* Italian-born Charles Ponzi had grown up hearing from his mother that he was destined for greatness, so it was no surprise to her when she visited him in America to find him wealthy beyond her wildest dreams. Ponzi had come up with a get-rich-quick scheme that he insisted was legal. To his credit, it took federal authorities a good seven months to figure out how it wasn't. In this episode, meet the man whose name would go down in history to be synonymous with "grifter."   "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab https://www.patreon.com/grabbagcollab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book http://www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! https://www.centuriespod.com/book Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod • HIYA HEALTH PRODUCTS. Get 50% off your first order of Hiya Health’s best-selling children’s vitamin by going tohiyahealth.com/COTC http://hiyahealth.com/COTC • FIELD OF GREENS. For 15% off your first order plus free rush shipping, visit FieldofGreens.com http://fieldofgreens.com/ and use promo code COTC.

44m

Apr 22

* In the midst of nationwide bombings that pit union backers against anti-union bosses, an explosion at the Los Angeles Times building crossed a line that changed everything. At 1:07 a.m. on Oct. 1, 1910, a blast tore through the Times building, killing 21 people. Times officials immediately blamed organized labor, which ultimately bore out: Not only were three union-affiliated co-conspirators convicted soon after the bombing, but nearly 40 other union officials would eventually be convicted on charges related to that and other bombings that had been plaguing the country. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab https://www.patreon.com/grabbagcollab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book http://www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! https://www.centuriespod.com/book Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode sponsor: • RITUAL. Synbiotic+ and Ritual are here to celebrate, not hide, your insides. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/cotc /www.ritual.com/cotc. 

39m

Apr 15

* In September 1944, a 24-year-old married woman named Recy Taylor was walking home with friends from church when a carload of seven men stopped her. Forced into the car, Recy, a Black woman, was repeatedly raped by six white men at gunpoint, then tossed roadside with a warning: Tell anyone about this, and you're dead. Recy ignored the threats and her tale soon galvanized activists throughout Alabama -- including a woman whose name would eventually become synonymous with the Civil Rights movement. Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab https://www.patreon.com/grabbagcollab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book http://www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! https://www.centuriespod.com/book Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod EPISODE SPONSORS: • SMALLS. Get 50% off your first order of protein-packed, preservative-free cat food by going to Smalls.com/cotc http://smalls.com/cotc and use promo code COTC.  • WILDGRAIN. Get $30 off your first box of bake-from-frozen breads, pastries and pastas plus free croissants in every box when you go to Wildgrain.com/cotc http://wildgrain.com/cotc to start your subscription.  • FOR WELLNESS. Get 25% off your first order from this functional food brand when you go to ForWellness.com/cotc /www.ForWellness.com/COTCand use code COTC.

47m

Apr 08

* Hey, Crimes of the Centuries listeners! COTC is now part of Grab Bag Collab, a Patreon-based podcasting network. You can find our other shows available at patreon.com/grabbagcollab Alcoholism, multiple husbands and boarding houses. This is the story of The Landlady.  Dive deep into the upbringing and backstories of individuals who committed history's most notorious crimes, shedding light on the psychological factors that shaped their paths. With a suspenseful twist, the identities of these individuals won’t be unveiled until the end of each episode. ‘The Catalyst’ will unravel the complex narratives behind these disturbing cases and try to understand what triggered them.

37m

Apr 01

* When luggage leaking blood arrived at a Los Angeles train depot in 1931, the woman who'd traveled with the items feigned ignorance -- and then disappeared, leading to a nationwide manhunt that captivated the nation. Because one of the two victims found inside the Winnie Ruth Judd's trunks had been dismembered -- and because both she and the victims were beautiful women -- the case generated hundreds of headlines and a memorable moniker: The Trunk Murderess. But were prosecutors' theories about the Phoenix, Arizona, deaths really true? Or did Judd take the fall for a well-connected accomplice? "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab https://www.patreon.com/grabbagcollab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book http://www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode sponsors: • Hiya Health Products. Get 50% off your first order of Hiya Health’s best-selling children’s vitamin by going to hiyahealth.com/COTC http://www.hiyahealth.com/COTC * • Field of Greens. For 15% off your first order plus free rush shipping, visit FieldofGreens.com http://www.FieldofGreens.com and use promo code COTC. * • Factor Meals. Head to factormeals.com/COTC50 http://www.factormeals.com/COTC50 and use code COTC50 to get 50% off.

