Best Jerry Jacques Podcasts (2025)

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Farewell, From Criminalia, and Thanks for All the Crime 42:30

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3M ago42:30

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Thank you for joining us for the final episode of our season of stray heists AND the finale of Criminalia. This is goodbye, but it's also thank you – thank you for supporting us as we walked in and out of historical crime scenes, nefarious cocktails, and we are grateful you took this adventure with us. And always remember: There’s no such thing as …

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'America': The Stolen Golden Toilet 25:09

3M ago25:09

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The plan was to keep the 18-karat-gold toilet called 'America' on display indefinitely at the Guggenheim Museum in New York City. But it did go out on loan, once, to Blenheim Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the birthplace of Winston Churchill, in 2019, as part of an exhibition of Maurizio Cattelan's works, titled 'Victory is Not an Option'…

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Mayhem, Madness, and Marshmallow the Bunny: When the World Lost Its Mind Over Beanie Babies 35:20

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When Beanie Babies hit the scene in 1993, the original line of stuffed toys featured nine characters -- but that number would grow to hundreds. The brainchild of Ty Warner, and made by his company, Ty Inc., they were one of the hottest toys of the 1990s -- but they also inspired an underground economy that dealt in fraud and many, many thefts. See …

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Piano 'Movers' Play a Felonious Tune 21:35

4M ago21:35

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Just after lunch on July 14, 2013, a white van drove away from Toronto General Hospital. Its cargo? A stolen Boston Steinway baby grand piano, taken from the hospital's Peter Munk Cardiac Centre. Of the bold heist, Todd Milne, director of security operations for the hospital, told the media, quote, “I’ve been managing security since 1999, and have …

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California Nut Crimes: Nuts Cases Can Be Difficult to Crack 25:52

4M ago25:52

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Tree nuts have become are a hot commodity on the black market, and thieves have been making off with shipments of California-grown nuts to cash in. Of the phenomenon, Mike Boudreaux, the sheriff of Tulare County in California’s Central Valley, stated, “It’s not your guy on the corner in the long jacket, selling knock-off Rolex watches.” Why steal n…

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Opening the Lid on Manhole Cover Capers 26:42

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In the spring of 2008, 12-year-old Shamira Fingers was walking down a street near her home in South Philadelphia when she suddenly and surprisingly fell into an open sewer hole -- the manhole cover, missing. Once a rare crime, disappearing manhole covers has become an expensive and dangerous problem for cities around the world, with thieves swiping…

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Big Syrup': The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist 29:16

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"You can't prove what tree the syrup came from," stated one of the accomplices in The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist during his trial. Over the span of several months, thieves staged a multi-million dollar heist from Québec's Global Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve, making off with about 3,000 tonnes of the stuff. Totaling about $18 million worth of…

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Streamlining Your Life! 34:54

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🚀 Streamline for Success: The Power of Simplicity In this insightful conversation, Andy Thorton, CEO of the Greater Peoria YMCA, sits down with Harvard Business School Executive Leadership Coach Matt George to unpack one of the most overlooked strategies in leadership and life: streamlining. Through real-world wisdom and executive-level insight, An…

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Welcome to the Season Finale of Criminalia: THE GENTLEMEN ROBBER 33:34

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Stand and deliver! Welcome to the final episode of our season about highway robbery and the outlaws who preyed upon road travelers. There were plenty of flinklock pistols, plenty of executions by hanging -- and plenty of confusion over who pulled off what crime. Don't forget to join Holly and Maria as they share their top shows and drinks inspired …

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The Guillotine's First Victim: French Highwayman Nicolas-Jacques Pelletier 24:55

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French highwayman Nicolas-Jacques Pelletier rode and robbed the streets around 18th-century Paris, but didn't come to the attention of French authorities until October of 1791, after he was accused of a violent robbery. Among highwaymen, his crimes didn't really stand out; but what does stand out is that his execution was the first use of the guill…

