In Reconstruction era Kentucky, Charles Chilton Moore was a minister-turned-atheist whose criticisms of religion would set him on a path to become a famous atheist, and founder of the so-called "infidel" paper The Blue Grass Blade. A publication that would push the boundaries of free speech, and ultimately land him in court time and time again.

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When Steven Steinberg went on trial in 1981 for the murder of his wife, Elana, his defense team used an unorthodox strategy; a gambit known as the “MacBeth Defense.”

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In our new show SPORTS CRIMINALS, we break down the crimes and careers of the most controversial sports figures in history. From kidnapping and murder to widespread corruption scandals, we give you the play by play of what lurks in the shadows of the sports world. New episodes come out every Thursday! 

In this clip we introduce the incredible rise and precipitous fall of Oscar Pistorius, who captured the attention of the world by participating in the 2012 Olympic games as a double-leg amputee. To finish this episode, subscribe to SPORTS CRIMINALS on Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts!

In May of 1981, housewife Elana Steinberg was brutally stabbed to death; a pair of home invaders attacked her, using a knife from her own kitchen. Her husband, Steven Steinberg, tried to fight off the burglars but couldn’t stop them from killing Elana. Immediately, the police mounted a search for the bearded murders. But as more details emerged about the crime, the Steinbergs, and Steven’s history of addiction, police found a new suspect.

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In October of 1819, the two Boorn brothers, 27-year-old Jesse and 31-year-old Stephen, stood trial for the murder of their brother-in-law, Russell Colvin. The only problem for the prosecution: Colvin’s body had never been found and there was no evidence of foul-play. The Boorn Brothers were on trial for a murder that may or may not have actually happened.

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Jesse and Stephen Boorn never liked their sister’s husband, Russell Colvin. It stood to reason that when he disappeared from their small town in Vermont, that the brothers would be regarded with some suspicion. For seven years, nothing came of it, until Russell visited a member of the Boorn family in a dream, breathing new life into the case.

Parcasters - This week on Unsolved Murders we cover the killing of Jeanette DePalma, who some believe was the victim of ritual sacrifice. Listen now on Spotify by searching Unsolved Murders!

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Crime never takes a day off, and neither do we. In our new podcast, TODAY IN TRUE CRIME, every day, we flip back the calendar and examine a true crime event from the same date years ago.

In this clip, we look back at August 26th, 1916, when infamous organized crime courier Virginia Hill was born in Lipscomb, Alabama. Subscribe to TODAY IN TRUE CRIME for a new story every day!

In July of 1925, William Jennings Bryan and Clarence Darrow finally faced off in Judge Raulston's courtroom in Dayton, Tennessee. The future of American morality was on the line. 

Parcasters - This week on Crimes of Passion we take on the infamous case of Lorena and John Bobbitt! You won’t want to miss this one! Listen today on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Crime never takes a day off, and neither do we. In our new podcast, TODAY IN TRUE CRIME, every day, we flip back the calendar and examine a true crime event from the same date years ago.

In this clip, we look back at August 19th, 1970, when John Norman Collins was convicted of the murder of 21-year-old Karen Sue Beineman. Subscribe to TODAY IN TRUE CRIME for a new story every day!

When Darwin published On Human Evolution, theists around the world had to grapple with their faith and this new scientific knowledge. The state of Tennessee saw the Theory of Evolution as a direct assault on Christian values, and therefore banned the subject from public classrooms. The resulting criminal charges against science teacher John T. Scopes in 1925 grew into one of the most notable landmark court cases in American history. 

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