45m

Mar 25

* The morning of Aug. 1, 1966, 25-year-old Charles Whitman called his wife's boss to say she'd be out, then did the same for his mother. After killing the two women, he climbed atop the observatory tower at the University of Texas and relentlessly began picking off pedestrians below in an attack unlike any before witnessed in America. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab https://www.patreon.com/grabbagcollab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book http://www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors:     •    ROCKET MONEY - Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/COTC http://rocketmoney.com/COTC. __ CADEN LANE - Your one-stop shop for all your newborn, infant and toddler apparel. Head to CadenLane.com/COTC http://cadenlane.com/COTC and use code COTC for 20% off your order.__

35m

Mar 18

* Every parent has worried about their children hauling home tainted candy on Halloween, but not everyone knows where that fear originated. On Halloween in 1974, an 8-year-old boy named Timothy O’Bryan was granted one pick from his basket before bed — and soon after downing the contents of his Pixy Stix, he went limp in his father’s arms. The investigation threw parents into a panic, prompting tons of candy to be taken to sheriff’s offices for inspection. As horrifying as the case appeared to be at first, what police uncovered was far more sinister than anyone had imagined. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab https://www.patreon.com/grabbagcollab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book http://www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors:     •    DIPSEA - Hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. Dipsea is offering an extended 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/COTC http://dipseastories.com/COTC.     •    SMALLS - Protein-packed, preservative-free cat food. Use promo code COTC for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping at smalls.com/cotc https://www.smalls.com/cotc.    •    RITUAL - Ritual and Synbiotic+ support the relief of mild digestive issues. Get 25% off your first month for a limited time at ritual.com/cotc https://www.ritual.com/cotc. 

45m

Mar 11

* Notorious labor union leader Jimmy Hoffa had for decades been a polarizing figure, with his ties to organized crime investigated as early as 1957 by future U.S. Attorney General Bobby Kennedy. A jury tampering conviction eventually took him out of official power, but Hoffa worked tirelessly behind the scenes to reclaim his position -- until his disappearance in 1975. Despite countless theories about what happened to him, Hoffa's fate remains one of the most infamous unsolved mysteries in American history.  "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab https://www.patreon.com/grabbagcollab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book http://www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors:   • ATHENA CLUB - Upgrade your shaving experience. Go to AthenaClub.com http://AthenaClub.com (http://AthenaClub.com) and use code COTC to get 20% off your purchase. • CEREBRAL - Online professional therapy and medication management support. Go to cerebral.com/podcast http://cerebral.com/podcast (http://cerebral.com/podcast) and use code COTC to get 15% off the first month of online therapy, medication or both. • LAUNDRY SAUCE - The world’s best smelling laundry detergent. Go to laundrysauce.com/cotc http://laundrysauce.com/cotc (http://laundrysauce.com/cotc), promo code COTC, to get 15% off your order.

