141: The Murderer and The Hidden Money - September 21 2019 - Today in True Crime

February 18th: Lavinia Fisher Dies (1820) Some historical mysteries are so marred by rumor and speculation it becomes difficult to discern fact from fiction. On February 18th 1820 a woman was executed for crimes she committed against men in Charleston. A woman who was either a member of a dangerous group of robbers or, more remarkably, the first female serial killer in the United States. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lavinia_Fisher, https://ghostcitytours.com/charleston/lavinia-fisher/, https://www.legendsofamerica.com/sc-laviniafisher/, https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/user/login?destination=/us/blog/machiavellians-gulling-the-rubes/202312/lavinia-fisher-americas-first-known-female-serial, https://www.postandcourier.com/news/lavinia-fisher-of-charleston-nations-first-female-serial-killer-or-wrongly-accused/article_8cd5c8da-e60f-11e9-abd7-0712bc94dd35.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18 Feb 202512min

February 17th: Carla Walker Abducted (1974) Tragedy can strike during some of your happiest moments. On February 17th 1974 a young girl was out having the time of her life with her boyfriend. A beautiful evening of fun that was cut tragically short when an unknown assailant opened a car door and took the girl with him. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Carla_Walker, https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/glen-mccurley-carla-walker-murder/, https://people.com/crime/former-boyfriend-of-murdered-teen-carla-walker-relives-final-moments-dateline/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Feb 202514min

February 16th: Satish's First Murder (1995) In rare and incredibly satisfying cases, a surviving victim becomes the key to a killer’s demise. On February 16th 1995 a man took his first of many victims. One of whom would, not just survive, but bravely march police straight to his door. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Satish_(criminal), https://www.kavisht.com/post/satish-the-bahadurgarh-baby-killer-was-a-mentally-deranged-sex-pervert, https://skdb.fandom.com/wiki/SATISH, https://alchetron.com/Satish-(Bahadurgarh-baby-killer), https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/chandigarh/serial-killers-life-spared/articleshow/2722792.cms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16 Feb 202510min

February 15th: Enrico Forti Kills (1998) Power can breed something dangerous within someone. A sense of invincibility that could cost someone their life. On February 15th 1998 a man was killed during a business visit. Though there are arguments on who, exactly, the killer is, power and money is the motivation regardless. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chico_Forti, https://www.change.org/p/ron-desantis-free-enrico-forti-wrongfully-imprisoned-for-20-years, https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/Chico_Forti, https://thenesheiwatlawgroup.com/the-case-against-enrico-forti/, https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article248125045.html, https://www.tacopinalaw.com/featured-article/cbs/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

15 Feb 202514min

February 14th: Oscar Pistorius Kills (2013) Fame doesn’t make you immune to the law. At least, it shouldn’t. On February 14th 2013 a man pulled the trigger and took another person’s life. An act of either self defense or murder.  *Suggested by chiara__olivia on Instagram* https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trial_of_Oscar_Pistorius, https://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2013/06/oscar-pistorius-murder, https://apnews.com/article/oscar-pistorius-reeva-steenkamp-murder-killing-9294912233465de6f9000da2372d8663, https://www.reuters.com/sports/athletics/oscar-pistorius-south-african-blade-runner-turned-murder-convict-2023-11-24/, https://apnews.com/article/oscar-pistorius-reeva-steenkamp-76b8cfa35b5468664259bf37466c2fee, https://people.com/oscar-pistorius-released-on-parole-after-serving-half-his-sentence-for-killing-reeva-steenkamp-8421463, https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/05/world/africa/oscar-pistorius-released.html, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-67885713, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/mar/31/oscar-pistorius-denied-parole-over-killing-of-girlfriend-reeva-steenkamp Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

14 Feb 202516min

February 13th: Delphi Murders (2017) Some cases seem to fall by the wayside while others are splashed across every news source possible. On February 13th 2017 two young girls lost their lives in a highly publicised case that, finally, seems to have been brought to a close. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murders_of_Abigail_Williams_and_Liberty_German, https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/judge-wont-throw-out-evidence-in-delphi-case-after-lawyers-claimed-search-wasnt-justified/, https://www.wishtv.com/news/judge-in-delphi-murders-case-hands-down-multiple-rulings/, https://wsbt.com/news/regional/delphi-double-murder-case-trial-suspect-search-house-legal-evidence-throw-out-attorneys-probable-cause-bullet-gun-handgun-teen-girls-killed-libby-german-abby-williams-indiana, https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/delphi-murders-suspect-updates-allen-b2415838.html, https://nypost.com/2024/01/19/news/delphi-murders-suspect-richard-allen-slapped-with-additional-murder-kidnapping-charges/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

13 Feb 202514min

February 12th: Cathy Torrez Killed (1994) What happens when a family claims to know who killed a loved one but police can’t seem to prove it? On February 12th 1994 a young woman was tragically and brutally killed by a man who she thought she could trust. At least, that’s what her family told the police. https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/dateline-secrets-uncovered-what-happened-cathy-torrez, https://www.sportskeeda.com/pop-culture/5-chilling-details-cathy-torrez-s-murder, https://theewari.medium.com/cathy-torrez-was-thrust-into-the-trunk-of-her-own-car-after-being-stabbed-dozens-of-times-df260ba75c0e, https://www.ocregister.com/2015/05/02/it-was-all-my-fault-ex-boyfriend-gets-26-years-to-life-after-admitting-to-1994-placentia-murder-of-cathy-torrez/, https://abc7.com/cathy-torrez-murder-verdict-cal-state-fullerton-student/542235/, https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-cathy-torrez, https://www.ocregister.com/2023/03/13/parole-denied-for-killer-of-cal-state-fullerton-student-cathy-torrez-in-1994/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Feb 202514min

February 11th: William Unek Kills (1957) One massacre alone is devastating. Two committed by the same person is absolutely unimaginable. On February 11th 1957 a man took the lives of many in his second rampage. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Unek, https://murderpedia.org/male.U/u/unek-william.htm, https://www.reddit.com/r/TheGrittyPast/comments/w2yx7g/in_1954_william_unek_massacred_21_people_in/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 Feb 20256min