Old Timey Crimey #31: Spring Heeled Jack - "Flamo"

This week, Spooktober continues with the legendary Spring Heeled Jack. We'll take a trip down Cutthroat Lane and hop over to Green Dragon Alley to look at the Terror of London himself, that guy who...jumped high, spewed flames, and slapped people. Along the way, meth heads with moon boots, painting the town red, and the one and only Flamo the Great. Send us your creepy stranger stories! We shared ours--it's only fair. Send them to oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com. Don't forget about our brand-slappin' new Patreon, where you can be a Flatfoot, a Gumshoe, or a Private Dick! Also, give us that 5-star review you know we deserve! Also, give us that 5-star review you know we deserve! You can also follow us here on Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you're at it, hit us up on our FB group, Twitter, Reddit, or Insta to talk Old Timey Crime.

Thanks for listening, and remember to watch out for weird jumping dudes--they'll slap you silly! ___________________________ Sources: Dash, Mike. “Spring-Heeled Jack: To Victorian Bugaboo from Suburban Ghost.” Fortean Studies, vol. 3.

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