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Tom Cox: The 'Handsome' Highwayman Who Robbed the King's Jester 30:28

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Tom Cox began his life as a gentleman with a small estate inherited from his father -- but he spent that small fortune in the blink of an eye with his, “riotous living.” Broke, Cox went to London to find work; and, he did find work, though it wasn't legal work. Tom fell in with a group of highway robbers, and quickly made a name for himself as bold…

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Living a Life Decided with Kim - Jerry Harkness 25:03

5M ago25:03

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🎙️ Living a Life Decided: Jerry Harkness – From Retirement to Purposeful Service In this episode of Living a Life Decided, we sit down with a man who proves that retirement isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning. Meet Jerry Harkness from Peoria Illinois, a retired Caterpillar Inc. professional who, instead of slowing down, chose to step up. After decad…

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Jonathan Wild: The Thief-Taker or Thief? Or Both? 25:07

5M ago25:07

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People thought Jonathan Wild was a fine, upstanding kind of a guy: he was a thief-taker who was very good at catching criminals. The Privy Council, advisers to the Crown, consulted with him on methods of controlling crime in London. Highway robbers, a scourge on the city, feared him. But what most people did not know was that Jonathan, himself, was…

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Juraj Jánošík: How a Slovak Bandit Became a National Hero 28:49

6M ago28:49

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England has Robin Hood. Australia has Ned Kelly. Japan; Goemon Ishikawa. There are many legendary heroic outlaws in many cultures. Juraj Jánošík has, over the centuries, become known as the Robin Hood of Slovakia – and a symbol of Slovak resistance. Unlike some of these Robin Hood figures, Jánošík was 100 percent a real person, a real bandit who be…

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Living a Life Decided with Kim Martin - Michelle King 30:06

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Michelle R. King currently works as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the Post Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU) stabilizing patients after surgery. She has worked in health care for over 35 years. She resides in Illinoi with her daughter, grandson, and son. When she’s not working in the hospital or writing she is focused on health, nutrition, wellness in addit…

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Living a Life Decided with Kim - Peggy Jacques 29:58

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Peggy Jacques - Founder of Graceland Center for Purposeful Aging as a 501c3 nonprofit with a mission to enhance the lives of older adults through connections, education, and innovation! Masters prepared Registered Nurse with experience in Critical Care, Public Health, Employee Health, Infection Control, Nursing Management, Nursing Education for BSN…

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William Davis: Farmer by Day, Highwayman by Night 28:17

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William Davis led a double life. He was a successful highway robber by night, and a respectable farmer by day. Farming was honest work, but, it was also a clever way to distract others from noticing that he had another life, that he was one of the most notorious highwaymen of the 17th century. He kept that criminal career secret for four decades, e…

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The Life and Death of the Laughing Highwayman: Jerry Abershawe 23:10

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Never confused with the legend of Robin Hood or a 'gentleman robber' among highwaymen, there was really nothing to admire about Jerry Abershawe. He was a thief and he was a cold-blooded killer – several times over. Ruthless and intimidating, he was a "nightmare for travellers on those approach roads to London." There are stories boasting of Jerry's…

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The First and Final Crimes of Jocelin Harwood 22:28

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Jocelin Harwood was a highwayman who committed such “Barbarous Murders” – and he was just so ...wow – that his fellow criminal associates betrayed him and gave him up to the authorities after they couldn't stomach his depraved behavior the night of his final crime. Described as "a degenerate plant from a good tree," which seems like a pretty apt de…

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The Tale of Highway Robber William Spiggot and His Death 23:38

7M ago23:38

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William Spiggot was an 18th century English highwayman and the leader of a gang of at least eight men. While he may have started out as an apprentice cabinetmaker in London, he didn't end up following his family's legit path in life, instead deciding on a more... felonious one - as a robber, poacher, burglar, and murderer -- until he was sentenced …