40m

Mar 04

* Living in Occupied Paris during World War II was utter chaos, with the Gestapo police constantly changing rules, kidnapping people from the streets and sidelining the Parisian police. A physician named Marcel Petiot claimed to be among the brave men and women working for the Resistance — a group determined to help smuggle endangered people to safety, far from the reach of the Third Reich. But when neighbors reported a fire at a townhouse Petiot owned, police arrived to uncover a scene so horrific, it managed to bury news about the war in newspapers worldwide. "Crimes of the Centuries (https://www.centuriespod.com/)" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab (https://www.patreon.com/grabbagcollab) exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book http://www.centuriespod.com/book (https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/centuriespod): @centuriespod Episode Sponsors:     •    Caden Lane - Your one-stop shop for all your newborn, infant and toddler apparel. Head to CadenLane.com/COTC http://CadenLane.com/COTC and use code COTC for 20% off your order.     •    Dipsea - Hundreds of short, sexy audio stories designed by women for women. Dipsea is offering an extended 30-day free trial when you go to DipseaStories.com/COTC http://DipseaStories.com/COTC (http://DipseaStories.com/COTC).     •    Rocket Money - Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/COTC http://RocketMoney.com/COTC (http://RocketMoney.com/COTC) .   Cerebral - Achieve your mental wellness goals with professional therapy and medication management support. Listeners get 15% off their first month of online therapy, medication or both by going to Cerebral.com/podcast http://Cerebral.com/podcast (http://Cerebral.com/podcast) and using code COTC.

44m

Feb 26

* Random offenses, Institutions and Orange Socks. This is the story of The Drifter.  Dive deep into the upbringing and backstories of individuals who committed history's most notorious crimes, shedding light on the psychological factors that shaped their paths. With a suspenseful twist, the identities of these individuals won’t be unveiled until the end of each episode. ‘The Catalyst’ will unravel the complex narratives behind these disturbing cases and try to understand what triggered them.

39m

Feb 23

* For years, the violence that occurred in the area known as "Black Wall Street" in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in 1921 was remembered as the "Tulsa Race Riot" - when it was even remembered at all.  But that name, promoted by the media and government officials, was at best a misleading description of what we've now started to reveal over the past few decades as a massacre perpetrated on a thriving Black community that took generations to recover. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book https://www.centuriespod.com/book! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ FOR WELLNESS - Snacks and supplements to help you get the most out of your body and mind. Head to www.ForWellness.com/COTC http://www.forwellness.com/COTC and use code COTC for 25% off your order. STITCH FIX - Your style partner to shop new styles and brands. Try today at www.StitchFix.com/COTC http://www.stitchfix.com/COTC. WILDGRAIN - The first-ever baked-from-frozen subcription box for sourdough breads, pasta, and pastries. Go to www.wildgrain.com/COTC http://www.wildgrain.com/COTC for free croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. __

42m

Feb 11

* Handsome and charismatic, the actor Bob Crane led the cast of the hit sitcom "Hogan's Heroes" for six seasons from the mid-sixties into the beginning of the next decade.  The show ended in 1971, and Crane began traveling the country in a touring play.  When he was found dead in his hotel room in Arizona in 1978, was it due to a secret life that he kept hidden from public view?   "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book https://www.centuriespod.com/book! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ RITUAL https://ritual.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cotc - It's time to listen to your gut. Go to www.ritual.com/COTC http://www.ritual.com/COTC for 20% off your first month.  3 DAY BLINDS http://www.3dayblinds.com/COTC - Get your free, obligation consultation for custom blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery with a buy one get 50% off deal at www.3DayBlinds.com/COTC http://www.3dayblinds.com/COTC. CEREBRAL https://get.cerebral.com/cerebral-way/podcast/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=q12024 - Get started on your path towards better mental health. Go to www.cerebral.com/podcast http://www.cerebral.com/podcast and us code COTC to get 15% off your first month. SMALLS https://www.smalls.com/COTC - For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com/COTC http://smalls.com/COTC and use code COTC. __

