August 31, 1985: Richard Ramirez Captured
On this day in 1985, serial killer Richard Ramirez was chased down by a mob of angry Angelenos and caught by police. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
31 Aug 202016min
August 30, 1885: Mary Ramey Killed
On this day in 1885, an 11-year-old girl named Mary Ramey was murdered in Austin, Texas. She was the fourth victim of a serial killer known as “the Servant Girl Annihilator.” Learn more about your ad ...
30 Aug 202014min
August 29, 1985: Joann Hobson Disappears
On this day in 1985, 16-year-old Joann Hobson went missing from her hometown of Stockton, California—marking the inception of a gruesome, tragic tale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastch...
29 Aug 202015min
August 28, 1849: The Fall of San Marco
On this day in 1849, the Republic of San Marco—or Venice, Italy as we know it today—lost its brief independence and was forced back under the Austrian Empire’s control. Learn more about your ad choice...
28 Aug 202017min
August 27, 1660: John Milton’s Books Burned
On this day in 1660, King Charles II commanded English poet John Milton’s books burned in the city of London. These events inspired the outspoken, and controversial, Milton to complete his epic poem, ...
27 Aug 202016min
August 26, 2009: Jaycee Dugard Rescued
On this day in 2009, Jaycee Lee Dugard reappeared at a parole office in Concord, California. She had been missing for 18 years. Guest hosted by Molly Brandenburg from the Parcast original, “Conspiracy...
26 Aug 202017min
August 25, 1948: Confrontation Day
On this day in 1948, the House Un-American Activities Committee held a highly anticipated and televised congressional hearing, known as “Confrontation Day.” Alger Hiss took to the stand to defend hims...
25 Aug 202015min
August 24, 410 C.E.: Visigoths Sack Rome
On this day in 410 C.E., the Visigoths, led by King Alaric, became the first group of people to sack Rome. For three days, the Visigoths plundered, pillaged—and set the most prosperous city of the anc...
24 Aug 202017min