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What You Pursue Changes Everything! 38:29

7M ago38:29

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Pursue is not just chasing after fleeting pleasures, but having the courage and faith to pursue the God-given dreams planted in your heart. It’s about taking bold, consistent steps toward a life that honors God and brings true meaning, not just to your life, but to the lives of those around you. The life you've imagined, the dream you've been given…

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Scoop: John Nevison Was Not Dick Turpin and Dick Turpin Was Not John Nevison 23:36

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John Nevison was a very good highwayman, though you may not recognize his name. And that's largely because his crimes have, over the years, gotten attributed to the stories of other notorious highway robbers, notably Dick Turpin – who hadn't yet been born when Nevison was prowling the roads. Turpin's romanticized legend seems to be a magnet for man…

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The Adventures of Robber Lewis: Counterfeiter/Robber/Jailbreaker 22:00

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Though dealing in counterfeit currency may have been David 'Davy' Lewis' first criminal efforts, he eventually added highway robbery as a lucrative gig – and that's when he gained the nickname, Robber Lewis -- and as a highwayman, he also came to be known as the “Robin Hood of Pennsylvania". Was he? Well, that may be a stretch – maybe a big stretch…

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Joan and Edward: The Bonnie and Clyde of Highway Robbery 21:49

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Joan Phillips was a known beauty with an artful and cunning mind -- and both her looks and the famiy's money attracted the attention of many suitors – suitors that Joan wasn't interested in. But all that stuff about engagement, marriage, and relationships changed when Joan met Edward Bracey, the only suitor who caught her eye. See omnystudio.com/li…

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Not Every Tom, Dick, and Harry Were Highwaymen; But These Were 27:02

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This is the tale (and legend) of the Dunsdon brothers: Thomas, Richard, and Henry – yes, a real life Tom, Dick and Harry. Known as the Burford Highwaymen, they terrorized the locals between Glouster and Oxford. But the crime the brothers are best known for committing actually had nothing to do with highway robbery -- but it did include amputation. …

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Claude Duval: The First Gallant Highwayman 21:46

8M ago21:46

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Some highwaymen were straight-up thugs. But some, like Claude Duval, were highwaymen who were polite, chivalrous, and sometimes portrayed as a version of Robin Hood – although none of them gave their loot to those less fortunate. Opinions differ among biographers and historians when it comes to Claude's life, but he ultimately became a folk legend …

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Lady Ferrers: An Heiress Turned Highwaywoman 21:17

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English gentlewoman and heiress named Lady Katherine Ferrers who, as a highwaywoman known as The Wicked Lady, terrorized England in the mid-1600s. Her legend persists nearly 400 years after her death -- though it may be a bit embellished. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Shondaland Audio and iHeartPodcasts

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Let's talk about stepping boldy into your purpose and calling! 23:32

8M ago23:32

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There are seasons for waiting and preparing, but there are also moments when the next right step is to move forward. You’ve done the research, you’ve weighed the options, you’ve prayed, and now, it’s time to act. Sometimes, success is just waiting on you to go. Listen in as host Andy Thornton talks with Marcellus Sommerville, CEO, Peoria Friendship…

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Welcome to the Season Finale of Criminalia: COLD CASES 36:25

8M ago36:25

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Welcome to the final episode of our season about cold cases -- unsolved crimes, where the perpetrator was never identified and there are no active leads. Whether it’s murders, robberies, or kidnappings, this season was full of all types of unresolved crimes. There were plenty of investigations, and a few acquittals, but no known offenders were ever…

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The Tragedy That Inspired AMBER Alerts 25:02

8M ago25:02

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Amber Hagerman had long brown hair and freckles. She liked playing with her Barbie dolls, and was a Girl Scout. But on the afternoon of January 13, 1996, everything changed. Amber, age 9, was abducted while riding her pink bicycle in an abandoned Winn-Dixie parking lot in Arlington, Texas; only two-tenths of a mile from her grandparents' house. It …