48m

Feb 05

* Her story seemed innocent at first, if not charming.  A young immigrant woman from Germany befriending older gentlemen in Cincinnati's German community and providing them memories of home with her Old World cooking.  But as these men fell ill - or worse, starting dying - the motives behind Anna Marie Hahn's friendly overtures proved to be far more devious. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book https://www.centuriespod.com/book! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ Caden Lane https://cadenlane.com/- For 20% off your order, head to www.CadenLane.com/COTC http://www.CadenLane.com/COTC and use code COTC. Dipsea https://www.dipseastories.com/subscribe/?promo=cotc&utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=&utm_campaign=cotc - Go to www.DipseaStories.com/COTC http://www.DipseaStories.com/COTC for an extended 30 day free trial.  Rocket Money https://signup.rocketmoney.com/infl/?_forward_params=1&_smtype=3&utm_campaign=cotc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=podcast&wpcid=cotc&wpcn=cotc&wpsnetn=podcast&utm_content=landing-page-variant-Influencer-h&lptest=landing-page-variant-Influencer-h - Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.RocketMoney.com/COTC http://www.rocketmoney.com/COTC. Wildgrain https://wildgrain.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=offline&utm_campaign=crimesofthecenturies&podcast_name=Crimes%20of%20the%20Centuries&discount_code=COTC&discount=30 - The first-ever baked-from-frozen subcription box for sourdough breads, pasta, and pastries. Go to www.wildgrain.com/COTC http://www.wildgrain.com/COTC for free croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. __

41m

Jan 29

* It's a story every American grade school student learns - how the actor John Wilkes Booth shot President Abraham Lincoln in his box at the Ford's Theater, jumped down to the stage, and fled Washington DC until he was killed by the authorities in a barn in rural Virginia.  But it's not widely known that Booth wasn't acting alone, and that President Lincoln was only one of several targets he and his conspirators planned to murder on the night of April 15, 1865.  In today's episode, we tell the story of the others involved and their plot to assassinate multiple members of Lincoln's administration and throw a country just starting to recover from the Civil War into chaos. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - NOW AVAILABLE!  Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book https://www.centuriespod.com/book! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ BEIS - Sleek and affordable bags, luggage, and accessories to help you travel effortlessly. Go to www.beistravel.com/COTC http://www.beistravel.com/COTC for 15% off your first purchase. FOR WELLNESS - Snacks and supplements to help you get the most out of your body and mind. Head to www.ForWellness.com/COTC http://www.forwellness.com/COTC and use code COTC for 25% off your order. STITCH FIX - Your style partner to shop new styles and brands. Try today at www.StitchFix.com/COTC http://www.stitchfix.com/COTC. __

42m

Jan 22

* After the murder of the Defeo family, the house known as "High Hopes" where the murders occurred was purchased by the George and Kathy Lutz.  But the Lutz family soon fled the property, claiming frightening paranormal activity.  Paranormal investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren arrived and began studying the scene.  But did they find evidence of supernatural occurrences - or were they perpetrating a fraud on a too-credulous public? "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - COMING JANUARY 16, 2024!  Preorder today at www.centuriespod.com/book https://www.centuriespod.com/book! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ SMALLS https://www.smalls.com/COTC - For 50% off your first order, head to Smalls.com/COTC http://Smalls.com/COTC and use code COTC. CEREBRAL https://get.cerebral.com/cerebral-way/podcast/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=audio&utm_campaign=q12024 - Get started on your path towards better mental health. Go to www.cerebral.com/podcast http://www.cerebral.com/podcast and us code COTC to get 15% off your first month. BEIS https://beistravel.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=cotc - Sleek and affordable bags, luggage, and accessories to help you travel effortlessly. Go to www.beistravel.com/COTC http://www.beistravel.com/COTC for 15% off your first purchase. __

