Episode 6: The Divorcée Hastings, Nebraska - Part II The investigation into the murders of Hazel Bird and Clarence Yager draws investigators from across Nebraska and from as far as Indiana. Intriguing persons of interest blow into and out of town in the weeks around the murders. And the police have a surplus of theories when it comes to what motiva…

Episode 5: The Widower Another three weeks pass with no new Lovers' Lane murders. A couple in Nebraska, brought together by the eerily similar tragedies that have shaped their lives, takes an automobile ride one summer Sunday night and never returns. The strange clues found at the murder scene raise more questions than they answer. And the town's r…

Chapter 4: The Foursome Two weeks after the Illinois attacks that left Ivan Blake dead and Frances Shuster wounded, a group of young adults are out for a carefree summer night in Denver when everything goes horrifically awry. The case takes strange twists and turns over the years, with unexpected witnesses and odd tales that don't line up. Does it …

Chapter 3: The Survivor Five weeks after the Indiana murders of Katherine Herbers and Howard Fisher, two more lovers are interrupted while trysting on a lonely road in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. This time, one of them survives. The murderer leaves a survivor--and also a witness who lives a life of secrets...secrets that stayed uncovered for nearly a cen…

Chapter Two: The Bandit The hunt for the Fort Wayne Lovers' Lane Killer goes on, focusing on the so-called "Bicycle Bandit" as police chase leads all over the state. An inquest reveals a few secrets, but a grand jury comes to naught. Just as the grand jury is winding down, though, word of another murder, strikingly similar, makes its way to Fort Wa…

Part 1: Katherine Herbers and Howard Fisher Fort Wayne, Indiana. May 6, 1925 A young couple is out for a drive one lovely spring night. The abrupt end to their evening is only the beginning of the terror that will snake across the Midwest in the Jazz Age, only to disappear and return with starting violence in the big city at the start of the Great …

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Freeport, Long Island - 1914: A shot rings out, shattering the peace of a summer's evening. A woman falls dead in a doctor's office. But was she the actual target? And who was spying on the doctor? Special guest Chris Garcia joins Kristy to find out. Preorder Chris's book, Food and Crime: Theft, Poisoning and Murder for Food here in the US or here …

Amber and Kristy dive into newspapers of the past to find long-forgotten stories of crime, human interest, and weird happenings across the country. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Music: Evil Plan by Kevin …

Chicago, 1924: A young man with a shockingly tragic backstory comes into possession of a fortune with an even more shockingly tragic backstory, and tragedy yet again ensues. The story of William McClintock, the Millionaire Orphan, William Shephard, and a million other Williams. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycri…

Worchester, VT 1819: Justice is a curious, uncertain thing when the Boorn brothers confess to the murder of their brother-in-law. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Bear Brook Northwestern Univ School…

Denver, CO, 1930: A little girl goes missing. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Shayne Davidson - Captured and Exposed James Wray - Monsters and Critics Shraman Mitra on the cinemaholic Sandusky Regi…

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania,1865: Everyone falls ill after eating food prepared by Martha Grinder, but no one can quite tell why. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Findagrave Murderpedia Martha Grinder …

Dublin, Ireland, 1853: An artist and his wife travel to an island for a day of fun, but only one of them returns. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources Martello tower – wiki Evening post Bristol Week-end …

Lyme, Connecticut 1943: The caretaker of a fabulous resort has an eventful holiday, but the story of that night changes repeatedly over time. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com S…

Amber and Kristy dive into the old timey newspapers and find the strangest tales from the good ol' days: buried treasure, a heart patient gone berserk, a sword cane battle--and so much more. Kristy Baxter's Old News on Post Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERC…

Kristy and Amber tell special guest the Libarbian about murders involving twins. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Music: Evil Plan by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3725-evil-plan …

Pasadena, California, 1933: A well-respected dentist is the central figure in a mysterious crime. When detectives delve into his private life, they find a Pandora's box of beautiful women that only adds to the mystery. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Ama…

Amber and Kristy take a look at some of the zaniest stories published in the old timey newspapers. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.comOleh oldtimeycrimey

Amber and Kristy take a trip to the land Down Under to look at the historical crimes in Euroa, Australia--a town that was too small to have so many secrets. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Euroa Ad…

Amber and Kristy, joined by special guest Beast, trade stories of the ladies in white who haunt waterfalls, bridegrooms, and desolate roads. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Kristy's Dad Sean Kirst,…

Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Music: Evil Plan by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3725-evil-plan License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/…

Across the United States, 1910-1970: A law is enacted that results in thousands of women being arrested. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: History.com & Time by Scott W Stern Wiki Sac Bee Sac Star Ar…

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Springfield, MA 1910: A series of terrifying burglaries ends in tragedy. Thanks Chris for the city suggestion! Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Springfield Springfield MA police Atlas Obscura Boston…

Floreana, Galapagos, 1934: Three groups of people try to settle an island, but this island ain't big enough for all of them. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: The Empress of the Galapagos Satan Came …

