The Single Survivor of A Massacre - April 15 2022
April 15th: Christopher Thomas (Palm Sunday Massacre)(1984) Tragic crimes can have unforeseen silver linings. On April 15th 1984 a massacre took place that left only a single survivor. A survivor who, in an unlikely turn of events, became the silver lining in a completely tragic story. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palm_Sunday_massacre_(homicide), https://www.insideedition.com/timeline-tragedy-how-palm-sunday-massacre-unfolded-42783, https://www.nytimes.com/2018/03/30/nyregion/palm-sunday-massacre-christopher-thomas.html, https://nypost.com/2018/03/31/outrage-over-release-of-palm-sunday-massacre-killer/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/palm-sunday-massacre-christopher-thomas-freed-from-prison-34-years-later/, https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/palm-sunday-massacre-killer-christopher-thomas-released-after-32-years-in-prison, https://allthatsinteresting.com/christopher-thomas-palm-sunday-massacre Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15 Apr 20228min
A Ritualistic Murder - April 14 2022
April 14th: Gerald Robinson Born (1938) Religion can, in some cases, cloud the judgment of even the most strong willed individual. On April 14th 1938 a man was born who would take on the divine right of becoming a beloved Catholic priest. A man who, when one of the nuns in his chapel was brutally killed, came under deep suspicion but was, ultimately, let free based on the religious beliefs of the man in charge of the case. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Margaret_Ann_Pahl, https://www.nytimes.com/2014/07/05/us/gerald-robinson-priest-convicted-of-killing-ohio-nun-dies-at-76.html, https://www.toledoblade.com/local/2014/07/05/Toledo-priest-convicted-in-nun-s-1980-murder-dies/stories/20140705065, https://www.ncronline.org/news/people/funeral-mass-priest-convicted-murder-will-follow-usual-protocol, http://jimfishertruecrime.blogspot.com/2012/04/father-gerald-robinson-devil-priest-or.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Apr 202210min
A Hatred That Finally Boiled Over - April 13 2022
April 13th: Frazier Glenn Miller Jr. Kills (2014) Hatred can fester in the hearts of some dangerous people. On April 13th 2014 a man filled with hatred, after decades of voicing his controversial opinions, finally picked up a gun and took the lives of people he hated simply because they were different. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frazier_Glenn_Miller_Jr., https://www.splcenter.org/fighting-hate/extremist-files/individual/frazier-glenn-miller, https://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/jewish-center-shootings/jewish-site-killings-death-sentence-white-supremacist-frazier-glenn-miller-n461071, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-34783848, https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/post-nation/wp/2015/11/10/white-supremacist-sentenced-to-death-for-killing-three-people-near-jewish-facilities/, https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article44100303.html, https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/crime/article33370443.html, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/kansas-jewish-center-gunman-frazier-glenn-miller-mocked-death-sentence/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13 Apr 202213min
Deadly Desperation - April 12 2022
April 12th: Denis Pischikov Born (1983) Desperation can make a man make some deadly decisions. On April 12th 1983 a man desperate for money was born and would, as a young adult, spend just over a year brutalizing a defenseless group of victims for the money they received from their pensions. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denis_Pischikov, https://www.theguardian.com/world/2003/apr/20/russia.nickpatonwalsh Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12 Apr 20228min
A Monster in Mexico City - April 11 2022
This Episode is sponsored by Better Help Get 10% off your first month with betterhelp.com/morningcup April 11th: Felicitas Sanchez Aguillon Arrested (1941) Most of the time, we would hope, a sentence that is handed down is a fair and just way to make a person pay for their crimes. This, however, is not always the case. On April 11th 1941 a woman was arrested for a series of horrific crimes and, because of a very informative client list, was able to walk out of prison after just 3 months of jail time. https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/sanchez-felicitas.htm, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fel%C3%ADcitas_S%C3%A1nchez_Aguill%C3%B3n, https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fel%C3%ADcitas_S%C3%A1nchez_Aguill%C3%B3n, https://www.muyinteresante.com.mx/sociedad/felicitas-sanchez-aguillon-la-ogresa-de-la-colonia-roma/, https://culturacolectiva.com/historia/la-partera-de-la-muerte-mexicana-que-se-hizo-famosa-por-convertirse-en-asesina-serial, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 Apr 202210min
The Fire In The Brothel - April 10 2022
April 10th: Helen Jewett Dies (1863) Public opinion can absolutely shape a case and, more seriously, the outcome of a trial. On April 10th 1863 a woman was killed inside of an upscale brothel and, simply because of the nature of her work, the public opinion completely altered the way her suspected killer was handled in court. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helen_Jewett, https://archive.nytimes.com/www.nytimes.com/books/first/c/cohen-jewett.html, https://allthatsinteresting.com/helen-jewett, https://hellobigapple.net/life-helen-jewett/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Apr 202215min
Murder and Arsenic - April 9 2022
April 9th: Martha Needle Born (1863) Crimes from a long ago era, while interesting, often feel unfinished by the passing of time and the deaths of those involved in the case. On April 9th 1863 a woman was born who, when she took her last breath, she also took with her a deeper knowledge of her crimes and the motive for her murders. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martha_Needle, https://murderpedia.org/female.N/n/needle-martha.htm, https://www.oldtreasurybuilding.org.au/martha-needle/, https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/from-the-archives-1894-the-last-days-of-martha-needle-the-richmond-poisoner-20201016-p565sn.html, https://australiasdarkheart.weebly.com/martha-needle.html, https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/mentally-ill-or-clever-and-calculating-the-thrilling-story-of-aussie-woman-who-poisoned-her-entire-family/news-story/929c1a55323b325bd71fefddd4d3251c, https://cv.vic.gov.au/stories/a-diverse-state/felon-families/martha-needle/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
9 Apr 20228min
The Sudden Murder of A Brilliant Woman - April 8 2022
April 8th: Julia Campbell Last Seen (2007) Some people have a life and a light that shines for the world to see. On April 8th 2007 a woman who accomplished so much in her 40 years and was in the process of accomplishing much more was killed at the hands of an angry man. And, with her last breath, went the light that she shined for all the world to see. https://www.nytimes.com/2007/05/01/world/asia/01iht-phils.2.5516337.html#:~:text=Juan%20Duntugan%2C%20a%20woodcarver%2C%20admitted,of%20Manila%2C%20on%20April%208., https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julia_Campbell_(journalist), https://news.abs-cbn.com/nation/regions/06/30/08/update-suspect-julia-campbell-murder-found-guilty-gets-life-sentence, https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/news/regions/88481/julia-campbell-killing-court-ruling-out-june-30/story/, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/autopsy-shows-murder-in-peace-corps-death/, https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna18355336, https://www.reuters.com/article/us-philippines-murder/filipino-charged-for-murder-of-peace-corps-volunteer-idUSMAN15284320070430, https://www.foxnews.com/story/murder-charges-for-confessed-killer-of-peace-corps-volunteer-julia-campbell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
8 Apr 20227min