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A Tennis Tragedy: The Murder of Andrea Buchanan 26:46

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It was her smile, everyone said, that was the first thing you noticed about Andrea Buchanan. People called her "Miss Personality," and spoke of her as being a “free spirit with much energy and vitality.” Andrea was a rising professional tennis star who was murdered, at age 26, while she was working in a restaurant in Los Angeles. Here's what happen…

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The Unsolved Murder of Jean Townsend 26:15

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Twenty-one-year-old Jean Townsend's body was discovered the morning of September 15, 1954, around 7 a.m., in an empty lot just 600 yards from where she lived on Bempton Drive in South Ruislip. She had spent the evening at a party with friends at a nightclub called the Pyramid Club, not far from her work in London's West End -- but she never made it…

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Cleveland's 'Torso Murders': Who Was the 'Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run'? 27:55

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The press nicknamed the killings, 'the Torso Murders'. They called the killer, who had murdered, dismembered, and decapitated at least a dozen people, 'The Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run', an area of Cleveland where most of the victims were found. The majority have never been identified -- and neither has the killer. Brace yourself for some ugly deta…

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Who Killed the Sheriff Who Killed Billy the Kid? 24:15

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Las Cruces, New Mexico, newspapers reported on March 1, 1908: "Pat F. Garrett ... fulfilled his own prophecy ... that he would die with his boots on. Garrett was killed ... between 10 and 11 o'clock on the road to his Bear Canyon ranch at a point five miles from [Las Cruces]." Best known as a lawman and the guy who fatally shot Billy the Kid, Pat's…

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What do you attribute your success to? 29:18

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If you want to succeed, you need to identify what truly contributes to your progress and what holds you back. Listen in as host Andy Thornton talks with Christine Bare Kemper, Candidate for ICC Board of Trustees, about this weeks, weekly winning word, attribute!By I’ve Decided

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Ambrose Bierce 31:28

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Ambrose Bierce was an American Civil War veteran, and he was also a writer: he was one of the most famous journalists of the late 19th century; he was a literary critic, a poet and a short story writer (primarily exploring themes of war, death, and the general absurdity that is life). And he is also one of the biggest disappearing acts of the 20th …

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The Phantom Killer: The Unsolved Texarkana Moonlight Murders 33:59

10M ago33:59

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Texarkana was a bit of a bustling town back in 1946, but it wasn't a particularly dangerous town. But beginning in February that year, a series of brutal attacks occurred over a span of 10 weeks. Three victims were seriously wounded and five were killed; and they were all attacked at night. Let's talk about who they were and the investigations that…

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The Death of Robert Pakington: England's First Murder By Gun 28:12

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It was early morning, about 6 a.m., on November 13, 1536, when Robert Pakington, a London merchant, was fatally shot while on his way to attend early Mass. It was the first recorded firearm crime in London's history, and a crime that has never been solved -- though there are some theories to talk about, even this long time later. See omnystudio.com…

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The Lovers' Lane Murders of Rev. Edward Hall and Mrs. Eleanor Mills 31:56

10M ago31:56

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Edward Hall, a minister, and Eleanor Mills, a member of his choir, were found together, dead, on an improvised 'lovers' lane' near an abandoned farmhouse in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in September of 1922. Edward had been a popular minister at St. John’s Episcopal Church, and was the husband of Frances Stevens Hall, an heir to the Johnson & Johnson…

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The Murder of Mabel Greenwood 35:36

11M ago35:36

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This is the story of the unsolved death of Mabel Greenwood; who killed her, and why no one knows what really happened 100 years later. The prime suspect in the case? Harold Greenwood, her husband of more than 20 years, was arrested on June 17, 1920, accused of fatally poisoning her. Let's look at what happened, the messy trial, and the one detail t…

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Explore how small intentional actions can protect your future self! 32:52

