August 15, 1785: The Diamond Necklace Affair
After gifting a diamond necklace to Queen Marie Antoinette, Cardinal de Rohan was arrested for fraud and treason. As the scandal unfolded, it became clear he’d been scammed by a scheming countess. Lea...
15 Aug 202211min
August 14, 1994: Carlos the Jackal Arrested
After trying for over two decades, French agents arrested revolutionary terrorist known as Carlos the Jackal in Khartoum, Sudan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Aug 202210min
August 13, 1964: Last Execution in the UK
Peter Allen and Gwynne Evans became the last people to be executed in the United Kingdom. Only a year later after they were hanged, the death penalty was suspended. It was fully abolished in 1998. Lea...
13 Aug 202210min
August 12, 2013: Whitey Bulger Found Guilty
James 'Whitey’ Bulger, the 83-year-old former boss of the Winter Hill Gang, was found guilty on 31 charges, including murder and racketeering. He was given two consecutive life sentences, plus an addi...
12 Aug 20229min
August 11, 1942: Adolf Burger Arrested
Adolf Burger and his wife were arrested and taken to the Auschwitz concentration camp for forging documents to help Jews escape Nazi death camps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices...
11 Aug 202210min
August 10, 1835: Noyes Academy Dragged Out of Town
A racist mob of nearly 500 men descended upon an integrated school in New Hampshire, ripping the small two-story building from its foundation with 90 yoked oxen. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from Solved...
10 Aug 202211min
August 9, 2000: Nick Markowitz Murdered
15-year-old Nick Markowitz was murdered in Santa Barbara, California after being held for ransom by his half-brother’s drug dealer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9 Aug 202210min
