Forgotten True Crime

We continue to discuss the True Crimes depicted in the book “Celebrated Criminal Cases of America” by Thomas Duke. This will not replace our regular show, it will be released as bonus episodes along with the main show.  With that said, Celebrated Criminal Cases of America is a book in the public domain and is widely thought upon as one of the first true crime storybooks to be published in the US....

In this episode we explore a long forgotten case of the New York Trolley Killings.  Two men are gunned down in a daring robbery.  Now the Mount Vernon police are leading a manhunt for several men who may be involved.   Make sure to stop by our website truecrime.blog to see the timeline of events, who was involved, photos and much much more.  This entire production is a one man show.  The research,...

The body of George Hill was found burred in the sand.  Missing was the diamonds that he always had pinned to his scarf.  Today we discuss this case featured in Celebrated Criminal Cases of America” by Thomas Duke. This will not replace our regular show, it will be released as bonus episodes along with the main show.  With that said, Celebrated Criminal Cases of America is a book in the public doma...

Hello and welcome everyone to Okie Investigations, my name is Trevor Shelby.  I’m an Oklahoman who loves to investigate crimes that happened in my state and also all across the United States.  Today we are telling the story of the Hitchhike Slayers who made their way through Oklahoma almost 78 years ago today.   But first, if you are a first time listener, to experience this podcast to its finest,...

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss the death of Jewel Stephens, a school teacher from Claremore Oklahoma who was rushed to the hospital with a gunshot wound to the chest. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since. https://linktr.ee/forgottentruecrime

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to conclude the story of the murder of Ralph Hubbard.  He was a simple man who loved his family, and authorities believed that those closest to him were responsible for his death. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since. But first, if you are a first tim...

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss the murder of Ralph Hubbard.  He was a simple man who loved his family, and authorities believed that those closest to him were responsible for his death. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since. But first, if you are a first time listener, to...

This week we are taking the week off.  We had a death in the family and I have not been able to focus like I would like to.  So this week we are going to  re-feature one of my favorite episodes.  I hope you all enjoy and understand.  I will see you next week.  Today we are going over 90 years in the past to November of 1929 where the town of Utica, Oklahoma is experiencing some odd deaths in a sho...

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations, Bonus Episode edition. Where we take the stories that are not quite deep enough for a full episode and we make them into a little one anyways.  We will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since. But first, if you are a first time listener hit that subscribe button so when we have new episodes, you will be the first to know.  We have a...

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss the tragic 100 year old unsolved murder of Benjamin Carrol Sargent.  He served his country in World War One and made it home alive, six hours later he was murdered. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since. But first, if you are a first time listen...

In this episode we are going to discuss the two simultaneous bank robberies in 1927, led by one of Oklahoma’s most infamous bandits. The little town of Briggs Oklahoma wound make national news after a shootout with bandits resulted in the death of the Police Chief.  The Bandits also shot a Woman who was gunned down while trying to save her children.  In this episode we will discuss What happened,...

In this episode we are going to discuss a story of a love letter that lead to the 1921 murder of Tom Craighead in Caddo, Oklahoma.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since. But first, if you are a first time listener, to experience this podcast to its finest, hit that subscribe button so when we have new episodes, you will be the first to know.  Then, head...

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss the power of greed and the death of Joe Novotny, who was gunned down in 1926 while walking down the street in Tonkawa, Oklahoma.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

This week we are featuring one of my favorite episodes of Okie Investigations. "The Midwest City Cannibal".  We will be back next week for our regular scheduled program.  I hope you all enjoy it.  

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss the Murder of 19 year old Ruth Harris.  She was betrayed by the man who she once wanted to marry.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss one of Oklahoma’s most Infamous Criminals, Christina Marie Riggs. This Mother turned killer, destroyed her family and murdered her two small children.  In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss one of Oklahoma’s most Infamous Criminals, Richard Lee McNair. This robber turned killer became particularly famous for his many escape's while in custody.  When you find out how his most recent escape was done, you will know why he is in the same prison with the likes of El Chap...

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.   My Name is Trevor Shelby. In this episode we are going to discuss one of Oklahoma’s most Infamous Criminals, Donald Eugene Webb. He spent his life running from the police. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

Hello everyone and welcome Okie Investigations.  In this episode we are going to discuss the 1934 Tulsa Oklahoma Shootout that resulted in one officer's Death and another seriously wounded.  This rollercoaster of a story is one that should not be forgotten. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

In this episode we are going to discuss a couple of Ghost stories that take place in the Sooner State.  Enid Oklahoma is the home of a Ghost Outlaw Named Zip Wyatt who was written about in the book The Cherokee Strip.  We are also going to discuss the fine house of Norman Oklahoma.  That's right, this week we will be talking about True-ish Crime-ish stories of fright, despair and general all a...

In this episode we are going to discuss the Ghost of Robbers Roost that has haunted the Oklahoma Panhandle for years.. That's right, this week we will be talking about True-ish Crime-ish stories of fright, despair and general all around fun. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since. Robbers Roost Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/AllanGriggs01/ Okl...

In this episode we are going to discuss the 1932 death of Della Oliver near Davis Oklahoma.  She died in a tragic car accident, two others survived by jumping from the car before the crash.  It was ruled an accident, but an insurance agent was not so sure about that. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

In this episode we are going to discuss the disappearance of 10 year old Amber Barker. This tragic story takes place just days before Christmas in 1997. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.  

In this episode we are going to discuss the tragic death of 18 year old Yukon girl, Billie Grayson.  Her nude body was found in the Chandler, Oklahoma cemetery, sprawled across a grave. In this episode we will discuss What happened, Why and what's happened since.

In this episode we are going to take a ride in the Okie Time Machine once again because it’s Way Back Wednesday and that's what we like to do around here.  Today we are going back to 1934 where a man is accused of poisoning his entire family.  What happened? WHY? And what happened next?