Into The Basement

Into The Basement

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Into The Basement episodes

  • Leopold & Loeb, Part 2: Wine Stains and Wasted Gasoline

    The conclusion to the two part series on Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. Listen in to hear how their perfect crime fell apart in front of their eyes and what the ramifications were for these two swaggering youths.


    Research Material:

    •     Leopold and Loeb: The Crime of the Century by Hal Higdon - https://amzn.to/2p1Kud5
    •     For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz Age Chicago by Simon Baatz - https://amzn.to/2nsbrqd
    •     The Leopold and Loeb Files: An Intimate Look at One of America's Most Infamous Crimes by Nina Barrett - https://amzn.to/2omHSGk
      • 1 hr 33 min
    • The Crime of the Century! The Story of Leopold and Loeb (Part 1)

      In Chicago during the Roaring Twenties, amidst the gang violence and political corruption, a pair of boys seek to commit the perfect crime. How much planning does that take? What was the perfect crime? Why are they so obsessed with Peoria, IL? Join us for part one of this two part series on Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. 23 skidoo!


      Research Material:

      • Leopold and Loeb: The Crime of the Century by Hal Higdon - https://amzn.to/2p1Kud5
      • For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz Age Chicago by Simon Baatz - https://amzn.to/2nsbrqd
      • The Leopold and Loeb Files: An Intimate Look at One of America's Most Infamous Crimes by Nina Barrett - https://amzn.to/2omHSGk
        • 1 hr 18 min
      • What about Dawn? - The Murder of Dawn Hacheney

        This month, Jess tells Adrian the soul crushing story of how one man's manipulation led to the death of his wife, the destruction of a church, and the devastation of many lives. 


        Research primarily came from A Twisted Faith: A Minister's Obsession and the Murder That Destroyed a Church by Gregg Olsen.

        1 hr 24 min
      • The Dippolito Case, Part 1: An Abundance of Mikes

        This episode, we kick off the first of a two-parter about Mike and Dalia Dippolito. It's packed full of crazy, with scam after scam, betrayal after betrayal, and a bit of a shock for Mike.

        Main source material for this episode is Poison Candy by Elizabeth Parker https://amzn.to/2Lz6LZ3


        1 hr 15 min
      • The Murder of Betsy Faria

        On this month's episodes of Into the Basement, Jess and Adrian talk about the case surrounding Betsy Faria, a mother and cancer patient whose murder sparked controversy, confusion, and frustration from day one. Air-tight alibis, changing stories, and wild accusations are just the start of this crazy case. 

        1 hr 48 min

      About Into The Basement

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      Each month, join Jess Hannah as she tells her husband Adrian about a crime he's never heard of, and experience the reality, horror, and occasional ridiculousness of these crimes.