Old Timey Crimey

Old Timey Crimey #12: Who Put Bella in the Wych Elm?

And we're back to ol' England! This time, Scott and Kristy examine the case of Bella in the Wych Elm: the skeleton of a woman found in the world's creepiest tree and the many, MANY theories that arose in the years after its discovery.
We've got cabaret dancers! We've got Dutch spies named Dronkers! We've got WITCHCRAFT and Margaret Murray peering over our shoulders, pushing her broomstick agenda! We've even got Claras and Nazis practically falling from the skies. 
What's your theory? Tell us in 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. 
And don't forget, in Hemingway's honor, that Funky Cats Get Down and Even Boogie. 

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
 

Old Timey Crimey #10: The Boy in the Box

We don't know his name, but his legacy has endured for decades. This week, Scott and Kristy look at the tragic case of the boy in the box, also known as America's Unknown Child. Along the way, we'll talk about our feelings regarding psychics, Honore de Balzac, and the father of criminology, Eugene Vidocq--a character you're sure to see in later episodes. 
Also, Kristy gets douchey with French pronunciation, and if you have feelings about that, tell us in a 5-star review on iTunes. Don't forget to rate and review on  follow us here on Podbean, and hit us up on our FB group or Twitter. 
 
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Sources: 
"Boy in the Box: America's Unknown Child." Historic Mysteries. https://www.historicmysteries.com/the-boy-in-the-box/
"Boy in the Box (Philadelphia)." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boy_in_the_Box_(Philadelphia)
"Boy in the Box." Thinking Sideways Podcast. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3cCGukCP0BHlNW3FZoI7ef?si=u28KyExLQi6S3dOpcslyrg
Henley, Nicole. "The Unsolved Case of 'America’s Unknown Child'. https://medium.com/of-misdeeds-and-mysteries/the-unsolved-murder-of-americas-unknown-child-3201391cab1c
McAuliffe, Cat. "15 Disturbing Facts And Theories About 'The Boy In The Box'." Ranker. https://www.ranker.com/list/facts-and-theories-about-the-boy-in-the-box/cat-mcauliffe
Serena, Katie. "The Boy In The Box — Inside The Creepy Unsolved Mystery." All That's Interesting. https://allthatsinteresting.com/boy-in-the-box
Shenfeld, Hilary. "The 'Boy in the Box': Will 2019 Be the Year We Get Answers About the Famous Unsolved Murder?" https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/the-boy-in-the-box-will-2019-be-the-year-we-get-answers-about-the-famous-unsolved-murder
 

Old Timey Crimey #9: Edith Thompson, Freddy Bywaters, and a Murderous Affair

It's time for 50 Shades of Murder! This week, Scott and Kristy hop back to England for a purported new age muddled with the scandals of old. Join us for the steamy affair between Edith Thompson and her young lover, Freddy Bywaters--and the tragedy that resulted. He's her toyboy, and the society women of England are drooling all over him even as he stands trial.
P.S.: Always burn your lover's letters, darling.
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Sources: 
"Edith Thompson." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edith_Thompson_and_Frederick_Bywaters
"Edith Thompson." Murderpedia. https://murderpedia.org/female.T/t/thompson-edith.htm
Lusher, Adam. "Laid to Rest At Last: Edith Thompson victim of a 'barborous, misogynistic' death penalty'." The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/edith-thompson-death-penalty-capital-punishment-hanging-miscarriage-justice-buried-mother-murder-a8647636.html
"Murder in the Roaring Twenties." Murder Maps. 3DD Productions.
Thompson, Laura. "A Tale of Two Murders: Guilt, Innocence, and the Execution of Edith Thompson." Kensington Books. 2018. 

Old Timey Crimey #8: The Disappearance of Benjamin Bathurst

Kristy and Scott go on a mysterious journey with a young English diplomat traveling incognito (badly) through Europe in the age of Napoleon. The disappearance of Benjamin Bathurst, which has inspired science fiction writers for decades, introduces us to such wonderful characters as Guido Starhemburg, the Black Legion of Vengeance, and the Rescuer of Marbles. Was it bandits? Aliens? THE FRENCH? We'll likely never know. 
Join us, and remember...he's British. 
 
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Sources: 
"Benjamin Bathurst (diplomat)." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benjamin_Bathurst_(diplomat)
"The Curious Case of the Disappearing Diplomat." mickhartley. http://from-bedroom-to-study.blogspot.com/2012/08/the-curious-case-of-disappearing.html
"The Disappearance of Benjamin Bathurst." Thinking Sideways. https://open.spotify.com/episode/6r8rIAwa7V9bkKUCZCHesc?si=Nh-Hmp_uTpqG0p2vwPcj5Q
"The supernatural disappearance of Benjamin Bathurst." Cool Interesting Stuff. https://coolinterestingstuff.com/the-supernatural-disappearance-of-benjamin-bathurst
Thompson, Neville. "The Continental System as a Sieve: The Disappearance of Benjamin Bathurst in 1809." The International History Review.

Old Timey Crimey #7: Texarkana Moonlight Murders Part 2

We heading back to Texarkana again, this time to talk about the wide array of suspects police picked as the Phantom Killer or who, oddly enough, pointed the finger at themselves. We'll also dig into how the murders affected the town--hysteria! buying all the locks! shooting people in the foot!--and Scott makes up a lovely folk song. 
 
