Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Explore Baltimore's secrets as we uncover the enigmatic Sister Russell, a key figure shrouded by time and secrets. Sister Russell Phillips was more than just a friend to Sister Cathy Cesnik. In the second season of our gripping series, we dive deep into the past, joined by Gemma Hoskins and Beth, who provide personal insights into this cloistered world. Before the shadows of doubt descended up...

"Baltimore: Sister Cathy, Erin's Light" shows how experiences illuminate paths from despair to hope... Encapsulated within Season 2's broad narrative spectrum, Foul Play examines raw storytelling from Erin, a survivor deriving light out of Cathy's compelling narrative of hope and shadows lingering in today's irrevocable discourse. Erin casts a transformative lens, her journ...

As evidence is downplayed, Shane examines into the earliest Redhead Murders, revealing forgotten truths and regions marked... Traverse the Southern states with Shane as key discussions unfold about a spree marred by oversight and loss. The Redhead Murders left ineffaceable marks on Southern states and reinvigorated debates over investigative practices. This episode sees Shane examine Wetzel County...

Retracing the Bible Belt Strangler's steps, Shane explores the media's role in narrating the Redhead Murders... Join Shane on a dark journey across the Southern states, uncovering how stories were told and retold. The Redhead Murders remain a chilling tale of crime across the Southern states. Shane revisits the route taken by the Bible Belt Strangler after he picked up one of the victims a...

In a gripping press conference, the Redhead Murders come under the lens as Shane and a high school sociology class... This isn't just about the violence that plagued the Southern states, it's about the relentless pursuit of truth behind the Bible Belt Strangler. Shane travels to Elizabethton, Tennessee, for a significant event involving the Redhead Murders, a series that haunted the Southe...

In Barbourville, Kentucky, a shadow looms: the Bible Belt Strangler claims another... Episode 5 of Season 6 roots down into Barbourville's landscape scarred by this elusive killer. The women, beacons of hope and resilience, fell into premeditated vagaries. Their stolen lives reflect society's indifference to marginalized groups' safety. Barbourville's unsettling connection to these...

Across the South, a chilling pattern emerges as redheaded women begin to fall victim to a serial killer... The Redhead Murders are an ominous chapter in the American South's dark history. Episode 1 of Season 6 explores these violent crimes and their impact. Before becoming statistics, these women were vibrant individuals with stories to tell. Each victim had dreams, loved ones, and a life unju...

In a grim cache of trunks, secrets began to unfold that pointed to the full scope of Harry Powers's deadly deceit. Amidst the various objects seized from Powers's home was a key finding, a bankbook belonging to one Dorothy Pressler Lemke. This fourth episode of our in-depth exploration of the Lonely Hearts Murders unpacks the connections and identities covered by Powers's nefarious mac...

In the wake of horror, investigators rush to piece together the grim puzzle of Harry Powers's murders. Following the shocking discovery of Mrs. Eicher and her children in Powers's gruesome lair, authorities scramble to untangle the ghastly mystery. This third episode of Season 5 dives deeper into the harrowing discovery at Powers's garage in Clarksburg, West Virginia. As secrets began...

Under the guise of romance, the Lonely Hearts Killer lured victims into a deadly trap. Cornelius Pierson, a seemingly charming figure in the correspondence world, was actually Harry F. Powers, a man whose deception led to murder and despair in the early 20th century. Season 5 of Foul Play takes you through the sinister operations of Powers, a man who exploited the vulnerability and heartache of ho...

In the UK, the Lonely Hearts Killer strikes fear through romantic promises turned deadly. This case explores how one man reshaped the landscape of love and manipulation. The Lonely Hearts Killer represents a darker time in the UK's pursuit of love, a sinister deviation from genuine connection. This episode marks the beginning of Season 5, diving into a chilling tale that brings forth notable i...

