August 13, 1964: Last Execution in the UK

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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June 4, 2004: Marvin Heemeyer and the Killdozer Rampage

June 4, 2004: Marvin Heemeyer and the Killdozer Rampage

In an act of revenge against city officials and neighbors, Marvin Heeymeyer set out to topple the town of Granby, Colorado. He modified a 12-foot-tall bulldozer into a homemade tank and then destroyed...

4 Jun 202211min

June 3, 1968: Valeria Solanas Shoots Andy Warhol

June 3, 1968: Valeria Solanas Shoots Andy Warhol

Feminist writer Valerie Solanas went to the office of modern artist Andy Warhol and shot him in the abdomen. Warhol was actually declared dead before surgeons were able to revive him. Parcasters, we ...

3 Jun 202211min

June 2, 1919: Anarchist Bombings

June 2, 1919: Anarchist Bombings

The Anarchist Fighters, a group headed by Italian anarchist, Luigi Galleani, set off a series of bombs across the eastern United States as part of their war against the upper class. One attacker and o...

2 Jun 202211min

June 1, 2001: Prince Dipendra Massacres Family

June 1, 2001: Prince Dipendra Massacres Family

During a dinner party, the Crown Prince of Nepal grabbed multiple guns and massacred his family. The crime would affect the political future of the entire nation. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from Unsol...

1 Jun 202211min

May 31, 2009: George Tiller Murdered

May 31, 2009: George Tiller Murdered

After previously surviving an assassination attempt and the firebombing of his office, 67-year-old  reproductive health advocate George Tiller was murdered while attending church. Parcasters, we have...

31 Mai 202211min

May 30, 1593: Christopher Marlowe’s Suspicious Death

May 30, 1593: Christopher Marlowe’s Suspicious Death

History says that playwright Christopher Marlowe died during a drunken fight with some associates. But some believe he was actually murdered for political reasons, while others think his death was fak...

30 Mai 202210min

May 29, 1925: Percy Fawcett Disappears

May 29, 1925: Percy Fawcett Disappears

A party of explorers led by Percy Fawcett trekked into the Amazon in search of a legendary lost city. They were never heard from again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

29 Mai 202210min

May 28, 1996: Sabine Dardenne Kidnapped

May 28, 1996: Sabine Dardenne Kidnapped

While biking to school in western Belgium, 12-year-old Sabine Dardenne was kidnapped by convicted rapist Marc Dutroux. She was rescued from his basement nearly three months later.  Learn more about yo...

28 Mai 202210min

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