest the neighbors testify later.
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Sources: 
C.J. March. “Poisonous Widow: Arsenic Murders in the Jazz Age (Dead True Crime series)
Mark Gribben. “Rough on Rats & Husbands.” Malefactor’s Register. https://malefactorsregister.com/wp/rough-on-rats-and-husbands/
Marek Kepa. “Meet The Whisperers: The Christian Folk Healers of Eastern Poland.” Culture.PL. https://culture.pl/en/article/meet-the-whisperers-the-christian-folk-healers-of-eastern-poland
“Arsenic Toxicity Clinical Assessment.” Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry. https://www.atsdr.cdc.gov/csem/csem.asp?csem=1&po=12
“Spanish Flu.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_flu
“Tillie Klimek.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tillie_Klimek
Syd Jones. “Polish Americans.” Countries and Their Cultures. https://www.everyculture.com/multi/Pa-Sp/Polish-Americans.html
Sarah D. “Chicago Fought to Limit Flu’s Spread During 1918 Epidemic.” Chicago Public Library. https://www.chipublib.org/blogs/post/chicago-fought-to-limit-flus-spread-during-1918-epidemic/ 
Murderpedia.org
Trutv.com
Medium.com
Mysteriouschicago.com
Hellhorror.com

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.
Also, give us a 5-star review! 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. 
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 #35: William Desmond Taylor - "Dr. Pepper's Misdiagnosis"

We're off to Hollywoodland for a look at the puzzling murder of a man whose name was on everyone's lips, but who few people seemed to truly know. Whodunnit, you ask? Well, it might have been the heartbroken underage starlet, her bonkers mother, or maybe it was the coke dealers! 
Along the way, we'll talk horror authors, conspiracy theories, and how sex has apparently REALLY changed in the past century. 
Don't forget our giveaway! Send us your creepy stranger stories, and you might get a sticker. Send them to oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com. 
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
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. 
And remember, kidnapping is a crime, not a legitimate interview technique. 
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Sources: 
Tony Fontana. “William Desmond Taylor.” IMDb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0853336/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm
“Anglo-Irish People.” Wikipedia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Irish_people
“William Desmond Taylor.” Wikipedia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Desmond_Taylor
“Marlborough College.” Wikipedia. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marlborough_College
“Church of the Transfiguration.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Church_of_the_Transfiguration,_Episcopal_(Manhattan)
Currency Converter. https://www.currency-converter.org.uk/currency-rates/historical/table/GBP-USD.html
“Inceville.” Wikimapia. http://wikimapia.org/6841399/Inceville
Laura Smith. “The sordid murder of this Hollywood director took the fun and sex out of Tinseltown.” Timeline. https://timeline.com/murder-william-desmond-taylor-374fb3a5f0c
Mary Miles Minter interview. Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpP9rF1KhLc
Dina Di Mambro. “William Desmond Taylor: The Unsolved Murder.” Classic Hollywood Bios. http://www.classichollywoodbios.com/WilliamDesmondTaylor.htm
Sidney Kirkpatrick. “Review: The Butler Didn’t Do It: A DEED OF DEATH The Story Behind the Unsolved Murder of Hollywood Director William Desmond Taylor.” L.A. Times. https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1990-07-22-bk-837-story.html
Robert Giroux. “A Deed of Death.” NY Times. https://www.nytimes.com/1990/07/22/books/l-a-deed-of-death-625390.html
Excerpts of Witness Statements. Silent Era. https://www.silentera.com/taylorology/documents/files/testimony.pdf
“Jealous Man Hunted as Slayer of Taylor!” L.A. Examiner. http://www.taylorology.com/press/0203a/LAEx0203a.jpg
Bruce Long, editor of Taylorology. http://www.taylorology.com
wikipedia.com
murderpedia.com
allthatsinteresting.com
timeline.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.
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, 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
crimerack.com
 

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 #32: The Bell Witch - "Deviltry Eggs"

We finish off our month of spooky crimes with the Bell Witch, the only spirit known to have killed someone. Or did she? We have thoughts...and some righteous indignation.
 
Along the way, we meet Andrew Jackson's douchebag witch tamer, Richard "Pervert" Powell, and learn about liar's clubs!
 
Learn about our brand new giveaway AND send us your creepy stranger stories! 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.
 
Thanks for listening, and remember, don't be a racist ghost. 
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Sources:
 
Bartholomew, Robert E. and Nickell, Joe. American Hauntings: The True Stories Behind Hollywood’s Scariest Movies – From the Exorcist to the Conjuring. Performing Arts. 2015.
Bell, Richard Williams. “Our Family Trouble: The Story of the Bell Witch of Tennessee.”
Cellania, Miss. “The Bell Witch of Tennessee.” Mental Floss. http://mentalfloss.com/article/12828/bell-witch-tennessee
Dunning, Brian. “Demystifying the Bell Witch.” Skeptoid. https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4118
Fitzhugh, Pat. “The Bell Witch Haunting.” The Bell Witch Web Site. http://www.bellwitch.org/story.htm
Gravitt, Alyssa. “The Terrifying True Story of the Bell Witch.” The Southern Weekend. http://thesouthernweekend.com/bell-witch/
“Adams, Tennessee.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adams,_Tennessee
Young, Nicole. “Psychic: I Know the Real Bell Witch Story.” USA Today/Nashville Tennessean.  https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/nation-now/2015/10/27/psychic-bell-witch-story/74713998/
Genealogy.com