April Fools' Day's notorious past includes pranks that turned sinister, dive into its history with Foul Play's special... Discover how a day famed for harmless antics also conceals dark tales of crime and deception intertwined with its history. Originally a day for joy and jest, times when tricks spiraled into mayhem reveal a darker side: crimes that broke the bounds of mere tomfoolery...

Unveiling London's The Maxwells' Mysterious Wealth in tales of... financial cunning and ill-gotten gains. This episode probes into the untold stories behind the Maxwell family's rise and the enigmatic allure of their wealth. Foul Play's Season 4 plunges into enigmatic chronicles that shaped society as we understand it. Episode 2 casts a light on the Maxwells' accumulation of we...

Exploring The Maxwells' Family Secrets through the shadows of... British high society and scandalous intrigue. In this captivating episode, we examine the complex web spun by the Maxwell family, led by the enigmatic and powerful patriarch, Robert Maxwell. Season 4 of Foul Play examines stories wrapped in layers of mystery and societal impact. Episode 1 dives deep into the Maxwells' controv...

"Baltimore: Learning from Alice's Tragedy" teaches lessons imprinted by history's shadows and triumphs... In Foul Play's reflective episode from Season 2, Sister Cathy's journey expands with parallels drawn from Alice, forging a pedagogic beacon dedicated to resilience inspiring growth from mournful roots. Alice, a teacher and a pillar in students' lives, exemplified st...

"Baltimore: Sister Cathy Investigation with Gemma" sees Gemma Hoskins reflect on the tireless pursuit... As Season 2 stretches into heartfelt denouements, Foul Play frames Gemma Hoskins' relentless advocacy into a storytelling platform echoing justice for Sister Cathy. Cathy's aura as a guiding educator faced systemic coercions, symbolizing a beacon transcending her tragic fate. He...

"Baltimore: Analyze Sister Cathy's Deceit" delivers more insights into the charades masking grim realities... Foul Play revisits its behavioral analysis thread in Season 2, amplifying efforts to decode the lies once rife in Sister Cathy's case. Cathy's journey of hope clashed tragically with deceits bred from betrayals shrouded in falsehoods owned by the trusted within her sphe...

"Baltimore: Sister Cathy's Inner Circle Exposed" unveils conversations long hidden away... As part of the journey through Season 2, Foul Play hosts a unique roundtable on Sister Cathy's case, pushing boundaries to bring insights into those entangling her fate. Sister Cathy, before her murder, stood for more than what her legacy was sculpted into, offering strength against oppressiv...

US: The Unresolved and Remembered revisits victims of the Speed Freak Killers. Shane and Wendy tackle… Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

US: Hobson Family's Justice Battle exposes a gripping legal battle from 2014. Shelley and her daughters… Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

US: The Wellsite Witness Tale examines a contentious chapter in the Speed Freak Killers case. Leonard Padilla… Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

US: Mapping the Quest to Find Others, the dramatic episode where Shane and Wendy chase leads from Wesley Shermantine… Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

The trail of terror weaves through the shadows of California, reaching beyond the confines of Linden. Uncover the chilling truths left by Wesley Shermantine and Loren Herzog as Shane and Wendy chart the disturbing path these killers carved. This episode is a continuation of the harrowing journey through Season 3's 'The Maps,' focusing on the broader implications of a brutal legacy left...

Beneath the badge lies a tale of quiet complicity and muffled voices that beg for public scrutiny. Join Shane and Wendy as they work through the troubling area of law enforcement implications in California's haunting narrative of the Speed Freak Killers. Continuing our deep dive into 'The Maps' series, Season 3 focuses on the intertwined stories of bureaucratic silence and communal suf...

In the California landscape, Cyndi and Chevy vanished under mysterious circumstances, leaving a community searching for answers. As hosts Shane and Wendy piece together the clues in this key case, we invite you to join their journey of discovery, a heart-wrenching investigation that unfolds the grim reality of lost lives. In Season 3 of Foul Play, we examine into 'The Maps,' a series dedic...