Today in True Crime

By Parcast NetworkEducation True Crime History

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April 06, 2021 April 6, 1970: The Newhall Incident
Four California Highway Patrol officers were ambushed and killed during what should have been a routine traffic stop. Their deaths led to a change in how officers would be trained and outfitted for protection.

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13 min
April 05, 2021 April 5, 2000: UEFA Cup Semi-Final Murders
Two British supporters of Leeds United died in a street brawl with fans from rival Istanbul’s Galatasaray on the eve of the UEFA Cup Semi-Final.

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14 min
April 04, 2021 April 4, 1968: Martin Luther King, Jr. Assassinated
Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was murdered in Memphis, igniting fury and unrest in what became known as the Holy Week Uprisings.

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14 min
April 03, 2021 April 3, 1882: Jesse James Assassinated
Legendary bank robber Jesse James was murdered by members of his own gang after the reward for his capture was significantly raised.

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14 min
April 02, 2021 April 2, 1992: John Gotti Convicted
The once-untouchable mafia boss John Gotti made headlines across the world when he was pronounced guilty on thirteen criminal counts, including murder.

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13 min
April 01, 2021 April 1, 1984: Marvin Gaye Murdered
Just a day before his 45th birthday, Motown legend Marvin Gaye Junior was fatally shot in Los Angeles by his father.

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15 min
March 31, 2021 March 31, 1995: Selena Quintanilla-Pérez Murdered
The beloved Tejano singer was shot and killed by the president of her fan club. Guest hosted by Hannah Smith of The Opportunist Podcast.

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14 min
March 30, 2021 March 30, 1981: Ronald Reagan Assassination Attempt
Reagan had been president for only 69 days when 25-year-old John Hinckley Jr. shot at him in Washington, D.C.

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15 min
March 29, 2021 March 29, 2019: Alfredo Brathwaite's Death Ruled a Homicide
40-year-old Alfredo Brathwaite died in Baltimore, Maryland, from injuries he sustained nearly 20 years earlier.

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12 min
March 28, 2021 March 28, 2007: Hiroshi Maeue Sentenced to Death
A judge in Japan sentenced Hiroshi Maeue to death after he admitted to killing three people, including a 14-year-old boy.

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13 min

About Today in True Crime

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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.