42m

Jan 15

* The word "Amityville" has practically become synonymous in popular culture with the eerie and supernatural.  But behind the books and movies is a true story of the Defeo murders, and in today's episode, we're joined by fellow Obsessed Network podcaster Daisy Eagan to tell their story. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. AND DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK - COMING JANUARY 16, 2024!  Preorder today at www.centuriespod.com/book https://www.centuriespod.com/book! Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ Ritual https://ritual.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cotc - It's time to listen to your gut. Go to www.ritual.com/COTC http://www.ritual.com/COTC for 40% off your first month. Limited offer only through January 31, 2024! Rocket Money https://signup.rocketmoney.com/infl/?_forward_params=1&_smtype=3&utm_campaign=cotc&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=podcast&wpcid=cotc&wpcn=cotc&wpsnetn=podcast&utm_content=landing-page-variant-Influencer-h&lptest=landing-page-variant-Influencer-h - Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to www.RocketMoney.com/COTC http://www.RocketMoney.com/COTC. Wildgrain https://wildgrain.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=offline&utm_campaign=crimesofthecenturies&podcast_name=Crimes%20of%20the%20Centuries&discount_code=COTC&discount=30 - The first-ever baked-from-frozen subcription box for sourdough breads, pasta, and pastries. Go to www.wildgrain.com/COTC http://www.wildgrain.com/COTC for free croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. __

39m

Jan 08

* Having one husband die under suspicious circumstances may not cause alarm bells to ring, but what if a second husband also meets an unfortunate fate? The so-called "American Black Widow" Sharon Harrelson may have considered herself cursed when it came to love, but in today's episode we dive into her story of deception, betrayal, and ultimately murder. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ 3 DAY BLINDS - Get your free, obligation consultation for custom blinds, shades, shutters, and drapery with a buy one get 50% off deal at www.3DayBlinds.com/COTC http://www.3DayBlinds.com/COTC. BEIS - Sleek and affordable bags, luggage, and accessories to help you travel effortlessly. Go to www.beistravel.com/COTC http://www.beistravel.com/COTC for 15% off your first purchase. FOR WELLNESS - Snacks and supplements to help you get the most out of your body and mind. Head to www.ForWellness.com/COTC http://www.ForWellness.com/COTC and use code COTC for 25% off your order. STITCH FIX - Your style partner to shop new styles and brands. Try today at www.StitchFix.com/COTC http://www.StitchFix.com/COTC. __

39m

Jan 01

* There were seven men guarding the notorious criminal Frank Nash as he moved through Kansas City Union Station to a car waiting outside. But these officers couldn't stop the onslaught that faced them as they attempted to transfer Nash into the car. In today's episode, we'll explore how this bloody shootout changed the way American law enforcement fought crime. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ Embrace Pet Insurance https://enroll.embracepetinsurance.com/cotc/?utm_source=im&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=COTC&brand=embrace - Upgrade your pet insurance game at www.EmbracePetInsurance.com/COTC Ritual https://ritual.com/?utm_source=arm&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=cotc - It's time to listen to your gut. Go to www.ritual.com/COTC http://www.ritual.com/COTC for 30% off your first month. Wildgrain https://wildgrain.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=offline&utm_campaign=crimesofthecenturies&podcast_name=Crimes%20of%20the%20Centuries&discount_code=COTC&discount=30 - The first-ever baked-from-frozen subcription box for sourdough breads, pasta, and pastries. Go to www.wildgrain.com/COTC http://www.wildgrain.com/COTC for free croissants in every box and $30 off your first box. Blissy https://blissy.com/pages/cotc?utm_source=partner-am&utm_campaign=partner-cotc&utm_content=partner-cotc&utm_term=partner-cotc&utm_medium=partner-cotc&promo=cotc&transaction_id=102d6374ab8d1f998eb352761bae77 - The best silk pillowcases on the market. Get 30% off at www.blissy.com/COTC __

