Today in True Crime

By Parcast NetworkEducation True Crime History

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January 23, 2020 January 23, 1978: Chase’s 2nd Murder
On this day in 1978, Richard Trenton Chase, “The Vampire of Sacramento,” killed his second victim, Teresa Wallin.

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15 min
January 22, 2020 January 22, 1957: “Mad Bomber” Confesses
On this day in 1957, “Mad Bomber” George Metesky confessed to planting over 30 explosives around New York City. Guest hosted by Sam Dingman from Family Ghosts.

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14 min
January 21, 2020 January 21, 1793: Louis XVI Executed
On this day in 1793, the 38-year-old former King of France, Louis XVI, was executed by guillotine in Paris.

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14 min
January 20, 2020 January 20, 1981: Iran Hostages Released
On this day in 1981, 52 American hostages were released from Iran after being held captive for 444 days.

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15 min
January 19, 2020 January 19, 1919: Arnold Rothstein Arrested
On this day in 1919, gangster Arnold Rothstein held a high stakes dice game in a New York City apartment. Authorities interrupted the game and, in the ensuing chaos, three policemen were grazed with gunfire, and Rothstein was charged with the shooting.

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13 min
January 18, 2020 January 18, 1967: Albert DeSalvo Sentenced
On this day in 1967, Albert DeSalvo was sentenced to life in prison for armed robbery and the sexual assault of four women. DeSalvo is most notorious, however, for confessing to the brutal Boston Strangler murders.

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15 min
January 17, 2020 January 17, 1977: Gary Gilmore Executed
On this day in 1977, 36-year-old Gary Gilmore was executed by firing squad. He was the first person executed by the state after capital punishment was reinstated in the U.S.

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15 min
January 16, 2020 January 16, 1935: The Barker Shootout
On this day in 1935, the FBI killed outlaw Ma Barker, and her son Fred, in a 4-hour shootout.

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17 min
January 15, 2020 January 15, 1976: Sara Jane Moore Sentenced
On this day in 1976, 45-year-old Sara Jane Moore was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to assassinate President Gerald Ford. Guest hosted by Tyler Allen from The Minds of Madness.

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16 min
January 14, 2020 January 14, 1975: Lesley Whittle Kidnapped
On this day in 1975, 17-year-old heiress Lesley Whittle was abducted from her home in the village of Highley, England.

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15 min

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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.