January 20, 1981: Iran Hostages Released
On this day in 1981, 52 American hostages were released from Iran after being held captive for 444 days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
20 Jan 202014min
January 19, 1919: Arnold Rothstein Arrested
On this day in 1919, gangster Arnold Rothstein held a high stakes dice game in a New York City apartment. Authorities interrupted the game and, in the ensuing chaos, three policemen were grazed with g...
19 Jan 202012min
January 18, 1967: Albert DeSalvo Sentenced
On this day in 1967, Albert DeSalvo was sentenced to life in prison for armed robbery and the sexual assault of four women. DeSalvo is most notorious, however, for confessing to the brutal Boston Stra...
18 Jan 202014min
January 17, 1977: Gary Gilmore Executed
On this day in 1977, 36-year-old Gary Gilmore was executed by firing squad. He was the first person executed by the state after capital punishment was reinstated in the U.S. Learn more about your ad c...
17 Jan 202014min
January 16, 1935: The Barker Shootout
On this day in 1935, the FBI killed outlaw Ma Barker, and her son Fred, in a 4-hour shootout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 Jan 202016min
January 15, 1976: Sara Jane Moore Sentenced
On this day in 1976, 45-year-old Sara Jane Moore was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Gerald Ford. Guest hosted by Tyler Allen from The Minds of Madness. Learn more ...
15 Jan 202015min
January 14, 1975: Lesley Whittle Kidnapped
On this day in 1975, 17-year-old heiress Lesley Whittle was abducted from her home in the village of Highley, England. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 Jan 202014min
January 13, 1996: Abduction of Amber Hagerman
On this day in 1996, 9-year-old Amber Hagerman was abducted from a supermarket parking lot in Arlington, Texas, and murdered. While her killer has never been found, the tragedy of her disappearance sp...
13 Jan 202014min