46m

Dec 11, 2023

* The story of Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow is probably familiar to many of our COTC listeners.  But this story of young outlaws terrorizing the country is one that has been romanticized and practically turned into an American myth.  In today's episode, we shake off the romantic sheen and look at the real events behind one of the most notorious duos in history. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ CADEN LANE- Head to CadenLane.com/COTC http://CadenLane.com/COTC and use code COTC for 20% off your order.  ATHENA CLUB- Head over to AthenaClub.com http://AthenaClub.com and grab your razor kit today or you can find Athena Club Razors at your local Target. Plus with your purchase of a Razor Kit and blade subscription on their site, you can try their Gentle Body Scrub for FREE with code CRIMES at checkout (for a limited time only).  BEIS- Go to BEISTRAVEL.com/COTC http://BEISTRAVEL.com/COTC for 15% off your first purchase. GREENPAN- Head to GreenPan.us http://GreenPan.us and use promo code COTC and you’ll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99.  __

44m

Dec 04, 2023

* In March of 1954, scientists from German pharmaceutical company produced Thalidomide for the first time. Thalidomide was a sedative and sleep aid sold in many countries worldwide under the name “Contergan”, as well as other brands. The medication was also being marketed and taken by pregnant women as a safe remedy for morning sickness. But in November of 1961, the drug was found to have caused severe deformities in newborn children if taken during a specific point in the pregnancy. In today's episode, we learn more about what led to the Thalidomide scandal and the outcomes from the worst drug disaster in history. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ APOSTROPHE- Get your first visit for only five dollars at Apostrophe.com/COTC http://Apostrophe.com/COTC when you use our code: COTC. That’s a savings of fifteen dollars!  CADEN LANE- Head to CadenLane.com/COTC http://CadenLane.com/COTC and use code COTC for 20% off your order.  ATHENA CLUB- Head over to AthenaClub.com http://AthenaClub.com and grab your razor kit today or you can find Athena Club Razors at your local Target. Plus with your purchase of a Razor Kit and blade subscription on their site, you can try their Gentle Body Scrub for FREE with code CRIMES at checkout (for a limited time only). __

42m

Nov 20, 2023

* After the five-day Battle of Lincoln, the deputized posse called the Regulators disbanded. The Lincoln County War appeared to be over. Lew Wallace, the newly appointed governor of the New Mexico Territory knew that some of the former desperados were worried that they could be arrested at any point for whatever role they had played during the ordeal, so he offered amnesty for many of them. But those who had already been indicted for murder were still on law enforcement’s “wanted” list. And that list included the person at the heart of today’s episode: Billy the Kid. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ BLISSY- Try now risk-free for 60 nights, at Blissy.com/COTC http://blissy.com/COTC and get an additional 30% off. WILDGRAIN- For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box -PLUS free Croissants in every box -when you go to Wildgrain.com/COTC http://wildgrain.com/COTC to start your subscription. RITUAL- Ritual is offering my listeners 30% off during your first month.Visit ritual.com/COTC http://ritual.com/COTC to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today. GREEN PAN- Head to GreenPan.us http://GreenPan.us and use promo code COTC and you’ll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99.  __

40m

Nov 13, 2023

* In November 1876, a 24-year-old wealthy cattleman and banker named John Tunstall, arrived in Lincoln County, New Mexico. Together with lawyer Alexander McSween, John Tunstall set up a rival business to the existing duo who ran things in town - Lawrence Murphy and James Dolan. In this two-part episode, we learn more about the bloody conflict that arose and became the Lincoln Count War, and how it birthed the Wild West's most infamous outlaw - Billy the Kid. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ EMBRACE PET INSURANCE- Head to EmbracePetInsurance.com/COTC http://EmbracePetInsurance.com/COTC and sign up for pet insurance today. GREEN CHEF-  For Green Chef’s best deal of the year, get $250 off with code 'cotc250' at GreenChef.com/cotc250 http://GreenChef.com/cotc250.  __

