Send Robert a Text!

Rachel Legan is a Bakersfield media personality. She worked in both radio a television, delivering the news or hosting her morning show on the radio.  Rachel tells us about an event in her life that made headlines in Bakersfield in 1994-crimes that didn't involve her, but impacted her life greatly. 

Support the show

Send Robert a Text!

 For 72 years residents have flocked to the Kern County Fairgrounds on South P Street for fun and amusement.  What many people don't realize, three years before the fair moved here, this location was the site of one of Bakersfield's most horrific murders.
 
Purchase the walking tour here:
 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/notorious-bakersfield-walking-tour-with-robert-peterson-tickets-750854986477?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=ebdsshcopyurl&fbclid=IwAR2n-pE6YyXRV3IXiI3pgqtf7LXj_G-5_KXEIqO0bNaI6dL1-QKlYGPORbI

Support the show

Send Robert a Text!

This story occurred on Halloween 1986.  Two murders. One in Bakersfield, One in Hesperia. Both committed by the same man. 

Support the show

Send Robert a Text!

In February 1991, a Bakersfield Police officer solved a murder case almost by accident. He was at the right place at the right time.  

Support the show

Send Robert a Text!

If it's October, it's time to check out George The Giant's Museum of Oddities and Wonders. Check out this pop-up musuem Fridays and Saturdays at 5630 District Blvd, suite 122.

Click here to purchase The Notorious Bakersfield Halloween Tour
https://halloween2023.supercast.com/

Support the show

Send Robert a Text!

This story from 2009 is extremely disturbing. The episode title should give you a clue to how horrific it is. 

Support the show

Send Robert a Text!

Hank Clason was a 78-year-old retired CHP officer. He was brutally murdered in 2002. This is his story. 
The Notorious Bakersfield Halloween Tour is available. Click the link to purchase this year's all new tour ($24.99): 

https://halloween2023.supercast.com/

Email: [email protected]

Are you a Breaking Bad Fan? Going to Albuquerque, NM? Take the BREAKING BAD AUDIO DRIVING TOUR! Purchase here:
https://notoriousaudio.com/ 

Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield

Support the show

Send Robert a Text!

In 1979, a developmentally disabled 21-year-old man was beaten to death at Kern Medical Center by staff. This is his story. Hopefully, something like this can't happen today.

Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield

Email: [email protected]

Are you a Breaking Bad Fan? Going to Albuquerque, NM? Take the BREAKING BAD AUDIO DRIVING TOUR! Purchase here:
https://notoriousaudio.com/ 

Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield

Support the show

Send Robert a Text!

A Bakersfield Fire Chaplain mysteriously vanished the morning after Easter Sunday in 1990.

Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield

Email: [email protected]

Are you a Breaking Bad Fan? Going to Albuquerque, NM? Take the BREAKING BAD AUDIO DRIVING TOUR! Purchase here:
https://notoriousaudio.com/ 

Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield

Support the show

Send Robert a Text!

In 1959, a cave-in occurred in the Stockdale area. It entombed a construction worker for thirteen hours.  This story made nationwide headlines.

Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield

Email: [email protected]

Are you a Breaking Bad Fan? Going to Albuquerque, NM? Take the BREAKING BAD AUDIO DRIVING TOUR! Purchase here:
https://notoriousaudio.com/ 

Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield

Support the show