If you like true crime, you are not alone. Long before the Gilgo Killer tossed his DNA covered pizza crust into the evidence pile, Long Island has experienced murder and mayhem. Tune in for the history of six crimes that will make you shake your head.

If you like true crime, you are not alone. Long before the Gilgo Killer tossed his DNA covered pizza crust into the evidence pile, Long Island has experienced murder and mayhem. Tune in for the history of six crimes that will make you shake your head.

Christory Episode 11:  History of True Crime Long Island Side

Dr. Christine Contrada is a native New Yorker whose true passion is history.&nbsp; Having taught countless historical topics over the years at elite liberal arts colleges, public research universities, inner-city and rural community colleges, in continuing education, for study abroad programs, she now teaches teachers from across Europe. &nbsp; No matter where she is, nothing brings her as much joy as getting an adamant naysayer excited about history - and that's the focus of the Christory podcast. Her podcasts weave history and popular culture so she is always searching, wherever she is, for a hidden corner that has some spicy bit of historical significance to share.&nbsp; Making any historical topic interesting is her favorite challenge.

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Dr. Christine Contrada is a native New Yorker whose true passion is history.  Having taught countless historical topics over the years at elite liberal arts colleges, public research universities, inner-city and rural community colleges, in continuing education, for study abroad programs, she now teaches teachers from across Europe.   No matter where she is, nothing brings her as much joy as getting an adamant naysayer excited about history - and that's the focus of the Christory podcast. Her podcasts weave history and popular culture so she is always searching, wherever she is, for a hidden corner that has some spicy bit of historical significance to share.  Making any historical topic interesting is her favorite challenge.

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Christory Episode 11: History of True Crime Long Island Side

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