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Sources:
Bovsun, Mara. "Murder spree in Texas at hands of ‘Phantom Killer’ remains a mystery." New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/texas-murder-spree-hands-phantom-killer-solved-article-1.2554028
Burkart, Gregory. "The Terrifying Real-Life Murders That Inspired 'The Town That Dreaded Sundown.'" 13th Floor. http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/03/30/the-terrifying-real-life-murders-that-inspired-the-town-that-dreaded-sundown/
Grey, Orrin. "Phantom Killer: The Unsolved Mystery of the Texarkana Murders." The Lineup. https://the-line-up.com/texarkana-murders
Mackintosh, Prudence. "Texarkana Murder Mystery." https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/texarkana-murder-mystery/
"Texarkana Moonlight Murders." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texarkana_Moonlight_MurdersThompson, Emily. "The Texarkana Moonlight Murders." Morbidology. https://morbidology.com/the-texarkana-moonlight-murders/
"The Town That Dreaded Sundown." 1976. Film.

Old Timey Crimey #6: Texarkana Moonlight Murders, Part 1

Scott and Kristy traumatize the crap out of themselves with Part 1 of their first two-parter! It's time for murder and mayhem that sends a small town into a frenzy--you might even say it's the disco ball of serial murders. Join us for Texas Ranger Captain Manuel "Lone Wolf" Gonzaullas, teenage vigilantes, and what is likely the first film to turn a trombone into a weapon.
We're running our first ever contest! Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes with a limerick about the Dr. Crippen case (Episode 5), anything to beat the "Naughty boy, ship's ahoy!" song. Scott and Kristy will choose their top 3 favorites and put it to a public vote on our Facebook group. And remember, iTunes isn't a fan of the R-rated words in their reviews, so...don't swear as much as we do. 
Submit your review + limerick by May 16, 2019. Vote will be held from midnight May 17 to noon May 20, 2019, and the top vote getter wins an Old Timey Crimey t-shirt featuring our logo and your limerick! Continental U.S. only. 
Don't forget to rate and review on iTunes, follow us here on Podbean, and hit us up on our FB group or Twitter. 
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Sources
Bovsun, Mara. "Murder spree in Texas at hands of ‘Phantom Killer’ remains a mystery." New York Daily News. https://www.nydailynews.com/news/crime/texas-murder-spree-hands-phantom-killer-solved-article-1.2554028
Burkart, Gregory. "The Terrifying Real-Life Murders That Inspired 'The Town That Dreaded Sundown.'" 13th Floor. http://www.the13thfloor.tv/2016/03/30/the-terrifying-real-life-murders-that-inspired-the-town-that-dreaded-sundown/
Grey, Orrin. "Phantom Killer: The Unsolved Mystery of the Texarkana Murders." The Lineup. https://the-line-up.com/texarkana-murders
Mackintosh, Prudence. "Texarkana Murder Mystery." https://www.texasmonthly.com/the-culture/texarkana-murder-mystery/
"Texarkana Moonlight Murders." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Texarkana_Moonlight_MurdersThompson, Emily. "The Texarkana Moonlight Murders." Morbidology. https://morbidology.com/the-texarkana-moonlight-murders/
"The Town That Dreaded Sundown." 1976. Film.

Old Timey Crimey #5: Dr. Crippen

This week we jaunt off to England for the mysterious case of Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen and his lovely wife Cora, whose disappearance introduces us to a lovely strongwoman with a fantabulous name, a transatlantic chase, and a torrid affair that resulted in some seriously questionable costume choices. 
Also! Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes with a limerick about the Dr. Crippen case, anything to beat the "Naughty boy, ship's ahoy!" song. Scott and Kristy will choose their top 3 favorites and put it to a public vote on our Facebook group. PG-13 only please!
Submit your review + limerick by May 16, 2019. Vote will be held from midnight May 17 to noon May 20, 2019, and the top vote getter wins an Old Timey Crimey t-shirt featuring our logo and your limerick! Continental U.S. only. 
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Sources: 
"Dr. Crippen and wireless Telegraph." Old Police Cells Museum. https://www.oldpolicecellsmuseum.org.uk/content/learning/educational-programmes-and-tours/dr-chippen-wireless-telegraphy
"Dr Crippen Murder: Chamber of Horror." The Unredacted. https://theunredacted.com/dr-crippen-murder-chamber-of-horror/
"Finding Dr. Crippen." Murder Maps. 3DD Productions.
"Hawley Harvey Crippen." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawley_Harvey_CrippenEddleston, John J. "The Notorious Case of Dr Crippen." The History Press. https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-notorious-case-of-dr-crippen/
"Harvey Hawley Crippen." Encyclopedia Britannica. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Hawley-Harvey-Crippen
Hodgson, Martin. "100 Years On, DNA Casts Doubt on Crippen Case." https://www.theguardian.com/uk/2007/oct/17/ukcrime.science
James, P.D. "PD James on the Notorious MUrderer Dr. Crippen." The Telegraph. https://www.telegraph.co.uk/books/what-to-read/pd-james-on-notorious-murderer-dr-crippen/