40m

Nov 06, 2023

* On September 10, 1897, roughly 300 to 400 unarmed strikers marched peacefully to a coal mine to support a newly formed United Mine Workers union. The miners, mostly consisting of Slovak and German ethnicity, were on strike fighting for safe working conditions and livable wages. On their march they were met by law enforcement officials multiple times and were asked to disperse, but kept on marching. When the strikers reached the Lattimer mine near Hazleton, Pennsylvania, they were asked to disperse once again by the sheriff and again they refused, ending in a violent scuffle where police opened fire. In today's episode, we examine the tragedy that killed at least 19 miners, wounded dozens, and marked a turning point in American labor history.  "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ WILDGRAIN- For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box -PLUS free Croissants in every box -when you go to Wildgrain.com/COTC http://Wildgrain.com/COTC to start your subscription. ATHENA CLUB-  Head over to AthenaClub.com http://AthenaClub.com and grab your razor kit today or you can find Athena Club Razors at your local Target. Plus with your purchase of a Razor Kit and blade subscription on their site, you can try their Gentle Body Scrub for FREE with code CRIMES at checkout (for a limited time only).  GREEN PAN- Head to GreenPan.us http://GreenPan.us and use promo code COTC and you’ll receive 30% OFF YOUR ENTIRE ORDER plus free shipping on orders over $99.  __

41m

Oct 30, 2023

* Born December 27, 1957 in Epazoyucan, Hidalgo, Juana Dayanara Barraza Samperioa was a 48-year-old single mother with a troubled past. After years of traumatic experiences in her early life, including being sold by her mother to a man in exchange for three beers, Juana moved to Mexico City and began killing in 1998. Residents were on edge as they noticed the mysterious killings seemed to be targeting elderly women. While Mexico City initially believed their suspect was a man or a transgender woman, Juana roamed free as the murders spanned for 8 years, until she was caught in 2006. In today's episode, we learn more about Mexico's first confirmed serial killer and how the mysterious murderer came to be known as the Old Lady Killer. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ RITUAL- Ritual is offering my listeners 30% off during your first month.Visit ritual.com/COTC http://ritual.com/COTC to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today. CADEN LANE- Head to CadenLane.com/COTC http://CadenLane.com/COTC and use code COTC for 20% off your order.  CARAWAY HEALTH- Right now, Caraway is offering new members 30 days completely free if you go to Caraway.health/COTC http://Caraway.health/COTC. There's no credit card required to try it.  __

36m

Oct 23, 2023

* On July 6, 1944, in Hartford, Connecticut, thousands of patrons were excited to escape the heat and attend the Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus performance. While the Flying Wallendas began their performance inside the tent, chaos ensued shortly after. The fire that began as a small flame about 20 feet from the main exit spread rapidly when it came in contact with the tent canvas. Panicked patrons ran for the exits as the flames grew to 100 feet high, only for many to be blocked by animal cages and bottlenecks. In today's episode, we explore one of the worst fire disasters in United States history that injured more than 700 people and killed nearly 170. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod   Episode Sponsors: __ LAUNDRY SAUCE- Head to LaundrySauce.com/COTC http://LaundrySauce.com/COTC and use promo code COTC at checkout for 15% off! NEXTEVO- Go to NextEvo.com http://NextEvo.com and use promo code COTC to get 25% off. BLISSY- Try now risk-free for 60 nights, at Blissy.com/COTC http://Blissy.com/COTC and get an additional 30% off. WILDGRAIN-  For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box -PLUS free Croissants in every box -when you go to Wildgrain.com/COTC http://Wildgrain.com/COTC to start your subscription.  __

39m

Oct 16, 2023

* When five college students in Florida were brutally slain in a four-day span in 1990, it sent shockwaves across the nation as newscasters made comparisons to serial killer Ted Bundy. Police frantically worked to stop this new madman before his body count got any higher. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Today's episode originally aired Sept. 20, 2021.

