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The true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of some of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream. Host Jeremy Schwartz will introduce you to the picture-perfect brothers who teamed up to kill their parents; the thief who stole babies and ruined countless lives; the crypto king who siphoned off billions in the name of saving the world—and plenty more. From assassins and gangsters, to killers and con artists, whatever the case, whoever the criminal, you don’t know the full story—until now.
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- 2 days ago1 min
American Criminal Season 29: Mistress of the Murder Farm
In 1908, a farm outside of La Porte, Indiana, burned to the ground, killing everyone inside. A man is quickly arrested for setting the deadly blaze. But when investigators search the farm for evidence, they find something truly horrifying: a mass grave. Suddenly, everything the people of La Porte thought they knew shifts, and the questions they ask will echo for more than a century.This season on American Criminal: the devious crimes of one of the country’s worst serial killers, and the unsolved mysteries she left behind.Don’t miss the new season of American Criminal: Mistress of the Murder Farm beginning November 19th. Listen to American Criminal: Mistress of the Murder Farm wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at americancriminal.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 days ago30 min
The Killer Who Haunted 'The Exorcist'
Between 1975 and 1977, the bodies of six men were found floating in the Hudson River. These men were dismembered and stuffed inside of trash bags. Unfortunately, the investigations into the brutal murders went cold almost immediately.The answer as to who killed these men might lay in a person associated with one of the scariest films of all time -- 'The Exorcist.' But who was Paul Bateson, and what does he have to do with the mythical curse that haunted the film's production?Listen to all 4 episodes of 'Serial Killer: Richard Rogers' wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Americancriminal.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago43 min
Halloween Horrors: The San Francisco Witch Killers | 2
After claiming their first victim, Michael and Suzan Carson flee San Francisco and take shelter in the wilderness. While the authorities investigate the murder of Karen Barnes, the Carsons roam up and down the west coast, keeping a careful eye out for more witches who might try to hurt them. Eventually, they come across two men who they're sure are evil, and there's only one course of action. Listen to all both episodes of 'Halloween Horrors: The San Francisco Witch Killers ' wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Americancriminal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 1 weeks ago47 min
Halloween Horrors: The San Francisco Witch Killers | 2
After claiming their first victim, Michael and Suzan Carson flee San Francisco and take shelter in the wilderness. While the authorities investigate the murder of Karen Barnes, the Carsons roam up and down the west coast, keeping a careful eye out for more witches who might try to hurt them. Eventually, they come across two men who they're sure are evil, and there's only one course of action. Listen to all both episodes of 'Halloween Horrors: The San Francisco Witch Killers ' wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Americancriminal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago43 min
Halloween Horrors: The San Francisco Witch Killers | 1
In 1647, Alse Young became the first person executed for the crime of witchcraft in the American colonies. Three and a half centuries later, a husband and wife team appointed themselves the avenging arms of the lord, and set out to rid the world of witches. Who were Michael and Suzan Carson? Were they righteous warriors on a religious quest? Or were they crazed killers just looking for an excuse to shed blood? Listen to Halloween Horrors episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Americancriminal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago47 min
Halloween Horrors: The San Francisco Witch Killers | 1
In 1647, Alse Young became the first person executed for the crime of witchcraft in the American colonies. Three and a half centuries later, a husband and wife team appointed themselves the avenging arms of the lord, and set out to rid the world of witches. Who were Michael and Suzan Carson? Were they righteous warriors on a religious quest? Or were they crazed killers just looking for an excuse to shed blood? Listen to Halloween Horrors episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Americancriminal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago37 min
Vintage Halloween Horrors | The Real Amityville Horror | 3
In November 1974, six members of the DeFeo family were found murdered in their beds in Amityville, New York. The truth behind the shocking crime rocked the small community and would go on to inspire one of the most iconic horror film franchises of all time. But just how haunted is the Amityville Horror house? Listen to Halloween Horrors episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Americancriminal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
- 2 weeks ago41 min
Vintage Halloween Horrors | The Real Amityville Horror | 3
In November 1974, six members of the DeFeo family were found murdered in their beds in Amityville, New York. The truth behind the shocking crime rocked the small community and would go on to inspire one of the most iconic horror film franchises of all time. But just how haunted is the Amityville Horror house? Listen to Halloween Horrors episodes wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Americancriminal.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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The true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of some of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream. Host Jeremy Schwartz will introduce you to the picture-perfect brothers who teamed up to kill their parents; the thief who stole babies and ruined countless lives; the crypto king who siphoned off billions in the name of saving the world—and plenty more. From assassins and gangsters, to killers and con artists, whatever the case, whoever the criminal, you don’t know the full story—until now.
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