11M ago32:52

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By preparing for the future and taking proactive steps today, you’re safeguarding yourself against potential obstacles. As the saying goes, “What you do today determines your tomorrow.” Every effort you make now—whether in health, finances, personal growth, or spirituality—is an act of coverage, a way of protecting and equipping your future self. L…

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Elma Sands and the Manhattan Well Murder 27:32

11M ago27:32

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If there had been true crime podcasts in the year 1800, this sensational murder trial would have been a hot topic under discussion: a young woman was killed just before Christmas in New York City, on the night she was to elope with her lover. The prime suspect was Levi Weeks, her presumptive fiancé, but he denied to authorities they had any relatio…

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Who Shot Belle Starr, Outlaw Queen of the Old West? 21:31

11M ago21:31

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Belle Starr, 'Petticoat Terror of the Plains', once said of herself, quote, “I regard myself as a woman who has seen much of life.” On the American frontier, she was thought of as “a demon with a bloody knife between her teeth and a pistol in each hand terrorizing whole communities and making deputy marshals hit the high places.” She lived a larger…

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The Chicago Tylenol Murders and Their Aftermath 27:38

11M ago27:38

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Tylenol has been for decades the best-selling, non-prescription pain reliever in the United States. It used to come as gelatin capsules, pills that were possible to open, and that meant anyone could remove its active ingredient, acetaminophen, and replace the contents with ... anything else. And someone did, resulting in the deaths of seven people …

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Was Jeannette DePalma's Death an Occult Sacrifice, a Crime of Opportunity, or Something Else? 30:26

11M ago30:26

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On August 7, 1972, Jeannette DePalma disappeared in Springfield, New Jersey, four days after her 16th birthday. That afternoon, she told her mom she was going to see friends, but when she didn't return later that evening, her mother called the police; the police discovered she never made it to her friend's house. When her body was discovered six we…

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Welcome to the Season Finale of Criminalia: PARTNERS IN CRIME 48:20

12M ago48:20

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Welcome to the final episode of our season about partners in crime -- some of whom were criminal duos, some of whom worked in gangs, but, unlike what we've found in some of our previous seasons, most of these people were absolutely guilty as charged. This season had quite a variety of crimes and criminals, everything from dirty cops who moonlighted…

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The 'Last of America's Classic Train Robbers' Weren't Train Robbers at All 23:21

12M ago23:21

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“Two gaudily-dressed 'Brooklyn cowboys' attempted a desert train robbery”, reported the Associated Press on November 25, 1937. Henry Loftus and Harry Donaldson have been referred to as, "the last of America's classic train robbers," but the pair weren't professional criminals. This is the story of two men who wanted their lives to be like those the…

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Are you ready to stop spinning your wheels and start moving forward? 37:32

12M ago37:32

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Without clarity on what truly matters, it’s easy to fall into the trap of expending urgency on distractions that yield little progress. We challenge you to embrace urgency with intention. Be quick to act on what God is calling you to do, but just as quick to discern what is truly necessary. By focusing your energy on the right priorities, you’ll be…

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Prohibition Outlaws: The Rise and Fall of the Kimes-Terrill Gang 24:43

12M ago24:43

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Led by Matthew Kimes and Ray Terrill, the Kimes–Terrill Gang were known for successfully pulling off some very high-profile bank robberies -- but they may have been better known for their daring prison escapes. In the lore of their gang it's said that each member swore a blood oath promising to free other members from their prison cells – even if i…

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Serial Killers on the American Frontier: "Big" and "Little" Harpe 24:53

1y ago24:53

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Herman Webster Mudgett of New Hampshire, better known by the alias H.H. Holmes, was responsible for anywhere from 20 to 200 killings before he was apprehended in 1894, and is known as one of America’s first serial killers. But ... not THE first. That title -– at least on record -- belongs to the Harpes: "Big" and "Little" Harpe, who killed at least…