43m

Oct 02, 2023

* Hungarian countess Elizabeth Báthory is known as the most prolific female serial killer of all time, accused of slaughtering over 600 young women in her luxurious castles. Legend says Báthory believed she'd be given eternal youth for bathing in their virginal blood. On the contrary, she would go on to live long in infamy. However, this tale has been questioned by many researchers who believe as part of a conspiracy against her, Báthory’s crimes were most likely exaggerated. In today's episode we learn more about Elizabeth's life and how her crimes took on their horrific legacy. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod   Episode Sponsors: __ CARAWAY HEALTH- Right now Caraway is offering new members 30 days completely free if you go to Caraway.health/COTC http://Caraway.health/COTC. There's no credit card required to try it. GREEN CHEF- “Go to GreenChef.com/60cotc http://GreenChef.com/60cotc and use code 60cotc to get 60% off plus free shipping. RITUAL- Visit ritual.com/COTC http://ritual.com/COTC to start Ritual or add Synbiotic+ to your subscription today.  __

44m

Sep 25, 2023

* At a brothel in New York in 1885, the great-grandson of Alexander Hamilton, Robert Ray Hamilton, met con artist Evangeline Steele. Steele was looking to make their part-time relationship permanent and soon told Hamilton that she was pregnant with his child. They married in January 1889 and shortly after, the marriage began to fall apart. On the morning of August 26, 1889 while on vacation in Atlantic City, Ray asked for a divorce and Eva refused. After a bottle of whiskey and an argument with Mary Ann Donnelly, their daughter Beatrice's nurse, Eva stabbed Mary Ann and was arrested and charged with attempted murder. In today's episode we learn more about Eva's trial, secrets of her relationship with Ray and Beatrice, and the scandal that shocked New York society. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ BLISSY- Try now risk-free for 60 nights, at Blissy.com/COTC http://Blissy.com/COTC and get an additional 30% off. LAUNDRY SAUCE- So head to LaundrySauce.com/COTC http://LaundrySauce.com/COTC and use promo code COTC at checkout for 15% off. WILDGRAIN-  For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box -when you go to Wildgrain.com/COTC http://Wildgrain.com/COTC to start your subscription. NEXTEVO- Go to NextEvo.com http://NextEvo.com and use promo code COTC to get 25% off. __

40m

Sep 18, 2023

* In 1918 in Milford, Kansas, John R. Brinkley, a fake doctor with no properly accredited medical education, opened a 16-room clinic where he promoted goat glands as a cure for over 20 ailments. The scam continued to go unnoticed due to patients being too embarrassed to talk about what happened in the operating room, until a few brave individuals stepped forward to tell their stories. In today's episode we learn more about Dr. Brinkley's unnecessary treatments and how his fraudulent diploma led to over 40 deaths and countless injuries. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ HELIX- Helix is offering 20% off all mattress orders AND two free pillows for our listeners! Go to HelixSleep.com/COTC http://HelixSleep.com/COTC and use code HELIXPARTNER20. ATHENA CLUB- Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide -just head to the shaving aisle to buy your razor and refills! __

46m

Sep 11, 2023

* On April 27th, 1865, the , a 260 foot-long wooden steamboat, exploded into flames and sank on the Mississippi River. While the ship was only designed to hold 376 people, more than 2,000 passengers, predominantly made up of Union soldiers returning home from Confederate prisons, were crowded on board under the command of Captain James Cass Mason. In addition to the ship being overloaded, the boiler was leaking and showing signs of trouble. In today's episode, we explore how a preventable tragedy driven by greed led to the deadliest maritime disaster in U.S. history. "Crimes of the Centuries https://www.centuriespod.com/" is a podcast from the Obsessed Network https://www.obsessednetwork.com/ exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/ and Twitter https://twitter.com/centuriespod: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: __ LAUNDRY SAUCE- Head to LaundrySauce.com/COTC http://LaundrySauce.com/COTC and use promo code COTC at checkout for 15% off! CARAWAY HEALTH-  Right now, Caraway is offering new members 30 days completely free if you go to Caraway.health/COTC http://Caraway.health/COTC. There's no credit card required to try it. __ *

39m

Aug 28, 2023