Sarah Winchester, Mistress of the Mystery House
Female Criminals19 Okt 2022

Sarah Winchester, Mistress of the Mystery House

After marrying the heir to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1862, Sarah Winchester was seemingly set for life. But while her finances never despaired, Sarah did — experiencing a string of tragedies that would haunt her. She built a strange and sweeping mansion to try and escape her ghosts, but in the process, built an even bigger legend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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“The Queen of Rum Row” - Gertrude Lythgoe

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“I Don’t Like Mondays” Pt. 2 - Brenda Spencer

“I Don’t Like Mondays” Pt. 2 - Brenda Spencer

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“I Don’t Like Mondays” - Brenda Spencer

“I Don’t Like Mondays” - Brenda Spencer

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1 Mai 201946min

“Symbionese Liberation Army” -  Patricia Hearst

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In February of 1974, 19-year-old Patricia Hearst was kidnapped by the Symbionese Liberation Army. Her captivity would become one of the most well-known cases of Stockholm Syndrome in history. Sponsors...

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“The Queen of Mean” Pt. 2 - Leona Helmsley

“The Queen of Mean” Pt. 2 - Leona Helmsley

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17 Apr 201942min

“The Queen of Mean” - Leona Helmsley

“The Queen of Mean” - Leona Helmsley

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“Tokyo Rose” Pt. 2 - Iva Toguri

“Tokyo Rose” Pt. 2 - Iva Toguri

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