Today in True Crime

By Parcast NetworkEducation True Crime History

Favorites
1,753
Followers
Typical duration
12 min
per episode

Based on Podcast App listening data

Today in True Crime episodes

October 13, 2021 October 13, 1307: Knights Templar Arrested
King Philip IV had more than 600 members of the Knights Templar, including Grand Master of the Knights Templar, Jacques de Molay, rounded up and arrested in France. Guest hosted by Wenndy Mackenzie from Solved Murders, a Spotify Original from Parcast.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 min
October 12, 2021 October 12, 1960: Inejiro Asanuma Assassinated
During a live televised debate, Japanese Socialist leader Inejiro Asanuma was assassinated by 17-year-old Otoya Yamaguchi.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 min
October 11, 2021 October 11, 1878: Wild Bill Longley Hanged
After a lifetime of crimes, including the murder of a childhood friend, thousands gathered to watch the execution of one of the most notorious murderers in American history.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 min
October 10, 2021 October 10, 19 CE: Roman General Germanicus Dies
One of the greatest warriors in the Roman Empire, Germanicus died of a mysterious illness. On his deathbed, he blamed Syria’s governor, Piso, and Piso’s wife Plancina for poisoning him.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 min
October 09, 2021 October 9, 1934: King Alexander I of Yugoslavia Assassinated
While visiting Prime Minister Louis Barthou of France in Marseilles, King Alexander I of Yugoslavia was assassinated. In the ensuing crowd panic and reaction from police, more shots were fired. Innocent victims would also die, as well as Barthou and the assassin.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
16 min
October 08, 2021 October 8, 2006: Michael Sandy Killed
Four men lured Michael Sandy to a remote location in an attempt to rob him. When Sandy tried to escape, he was killed in a hit-and-run. His sexuality would play a major role in the criminal trial.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
14 min
October 07, 2021 October 7, 1998: Matthew Shepard Beaten
21-year-old Matthew Shepard was brutally beaten by two men in an alleged hate crime. He would die five days later. His death would lead to the Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
18 min
October 06, 2021 October 6, 1985: Keith Blakelock Murdered
Riots broke out in North London after police indirectly caused the death of a 49-year-old woman. In the ensuing clash between police and protestors, Constable Keith Blakelock was killed. Guest hosted by Rabia Chaudry from Nighty Night.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
13 min
October 05, 2021 October 5, 2006: Mass Grave Found in Menden-Barge
Fifty-one bodies, including 22 children, were unearthed from a cemetery in Menden-Barge, Germany. It is believed they were victims of Aktion T4, the Nazi euthanasia program.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 min
October 04, 2021 October 4, 2009: Kimberly Cates Murdered
On a quiet night in a small New Hampshire town, Kimberly Cates and her 11-year-old daughter were brutally attacked by four unknown assailants.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
15 min

About Today in True Crime

From the publisher's feed

There’s never an ordinary day in true crime history. Flip back the calendar and see how one fateful day can ripple through time. Today in True Crime is a Spotify Original from Parcast.