This Kinda Murdery Classic originally aired on October 22, 2022...

You might know Charles Ponzi as the inventor of the pyramid scheme. But, did you know that he was a master of disguise? Did you know he went on the run from American and International authorities disguised as a waiter? Find out more...Only on Kinda Murdery!

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In December 2000, in a remote area of the Oder River in Poland, three fishermen discovered a dead body, initially mistaken for a log, near the shore. The corpse, with a noose around its neck and hands bound, was identified as Dariusz Janiszewski, a 35-year-old businessman from Wroclaw, reported missing by his wife four weeks earlier. Janiszewski's body showed signs of torture, starvation, and drowning. Despite an extensive police investigation featuring scuba divers and forensic specialists, no significant evidence was found. Janiszewski, described as a gentle man and an amateur guitarist, had a stable personal life with no known debts, enemies, or criminal record. He and his wife were planning to adopt a child. The case remained a perplexing mystery with no apparent motive or suspects...

Legendary Magic the Gathering Artist and friend of the show, ANSON MADDOCKS RETURNS and joins Zevon for this insane story of art imitating life, imitating art...

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Sources:
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2008/02/11/true-crime
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2007/sep/06/books.booksnews
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/feat/archives/2007/09/23/2003380130
Kristen Bell vs. Christian Bale

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This is a replay of an episode originally published on February 6th, 2022. Get ready for murder, diamond thievery, and a discussion of the primordial nature of dick pics, the versatility of prolapsed anus photos, and, "A Covid Family Christmas," as Niall Madden returns! This episode is hilarious AND ABSOLUTELY INAPPROPRIATE FOR ANYONE. You have been warned.

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In 1966, Blanche's Kiser's father, Parker Davis Kiser Sr., passed away. His death was attributed to heart disease at the age of 62. Tragedy struck again in 1973, seven years following her father's death, Blanche discovered her husband, James Taylor, lifeless in their bed. At just 45 years old, he was pronounced dead, with a heart attack cited as the cause. The specter of heart disease seemed to loom over the men in Blanche's life. As our Kinda Murdery story unfolds, the circumstances surrounding these deaths beckon for a closer look, hinting at a deeper, perhaps darker, narrative playing out beneath the surface of Blanche Taylor's seemingly ordinary existence...

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Sources:
https://www.oxygen.com/snapped/crime-news/blanche-taylor-moore-poisoning-deaths-death-row https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1989-08-22-vw-1071-story.html
https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-oldest-women-on-death-row-is-90-4c67c8c1c874 https://www.wbtw.com/news/state-regional-news/turning-90-north-carolinas-blanche-moore-is-oldest-woman-on-death-row-in-us/

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Coroner Simonds, analyzing the crime scene, focuses on a particularly striking detail—the substantial amount of blood present. This observation leads him to a hypothesis involving more than just the two victims. He speculates that the volume of blood could indicate the involvement of a third person, possibly an abductor who got wounded during a struggle. This theory propels Simonds to recommend a city-wide search of hospitals for anyone with unexplained injuries, a move that could potentially identify an injured suspect. On the other hand, the police, led by Detective Sergeant Lawrence McCarthy, are formulating a different theory. McCarthy posits that the women were forcibly ejected from a moving vehicle. The impact of this action, he theorizes, rendered them unconscious. Lillian Thompson, however, might have briefly regained consciousness, only to collapse again after dragging herself a short distance. This struggle for survival could explain the scrape marks on her face, a desperate attempt to find help before succumbing to her injuries...Find out the truth...Only on Kinda Murdery!

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Sources:
https://historysevilecho.com/grant-park-double-murder/
https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/two-dead-actresses-in-a-park-d27cebe94748

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It's the early morning of Sunday, November 14, 1920. Chicago is still asleep under the veil of night. But in the shadows, a mysterious figure emerges, draped in a dark overcoat and topped with a black derby hat.

This myserious person makes a beeline for the Insurance Exchange Building on Eighteenth Street, moving with a purpose that suggests a plan long in the making. In the quiet building, the solitary figure encounters Tony Yanley, the dedicated elevator operator working the morning shift.

With a firm and decisive tone, the stranger commands, “Take me up to the fourteenth floor.” The request is straightforward, yet it carries an air of urgency. Tony, adhering to his duties, complies, and together they ascend in a heavy silence that fills the elevator. The doors of the elevator stutter open on the fourteenth floor, a signal for the man in the overcoat to stride off towards a specific destination — the offices of Conkling, Price, and Webb, known in the city for their dealings in insurance. What business does this man have here, and why at such an ungodly hour?

Meanwhile, across town, a telephone operator is jolted by an insistent buzz on her switchboard. It's a call that will soon send ripples across the city. The call is traced back to the very offices the mysterious man had visited. The voice on the other end is urgent: “Give me the police,” it demands...

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Sources:
https://historysevilecho.com/grant-park-double-murder/ https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/two-dead-actresses-in-a-park-d27cebe94748

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In the quiet, idyllic suburb of Kensington, Maryland, a story unfolds that would shatter the tranquility of a close-knit community. The Lyon family, led by the father John, a familiar voice on WMAL Radio, and his wife Mary, seemed to epitomize the American dream. They had three children: an older son, Jay, who would later follow a path into law enforcement as a homicide detective, and two daughters, Katherine and Sheila...

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Sources:
https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Two-sisters-Vanish-The-Lyons-Case

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The most-compelling stories from the Kinda Murdery: INSOMNIAC Series...

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In the cheery ambiance of the prison visiting room, Vincenzo Pipino, the seasoned art thief now turned inmate, sat contemplating his next move. He gently tapped the side of his espresso cup, a thoughtful gesture that hinted at his strategic mind. Breaking the silence with a caveat, he leaned forward and said, "This is a hypothetical story," emphasizing that the tale he was about to unfold might blur the lines between fact and fiction, a hallmark of his storytelling style...Find out what finally happened in this concluding episode of, "The Daylight Catburglar"...Only on Kinda Murdery!

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Sources:
https://medium.com/epic-magazine/pipino-gentleman-thief-ede9713dafb1 https://news.artnet.com/art-world/meet-vincenzo-pipino-venices-notorious-gentleman-art-thief-148148 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/17/venice-jewellery-heist-expert-insight-from-the-gentleman-thief

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On that fateful day of October 9, 1991, Vincenzo Pipino blended seamlessly with the throng of tourists at the Ducale Palace. The palace, now a museum, stood as a proud reminder of the Venetian Republic's glory. Pipino, with the practiced ease of a man well-versed in the art of deception, followed the tour group through the grandeur of the palace. Surrounded by the trappings of a once-mighty empire, he was acutely aware of the contrast between the opulence of the palace and the grim reality of the adjoining prison, famously connected by the Bridge of Sighs. Here, he was no stranger, his previous visits having laid the groundwork for what he was about to undertake. As the tour progressed into the prison, the shift from marble to limestone marked a transition to a darker chapter in the palace's history. Here, Pipino saw his opportunity. He let the group move ahead, and in the shadowy corridors, he slipped into a cell, the heavy door closing behind him...


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Sources:
https://medium.com/epic-magazine/pipino-gentleman-thief-ede9713dafb1 https://news.artnet.com/art-world/meet-vincenzo-pipino-venices-notorious-gentleman-art-thief-148148 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/nov/17/venice-jewellery-heist-expert-insight-from-the-gentleman-thief

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