Pickens County, Georgia, 1876: A young woman and her new husband face (and cause) high drama in the deep south. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Wiki Murder by Gaslight Papers: NY Daily Herald Shelb…

Fort Thomas, KY, 1896: A young woman in trouble flees her home in search of a solution to her problems, but just finds more trouble. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Psycho USA: Famous American Kill…

Williamstown, NJ 1922: Old Timey Crimey is goin' to the carnival! Life in the circus gets even more dramatic when Honest John Brunen, carnival master, is murdered. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: M…

Amber & Kristy, joined by special guests Barb and Joel, celebrate a podcasting milestone with some old timey newspapers and probably a bit too much champagne. Thanks to all our dear listeners for your support, your time, and your love!Oleh oldtimeycrimey

Bridgeport, Connecticut - 1924: A priest is killed in front of hundreds of potential witnesses, and the police struggle to find the culprit. Even when they do, things don't quite go as expected. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldt…

Everywhere, 1800s: A woman with a penchant for schemes and scams--and pretending she's a princess--travels the world, defrauds millionaires, and creates new religions. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Source…

Atlanta, 1933: From our Patreon , the unexpectedly heartwarming tale of a kidnapping. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Music: Evil Plan by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3725-evil-…

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Coatesville, Pennsylvania 1937: A teenaged girl goes missing while walking home from school. When she's finally found, her fate is worse than anyone could have imagined. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Find…

Amber and Kristy dive into the old timey newspapers to find the wackiest news stories and the wildest advertisements. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: A variety of newspapers on Newspapers.com Music…

Columbus, OH 1929: A torrid affair between a professor and a student comes to a gruesome end. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Nancy Patzer on Short North Gazette James Willis in Central Ohio Legend…

Lawton, Oklahoma 1920: Clara Smith Hamon's life is examined by police and press as the hunt for her continues. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Gene Curtis on Tulsa World Mark Anderson's Essay "Temp…

Lawton, Oklahoma 1920: The fatal collision between a small-town politician on his way to stardom and a young lady with silver screen dreams. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Gene Curtis on Tulsa Wor…

All across the US and a little bit in Canada, 1850s and '60s: A man strikes out on his own, making friends along the way...but so many of his friends end up in the same terrible place. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey…

Happy Friday the 13th! England, Canada, New York 1886: A troubled young man meets a lovely young lady, but his issues with her family lead to disaster. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: UK Army Histo…

Amber and Kristy talk stories--some zany, some grim--from the old timey papers. Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on paypal Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Various Papers on Newspapers.com Music: Evil Plan by Kevin MacLeod Link: https://inco…

Louisiana, 1927: A small town love triangle between local big-wigs turns fatal. Contact and Support the Show: Single Donation: use oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com on Paypal Patreon  Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: The Penalty is Death: U.S. Newspaper Coverage of Women's Executions by Marlin Shipman…

Paulding, Ohio, 1960: A teenager's murder leaves a family distraught and a community shocked. Sixty years later, a chance for justice emerges. Nancy Eagleson GoFundMe Uncovered Citizen Detectives Contact and Support the Show: Patreon  Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Nancy Eagleson GOFUNDME L…

New York City, Easter, 1937: An young artist with a troubled past goes in search of the woman he loves. Things take a turn for the tragic when he finds her family, instead. Contact and Support: Patreon  Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Psycho USA by Harold Schechter Newspapers.com Music: Evil…

San Francisco, 1880 & Poughkeepsie, 1929. Kristy and Amber tell tales of crimes of passion--George Wheeler and Fela Palik. Bonus: tales from the strip club. Contact and Support: Patreon  Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Robert Wilhelm on Murder by Gaslight Jason Lucky Morrow on Historical Cri…

Sylvania, Ohio, 1857: A man with a secret dark history won't let go of his wife, but then he must find a way to get rid of her...in pieces. Contact and Support: Patreon  Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Don Radebaugh on History Mystery Man City of Sylvania Meigs Genealogy Ghosthunting Ohio by…

New York, 1891: A young medical student romances a promising musician--but his "playing doctor" goes too far. Thanks to Witful for their sponsorship. Contact and Support: Patreon  Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH Amazon Wishlist Email: oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com Sources: Psycho USA: Famous American Killers You Never Heard of by Harold Schechter Six C…

Eltham, England, 1871: A young woman is brutally attacked in a darkened lane. The police are hard-pressed to find both her identity and that of her attacker--and even when they're successful, they screw it all up. Check out Short Story, Short Podcast for more of Kristy's dulcet tones. Contact and Support: Patreon  Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH A…

Kristy and Amber, joined by special guest Joel, flip through headlines of yore to bring you tales of true crime, embarrassing stories 1920s-style, newspaper ads that make you go WHAAAAA, and of course some old timey recipes. Email us a gross old recipe from the papers, and you could win some merch! Free Newspaper Resources: Chronicling America CA D…